Why did Putin shut down YouTube and many other sites?

[@AlanLiang]

It’s crazy that driver doesn’t see the irony in his own words.

[@KipKil1igan]

What did he say that was wrong? He views western platforms the same way most view tiktok

[@micro2cool]

'nothing wrong with propaganda/you need to have your own opinions' pure doublethink

[@vaskodalaverataoriginaIanew]

@@KipKil1igan he considers himself educated.

[@loftir-koftir]

@@KipKil1igan 1 he wants only one approved information source (government) and meantime he complains about people that only see one side of things. 2 He says Russian bloggers got banned from youtube because they were "fighting for free speech" while he supports the current Russian regime's efforts to shut down all speech that is not government approved.

[@popowere]

I guess the people who have been put in prison for expressing their view can give you what they think

[@MrKalaghan]

cognitive dissonance seems to be a national sport nowadays in Ruzzia

[@RevShifty]

They're still banned from the Olympics, so I guess it's good they eventually found something.

[@ibag58]

Ich glaube das war schon immer so, die sind gewöhnen zu leiden

[@GARDENER42]

@@ibag58 99% of it self inflicted.

[@dimka2006]

It was always their sport. I learned that with my own skin. 😂

[@_0______00__________0_______0]

Many are gold medalists in nihilism as well sadly

[@BubbaF0wpend]

Alexy. The sheep who loves being a sheep, but doesn't even know he's a sheep, while chastising those he thinks are sheep. Amazing!

[@peterwulff469]

- agree, Alexy and the other interviewees are sheep but do you think ordinary western liberals differ significantly?

[@Tzeka]

@@peterwulff469 Yes. They differ significantly. You're welcome.

[@josimpson7999]

Great way to put it! And it sums up an inordinate amount of Russians 🙄

[@VINLAND_777]

@@peterwulff469 A) how would this only apply to western liberals and not simply anyone, no matter their political or ideological preferences? And B) why only in the west and not all around the globe? I find it always funny when someone following one political group thinks, only everyone else would be following propaganda or ideological believs. Only those who are completely independent from anyone providing information are from from being influenced. If any.

[@peterwulff469]

@@Tzeka - they differed 50 years ago but those who today call themselves liberal are woke, participates willingly in mass hysteria, loves high taxes and enormous public sectors, opposes free speach, supports affirmative action and a whole lot more.

[@patrickwest2288]

Orwell's 1984 😢

[@devansa125]

In the USA.

[@Serpent-t7w]

@@devansa125 🤡

[@annanowak3156]

@@devansa125 homo sovieticus - zombie

[@beteero]

@@devansa125no, sasha. You are slaves

[@01blaval]

Putins 2024

[@rdelrosso1973]

At the 2:24 mark: Alice says : "Everything here [ in Russia] is done solely for the benefit of the people", as she laughs! Her laughter indicates that she does not believe what she said, but she is afraid to criticize the Government, since she knows what would happen!

[@ribrahimov]

Agree bro if I was Russian authorities I'd have jailed her just cuz of that in 1984 fashion bro. She committed a thought crime

[@sparewheel]

@@ribrahimov Freedom of wearing vintage clothing could be the last freedom they have. At least until they join the North korean trend and ban jeans.

[@hellykay]

Yeap you could see from a mile away she did not want to answer the question and she gave "the right answer".

[@marshuswp3325]

no shit sherlock, but thx anyhow for pointing that out to those who have 0 sense of irony

[@gmarchenko]

@@sparewheel You could be beaten for your clothing as well as hair coloring with some probability. If clothing or hair colors consist of yellow and blue, you will be reported to the police

[@RCmies]

"I don't control or decide anything here" At least they are aware that they don't live in a democracy.

[@johnwayne8494]

Idk, I think there is a similar sentiment of Russians in Western countries.

[@loftir-koftir]

@@johnwayne8494 yeah going straight from feudal to communism to corrupt dictatorship does that

[@anonymouse527]

And yet they think their own mafia/criminal government is on their side but foreign democratic governments are the enemy out to get them. 🤦‍♂️

[@PassivePortfolios]

They are basically slaves to the dictator.

[@mfcx333]

​@@johnwayne8494in what way?

[@martinwittig4739]

I’ll bet that guy believes Putin is still fighting nazis in Ukraine 😂😂😂

[@ibag58]

Shure

[@nathanielovaughn2145]

Well, while they're not nazis per se, the corruption of zalensky and his disdain for Ukrainian people warrants President Putin's campaign.

