Why do you think millions of people left Russia?

[@1420channel]

According to Rosstat, approximately 4.2 mln citizens left the Russian Federation between 1990 and 2017: www.sociostudies.org/upload/sociostudies.org/journal/seh/2018_2/140-155.pdf Rosstat is official government statistic service. AtlasVPN with 82% discount: get.atlasvpn.com/1420

[@perfectmazda3538]

bless you

[@blattsee6095]

Bless you 2.0

[@Lucia-sy7le]

How many this year? I wager fewer than the number of illegal aliens allowed into the US.

[@grandemperorputin5992]

Fewer Russians are leaving. Most stay and in the future more people from western nations will be going to Russia.

[@agadoin]

@@grandemperorputin5992 That’s plainly ludicrous. Nobody wants to go to Russia.

[@friedrichjaeger367]

"We have water and electricity" this dude has standards

[@RyanMWilliams]

The other one saying Russia is better than Detroit..

[@divelea]

@Anastasia Schamber Stupid orc philosophy: "I'm dirt poor, but look at those germans protesting what colour that building should be"...

[@Ilamarea]

Water is increasingly an issue. There's gonna be lots of Ukraine's because of water. And electricity right now is pricey. Russia's self-sufficient in both regards.

[@paolagrando5079]

From some videos there are villages that barely have water and electricity.

[@chrisrobert5252]

Buryats and Yakuts: we would like clean water and a toilet in the house!

[@Martin-bx1et]

I continue to be amazed by the Russian mindset. The woman saying Ukranians aren't patriotic and run away instead of defending their homeland couldn't appear more wrong to a western audience but then she goes on to voice possibly the most critical things that I have heard on the channel. She blames the government - "the fish rots from the head down" - and advocates real revolution as the only option to change it.

[@Martin-bx1et]

Then again, perhaps her heart is in the right place but she just doesn't have access to independent news?

[@nataliasalmanova6020]

Exactly my thoughts 😂 so lightly saying such a things. And yes, I have news from Ukraine / Russia AND Donbas region. The picture differs in all of them 🥲

[@senecathefuka441]

I think most people have their heart in the right place, but it's a matter of perspective how you see this conflict. Im not saying there is no right or wrong, im saying its very difficult to see and think around the corner. Ans putin has built many corners in the heads of the Russian population. The Russian population, as smart and creative and interesting they might be, have absolutely no political meaning. They are political zombies. That's why this war can never end aslong as the 0.5% of the political people in Russia want it to end

[@senecathefuka441]

@@Martin-bx1et Chinese are the same btw. And many other countries on this planet have the same "problem".

[@-whackd]

You can be sure that she won't be handling any weapons or risking her life during a revolution. A lot of insane old grannies are talkers.

[@victorszablowski635]

Hi. i am 19, Russian and I live in Moscow. I hate the war and I strongly oppose the current russian government, I am afraid of the police and I realise that the political, social and economical situation in Russia will be worsening in the nearest future. But I find the thought of leaving my country absolutely insufferable. This is my home, this is where my friends and family live and this is where I belong. I understand why people are leaving this place. They do not want to support war, they do not see their future here and they are afraid. So am I. But I do not plan on moving, because what happens to Russia and Russian society is my responsibility as well as all the other people here. I want to be a part of the great future of this country. I love Russia with all my heart. I believe that it will once become free and will prosper. Russia does not belong to its filthy oligarchy, greedy politicians, army and Vladimir Putin. It belongs to me and I belong to Russia. Peace and love. Russia Will Be Free

[@dayglodoggy]

I believe that Putin's propaganda machine is the actual creator of "russophobia". He wants people of the west to think that all russians have the same brutish fascist mentality because it plays right into his pocket, keeping his countrymen in fear of having a more open country. I hope you find peaceful living in a new russia once the war is over and the putin regime extinguished.

[@bardo0007]

Wow, that was great to hear Victor, we will support you all the way until the regime has gone. I hope to visit Moscow one day.

[@garys.7846]

I understand your reasoning, I wish you the best and hopefully you and those like you might be a catalyst to finally change what could be a great country...

[@michellewestlake6766]

good to hear. russia needs people like you.

[@balkangetaway]

Good luck. I hope the Russian people will soon find the strength to get rid of it's rotten top and finally prosper without it's wealth being stolen by the greedy few. Russia has a lot of potential.

[@janlim0916]

That other dude says that they got lots of freedom but can't even say that whats happening in Ukraine is a war. lol ok.

[@ЕвгенияВишневская-е3ш]

he's sarcastic, it's obvious

[@nataliasalmanova6020]

Naaahhh, in Russia the life is more chaotic and you are not obliged to so many things as you are in Europe and US. That’s what he is talking about. If you are not under radar you can do whatever you like

[@pacmanc8103]

@@N0d4chi It’s a troll. Don’t feed it unless you’re wearing gloves and a mask.

[@inkerjk4250]

То что происходит в Украине, не война. Война будет тогда, когда пройдет всеобщая мобилизация.

[@valentinrusan6452]

@@inkerjk4250 we know u are "liberators"from nazi regime you are the "good" guys wich don't have any interest only to help people . Go back to your tv and start ruSSia 1 channel.

[@lawrencemitchell5983]

"Patriotism is supporting your Country all the time, and your Government when it deserves it." Mark Twain.

[@pegasusapollosson3747]

True. 1420 are real patriots.

[@rhondabailey9238]

Yes...She stands for her country, *not* putin at 4:48

[@Thor.Jorgensen]

I'm starting to doubt a lot of these quotes actually being from Mark Twain. Why do we need to quote someone when you can say something sound and logical? For patriotism, you don't need to support your government. But you do need to support your countrymen. Whether it is as a soldier, as a partisan, as a politician as an activist, or as a saboteur. You're not doing any of this for any government. You're not doing any of this for the soil you grew up on. But you're doing it for the people who you share it with.

[@bartosza.6187]

Yes... But for many vatniks and zombies - patriotism = supporting current govt....

[@alexmiller23]

@@pegasusapollosson3747 😂🤡

[@mossfloss]

1420, I admire your bravery and your resilience. I hope that you can find freedom and happiness in this life, wherever it may take you.

[@wb6733]

He just needs to move and not to suffer in Russia, but he is not moving for some reason, but choosing to dishonor Russia.

[@mountainman42]

@@wb6733 dishonor? more like showing facts

[@asynchronicity]

@@wb6733 Your Putin dishonors your beautiful country. It’s a shame.

[@Baded1000]

@@wb6733 Wow you dont even get that HE is a true russian, that HE really cares for his nation and people and russia must feel honored to have him as person... i just can't believe that 2022 people like you even exist... sorry for you... hope you wake up one day

[@wb6733]

@@asynchronicity I am sure that's what you are hearing everyday from your tv. It's Putin's gas prices..... he is a moster that eats babies for breakfast.🤣

[@DuaneHallinSD]

"We have everything here in russia,...water, electricity, its all here."

[@artiefakt4402]

"and see ? No war over here... everything's perfect !"

[@danone5381]

@@artiefakt4402 facts

[@APlusRussian]

@@artiefakt4402 A rare comment that doesn't seem to be post irony, which is pretty sad...

[@Marvhead]

He forgot air. They have air too.

[@harambe4656]

they have sun light too

[@ReaperCH90]

Damn, Russia has water and electricity in 2022? Count me in bros, I found my dream country.

[@artiefakt4402]

Not everywhere though...and I wouldn't trust their safety standards either.

[@impos8249]

and it is also an ideal country if you are a mentally ill person who craves death and blood of the citizens of a neighboring country. In Russia, this ideology is actively supported by both the government and ordinary society.

