The Cossacks Out In Force At Sochi

March of the Cossacks (2005): Russian President Vladimir Putin has recruited more than 800 Cossacks to patrol Sochi during the Winter Olympics. The decision marks a return to prominence of the Cossacks, warriors believed to be descended from Khazars, who helped expand and guard the Russian Empire. This film, shot almost a decade ago, looks at how they regained their influence under Putin's patronage.
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Repressed under the Soviet regime, Russia's traditional warriors are making a comeback. The Cossacks are once again protecting Russia's border. Putin wants to pay them to form their own security force.
The Cossacks have always had a strong idea of what Russia should be -- white and Christian like them. Muslims are seen as a threat to their way of life. "They beat me very badly and said 'we are sick of your Muslim customs. Get out of Kasnodar'", describes one Turkish victim.
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[@GIGANTUSful]

The Europe needs Cossacks now more than ever.

[@DXPunx74]

Careful what you wish for. You will not be exempt from their shit. If they don't like how you look or talk, you will be beaten. Friends of mine in Sochi say they are like Nazi Gestapos. If you even look at one they will rat pack you. They even beat up women and little girls too. They should be outlawed.

[@yzmey42113]

@@DXPunx74 Yes, they literally eat babies. They have eaten 200 million!

[@karlaalvarez9071]

The most anti cossack video ever!

[@norwestersauce9755]

Yet by doing that it made them even cooler haha.

[@romanjancura9651]

What do you expect from western shits?

[@satarasrevenge]

@@romanjancura9651 I'm a Western shit and I have full respect for the Cossacks. We need our own in my country.

[@christiankalinkina239]

@@satarasrevenge you're not a western shit you're a beautiful western shit

[@charliebritger4622]

Then what do expect from Journeyman Pictures ?

[@alpinebreed1774]

the cossacks are exactly what is needed in germany atm

[@alpinebreed1774]

Yes vary much so

[@Jonahexx13]

All over Europa

[@user-hp7bk5so6j]

Lets repair the russo-german friendships from before the World Wars first. No more hatred.

[@gabrielvanhelsing9281]

Germanics and Slavs united 💪🏻

[@tforaodg]

Happy to help.

[@Stephen-uz8dm]

Orthodoxy Forever. Love the Cossacks from Canada

[@whocares3132]

LOL? xD Cossacks are never Orthodox originally they were pagans, Nature worshipers.

[@Stephen-uz8dm]

@@whocares3132 untrue. How cringe.

[@whocares3132]

@@Stephen-uz8dm Lmao you are cringe . Learn History. Ukrainian Cossacks are still pagans,

[@cakekilla101]

As an Armenian I still have respect for the Cossacks, Once Orthodox brothers always Orthodox brothers.

[@chinesenutter]

Much love to our Armenian brothers! But I thought Armenians are a different sect, and not Orthodox, is this correct? Greetings from Orthodox Romania!

[@cakekilla101]

chinesenutter Armenians are of the Apostolic faith, which basically is an oriental Orthodox chapter, similar to Syriac and Ethiopian Orthodoxy. Not to mention Armenia was the first nation to adopt Christianity followed by Ethiopia.

[@chinesenutter]

Gevorg Chaush Thank you for the information! It's a pity that Russian forces occupied Orthodox Georgia, in fact Russia should help the Georgians and Armenians to keep control of their countries!

[@igoralexandrovichstepanous7918]

Well said! Brothers are united

[@mrgrey361]

Kevork Keshishian Wasn't Georgia the second state to adopt Christianity as it's religion?

[@satarasrevenge]

From the U.S., God Bless you, Cossacks!

[@piontropechetrini5640]

Even the Cossack Women are incredibly Strong and bold.

[@otisspunkmeyer2010]

God save the Cossacks

[@jrg1709]

Isn't it beautiful, Christianity, family, duty and history.

[@nuttawutnumpet3393]

the Cossacks still wears the same uniform since 19th century.

[@nuttawutnumpet3393]

I can't see your comment makes a difference, I don't understand.

[@jiufu]

nilloc93 Interesting that you should bring up that Russia has a longer and prouder history than some Asian nations. China was one of the earliest civilisations to ever exist, way before any slavic territories defined themselves in the known world. China also has a much richer history in terms of warfare and culture as compared to Russia. Just because the western historical records do not have much information on the far east doesn't mean we don't have a history. I'm not dissing on Russia, I love Russia and its history, but do not boast about something that is simply not true.

[@shapsugh1864]

The one they stole from circassians right after committing a genocide on them... yeah... and you know what it's called since the 19th century? Cherkesska...

[@buddykush9914]

They are not descended from Khazars, thats damn sure

[@bootlegapples]

This is a hit piece on Cossacks.It's encouraging to see it has zero effect from the comments section...

[@allies7184]

I feel sorry for the Muslims, but they act as if their Islamic brothers would never hurt Christians living in their countries. Perhaps, they should ask the terrorized Orthodox communities in Syria, and Egypt.