[@BRIAN09157]

Ukrainians are not different than natzis tbh

@@BRIAN09157 Putin is a good nazi.

[@BubbaF0wpend]

​@@BRIAN09157 pffft nobody is taking you seriously, you can't even spell the word.

[@IsakASolberg]

That last sequence with Alexey is just so painfully ironic...

[@LegendRU911]

😂😂😂

[@Steeler-wg5zo]

maybe that's his irony?

[@marshuswp3325]

You read my mind

[@kloatlanta]

His brain is rot

[@istilius]

I even thought that he wanted to hide his true and aware thought in those sentences. Otherwise it is only the hypothesis of mirror projection.

[@werafonas]

They are answering like some kind of minnions :D

[@CheryllCarter-i3n]

Robots

[@janhanchenmichelsen2627]

@@CheryllCarter-i3n Я твой слуга Я твой работник Я твой слуга Я твой работник (Kraftwerk)

[@judykarey8150]

They are being very careful not to say anything against the Authorities. They have been programmed.

[@ibag58]

They are Minions

[@pieeaterman3649]

They get the Russia they deserve!

[@cilibalint3169]

Alexey, 45, Driver, seems to be the right fit for the front lines.

[@Paisa231]

Well, I wonder why he isn't there already.. And if he truly believes in what he said, he is also likely more dangerous on the frontline. He's the torture, blindly follow orders, never surrender, kind of guy

[@amanshilanov6237]

​@@Paisa231 seeing this kind of people I truly feel sorry and bad for the Ukrainians. Because of such fools like Alexey, an innocent man will die protecting his home, family and country. While this "Alexey" doesnt even understand fully why he is fighting and killing.

[@Anime1love]

Ruski live in an open air prison and they don't even realize it.

[@gmarchenko]

most of them like it that way

[@SWRural-fk2ub]

Those interviewed realised it only too well. Did you not notice how scared they were looking around the whole time. The girl who spoke truthfully with a smile could now be arrested if she is not careful.

[@emillio_gonzales]

You to!

[@GTJ65]

@@SWRural-fk2ub Yea particularly the young International Relations expert in the fancy Swiss army knife jacket.

[@HK-gm8pe]

they have been brainwashed very hard and you need to realize that this is the country that has NEVER had a democracy....can you imagine that , these are people who never stand up for themselves , I live in ex-soviet country and its crazy how much our country has changed since we got free from soviet captors , its insane, its literally a different world we are living in, a better world , I have seen soviet union aswell and its like a miracle what has happened, and yes it is a democracy now, people who dont think so are very small minority who just search for an excuse why the radical insane party they support didnt get into power, and hardly got any votes , in my country parties who are in power are deifnetly the ones most people chose and yes they let us down often with some things but then other things they really get done , its not a perfect system but its million times better than the dictatorship we had under soviets

[@MichaelSizer]

The 45 yr old driver guy was SO close! Most of what he said was true; he just doesn't realize that those things he's saying apply to his own government. He's exactly the kind of victim of propaganda that he accuses others of being.

[@marshuswp3325]

nicely put

[@save7597]

Ruski projection

[@dangunthegreat5487]

The irony at the end...

[@Peter-lb8pv]

Alexey went from saying propaganda is good to propaganda is bad. And blamed 'The West' for both arguments without blinking an eye.

[@73Harbor21]

Alexey is badly programmed.

[@bron-sconcess.10]

​@@73Harbor21This answer is growing on me! Who exactly do we know he drives for?

[@devansa125]

He was right.And quite knowledgeable.

[@marshuswp3325]

@@73Harbor21 nicely put lol

[@marshuswp3325]

@@devansa125 WTF ? lol, he doesn't even realize the ironic comedy gold he's spouting...

[@ericchase5045]

Russian: since information is restricted I do not have enough information to have an opinion on anything. 😂😂😂😂

[@maximusasauluk7359]

or another favorite "I'm not a qualified politician so I cannot answer this question"

[@thodorisdadiotis727]

Well its true. But since we banned their media we don't have enough information either. We are just as brainwashed as them. We take info for Russians exclusively from cnn, since our democracies banned RT, and they take info for the west exclusively from RT since they don't have KZbin.