[@Battlestar540]

🤣🤣

[@dlanadl228]

@@impos8249 чт...

[@Jericho19111]

If you live in Europe…well now Russia best place to move

[@Morboxx]

German DAF (German as a foreign language) teacher here. I've seen two full introductory courses worth of Ukrainians here (Volkshochschule Stuttgart), but only 5 males. One was around 18, probably below, and came with his mother, two were old and two were maybe in their thirties, though at least one of them has since gone back to Ukraine. I suspect he simply accompanied his wife to see she'd be okay and checked out the course, because he could. No, Ukrainian men aren't fleeing. Not their country, at least. Not in sizable numbers.

[@piked261]

They were banned from leaving..

[@АлександрДухин-р3ц]

Ukrainian men do not run, because men of military age are not allowed out of the country, although there are many who want to leave, many leave for bribes to border guards and customs.

[@barbadolid5170]

They cannot leave. After the third day of war, every man with Ukranian nationality capable of fighting and with less than 3 children is banned from leaving. The only way is bribing the border guards or illegal crossing.

[@renemagritte8237]

@@piked261 David, it's a half-truth. There are indeed new regulation to prevent people, who are considered to be able to fight to leave the country. I'm in Poland right now and there is a very interesting development here. Till February 24th there were 1.5 Million Ukrainian residents here, mostly male, young and working as a result of work-related immigration in the 6 last years. Now Poland gave shelter to approx. 2.5 Millions of refugees, almost completely women, children and old people. The economy suffers heavily because the male Ukrainians returned to their homeland in order to defend it. No one forced them to. There was a mass exodus of males in the first weeks of the war. Explaining that Ukrainians fight because they can't leave seems to be a part of Russian originated defamation campaign trying to present Ukrainians as cowards or victims of the Nazi-clique which sends them to the front lines. They are not cowards, they are brave beyond understanding.

[@Stefan_Van_pellicom]

Respect for your job Morboxx ! 👍👍

[@reiskanzler2294]

The fact, that this guy's examples for an "easier and better life in Russia" are having access to water and electricity, tells you a lot about the living conditions over there. Standards are damn low.

[@vyros.3234]

Yeah lmao. People here in America assume electricity and internet and iPhones are a natural right. We forget how good we have it sometimes.

[@godtmark1754]

@Peter Pan where tf do u live in europe?????

[@fnyqvist3]

@Peter Pan 😂

[@viktorviktorski183]

@@godtmark1754 he lives in Serbia probably beacuse there people share toilet with other neighbors

[@danieln9226]

@Peter Pan ummm.... "Europe" lol. That's only prevalent in the slum areas of Eastern Europe. The rest of Europe are some of the best overall countries in the world

[@Schokland2007]

The man who sees no war around him: that's exactly the problem, you don't feel the pain and that is why you don't care. People in Ukraine however do suffer.

[@Imaxxd22]

Then Ukraine should negotiate, west should stop pushing Ukraine for fight. People in Donbass were also living in constant war, but you don't care.

[@Imaxxd22]

@@kukulroukul4698 Stop that sarcasm, which has some truth. People in Donbass were killed for fun, people in Odessa's massacre were killed for fun. They were oppressing Russian population in Eastern regions for fun.

[@Imaxxd22]

@@kukulroukul4698 Sure. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2fTg2qqnbuZhKM

[@Schokland2007]

@@Imaxxd22 Putin simply wants to restore the Russian empire. Ukraine can surrender or fight back, there is not much to negotiate about.

[@Imaxxd22]

@@Schokland2007 How do you know that? Are you wisard which can read minds? Lmao. Logic of such people is ridiculous

[@marymarlow3646]

That woman made a very good point. Patriotism is not loyalty to a regime but to a country. Navalny and Kara-Murza returned to Russia after attempted assassinations knowing their likely fate because they wanted to change the political environment. They are true patriots.

[@gregb3457]

@Mary Marlow patriots, but dead. I agree with courage and bravery being fine character points. But sometimes discretion is the better part of valor. Sometimes acting from outside the country can be better than prison and death. The stranglehold Putin and his cronies have on society is total - it is a totalitarian government now, the new USSR, acting under the control of one supreme leader. Wisdom is knowing the difference between staying and running and what will come of each.

[@РусланЗаурбеков-з6е]

Probably, Navalny knows about his "assasination" more, than he said. ))

[@trizna3268]

i’m from russia and my country is so beautiful and spectacular, but government is total shit tbh… i live in a town that has the one of the lowest standard of living, russian government doesn’t improve cities which are located far from Petersburg and Moscow and that’s very sad

[@jpablo700]

👋🏻 Thank you for sharing. Happiness is something only you can find yourself. Wish you and your family the best, and I agree; your country is beautiful. 🇷🇺 ✌🏻 🇺🇸

[@APlusRussian]

I think as long as we keep speaking of government as separate from who we are, it will continue to be as you described... 😑

[@viktorviktorski183]

Russians always loves autocratic regime that's have been the case for 300 years prove me wrong

[@Saiga-saiga]

@@shebillings8942 since the 90s, Russia has been actively trying to be friends with the West, but they did not want to take it seriously and accept it into their Western circles of interest

[@8Paul7]

@@Saiga-saiga the opposite is true; West wanted Russia to be a friendly democratic country, hence Russia getting invited to all the international organizations, big investments by western companies etc.... but west being the "Big Bad" for propaganda purposes is just too useful for Putin and his gangsters.

[@NYJGreatness]

The more I watch these videos, the more I understand the general mindset of the Russian people. It's pretty scary.

[@charlesstuart7290]

What's also scary there a lot of people in the US who have a not so different mindset.

[@dfgvhnbk395]

Its even scarier to be a part of this community and observe how your friends and people who you had close relationships with are becoming victims of propaganda and understand that people from neighbouring country will most probably hate you just for your nationality and they will do nothing wrong

[@larrywilliams3858]

@@dfgvhnbk395 what the heck does that mean??!!

[@viktorviktorski183]

@@charlesstuart7290 yes and trump may win 2024 if he runs which is scary

[@franzschubertv2874]

@@dfgvhnbk395 I have no hatred of people who acknowledge the faults of their government. The USA has made mistakes. Iraq was a mistake but at least the USA was not trying to annex their land. Russians who condemn this invasion have my respect. Those who do not are the ones I dislike.

[@dirkhoppner1375]

Только в Германии проживает около 2,5 миллионов выходцев из бывших советских республик. Почему? Конечно, не потому, что здесь лучше погода...

[@igorglushatov1948]

Может, потому что это люди, оставшиеся со времен СССР, их потомки и страна с огромной русской общиной, где легко остаться? Об этом не думали?

[@rinaldoman3331]

В Прибалтике тоже много выходцев из СССР живут. Не смотря на русофобскую и антисоветскую политику этих Литвии, Литвы и Эстонии, эти люди все еще там не живут. И даже не смотря на постоянный отток населения из этих стран и падающую бесперспективную экономику.

[@terremoto6663]

@@igorglushatov1948 это приехавшие в разное время. Тут и еврейская была программа и русских немцев обратно принимали. Во времена совка в ГДР не жили миллионы советских граждан.

[@ДмитрийФилатов-ц2ч]

Ну так большая часть выходцев это потомки немцев которые переехали по программе. Очень много особенно из Казахстана.

[@skyleeramsey7134]

Lmfao rite 🤣😭😂💀

[@nirvanak4634]

How is it they think they know so much about other countries but literally none about their own

[@MrKogline]

Stupid people are stupid because they lack knowledge. When they know nothing they make it up in their head so they don't sound stupid even though they do. When you know nothing you make up everything.

[@ТатьянаФатеева-г2у]

for some reason , local commentators believe that they know a lot about Russia without ever having been there . clowns

[@danascully6670]

what do they not know about their own country? and why did you decide?