[@eric.ericson]

@Jay Kemme well not ever... They also wanted to leave russia (after Elsin) and they also have a lot of Terrorists (especially young boys who have been brainwashed by Chechens)

[@shapsugh1864]

Ever heard of circassian genocide?

[@bigdbigooo7829]

Yeah with those 300 lbs frame and beer bellies. They look very stealthy and dangerous. They're just costumes.

[@Doyourbest4245]

It isn’t the year 500; people have guns now. Times change.

[@KS51ABCAN]

Это леволиберальная пропаганда ненависти против казака!

[@KurlandHickory]

Have to love the Cossack teacher claiming the people opposing their laws are Jews. 3:32

[@minmaungmaung8129]

Long live Cossacks!

[@richard9444]

I like these Cossacks we could do with them in uk

[@DXPunx74]

Russia has the worst reputation for human trafficking but these guys will beat up on singers and little girls instead. They are sick and need to be jailed. It is funny, I seen comments from Americans that said we need them in America. Little do they know, they and their loved ones will not be exempt from their bullying and brutality. Do you want someone to regulate your freedom? Careful what you wish for.

[@revelation2-9]

Delusional rambling from a brainwashed Western tax cattle.

[@FraseLuy]

Yo I would love to go to Russia

[@robertpattinson2065]

God bless Cossacks and Putin

[@JacobM.S]

when you see old cossack with amount of medals like north korean general you know that cossack old man actually deserved and fought for each medal...

[@y2weng]

long live russiA from the philippines

[@ElBanano_]

Tbh, Cossack's dress goes hard

[@guatemaltequista4197]

I canxt fully support the Cossacks but overall I am 75% in agreement with them.

[@alexlitt8409]

As a 3rd generation American with a family line of Cossacks, stories & history of the family legacy have been passed down all these years, the character of this bloodline runs deep…

[@VHGMCSA]

Cossacks are awsome

[@jilltrump1563]

Right On! xxxooo Mother Russia

[@dubbedcrazy]

straight outta "age of empires"

[@dimasnarendrra9767]

The dubber goes nuts with scouse accent 😂

[@alperencircassian1864]

Sochi is Circassia.

[@ananimusananimus3140]

нет. это - Россия. Бог с нами. Ислам - прочь.

[@dwl3006]

@@ananimusananimus3140 Russia depends on its Muslim soldiers.

[@marclayne9261]

Respect from Montana.......

[@thecossackcrusaderofholybr8448]

What is wrong with wanting Russia to be Russian?

[@TiasAhlgreN]

08:20 That... "girl" has a mustache. Ooooh la la...

[@eric.ericson]

@Jojo She is not a cossack women

[@joecool9739]

I would have a baby with this woman Guarantee that my child would be extra manly if his mother had a moustache

[@jilltrump1563]

Behind you 100%

[@igoralexandrovichstepanous7918]

We have been in the UK for ages but have been asleep

[@greygoose36]

Nothing wrong with ANY people wanting to defend THEIR land and way of life... NOT racism.. Human Nature.. Everyone does it.. So stop using that racism crutch and stand up on your Own two feet.

[@shapsugh1864]

They're defending their master's occupied land, sochi is a land of genocide.

[@bennythepooh4905]

God Bless COSSACKS

[@_.J._.]

these good old days 😍

[@EricaMilesRevolutionary]

Im pulling for the "Black Widows" at Sochi

[@swanson01john]

They should make u a widow.

[@EricaMilesRevolutionary]

Desstrik Ahhhhh shit, check this nigga out, runnin lip on a trip. Bitch please...

[@Desstrik]

and your choice of words and grammar prove you are a failure.

[@Desstrik]

You poor little girl. i hope things get better in your world of sadness and delusion.

[@Desstrik]

That's absolutely hilarious! LOL! I'd "do" you too, ya dirty girly! :-*

[@standingonmountain3975]

Armenia rallied in 1989 for independence and now they want to move to Russia. LOL

[@ratacataviousbrown4702]

Where are are those fine Russian Blue cats you're known to carry on your shoulders into battle??? See, Cossacks are real fucking men and bad asses and they have also historically loved cats

[@candicem9344]

Wow 😍🇷🇺

[@youssefghish8315]

It’s circassians capital

[@ananimusananimus3140]

было ваше - стало наше. Благослови Бог Россию! прое... вы нам - смирись.

[@shapsugh1864]

@@ananimusananimus3140 it's not ours when you occupy it and suppress the masses, especially after a massive genocide and exile! Cossack women were being paid to cut heads of Circassian bodies by general Zass!

[@norwestersauce9755]

Hail the Cossacks 0/

[@DuzheDru]

Jews believe in Jesus and be saved. Shalom

[@WiggaMachiavelli]

Bring back the Tsar.

[@cityassassin]

I know what I want to be..