[@PA13-To]

The most ironic part is when russians talk about freedom of speech 😂😂

[@bobenonbob]

Men, the guy at the ending of the video, doesn't know he describes himself 😮

[@positiveoutlook17]

These people have been conditioned by fear of their own government, their entire lives.

[@johnwayne8494]

These people don't seem that scared, they just suck.

[@nathanielovaughn2145]

Just like in America. Funny hiw Russians and Americans are so alike.

[@rossevans1774]

@@nathanielovaughn2145 I live in a Democracy, collectively myself and my fellow citizens decide who serves the people. My government fears me.

[@gmarchenko]

No, not their entire lives. It worsened a lot just 10 years ago. And became absurd with the war started

[@Raydude2301]

💯

[@smiith7996]

...and then they came for me and there was nobody else left to help me.

[@JunkerOnDrums]

Depressing how little critical sense most (?) manipulated Russians actually have of the intentions of their rulers!

[@chicagojackie]

Same can be said of Trump supporters!

[@Turtletoots3]

​@chicagojackieTrump wants to be Putin so badly.

[@abc_0_10_11]

​@chicagojackie Yes, Russians and Maga supporters are dumb and threat to everyone except the elites in both countries.

[@PoulNoergard]

​@chicagojackieWell, you could turn it around and say - it not Trump who has been in political power over the decades. The fact he now gets majority popular vote, is confirmation his voters were critical of their rulers.

[@JunkerOnDrums]

@PoulNoergard Very small majority!!!

[@anapaulaamaral1514]

They lie to themselves. This is sick 🤢

[@chicagojackie]

How is this different than what Trump supporters do, though?

[@xb1t2mm3ujf2]

That's the Russian standard.

[@erkanayhan4060]

@@chicagojackie I am thinking the same way!

[@ibag58]

Das ist Überlebenswille, sagst du was anderes, kann es dir sehr schlecht ergehen

[@GlorifiedG-z9c]

@@chicagojackie Or Bidet/ Hairis supporters

[@miras2222]

Sheep are taught to be afraid of the wolf, only at the end of their lives do they discover that they are eaten by a shepherd

[@seananderson9346]

Hard to watch. Thank-you!

[@devansa125]

'Cos it doesn't fit to your personal reality.

[@pieeaterman3649]

You can tell they're all petrified!

[@Raydude2301]

​@@devansa125south it out . What's you trying to say?

[@PA13-To]

Agree They are sheeps but they don’t know they are sheeps

[@onwardandupward-t1g]

@@devansa125because it’s sad how brainwashed they are… very heartbreaking

[@JohnDoe-x4p]

Great work, Artyom - you’re a genius at capturing situations with your questioning technique. It must be tough to stay composed around people like Alexey, who say things that couldn’t be more ironic. Stay safe!

[@grizellda2540]

Yes, it was great to see, well hear, Artyom again. I hope he is doing well! Great video

[@marshuswp3325]

nicely put

[@Paisa231]

Yeah, and it could be dangerous to push people like Alexey(driver) if the next question, was about how ironic his answers were.. calling the police or violence is always a danger

[@lgnfve]

mental gymnastics are amazing.

[@engenulf]

Thanks Artyom, your questioning skills are excellent. Happy New Year to you and your team.

[@boardrigger]

Thank you very much for bringing these, apparently candid, unscripted, uncensored interviews with these people. I have enjoyed every video you have released. Well done.

[@Galactus-f6g]

I dont like Putin

[@AntiSoviet-xs7ci]

That's a sign of a normal person.

[@Mega6981]

Nobody does.

[@natural1952]

Congratulations, foggy!

[@Thor.Jorgensen]

@@Mega6981 I do believe that some do. I mean some people also liked the failed artist and tiny moustache man.

[@thodorisdadiotis727]

Well i don't like the president of my country either, that's why i didn't vote for him. Many people feel the same way about their prime minister. But if you are not Russian and you don't like Putin maybe Putin does a great job. Have you ever seen an american president talk bad about the greek prime minister? Never. Now think why that is.

[@Ed_Stuckey]

_Our propaganda good, their propaganda bad._

[@thodorisdadiotis727]

Exactly like we say about them. Our propaganda good their propaganda bad.