[@redrick8900]

@@danascully6670 That is terrible and oppressive and losing the war in Ukraine.

[@danascully6670]

@@redrick8900 Russia never loses. This war is necessary to change the ruling poles in the world. This is necessary for global development, a change of eras is coming.

[@libertarianspirit]

As a russian who left Russia years ago, I was so tired to have arguments with these people who say that everything is alright in Russia and that I would suffer abroad and other nonsense like that. I have freedom to buy any assets, move money in/out, zero capital gains tax. I use these freedoms which aren't available to residents of Russia to reach the wealth which is out of reach for vast majority of Russians. Besides, I have free internet, warm weather, sea, mountains and social life. "Thanks" to very restrictive Russian government (btw, supported by majority!), I have no plans to return to Russia in next 30 years. Neither I have any regrets. I see myself as sovereign individual, not as a serf of the state.

[@miroz5824]

Indeed, whoever left must be some kind of deficient or 'unpatriotic' or wants 'to do drugs' etc in the eyes of majority of the population. Surely no 'adequate' would leave the country of endless potential..? Makes me laugh and cry at the same time... :(

[@NYJGreatness]

Traitor. You're not a true "patriot".

[@randytrashcan]

Hell, it sounds like you'd make a good 'Murcan. Come on over, your first AR-15 is on me!

[@miroz5824]

@@NYJGreatness I love when you people prove my point in such a quick and stoopid manner :D

[@maeva7949]

​@@NYJGreatness said by a true soviet person. USSR used to be a prison of nations, with border control to keep people inside the state. And when some lucky ones managed to escape they were called traitors :p

[@magtafcmdr8621]

1420, keep this going. You have no idea (maybe you do) how valuable these interviews are. I thank you.

[@roywhiteo5]

This is a very important moment in modern Russian history. Its no secret that Putin and his oligarchs have been robbing the people blind for decades but at some point (maybe soon) it will be too much for the people to ignore

[@SteveandLizDonaldson]

I work in the US and have been engineering colleagues of former citizens of the USSR and several Soviet block countries, since the Iron Curtain fell. They were well trained in mathematics and sciences, and now are flourishing in the US. One family is Jewish, the rest are not. I can say this: if you have skills that are in demand (or can create our own business with the demand), then you will be successful here. But if you want to come and just relax, then I can say the level of capitalism and lack of social support (medical care, etc) is very harsh, and you will be quickly homeless and unhappy. And 1420 is correct: I never knew anyone from this side that wanted to go live in Russia. Yes, to go as a tourist and look around, but not even that anymore since putin's little adventure.

[@commandofact7636]

Stop stealing our skilled labor. Stick to your “immigrants bad” rhetoric to scare them away please.

[@vyros.3234]

If you want to live and relax you can. You just have to work. College degree jobs are what you should aim for. And when your old have money left over or pension. Social security is only enough if you plan to live in an rv park. I hope America can keep its capitalism but add more safety nets and hopefully eventually universal Healthcare. And strengthen social security.

[@gagamba9198]

@@vyros.3234 _'College degree jobs are what you should aim for.'_ Depends which degree one aims for. The law of supply and demand prevails. Don't dismiss the trades. Electricians, HVAC technicians, plumbers, auto mechanics, etc. can all attain very prosperous lives. The best safety net is the one each person decides is appropriate for him/herself and then crafts.

[@nataliasalmanova6020]

There are some English speaking KZbinrs who live in Russia. One is very religious family the other is the farmer from Australia, who is very happy with the land :)

[@fgb6737]

@@nataliasalmanova6020 Всегда есть несколько людей, которые это делают, и это подтверждает правило большинства людей, которые этого не делают... 🇪🇸🇪🇸 From Spain.... 😀

[@APlusRussian]

🔥🔥 5th lady (1:08 & 4:48) is on FIRE: repeating propaganda _and_ expressing dissatisfaction with The Leader in the SAME interview 🤯🤯

[@sloowed_reveerb]

lol, really

[@guguigugu]

she probably believes putin is not radical enough and wants someone who will be even stronger, in order to make russia better. you had the same problem in arab spring. people protested against islamist leaders and then voted for even more radical islamists.

[@天気予報-x9q]

I think she is just very patriotic and believes that people should get together and overthrow the government. Not that I agree with her, but it's not propaganda

[@vohol6158]

Yeah that felt like a rollercoaster. Actually it was interesting to see that it's possible to have these two opinions at the same time. I wonder if there are a lot of people like her in Russia and why they think this way.

[@jasper-cg]

Looking at her reaction at 4:48, what she says at 1:08 makes sense. She wants her fellow Russians to NOT leave but FIGHT.....imo

[@josephdavis2982]

I live in the US and never met a Russian person till like the mid nineties, than suddenly I was working with, and living near many Russian people. The one surprising thing was every one of them was able to speak English. I never met one, who went back to Russia or met one who regretted coming to USA. One of my Russian neighbors, told me how she has constant phone calls with her family members who are still in Russia but they never discuss the Ukraine Russia conflict, because the family members back in Russia are too frightened, that the phone conversations are being monitored.

[@momala3919]

a beautiful fake

[@AnanyaMedvedeva]

Phone conversation are monitored everywhere. Take your apple or WhatsApp.

[@elainewhite3059]

And they never will go back. If they go back they might just disappear.

[@balkangetaway]

Travel was restricted during those times, same as all the other countries 'freed' by the Soviet union.

[@valtz2002]

And even if they find out that relatives live in the USA - immediately to the GULAG, what nonsense....

[@Gottfried.Leibniz]

"It's easy to live in Russia - we have water and electricity" "I don't see any war" "Salaries are higher here in Russia than in the USA"🤦‍♂

[@Gottfried.Leibniz]

@Peter Pan "Joined Jun 22, 2022" an obvious troll is obvious.

[@undead890]

@Peter Pan That would be a big problem if that were true. Russia's military has a budget 1/12th that of the U.S., so paying more than double for personnel will be problematic. Realistically though, from what I saw, entry level in Russia is more like $1,200. Now, because of personnel shortfalls in Ukraine, Russia is offering contracts as high as $5k to try and entice people to join. It's still not $7k though.

[@vyros.3234]

Salaries are higher in America though. Not by that much since both are developed. But America and China compared is another story lmao.

[@ЛукаМудищев-х5к]

Salaries are balanced by prices. You should consider not only salary , but what could you afford on it. Gasoline, electricity, gas , taxes are much lower here in Russia. Stop compare incomparable , it’s so stupid. 3000$ In New York Equals 70000 rubles in Moscow - it’s nothing There are no GOOD or BAD countries, all countries have positive and negative things that only citizens living there know. There also thousands of homeless people in USA , but it doesn’t make USA - awful country because LIFE Is a life.

[@Metalhead_69]

@@ЛукаМудищев-х5к the US is on the second place by the size of the house (200+m²), average phone is the latest Iphone and having 2 cars (usually since the age of 16-18) is an average as well. Americans can order a weird can opener for 80$, people from post-soviet countries would think deeply about an 8$ one. Does that tell you anything?

[@toma9976]

The guy who says “we’re sitting here, I don’t see no wars around here”. If he was a true Russian patriot, he’d volunteer to go to the “special operation” in Ukraine. He’d soon find a bloodthirsty war.

[@Mark-Haddow]

To be fair, Russia's military would take him, and his excess lbs

[@Hochspitz]

Yeah, nah, no fun anymore, nothing to loot in the flattened towns.

[@SanyaButcher]

Никакой войны нет, заказал недавно ножку девочки из Винницы на обед, которую украинцы сами зачем-то убил. А как у вас в Европе дела, купаетесь хотя бы раз в неделю?