[@publicenemy9000]

Based

[@peaceandlove544]

Human rights watch or UN should intervine here

[@commissarhunt2744]

Being taught to defend ones motherland and ones faith is a crime now?? Go cry to your Zionist masters milkdrinker

[@shamusson]

United Nations more like Gay Nations

[@shapsugh1864]

@@commissarhunt2744 it's not their homeland, it's funny because you mentioned zionism since the cossacks are literally protecting a stolen land, occupied, etc the natives aka circassians were slaughtered in a brutal 101 years of military campaigns and exiled to the middle east, the cossacks are zionists

[@CommunistCookie]

send the cossacks to be spongebullets for troops fighting al quaeda

[@bjnnsnorreson8035]

Nice children

[@scraps270]

No disrespect to these brave men but, they remind me of the soldiers at the castle of the wicked witch of the west from The wizard of Oz! Oh we Oh Oh we Oh!

[@bennythepooh4905]

First off that Armenian who is talking has no right to speak in Russia period. He can be as he likes in Armenia.

[@mrgrey361]

Armenian are orthodox brothers. Don't speak bad on Armenians.

[@bigjohn697791]

I thought the Cossacks come from Ukrainian or Kuban ?

[@BUCHACHO1900]

this is Kuban!

[@user-rh5nd9zk9w]

Don

[@ArthaxtaDaVince777]

for those of you who don't know Kazakhstan = Cossackstan!

[@moj_77]

I could be wrong but I though Kazakhs and Cossacks are totally different.

[@ArthaxtaDaVince777]

no they are from the same tribes, well now there are russian, german, ukrainian, polish cossacks and in russian cossack is pronounced KAZAK

[@moj_77]

Ahhh. You learn something new everyday.

[@ArthaxtaDaVince777]

well i did mention they came from the same tribes, cossacks are a slavic tribe since they were closer to the viking/Muscovite settlements, and kazakhs were Turkic, however cossacks and khazaks mean the same thing "wanderers" or nomads, which they both were. It would be stupid to say 2 tribes coming from the same are and relative culture have nothing in common.

[@ArthaxtaDaVince777]

yea i know, they are totally badass

[@SuperRodcam]

Read your bibles, believe that every word that your bible says is true and turn to Jesus Christ, turn from your sins by repenting

[@voltanthorismund4286]

That woman from 07:59 on looks like she needs a shave.

[@bloodaxe5028]

Your propaganda is see-through

[@stavarustefan9904]

they have nothing to do with modern Russia

[@user-yc6xn5ze6h]

3:32 …always

[@mongolchiuud8931]

FUn Fact: the first Cossack constitution in 1700s claim "Khazar: and Turkic ancestry. Now most cossacks claim they are white and slavic...lmao

[@eric.ericson]

Lol they are slavic you fool.

[@eric.ericson]

A cossack is not an nationality or an ethnicity, those are just men and women living under one free orthodox society. A cossack can be slavic, turkic whatever but they are not all turks... Most of them are white and slavic.

[@eric.ericson]

And the Khazars are almost not there anymore... Maybe the mixed with slavs... But Khazars are not Cossaks.

[@mongolchiuud8931]

@@eric.ericson Are you saying the Cossack Constitution of Pylyp Orlyk written by the cossacks are lying? Interesting...

[@ELMOcall911]

Dude they are like Russian version of the Hitler Youth Brigade

[@Carpediem8110101]

Isnt it great :)

[@ELMOcall911]

Carpediem8110101 absolutely as long as they stay in Russia

[@UnskilledGod]

ELMOcall911 By comparing Russia to anything to do with Fascism, you insult Russia.

[@ELMOcall911]

***** lets see... Fascism: concentration camps, centralized government, centralized banking system, no free speech. Communism: Gulags, Centralized Government, centralized banking system, no free speech. Yep cant compare the two at all what so ever. They are different in every way shape and form. Captain KGB I swear upon my DVD collection that I am not comparing Russia to fascism.

[@VitalMusic217]

It´s absolutely the opposite. Nazism was all about authority and these guys are all about anarchy. They only enforce the central ruler so they can get as much freedom as they cna.

[@RobespierreThePoof]

Why do the Russian Cossacks believe in a largely fictional version of their history? Cossacks were primarily Ukranian and had an ambivalent relationship to the Russian Empire. They were occasional mercenaries for the Russian Empire but not terribly loyal. Also they were not inherently Orthodox. They were originally pagans - and lived in democratic communes. They would not be collaboraters servile to a dictator in the Kremlin.

[@dwl3006]

Cossacks were both Ukrainian and Russian. It is your version that is fictional.

[@theovondex7285]

​@@dwl3006 totally agree with you .

[@swatkabombonica4103]

No

[@Maksym744]

These aren't Kozaks , these are KOZAK wannabees ! The TRUE Kozaks are Ukrainian Kozaks ; the Zaporozhtsi and their offshoot the Kuban Kozaks , that were exiled to Moscovia , by their German empress ; Catherine ! All the rest , just stole the name and are pretenders !One dead giveaway , is the fact , that the REAL Kozaks , did NOT wear beards , but sported , long , luxurious mustaches ! In fact , the Kozaks , made fun of the moskali ( the Russians ) , because they said that , they wore long beards , like goats .