[@amanshilanov6237]

​@thodorisdadiotis727 except that their propaganda is aimed at to be honest just giving Putin more power. That's the real goal of it. I don't think the western propaganda works for one man

[@РусланЗаурбеков-з6е]

No, no! That's wrong! In fact, OUR propaganda is good -- and THEIR propaganda is bad! ))))

[@kumlacharlie9076]

​@@thodorisdadiotis727"we", who are "we" amongst the zillion independent media, and an economy making retarded moron brain- soul dead Ruzzkiez look like the stone age, genious.

[@klavier143]

​@@thodorisdadiotis727No, every propaganda bad .

[@chriswhitehead1173]

The second person,the girl, gave the answer that keeps her safe but her face gave what she wanted to say.

[@sharonbartoszak9159]

That was what I thought also

[@PA13-To]

Yeah, I noticed that too

[@ikuturso7570]

Sure, but how many in "the West" can say "politicians always act according to what is best for the people" with straight face...

[@sharonbartoszak9159]

@ikuturso7570 politicians are the same which ever country they are in. They say they will do the best for the people and then they don't

[@ferdbrowne2457]

We are witnessing the end of a culture. I pity them.

[@Rogergirard03]

The proverb says "fear is a bad advisor" but in Russia it is a good advisor.

[@brian9480]

They are a frightened population. And make any excuse not to get involved. Sad really.

[@anapaulaamaral1514]

They are already dead....

[@ProtossHyrdalisk]

You don’t understand Russian people. You should read The Russians by Hendrick Smith if you want to understand Russian mentality and culture. They’re not scared, but the realize the rules that they need to live in right now.

[@nathanielovaughn2145]

Americans, or Russians? Funny how there is no discernible difference.

[@thinker646]

Centuries of generational trauma IMHO

[@kumlacharlie9076]

Ruzzkiez logic and answers: "...its objective....I am apolitical.....its ruzzophobia provocative propaganda from the collective west". No need to ask more questions.

[@reverie3746]

Боже.. до людей даже не доходит, что это цензура🤦🏻‍♀️

[@dimka2006]

Po moemy mneniu, esli est mozgi, to promolchi, a ne nesi polneishuyu chush… Eto mentalnie urodi i deti rabov.

[@tetjanasavchenko2009]

Да ВСЕ они знают, не питайте иллюзий, просто им нравиться так жить...

[@danascully6670]

А разве цензура этт плохо?

[@moneymay6324]

Они профессиональный слабоумныи 😅😅😅

[@tetjanasavchenko2009]

@@danascully6670 Ну для гинетического раба- хорошо то, что барин приказал...

[@janhanchenmichelsen2627]

Can taxi-Alex put together two sentences without contradicting himself? For the rest of you muppets: Keep enjoying that very Russian version of fascism anno 2024. We will remember your statements.

[@Ignarev]

I’m from Russia, and you should understand that most people afraid because if police and FSB find out what they said in social media it can end up in prison for them. You are in free states, and for you it easier to express yourself

[@purpplekushh]

let's be honest, those who are afraid doesn't talk with them at all.

[@jesperkohlenberg8178]

Maybe it is then time for your guys to create your own free state.

[@tetjanasavchenko2009]

Вы долго кирпич за кирпичем строили ТАКОЕ государство, то что отстроили абсолютному большинству нравиться. Другие страны отвоевывали свою свободу, а вы- не хотите, жить в условной тюрьме -это то к чему на каждом витке истории россия возвращалась, вы НИКОГДА не будете свободными, вам это просто не надо...

[@kumlacharlie9076]

​@@tetjanasavchenko2009👍👍

[@jimmiekarlsson4458]

Well, GO out on the streets then? u Russians are to blame. If u all STOOD upp for yourselves, Putin wouldent have as much power today as he have. Problem with u Russians is that most of u always brings up the BS card " Im not political" Shit will never change in Russia if u dont do anything about it

[@cori11ian]

Bro, you speak so well that the people you interview say what they really think. Thank you.

[@AUmarcus]

Eventually Alexey described the Russian dis-info process perfectly. 😂👍

[@marshuswp3325]

indeed, you hit the nail on the head 👍

[@grdgdfg]

Can you answer the question why the west banned russian media outlets but did not ban KZbin even tho youtube could have russian propaganda on it. The answer is not freedom of speech btw.

[@Hups007]

North Korea...Just 'Hail Putin', learn North Korean way to live fast. And everything is going according to russians dream.