[@MrCoconut212]

@@SanyaButcher 20 rubles a post?

[@Leszczuk23]

@@SanyaButcher oh please. Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦

[@andrewlebedev6660]

Did he say that stupid people are leaving?!! I'm from Russia myself. I know that the smartest and most promising people leave, but not the stupid ones. The man said nonsense

[@andrewlebedev6660]

P.s: I am now learning German and English to get out of this dump «patriots»

[@JimGobetz]

@@andrewlebedev6660 Удачи, друг, надеюсь, ты осуществишь свою мечту. 🇺🇸🇰🇾🇺🇦

[@andrewlebedev6660]

@@JimGobetz Спасибо

[@nikalikee14593]

@@andrewlebedev6660 почему ты просто не можешь уехать

[@andrewlebedev6660]

@@nikalikee14593 Мне 17 пока что)

[@brianbozo2447]

With all the resources and territory Russia has it should be the opposite with Russia experiencing mass inward migration.

[@gagamba9198]

Yes, it ought to. But sometimes the easy money of abundant resources can be a trap. Countries like Japan, S. Korea, Taiwan, and Singapore have few natural resources. They have a lot of talented people.

[@starseed8087]

I totaly agree

[@pacmanc8103]

@@gagamba9198 Talented people like everywhere. The difference is they have democratic governments who are of the people and serve the people. Not the other way around.

[@GreatCassian]

Called the "resource bias". The more resources you have, the less motivation is left for building an diversified strong economy. Micro states like Quatar and others are an eception.

[@rolandmartin3833]

yes but kleptocracy , lies and propaganda are the pilars of the Kremlin : what/who does stay for such a situation ? only the useful idiots.

[@Stronger792]

"We're sitting here. I don't see no wars around." Does that mean Ukraine has to bring the war to Russia so they would understand?

[@Leszczuk23]

@@devon5807 what does that have to do with what he commented? Logically speaking it's absolute factual. These people which have such reasoning and understanding etc are truly lost in multiple ways. Just sickening and sad.

[@sarahtiferet9025]

@@devon5807 No, no we didn't !! Of Course that was fabricated by Dick Cheney & the Right Wing / Military Industrial Complex, so they could make $$'s off of the war . It was a horrific & immoral war crime against Iraq The big difference was that there were many protests with millions of people all over America and none of us was tortured or thrown in prison for a really long time

[@runrig97]

They'll need some longer range missiles.

[@LeviViolet]

Yeah, they absolutely need it, so maybe only after this they can truly understand what`s going on. But unfortunately Ukraine and Europe itself are too polite and peaceful to fight back.

[@Leszczuk23]

@@LeviViolet personally I think they would fight back. Even the fact they are helping in arming ukraine shows they are willing to such degrees. However prominently I heavily consider the nuclear threats from Putin plays a major roll in them not joining the fight on Ukrainian soil for ukraine. My thoughts on it that is. Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦

[@bierrollerful]

"I don't see no wars around." That's because they're sending in people from poor rural areas rather than people from big cities... for now.

[@christopherwebb7245]

The biggest idiot of this blog is the guy who says, 'Look around, I don't see any war going on...' I hope there aren't too many people of his ilk skulking complacently in dear old Mother Russia! Thanks for another interesting blog. Can you do another along the lines of 'What do you think foreigners think of Russians right now?'. Thanks guys!

[@NYJGreatness]

You'd be surprised.

[@Saiga-saiga]

But in Russia there really is no sense of war. And it's not even about propaganda among citizens.

[@alexdenisov7912]

I don’t think you care what Russians think about your nation. So Russians don’t really care what anybody thinks about them as well.

[@arielbatista7ify]

@Richard Schiffman only Putin says so

[@StrongRespect]

You hope that there are not to many people who points out the obvious? You are strange I guess that is why it is special operation in Russia?

[@angelserrano3655]

Thanks a lot, Artyom and Daniil!!!

[@CasualTS]

I had a Russian professor (emigrated to the US) who said a common joke in the USSR days was "We have a high standard of living in Russia nowadays. That's why everything costs so much!"

[@kathrinscharrer3923]

The woman with the rant about " patriotism" is a symbol for everything that is going wrong in Russia.

[@dennisa2624]

Well kinda yes, but at the same time she suggested that the current government is total trash and should be replaced by means of revolution.

[@skillerror951]

Well I think it's more patriotic to rebel than just to leave the country. I think she's right

[@jacqdanieles]

@@skillerror951 except that she's claiming that Ukrainians are not patriotic, which is definitely false.

[@kathrinscharrer3923]

@@skillerror951 She does not mean that they should have stayed to fight Russian regime.

[@polster2]

@@skillerror951Rebel in Russia and go to jail or accidently fall out of your window for no reason!

[@meursaultscourtroom8886]

1420, always rocking a good question and having the journalistic integrity to push back when people say things that are out right wrong or make no sense. Good job!

[@KiatHuang]

How about interviews in some of the republics in the russian empire, e.g. Dagestan, Buryatia, etc? Most of these 1420 interviews are with russian ethnic Slavs or Caucasians. It would be good to hear what people think, who are from other cultures inside the nation.

[@sirhoopalot1]

yeah, these city folks in Moscow and St Petersburg haven't been affected by the war much... yet.

[@TheEdunator13]

@@sirhoopalot1 They have been less affected than the complete west. Other cities in Russia are completely the same as moscow or st. Petersburg. Keep coping

[@asavel6227]

@@TheEdunator13 Russian crying about the west while living in Germany 😂

[@shimokitazawa1217]

They have been more affected because the soldiers are predominantly recruited from the minority republics, but they are also the staunchest supporters of the regime. The latter is a simple case of capital vs provincial attitudes, and in Russia (right now) it is stronger than any ethnic divide.

[@TheEdunator13]

@@asavel6227 we here in Germany suffer more than people in Russia. Your argument makes no sense. I have relatives all over the old Ussr and they are all just fine. You guys got no clue lmfao

[@Nikolay_Slavov]

It's normal for people to immigrate in chance for better life especially when your country is waging a war for no reason and the whole civilized world is breaking any trade or connections with them. For Russia there are only two cities - Moscow and Saint Petersburg. The rest is practically none-existing. P.S - The dude with the glasses may not see war right now but if Russia keeps it's current pace in Ukraine he may receive "a call" from their local военкомат about taking part in "upcoming training exercise"

[@pinet3052]

Ну да ну да, скажи это Казани, Новосибу, Краснодару, Екб и Красноярску. Особенно первым двум. Отличные города для жизни, большие мегаполисы с развитой инфраструктурой, условия жизни не сильно уступают столицам, достаточно высокие заррлаты и по сравнению со столицами, а цены куда ниже на недвижимость

[@pertpesc7058]

Only people who have not been to Europe or US for work . Dreams about it. The sun always Shine on TV. The gras are not more Green on the other side.

[@burton1ify]

Smug man eating sandwich 🥪

[@-whackd]

Dubai is the place where tens of thousands of Russian engineers and computer scientists moved to after 2/24. There's also been a huge influx of Russian emigrants to Tblisi.

[@s7a7yC]

@@pinet3052 высокие заррлаты 🤣

[@Spanish_Patriot]

"We have water and electricity" Paradise!

[@mrkuber2205]

And we have the Hulk

[@maximkorobov9245]

Cheap water and cheap electricity.

[@steelcom5976]

"Life is easier here. We have water and electricity." Some people are very easy to please.

[@wb6733]

Not some, but most! Most russians have permanent living conditions, affordable food, heat and water, there is always a way to make a good living. There is nor chance of being thrown on the street, 'cause you lost a job and temporarily can't pay bills, unless you are a lazy bum or an alcoholic.