[@volkerhartnegg8211]

These are their traditional values russians always talk about. Never question your leader. Dont think, always obey.

[@annabackman3028]

Alexey: "It's easier to control a herd" The only thing that I can agree with him on😂!

The sheep just fall in line for fearless leader.

[@mauriceruiz2952]

He’s not a fearless leader! He’s a greedy idiot who only thinks about his wealth and the power he has to be able to get whatever he wants.. he’s a cretin of the highest kind

[@jwill9237]

Sheep fall in line on the west as well

[@swatsaw6]

so funny how people choose to not be conscious because they would just go insane if they had to be true to reality

[@danascully6670]

Подобные комментарии пишут только те, кто не понимает что такое война. Вам не следует ничего анализировать.

[@swatsaw6]

@@danascully6670 y6ou shouldn't analyze? or think with your own brain yes yes just follow along what ever your masters tell you

[@jonahkhalley]

Thing is they're insane already.

[@jermulaattori2259]

@@danascully6670 Когнитивный диссонанс. Знаешь, что это значит?

[@danascully6670]

@@jermulaattori2259 знаю. И???

[@Esssp2201]

Putin had a little lamb, Putin had obedient lamb, Their fleece was white as snow, yeah Everywhere Putin went and taught them to go, the lamb went too, The lamb, the lamb were sure to go too, yeah.

[@homebound-g3o]

Question for russians. Are these people answering out of fear or is it blind love of Russia? I have noticed almost none of the people interviewed on these videos question anythying.

[@rdelrosso1973]

About 10% question the Russian Government, but most of those don't even give their first name. I wonder why? "Fear of Windows"?

[@schwarzbrecht7624]

Могут преследовать за определённые высказывания против войны. Лучше погугли это. Но пара человек из видео это не показатель общественного мнения, это пшик.

[@РаЫо]

Dude slavery in Russia was abolished 30 years ago cut them some slack

[@maestro6458]

People and propaganda methods are the same in all countries

[@purpplekushh]

@@РаЫо no lol, Russia just doesn't advertise it, like Lukashenko does it.

[@GARDENER42]

Alexey is satire incarnate.🤣🤣🤣 Oh wait, that's how he really thinks...😖

[@marshuswp3325]

Indeed, he's ironic comedy gold

[@jwill9237]

The biggest irony is the west does exactly the same in more delicate manner

[@summer5726]

Young Lady in a white hat: “Everything is done for the good of russian people!” No wonder she was laughing making this comment

[@Xz_chto_pisatii]

"Ватцап используется террористами" Та самая телега, где до недавнего времени вообще отсутствовала модерация,и вещи в ней были похлеще продажи запрещенки: *Нервно курит в сторонке* А если серьезно,то это нужно быть самым тупым человеком, чтобы использовать мессенджер в подобных целях. Причина же блокировки всего и вся одна - западные платформы соблюдают права человека на свободу слова и анонимность. Во всех случаях, когда в России человека сажали в тюрьму за комментарий в интернете, комментарий был оставлен в ВК или одноклассниках. И, кстати, можно только позавидовать лицемерию защитников Путина.Такие они правильные,за свободу слова и т.д,но как только речь заходит чуть дальше восхваления Путина и войны - они это запрещают и всех участников сажают

[@MisterChrisInTheUK]

Alexey there from the University of Irony. Unbelievable!

[@MassimilianoBoveri-o5n]

Wow,the most speaking guy,without knowing it,was JUST talking about ruzzia!!Poor miserables.

[@rayjay5836]

Alexey has definitely drank the koolaid.

[@iri1088]

Maybe the state is afraid that they’ll discover that in te west we have indoor plumbing in all our homes…..

[@crazystarwarsguy1006]

I'm married to a girl from Tatarstan. From the UK it used to cost 75 pence, a dollar a minute to call to her home . Thanks to those horrible Americans and Whatsapp, she can talk to and see her relatives every day .. cost zero. What has Russia provided to improve mankind ?

[@xx-bg2dj]

Tsar Bomba

[@marshuswp3325]

Vladolf Putler and Co.

[@daiseraise1200]

Hmm... coaxial-rotor aircraft was created in 1754 by Lomonosov, electron cooling, grow light, Yablochkov candle, knapsack parachute, Pavlov's Typology. Also Russia probably made the most significant contribution to the development of the International Space Station. Microphone Soyuz, Kaspersky Internet Security, Dr Web and other. 😌

[@moneymay6324]

​@@daiseraise1200he ask you about poutine russia not soviet union because soviet union wouldn't capitulate against syrians rebels 😅😅

[@daiseraise1200]

@@moneymay6324 he didn't ask specifically about "poutine russia". He asked: "what has Russia provided to improve mankind"

[@ricklayeux5688]

Listening to some of these people makes my brain hurt.

[@emillio_gonzales]

The truth is always unpleasant

[@ricklayeux5688]

@emillio_gonzales Every nation or group of people has their own version of the truth. They can't all be right. I do not like the Russian version. 👍🇺🇦🇺🇸

[@emillio_gonzales]

@@ricklayeux5688 so what? Should the others like your version? And I don't like the version of Ukraine and the United States! 🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺

[@ricklayeux5688]

​@@emillio_gonzales Well that would definitely put you in a small minority but good luck with that.

[@jwill9237]

You should try listening to our "wokies" here in the west thinking men can get pregnant 🤰

[@Jojo-bm4tb]

they are lying themselves towards a north korean-style state.

[@rdelrosso1973]

They already HAVE one!

[@marshuswp3325]

nicely put

[@volkerhartnegg8211]

Maybe its the only country where people want to live in dictatorship.

[@tuomoturunen79]

Alexey the driver truly was a deep thinker.

[@JohnTomasini-q4c]

Alice is say one thing with her mouth, but telling us something else with her facial expression. There are gullible people on both sides, MAGA America is a good example of that.

[@rdelrosso1973]

I agree. But I liked Alice's "hoody", with the 2 Bunny Ears!

[@richardhall6034]

Do you really think that Biden and word salad kamala are any better is this all America has to offer you Americans

[@JohnTomasini-q4c]

@@richardhall6034 Biden and Harris provided stability for four years, to a large degree that would have continued with a Harris/Walz Administration. The next four years is going to be a shit show, it has started before Trump is even sworn in, he's mentally unstable with Musk at his side, it will be even worse.

[@AM-dy5pr]

Now I understand why Russia did so well in Olympic acrobatics

[@michaelhenault1444]

Even Goebbles used propaganda. We have to protect gullible people. Pathetic 😂

[@Timmerdetimmerdetim]

That's how unfreedom looks like.

[@Teenagegoogoomuk-x1w]

It's pretty obvious by the smiles when they're lying and the frowns when speaking of truth. Pretty sad.

[@mightycheese3205]

"It's easier to control a herd".... yeap....

[@djappletonify]

That driver was either nuts or knowingly describing what he saw of Ruzzia but pretending it was the west instead, so he didnt get felt by the authorities. The more i heard him, the more he made sense or the more deranged he become - just not quite sure which? 🤔

[@popowere]

At first I thought it was fear but now I think it’s just education , they don’t know that they don’t know so they have no way to know, like Jesus was saying, there is no greater blind than the one who doesn’t want to see

[@tetjanasavchenko2009]

Не питайте иллюзий, все они знают, ложь и лицемертие- это их норма.

[@lory2622]

These interviews are so interesting from my Canadian perspective. I feel like my government throttles the information I can see and share and then I watch these interviews. I would rather live in sub-Saharan Africa than have to deal with what Russian citizens are facing every day.

[@danascully6670]

Мы каждый день сталкивается с запретом свободы слова на ютубе. Они заблокировали многих военных блогеров и наши политические каналы. Поэтому ютуб сейчас это лишь развлекательный контент, а вся политика теперь в телеграмме.

[@Sean12248]

On the plus side there is a decrease in Ruasian trolls.

[@alex-0]

nah they will have access to VPN. Just like some north koreans do have access.

[@Sean12248]

@alex-0 I thought the Russians were looking to create their own Internet and ban VPNs

[@ephimp3189]

If you think about the root of the issue, it comes down to idea that under Dictatorship regimes, there is only 1 official political party and only 1 "right way" to do things. Under Democracy there are always at least 2 different parties, and at least 2 different choices of doing things. Even when both choices are bad, it's still better than having only 1 choice and at least there is some real discussion happening between people of 2 parties about what should be done. When there is only 1 party, 1 way, there is no discussion

[@jonahkhalley]

Something else I've noticed in line with this is it seems that there is no distinction between the government of a country and the country itself in these people's minds. So when you speak out against the government, you're speaking out against Russia. It becomes personal, an attack on ones national identity.