[@theonewhobelieve1964]

Because Russian people don't need anything. Only food, electricity, and water. That is it. It is a true explanation of Russia. You know, how Russian people are celebrating? They go to "Macdonalds" ( the cafe doesn't exist anymore), or some really cheap place and just eat. Pizza, sushi-it is rich life for russian people. We eat such food only two times a year!!!! Russian people are happy, when they survive. When they have SOMETHING, they are really happy... Sad story.

[@ИннокентьевАлексей]

It seems that the last granny doesn't know about existence of the "mopping" of rectums in russian prisons. I would rather live abroad when, the last 4-5 months I constantly get death treats, "mopping" threats and so on on the internet from my fellow co-citizens

[@pedverse]

you can do everything and be everything in russia! the land of free! but dont criticize covernment, or dont be in LGBT community. or dont call war as war, and ure fine!

[@niller2006]

ahh that means only 25 percent of country is fine - while the rest 75 percent are NOT FINE

[@wageslave387]

If you criticize the government in thr USA you will also be monitored. You are very naive.

[@kathrinscharrer3923]

Don't write articles about how corruption is weakening your military or you will be assasinated.

[@kathrinscharrer3923]

Don' t call out Lavrov for saying the most antisemitic things Europe has heard since WWII.

[@kathrinscharrer3923]

Don't remind people there is proof NATO coming closer to Russia' s borders was never a threat. The proof being a piece of Russia sitting in the middle of NATO for decades and no Russian leader ever fearing it could be attacked. It is called Kaliningrad.

[@robertblue3795]

Amazing that you continue to ask honest and difficult questions. Respect

[@Johanna-Rogier-Awad]

How can you talk about another country and you never have been there. They have a complete wrong idea about the US. I am Dutch and have been living for many years in the US. There are always nice people everywhere and also some nasty ones.

[@tradeladder146]

Why is Heineken so overpriced when its the worst Beer on The Planet ?

[@pacmanc8103]

@@tradeladder146 Because it’s imported. And it’s not Keystone😛

[@Bornana7]

How? TV

[@сырпошехонский]

If you'd watched Russian TV, you'd understand

[@pablodegui]

It's not about the lack of patriotism, we all have a dream of a better life even if it means leaving the land of our birth , Travelling improves peoples understanding of others ways and culture, It breaks down stereotypes and misconceptions which in turn helps fight the propaganda crap our governments push on us all the time.

[@skviz1.]

ок

[@JamesC785]

👍🏾👍🏾

[@Kolotyn_Babai]

There are different types of state, which appeared under the influence of religion, climate and population of the territory. The most popular are European and Asian. European states are good because they provide a good standard of living for an individual and respect freedom, there is democracy. In Asian countries, it is proclaimed that the common good is more important than the personal. Dictatorships often arise in such states, but each phenomenon has "+" and "-". The Asian state system is able to mobilize and give a strong rebuff to the enemy. Mostly Slavs (Europeans) live in Russia, but Russia is the border of Europe and Asia, and at different times it was either an Asian or a European country. In the Middle Ages, Russia was conquered by Genghis Khan and subsequently Russia was a European state with an Asian form of state. Ukraine at that time was not conquered by Genghis Khan and remained more European. Therefore, many people in Russia believe in a collective path to the good of Russia.

[@squarebelgium]

I usually don't like patriotism... pledging allegiance to a flag is something that is usually abused by the powers that be... similarly to the abuse of religion by clerics... however in this case the old woman might be right. If all those that want liberties go somewhere else instead of fighting for them in their own country who is going to be the driver of change? So maybe in that way patriotism can be something good.

[@E3ECO]

Traveling is good; permanently relocating is not. You have an obligation to work to change your country for the better, instead of running away and leaving the task to others. Taking advantage of what others have built in their country because you don't want to fix yours is being a parasite.

[@munherpes]

Dude, nice transition between the video's subject, iron curtain and VPN. Perfect sponsor choice, and super happy to see your channel grow. Your enthusiasm is inspiring!

[@0Nick0]

We have a lot of freedom😀Higher salaries 😃

[@Ernismeister]

Higher salaries 😂 Their pensions are in the 2 digits (like 80 USD per month). How can you live with not knowing anything about the world is beyond me.

[@Battlestar540]

Pension in Germany are 1000-5000 a month in euro😄 Salaries could be between 2.000-15.000 a Month in Germany depends of the knowledge an work :) Russians are totally poor from Our perspective.

[@martijnstam6186]

@@Battlestar540 In the Netherlands being jobless makes double the average Russian income.

[@insomniagaming1845]

The opportunity to make business in russia still very good, and same qol of life will cost much lower. So we dont need 10k/month to buy everything that we need. Like im actually spending like 120$ taxes and 300-400$ for food in month, and earn much more than this.

[@spectre1725]

It's more then a bit cynic to look around and say hey look we have no wars around here while exactly that country is devastating another country. But I guess he is not the most intelligent.

[@Mark-Haddow]

6 months into WW2, the citizens of Berlin and Munich were also boasting about how no war was occurring around them as they enjoyed the sunny weather.

[@iosif.m]

thats why he stay 😅

[@deanseawa]

1420, I have to say I admire your conviction and your determination to keep up with making these videos. They often don't show a good light on your country but sometimes there are glimmers that we can see. A couple decades from now when this is all history, I think you'll be able to look back and be proud of them.

[@klauu8842]

They seem to really not like the fact that millions of Russians are in the US. I also picked up on this when I watched Brother 2. It’s weird, let people do what they want or improve your society so they don’t have to move.

[@danieln9226]

BRAT is a great movie, BRAT 2 is .... good.

[@kremepye3613]

Its envy

[@notme943]

time for special military operation in the US to protect russian minority.

[@fgb6737]

@@notme943 😂😂

[@klauu8842]

@@danieln9226 First movie is a work of art, second was mediocre.

[@H20.]

Do we have higher salaries here? Yes 3:05 ... No you don't, this lady is either misinformed, or deluded 🙃

[@AndrewP]

It depends, I guess. If you take into account just the gross salary, then yes, the number would be way too different. However, if you take into account the total cost of living like rent, healthcare, taxes, insurance, groceries, ordering food, education, other services, etc. then I would not be surprised if the difference is not actually as huge as we are used to thinking. But this obviously applies to Moscow mostly, not Russia as a whole, and, probably, only in some cases. My guess is that lady is talking about one particular instance in her own family experience and just uses this confusing generalization.

[@s7a7yC]

Both...the level of propaganda in Russia is truly astonishing, I almost feel sorry for these people...

[@heidilarsson1647]

Brave young man. I think what you do is marvelous.

[@CarlMaegerman]

Next questionnaires: where would you want to live in Russia if Moscow and Sint Petersburg didn’t exist 😜

[@criticaldan8579]

This is a very good question. Having been there, those two are the “dream cities.”

[@sgjgdxvh]

Sochi 😉

[@ВладимирЕрмаков-ю5ы]

@@shebillings8942 in Ekaterinburg, Vladimir, Vladivostok, Rostov on Don, Novosibirsk, Pskov, Irkutsk.

[@christopherwebb7245]

@@ВладимирЕрмаков-ю5ы Good question! These cities you list are all great places to visit, but not in the same league for long-term living as the 2 jewels, St Pete & Moscow.

[@christopherwebb7245]

@@sgjgdxvh you need a submarine to visit these days, don't you?!