[@ribrahimov]

2:20 she's afraid she gon get jailed 😭. Artyem you good tho brat keep safe bro you're veey courageous to conduct these interviews

[@ReavenWind]

I see that whataboutism is a national tradition in russia. Always answers questions about bad state of thier country with "but what about...".

[@TakAndrzejPolak]

@@dzerkadlo At the same time, each of them swears "I don't watch government TV 1"... and they all say the same thing that was said on TV.

[@dzerkadlo]

@@TakAndrzejPolak it's even don't needs watch tv if they grandmother and grandfather love Stalin and burned churches by own hands. It's their families traditions. This state of minds circulate in totally population of russian and reproduction them self with any help. 70% Russian love Stalin, other 30% Muslim.

[@paulscousedownie]

Strange the one Russian guy is correct about propaganda. Just because we have social media and KZbin freely available doesn’t mean there isn’t subversion, disinformation and propaganda. We the viewer or listener have to be more discerning and analytical in checking out what’s being espoused!

[@knisterkultur476]

"They don't ask deep questions" 🥰

[@nikosz66]

It is not only the North Koreans that were brought to fight with minimum survival chances in the front line, Russia is slowly but steadily becoming a North Korean - like regime.

[@LauraLustig4]

It is hard to watch that.

[@redrock1963]

She couldn't say "everything here is done solely for the benefit of the people" without actually laughing while trying not to attract a second story window incident.

[@dna9838]

When asked for his opinion, the first guy has a particularly vacant expression devoid of agency, as though he’s trying to remember what he was told to think.

[@drwebstercivet5540]

I like their answers. After all, KZbin is a US platform, and US is now their ennemy. Yes, the influence of KZbin can be bad for Russia, for they dont share the same values. Our values are NOT universal ! Lets not be arrogant !

[@sergeyprikop4030]

А я-то думал в начале 2000-х, почему русские так страстно любят художественные книги по альтернативной истории😅 "Что если бы Горбачов не развалил СССР", "Ельфийка в КГБ" и прочие... симптомы)))

[@Stars12291]

Do you think they will tell you how they think and feel honestly in front of a camera if they could be thrown in jail for speaking their truthful opinions? Would they really risk it all for such consequences associated for speaking their truth?

[@samorybalde6515]

Shure, but you can always refuse to answer and keep walking. But these, were eager to share "their point of view", especially the driver guy, who thinks he is some sort of free thinker

[@samorybalde6515]

Also you've obviously never been in russia (no diss)... Otherwise you would've known that this type of thinking is pretty much the norm there. (from personal experience)

[@Stars12291]

@samorybalde6515 Of course, I've never been there. But I have talked to people from Russia who vaugley or provide a hint to their opinions of Russia. So my experience with the everyday Russian is different. What I am trying to say here is that the Rusaians I've connected with have hinted to me that they can not share what they fully think even though text or voice call. Or they could be at risk. I never said that the people in this video were like the Russians I have communicated with. But what I have mentioned now, is that the Russians I have talked with always complain about the conditions of their country. Why do you feel offended by my comment? You never asked me in depth where or why I have this viewpoint of Russsians but jump to conclusions. As of there is a hint of subtle accusation against me?

[@blindfreddy9157]

The way that they intellectualise their wilful ignorance is both fascinating and disturbing.

[@djp1234]

9:30 this guy perfectly described the majority of the Russian population

And about half the American population.

[@djp1234]

Indeed, but lately they've been zombified by social media.

[@purpplekushh]

Does it feels better when you mention America? lmao, i don't get it.

[@djp1234]

@@purpplekushh it's standard procedure for Kremlin bots. It's called "whataboutism."

[@purpplekushh]

@@djp1234 yeah, I know, it's just funny. Soon they will compare themselves with NK 🤣

[@tscully1504]

Very illuminating and interesting to me. As career military we were always preparing for conflict with the USSR. But I never hated Russians and always wished we could do better. Now I am retired but a son has to go thru the same thing. On the one hand frustrating, seeing after 50 years we have gone nowhere. On the the other hand their is always some light on the small personal scale.

[@natural1952]

We have always been at war with eastasia

[@whdfk4158]

you always hated russians. you just didn't know it until your consciousness was loaded with mass media... it all goes without saying. bad russians have always been everywhere, didn't you see it?