[@lukasj19999]

Ähm... did she just say Ukrainians are not patriotic? Isn´t the reason Russia attacked according to Putin because they are too patriotic ^^ Zombies are funny sometimes

[@ukrainiansociety8830]

Just casual russian "grandma"

[@neoxhe4469]

not all Russians are "zombies" as you call them)

[@pa5287]

PUTINS COME UP WITH SO MANY EXCUSES NOW ABOUT INVASION ITS LOST ALL MEANING ,,,THE MANS A CRACK POT,,,AND ALL AROUND HIM .

[@danone5381]

@@pa5287 если вы думаете, что это военное вторжение просто потому что так захотел Путин, мне вас жаль

[@martinkucmen189]

There is a difference between patriotism, nationalism and Nazism.

[@frankedwardcurry]

Thanks 1420 for letting us see ordinary Russian people and hearing their views - I love this Channel !

[@carlos002nz]

Completely agree, Frank. Regards from SPAIN. Добрый день

[@Dr.Pancho.Tortilla]

the last woman taught the immature kid a lesson

[@TT-Freak]

Man I travelled the world too so I can tell how delusional and/or manipulated some of those interviewed are. As a matter of fact I had to burst out laughing a few times at some rediculous claims.:)

[@larrywilliams3858]

Yes. I have had the same reaction to the utter nonsense that they seem to believe.

[@SneakyRussian]

TT Freak, you and I have something in common: travelling the world and living in many places for many years at a time. I think what you are missing in your comment is that things started changing rapidly since early 2020 and the places where we've traveled to are not even close to being the same as when we saw them at the time when we were there. Believe it or not but your comment comes off just as delusional and/or manipulated as the people you laughed at.

[@Lynxique]

same man.. same... i lol'ed most of the time how deluded these russians can be

[@jschreiber6461]

Reminded me of Comical Ali😂 (Soddamn Insane’s sidekick/foreign minister after Kuwait invasion)

[@Xight46]

@@Lynxique Dude, also take a look at your country. You will find just as many delusional people there, including crazy flat-earthers, conspiracy theorists and others with bullshit opinions about politics. That shit doesn’t have anything to do with nationality or that they are Russian. It’s just how humanity is in general, many individuals with many individual opinions.

[@tharran7627]

It's funny to see that in Russia the US is still seen as one of the best countries ( or even the best) in the world. Like they would have the highest earning jobs, the most freedom etc... While in Western Europe the US is often laughed at because of how awful some things are compared to Western Europe (like healthcare, abortion, school systems, gun laws...). Most people here in Belgium wouldn't even consider moving to US.

[@stewedfishproductions7959]

@Tharran - Same as the UK. It's OK to visit the US (with PLENTY of travel/medical insurance cover) for a holiday, but I wouldn't want to move there... The majority of countries in Western Europe have excellent living standards, good health care, rarely a mass shooting, good law & order, with democracy. Also, as far as I'm aware (?) none have a 'beady-eyed', ex-KGB 'mini-dictator' causing the death of hundreds of thousands and devastating a neighbouring country - Just saying !

[@libertarian4323]

And, of course, it is the dream of every American to move to Belgium. Or whatever.

[@tharran7627]

@@libertarian4323 If they could point it on a map they might :D little Belgium is just my own personal example of course. But to be fair, Americans on average have very little experience with other countries, most of them rarely leave America (can't blame them, most have no reason whatsoever to ever leave), but in Europe we see and hear a lot about America. So (again, on average) a Belgian might be better at comparing USA to Belgium than the other way around. And then there's the language barrier stuff as well, but that's not really the point.

[@stewedfishproductions7959]

@@libertarian4323- I was about to make a similar point that '@Tharran' has so eloquently made... But to concur, most American's couldn't find another country on a map to save their life!

[@tobystevens3109]

@@stewedfishproductions7959 Though there are problems here, super amplified by the media, it is better here. I lived for years in several European countries including Germany, and visited most. On my return to the US I knelt down kissed the earth. There is just something lacking over there, I'm not sure what but when I got home I could breathe again. It's not the people as most everywhere the citizens and neighbors were very nice, might be the lack of space since everything seems so close in.

[@djs82a29]

Life is hard everywhere, and the difficulty is only relative to each individual's personal situation. You make the best out of the life that you've been dealt.

[@kamikazestryker]

I certainly wouldn't like to live in the current Russia anymore. It really reminds me about a certain Austrian Painter turned German Dictator :o

[@jacqdanieles]

Fully agree. The country today that most resembles Fascist Nazi Germany is Vladolf's Russia. Russia is led by a dictator, there is no free press, no freedom of expression, no freedom of assembly, no unfiltered access to the internet, & the population is brainwashed by state propaganda. They have invaded their sovereign neighbors & annexed territory on the pretext of "protecting ethnic Russians" -- echoes of Hitler's annexation of the Sudetenland. They have levelled cities, indiscriminately bombed & shelled civilian targets, committed war crimes & then flatly denied them with impunity.

[@kamikazestryker]

@@jacqdanieles yeah its really close to this past. The only difference they pretent to fight "Nazis". Its a sad repeat of history just with different dictators and different nationality.

[@wb6733]

Yeh, the west really hates it, that the Russian bear is awaken and slapping right and left western fricks. How much do you pay for gas and water lately?

[@mykamui]

I laughed out loud when the older woman said "Why do you think Ukrainians leave their country and dont defend it" LOL They will go down in the history books as one of the strongest most patriotic and heroic people that defended their country against a way bigger and superior country and are actually winning now and driving russians back.

[@Disorder2312]

It's just that Russian military sucks because of general corruption in the country and lack of maintenance. Most Russian soldiers don't want to fight in Ukraine and others are lacking morale, they don't know what are they fighting for. So it's really not a big deal to hold against such army. Also the whole Russian army structure needs critical reforms, because right now it cannot be called a 21st century army. The whole might of Russian army was only on TV.

[@Андрюха-д9ц]

Perhaps she thinks that even children with their mothers should stand up for their state

[@B-PIXEL]

I would not say that Russia is much larger than Ukraine. Russia loses the advantage by entering the territory of Ukraine because of the possibility of quick mobilization of the civilian population. And so the armies of Russia and Ukraine are approximately equal in number. The only difference is that Russia can mobilize more from civilian

[@VisibilityFoggy]

In fairness, they probably don't tell that side of the story on Russian television, and she may not be internet-savvy.

[@DebraAndDougie]

I literally yelled at the screen 😭🤣

[@tommyhallum2054]

To the lady speaking about patriotism. We have a lot of patriotism here in the states as well but there's a thin line between patriotism and nationalism and we have plenty of that also but the difference being one is cheering on your country in the Olympics and the other is invading a sovereign nation and thinking that no matter how many innocent people die its justified because your country can do no wrong. It's a slippery slope. It's OK to be patriotic but you need to keep nationalistic thoughts in check.

[@alokin8923]

Found the weapons of mass destruction yet ?

[@alth000]

@@alokin8923 Maybe no, but they undermined tyranny at least and appealed to the UN prior to that (and annouced their plans officially months ahead)

[@rhondabailey9238]

Yes, but I like her brave patriotic answers at 4:48 ...⚰️

[@Nancy-mi3xe]

I so agree. russia has a problem with a blindly arrogant nationalism.

[@aerisskyler]

@Tommy for you just one video. Try to find this video on YT 👉 "Ukraine on patrol with the far right national militia"...You will see there the real far right nationalists!

[@alyssapowell1799]

My great-grandfather left Smolensk in 1920 since he saw no future in Russia. And I think there's the same attitude now. He used to lament that Belarus and Russia would always be countries you needed to leave to have a better future for you and your family.

[@FreshGreenMoss]

It's nothing like that today. Russia has half the poverty of the US and their economy is based on resources and industry whereas the US is built on service . Russia is proper country , the US is a house of cards and it's about to collapse.

[@danielalfred9600]

@@FreshGreenMoss One day you will perhaps discover how wrong and stupid is your opinion!!!!

[@gregb3457]

@@FreshGreenMoss lol, sounds like a lot of zucchini to me, I mean bologna. You must be a student of history and world geography to have such a firm grasp on reality. Slava новая правда novaya pravda

[@FreshGreenMoss]

@thetimekillerx" Ahahahaha. " 🤔You're clearly still listening to state propaganda. Wake up man. Go find some independent journalist before they're all arrested.

[@РусланЗаурбеков-з6е]

For 1920 -- his decision was more or less excusable.

[@tescobakery1927]

"We have water and electricity". Wow sign me in I'm moving to Russia lol

[@birblife6611]

I had a Russian girlfriend who insisted on sleeping without air conditioning on 80 degree F summer nights because she never had it in Russia and it’s “not natural.” So she had to sleep nice and “natural” on the couch because there’s no way I was turning that shit off in the bedroom. 🤗

[@shadowst2886]

Bruh

[@intersanctum]

26.6°C isn't hot at all.

[@birblife6611]

@@intersanctum I’ve slept in 90 degree situations many nights. Given a choice, there’s no way in hell I’m doing it.

[@chippyconqueror]

@@intersanctum lmao indeed, that is normal temperature in my room, even below average

[@spondoolie6450]

Russia Tourism Board just adopted a new motto: "Russia.... we have electricity and water. Period."

[@ialreadyknew7132]

everything you need for the happiness of the average Russian

[@spondoolie6450]

@@ialreadyknew7132 and potato

[@harambe4656]

and they have air and sun light

[@spondoolie6450]

@@harambe4656 Russian sun light is best sun light

[@valentinrusan6452]

@@spondoolie6450 for vodka obviously 🤪 😜

[@juanjvvuuren1110]

The Iron Curtain vs. Atlas VPN is unmitigated genius... 🏆I nominate Daniil (or, 1420) to be awarded a prize for absolutely best, most justified placement of an advertisement on the internet, ever. ✨

[@haroldgoodman130]

Danil is a genius. That is part of the reason I watch this channel every day.

[@havel21]

As German i can tell u about Patriotism. I was blessed to talk with my grandfather and his elder Brother about Patriotism. Too much of them is the same Poison like Religion. The highest Price always pay the ordinary people. The Brother of my Grandfather was born 1898 he was fighting 2 years in WW1 in France. My grandfather was defending Omaha Beach against the Allies. My Dad was 15 as they taked him to fight against the British in Danmark. Many more stories i could tell. Patriotism is ok for Worldcups .

[@soulharm5532]

We are the ones that left Russia recently, no longer able to live in a fascist country. Many of our friends aren't so lucky...

[@nikalikee14593]

What difference does it make where you are in Spain in Italy or the USA if we still die in one day all And you know what it's going to be about.

[@soulharm5532]

@@nikalikee14593 can't agree with such a depressing statement :) if they would bomb, they would do it pointwise, like with Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Even evil bosses want to live

[@nikalikee14593]

@@soulharm5532 Maybe not the country and the people are fascist but the government?

[@soulharm5532]

@@nikalikee14593 if the government is fascist, then the country is fascist. For me, it's not about people

[@michelleisaacson6069]

To the lady's point of Jews being first allowed to leave, that is exactly true. My boyfriend was in the group in 1989. He didn't leave because he couldn't adapt as that lady says. He and his whole family left because why would any smart person continue to live in Russia? Especially as a Jewish where you were constantly 'shit' on? And Russias not racist.....that's just 1 example. Believe me, they hate blacks, jews, Asians. Don't let Putin fool ya with all his Ukraine is racist and we are not and must help those people pppfftt. Russia is HUGELY racist!1 And yes, I know America is racist too. We have idiots here, but we KNOW we have racist problems and admit to them. But on a whole, US is a far more tolerant country

[@runrig97]

In the 1930's, Russia enticed Black Americans to immigrate.

[@StreetsOfRage2]

Love the Moscow reporter saying Russians have freedom.... Yet you get arrested and thrown in prison for protesting anything government related, and God help anyone who says anything negative about Putin.

[@Mandarinochka1]

Guess he didn’t mean this. At some point of view Russia has really more freedom than Europe

[@hologram1954]

"We have freedom,you can do anything you want", except voice your opinons in public and risk getting locked up.

[@samsabastian5560]

My wife is Russian. She left Russia 18 years ago, as she had a daughter and there was no hope of a decent life in Russia. She now earns $150,000 a year, has a good job, owns her own car, and owns a house worth $750,000, and she is FREE. In Russia, her friends still wallow in poverty, as Putin keeps the population under his jack boot. She will tell you that her decision to leave Russia was the best decision she has ever made.

[@aramisbelgium]

What is her profession may I ask? That is an insane amount of money.

[@inkerjk4250]

Красивая история, жаль что неправда

[@ivannakoshelya]

$150K in the US is not an insane amount of money especially if you live in states like California or New York. In NYC average yearly rent is $30,000 and we’re not talking about any kind of luxury, just basic housing. Add other basic living expenses plus kid’s school tuition and $150 K isn’t really all that much but only affords you a decent life for you and your family

[@elektrotehnik94]

@@aramisbelgium In the most metropolitan cities in the USA and/ or if you have a great job in a great industry, possibly in management, 150k$ is not that rare in the USA. There is also the Purchase Power Parity to take into account... In any case, overall, most people have a WAY better life and/ or economic conditions than in Russia.

[@FreshGreenMoss]

So you're just gonna ignore all the poverty in the US ? They don't even get health care. Putin actually raised the standard of living more than any western leader ever has.

[@petem.3719]

"We have water and electricity" Pretty low bar in the 21st century. Get away from the cities and millions don't have indoor plumbing, flush toilets or electricity. They marvel at how even the most remote Ukranian villages have these things.

[@haroldgoodman130]

We also have water and electricity in America. In addition, we have everything else that anyone could want. And we get to change our government if we don't like it.

[@petem.3719]

@@haroldgoodman130 No kidding? Why would anyone leave a country like Russia? After all, they have water and electricity! The two idiots on the bench are a perfect example of the slave culture so much of Russia suffers from. They are the reason Russia will never be free and will never have a leader who isn't an authoritarian strongman. They, and those like them, are as culpable for the terrorism occurring in Ukraine as Putin is.

[@kitzkhan]

Hehe that guy who is proud he has water and electricity...i wonder if he has a washing mavhine...🤪🤪

[@srqlisa7881]

Next question should be, if you were involved with politics do you think Russia would have a different president and then better opportunities?

[@user-mq7vf9me3y]

I’m happy you have a sponsorship👍🏻 keep up the great work

[@4AMPizza]

These guys have a lot balls

[@NameUserOf]

Nah, they just run fast. There was a girl from St. Petersburg that was doing interviews when the war started. There were multiple police cars driving around while she and her partner were filming. Then at some point cars stopped nearby them and they had to run. Thats russia for you. I think russia is a fun place if you like parkour.

[@kev792]

@@NameUserOf Is the girl and her partner still doing interviews? Do they have a KZbin channel?

[@kev792]

@@NameUserOf Is the girl and her partner still doing interviews? Do they have a KZbin channel?

[@NameUserOf]

@@kev792 Here is this video from Acute Angle: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2aUmHuvesZri8U Auto generated subtitles are good enough but don't expect 1420 quality on those. And a bonus about St. Petersburg at a time: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKS7nmN5mdN6as0 kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHnNiJ-koMmij7c Some comments under the last video make me sick.

[@mishakomorovsky770]

“What do you like most about Russia?” “We have a lot of freedom.” 🤨

[@collinbording4606]

Some folks are leaving because they don't want to eat dogs.