[@ahm7944]

It must be hard to interview the scared and the brainwashed

[@stefanjanssen3782]

Ìt is sad to watch a big nation turn into Nord Korea 😮

[@aLittlebullet]

It's unbelievable.

[@erikpeterson25]

"What if people are gullible and believe what they are told "..... sounds like just what the people who want to control information want " gullible people who will believe what they are told" and not ask questions. "Everything here is done solely for the benefit of the people " while smiling and chuckling ...comment by the woman in white Thx for the interesting perspectives .... Keep up the good work asking questions on KZbin 😊 👍

[@TheCrazyCanuck420]

Sad that these fools have no idea how bad things might get.

[@michaelschulte1097]

Super Window to Eastern Europe, Thank‘s, 🙏🏼 Happy 25 and Merry Christmas

[@thecount1001]

Eastern Europe?? this is Russia, not Europe.

[@michaelschulte1097]

@ it is Eastern Europe!!!! Who was your geography teacher?????

[@thecount1001]

@@michaelschulte1097 call a Russian a European and see how that goes.

[@michaelschulte1097]

@@thecount1001 the Russians I have met on this side of the Urals all feel like Europeans! The same applies to my Russian relatives who live scattered throughout Russia, Sweden, Germany, France, Great Britain and North America

[@AlbinoMutant]

It's hard to know if these people believe the stuff they say or if they are just being careful about what they say. Either way, Putin is sweeping the information war in Russia. It's pretty disheartening.

[@ThomasPCGuruENGINES]

Rule by KGB, textbook

[@Flecki1211]

2:16 I like her humor😂

[@ianwilson8759]

Keep driving Mr Driver and don't stop to think about how contradictory and paranoid your thoughts are. The rest of them are too scared to speak the truth. It must be so depressing to be a good Russian.

[@dustinyoung3069]

Our peoples are more alike than either nation would like to admit. We all appear as livestock, indentured servants of an oligarchy and given just enough information to have our worldview shaped by our leaders.We both remain intractable and self righteous rather than curious and critical in our reasoning. Pity our societies do not teach their children how to truly *think*. I suppose it would complicate life a great deal for the ruling class.

[@natural1952]

What do you mean "we", kemosabe?

[@horaceharris1855]

I'm trying to figure out who is we in all of this? Because I can criticize my government.And I can admit mistakes Try actually talking to a russian person online and see how it will work out when you talk about geopolitics

[@dustinyoung3069]

@@natural1952 clearly, if you're not the working class, you're either the owning class or the ruling class, go sit with whatever group you actually belong to. And lets be clear, if you dont own the factory, you're not the owning class. If you're not making the rules, you are not the ruling class.

[@DGalious]

My ears are bleeding. Don't want to ever go back in Russia 😞

[@drugmonster6743]

2:19 lol what was that laugh? 😂 Could she not even keep a straight face while saying something so obviously not true

[@ME2K23]

8:43 😂😂😂 that guy really must move to NK, he'll live his dream over there!

[@henningbosrensen8345]

Its scary how brainwashed people Can get

[@AmatureAstronomer]

I am an American with a KZbin channel based on astrophotography (no news or politics). The two largest cities for viewers are Moscow and Saint Petersburg. So, some folks in Russia must find a way to go on KZbin. No idea why Russians like my content so much.

[@сырпошехонский]

Some internet providers in Russia don't block KZbin. For others, there's VPN.

[@FelixCulpa-yq7hb]

It could be a small error regarding Alexey's occupation. I think it's not "driver", but "driven".

[@PrzemysawNizioek]

"Z" zombies explaining why they are not zombies and not having a pulse is a sign of helth.... 💀 One day the videos from 1420 will be material for sociology classes...

[@thesceptic1018]

Agree it doesn't matter, you lot need to be doing what it takes to avoid extinction-not staring at your phones

[@SethiozProject]

those people don't even understand the question ... like that one girl is saying she's not politician .. this wasn't a question, she was asked what SHE thinks, but she doesn't even have her own opinion.

[@blobbywin7757]

Poor Alice. She wasn't very comfortable lying through her teeth. She knows what is going on but knew she had to answer very carefully.

[@Petteriks]

A culture of not questioning (divine given) authority. You can't fight that with truth while the economy does reasonably well - there's no reception. People in the east are often very different from the people in the west.