[@maple8859]

To the reporter from Moscow: there are bad people everywhere. What do you mean there is a lot of freedom in Russia? Maybe compared to North Korea, or Iran, or Gaza. And who can do whatever they want? Does the political opposition have freedom to do whatever they wanted?

[@APlusRussian]

6:02 - interesting twist: interviewers correcting each other about WHEN millions left Russia!! As someone who left a while back, I think it's an important clarification - defining it as more of a _generational_ issue 😐

[@Yzabell0M]

I feel like they wanted to keep the question more general and not specifically about the UA / RU war by not adding “now” in the question.

[@РусланЗаурбеков-з6е]

defining it as more of a generational issue 😐 Precisely!

[@sk-sm9sh]

Sun is shining, day is beautiful, go out to park, feeling joyful, ask strangers simple question and everything turns dark and depressive.

[@Perkelenaattori]

The last lady reminded me of something funny with her comment about "During Soviet times people weren't allowed to leave the country." The Helsinki-Moscow train that was run during the Cold War was funny since apparently KGB actually chose the ugliest conductor ladies for that particular train ride simply because they didn't want any possible love affairs with Finnish men. That's honestly petty and hilarious.

[@wiktormat4958]

It's drama, not funny.

[@Perkelenaattori]

@@wiktormat4958 I'm not saying that them not allowing people to leave is funny. What's funny in my opinion is to what sort of lengths they would go to, to achieve it. Including picking ugly train conductors.

[@wiktormat4958]

@@Perkelenaattori Ok

[@zucced2087]

@siliara to become a train conductor? Yeah seems worth it.

[@РусланЗаурбеков-з6е]

"During Soviet times people weren't allowed to leave the country." What BS is in the head of this lady????

[@War4Skills]

The only criticism I have about your videos is that I don't understand why you always focus on the Russua vs US while there are so many other countries. Great video though!

[@bjornh4664]

Probably because most people have an idea (perhaps not a correct one) about how things are in the US.

[@War4Skills]

@@bjornh4664 Yeah I get all that, but by doing this you keep feeding this Russia vs US stigma/rivalry. By doing this he also frames the question in a particular way as we all know Russia and the US have a certain history, whereas it would be more neutral to talk why people flee in general.

[@岡田真一-p7b]

ありがとうございます！

[@lavendersky4324]

“To build the new, we must destroy the old.”. Wise lady.

[@lavendersky4324]

@TFactory I agree. It can’t be easy to do in Russia but it may be the only hope.

[@realleftover]

As a son of Italian immigrants who decided to settle in Germany in the 70s, I'm hella glad they did.

[@iosif.m]

bravo

[@shadowst2886]

@@iosif.m da

[@mchii6633]

Thanks Danil. You're doing a great job.

[@Jimmy4video]

No war, water AND electricity! You SOB I'm in 😂 Got a feeling this doesn't apply to a large percentage of Russians, while it does apply to pretty much everyone in Europe or America.

[@bruderschweigen6889]

Day 150 of no water or electricity and I'm still stuck in my damn marriage contract man I wish I lived in Russia where everyone is happy 😔

[@РусланЗаурбеков-з6е]

Where are you from???

[@tatjana7008]

true, marriage contract are non existed there, and you can leave your children and don't pay any alimony. Real men paradise there

[@robertbrennan2268]

Thank you Daniel. "To build the new you have to destroy the old!" Awesome. "

[@spacer62]

Okay, I will ask my dentist and his wife why they left their home in Yekaterinburg.

[@potts995]

Brain drain is a very serious problem for societies that can impede progress. Unfortunately it might be best if more people stayed, but at the same time I understand the sense of duty to leave especially under recent events.

[@РусланЗаурбеков-з6е]

"Brain drain" is a problem, yes. But idiots drain -- is a happy oportunity.

[@CivilChristoph]

Extra like for the "daamn :) !" at the end, thanks for leaving that in

[@melllleesss1996]

trust me, its the same people i met in russia whos happy and grateful to the government for the fact that they have to survive on their extremely small salary, work 24/7, never being able to afford vacations abroad and so on. old veterans or just hundreds of thousands elderly people here live in a worse conditions than homeless in some canada.. and u can see them everyday going to supermarket, counting their last penny to buy a loaf of bread. those are the exact moments when u realize u dont want such government in ur life.. the one that will never care bout its own nation. was really glad to hear rational explanation from the open-minded part of older generation

[@АлександрДухин-р3ц]

What 's the lie , I haven 't seen one who couldn 't buy bread here . If you are working or retired , you have no problems , so it is everywhere . For example, I receive a pension of $ 165 per month and do not experience any problems in anything , because we need to look not at the salary level , but at purchasing power parity.

[@melllleesss1996]

​@@АлександрДухин-р3ц i didnt say couldnt buy bread, learn english pls. everyday u can meet old grandmas in supermarkets buying the cheapest products w the lowest quality.. ig all russians witnessed smth like this numerous times in their life

[@АлександрДухин-р3ц]

@@melllleesss1996 I do not know where you found such grandmothers. But as the Russians say: "A pig will find dirt everywhere."

[@mitchyoung93]

Bread is incredibly cheap in Russian, judging from the prices I've seen on Niki Proshin's channel, Inside Russia, Russia Plus. They do seem to be having a problem now with potato quality (not quantity or price).

[@Diana-ks5wy]

Александр Духин Моя свекровь получает пенсию в 12 тысяч, из них 5 уходит на коммуналку. Объясните, пожалуйста, как жить с комфортом на оставшиеся 7 тысяч в месяц? Муж помогает деньгами ежемесячно, а она все равно закупается самыми дешевыми продуктами в целях экономии. Моя бабушка живет засчет пенсии + сдача квартиры в Москве и также считает каждую копейку. Отвечая на ваш вопрос «где вы нашли таких бабушек» - Московская область.

[@AdamosDad]

“War is when the government tells you who the bad guy is. Revolution is when you decide that for yourself.” -Benjamin Franklin

[@pfccukierski]

The blonde ladies companion didn’t agree with a word she was staying 😂 she had that look on her face

[@unbreakableldorado7723]

'Its easier here in Russia, we have water, electricity' lmfaooo

[@321novrain]

The constant theme I get from watching your videos is that people all around the world are the same. I'm in America, and we just want peace and the ability to work and prosper. It seems every country has VERY bad leadership....... at our expense.

[@elena__sh]

So true. I live in Russia and I’m for peace ☮️ and freedom. Just imagine how much it hurts to be alive at this horrific time.

[@saskhiker3935]

"Its easier to live here cause we have water and electricity", like that's something other countries don't have. Other countries have a free press and are free to give their opinions and not be opressed.

[@saskhiker3935]

@@devon5807 i know why they are in prison they didn't follow their bail conditions. 60% of rural Russia doesn't have indoor plumbing.

[@saskhiker3935]

People in Russia were put in jail for holding up a blank sign. Tamara was in jail for a protest that caused millions of dollars in lost income for businesses and residents and flaunted the law. Nice try for a whataboutism. Canada is one of the freest nations in the world while Russia all the journalists had to leave the country.

[@saskhiker3935]

@@devon5807 she ignored her bail conditions. She was told to lay low stay out of public and didn't.

[@saskhiker3935]

Its laughable that you think she is oppressed while in Russia you can get find 15 000 for saying the word "war". Tamara deserves everything that she gets from the law.

[@saskhiker3935]

Nalvany would like a word.

[@kenz5469]

It's amazing how delusional some of these people are

[@realFinnB0]

They have so many freedoms im Russia, but they can't talk about it :D

[@heks128]

I really enjoy the subtleties in the editing like the sneeze and the 1420 shaking to it. I can appreciate things like this.