Why nobody in Moscow cares that Ukraine invaded our country?

[@user-gk-y8t]

When people have no power over their own lives, for several generations, you get this sort of apathy. The modern Russian.

[@power2084]

indeed !

[@peternolan4107]

Russians have been like this for centuries. Just look at life under the tsars.

[@wanderingwarrior5626]

Been that way since the big con job of 1776 in the U.S.!

[@noquochoke]

The tsar will protect us. И слава богу.

[@mousaka878]

Most people in the world have no power … only the elites have power

[@brennenestes657]

Moscow residents are like "the capital" in the hunger games, they don't give a crap about "the districts"

[@vrado441]

This delusional traitor is clueless about nazi ,failed collective West.He should live there to see what it is all about?

[@Mrpartycrascher]

Why should they bother about an Ukrainian invasion? Are you serious about that being a deterioration in relation to the current rule of the country?

[@mw9297]

Hunger games were about the future. In that even when the great evil Putin falls. The world will remain the same in that the rich still control all. The poor will have their districts

[@mw9297]

Blind slaves. Every human of earth 👹🙈

[@Dantheman-0..1]

In all fairness are you telling me that you would be acting any different were you in their situation?

[@kend1964]

"I'm in a state of abstraction..."

[@khaartoumsings]

I think a lot of Westernised people are also 'off grid' listening to lies and disinformation

[@samdeaconart3772]

From the country that brought you "I am a-political"

[@vrado441]

This delusional traitor is clueless about nazi ,failed collective West.He should live there to see what it is all about?

[@salad7776]

Russia is not a state, it is a state of mind.

[@peterritchie2990]

“I’m in a state of abstraction “ when translated from Russian means “I’m indifferent to suffering so long as it’s not me”. ( It has a secondary meaning - “l like to pretend I don’t live in a dictatorship” )

[@ThatWhichErodes]

sure, they are apathetic, but i am honestly impressed by the nuance of their apathy. it seems that these guys understand the situation pretty plainly, and that apathy is their defense mechanism against something they don't feel empowered to change.

[@pasheg4345]

Most people in the comment section utterly miss the point. I mean, they don't even live in the same reality as these people from Moscow. The reason is obvious - most of them have never lived under any totalitarian regime, and are utterly clueless what it's like. What would you possibly do in their position? Fly to Ukraine and join the fight against Kremlin? Well, some people do it, but most have no sufficient military experience and/or no desire to die within the first week on the frontline. Can you really blame them for it? Start the uprising? It's absolutely impossible, you'd end up immediately arrested and likely murdered by Fsb once you've shared your plans on any messenger or social network. The same is likely to happen even if you've publicly said or written anything against this war at all. To emigrate? Utterly unrealistic for the majority of the population, even for those with very decent qualifications. There are way too many Russian, Ukrainian and Belorussian refugees all over the world right now, all fighting for a handful of available job openings. Also, needless to say, Russians are rarely welcome outside of their country in the first place. On the other hand, there're still plenty of decent paying jobs in Moscow and other large Russian cities (not necessarily in the military industrial complex). People need to eat and feed their families, righteousness alone won't pay their bills.

[@kalaidoscopez5388]

Good to have an adult in the room.

[@victorhopper6774]

we have no clue what they are doing in the dark. one more year of this and every russian will feel this personnaly

[@anita96212]

Exactly, what are they supposed to do? Also majority of commenters here, what exactly are they doing for the issues that are happening in their own countries or in the world? Reposting pictures on instagram and fighting a bloodless war on social media? We’re affected by things relatively more depending on the radius of proximity and can extend our empathy only so much. It’s not evil, it’s just realistic. The uprisings are done out of necessity, and the urgency rises from the multitude of incidents coded in a very straight forward way, empirically. You can be alarmed about others well being through observation but it simply won’t have the same effect in call to action as if your own red light would start blaring. And there’s so much that they already have on their plate, also they are conditioned to react in a certain way. If you look at Maslows pyramid, physiological needs have to be met first, the tangible needs are the ones with higher priority. Once they’re fulfilled then you can step into actively looking into satisfying the needs that are based on ideology. If something isn’t exactly near you and can’t be experienced by your own senses then it is within a field of theory, merely a concept only. These people don’t have the capacity for perceiving their pain as they are occupied with their own life and are aware of it. Not to mention a huge impact of general stance towards taking action within the country that they grew up in. How can you be mad at them and in turn show no empathy to them, something that ironically they’re being condemned for? Only if we show understanding to people for how they are then we can actually change things, otherwise it’s just sharpening pitchforks and building barricades on the fundaments of self righteousness. And those who think that are ultimately in the right are the ones capable of the most heinous evils

[@JohnComeOnMan]

Decades of effort to disconnect the public from the actions of government has succeeded in creating a population of NPCs.

[@fdllicks]

I heard that Putins government has trainned these people to not believe anything is real. As an example , the Muskva sinking. The kremlin said it sank in a storm. And all the reporters reported on it with the Black Sea in the background, and it was as flat as a lake. They tell you something untrue, and then give you more information that proves it is untrue. As if bragging you are being lied to. That is how the kremlin wages the info war to create docile, sheeplike citizens

[@soccerguy2433]

This is the best description I have seen... NPCs.

[@peternolan4107]

@@soccerguy2433 Whatever that means.

[@Joycemcnamara]

Nincompoop comrades?

[@markthompson1819]

Wtf is an NPC?

[@judd442009]

Moscow is less than 330 miles/535 km away from Kursk. Some of these Muscovites are talking about the two places were worlds' away from each other.

[@khaartoumsings]

6 hours away by road

[@sissyroxx]

Moscow is a world away from the rest of Russia. Russians in Moscow and St Petersburg live in a protective cocoon. So far Putin has maintained their protection to stay in power. That's about to change sooner than they may wish.

[@carolinebjerkelund767]

@@khaartoumsings That is a hop, skip and a jump away.

[@georgedanilov8898]

Moscow IS world apart from most of Russia, just drive 3 hours out and it’s obvious

[@ntlineman]

World apart but still a part of Imperialist Russia! ?…. Hum? Glory to wannabe czar Putin! How ironic & sad!

[@misdesixtysix8255]

I appreciate your work and guestions, Artyom. Thank you for your continued interviews. Peace on earth.

[@AntiSoviet-xs7ci]

Самые смелые люди РФ - это дети и родстственники депутатов, министров и генералов РФ, ибо они не бояться жить в странах НАТО.

[@ruprectmorales]

NATO countries accept the children of these "leaders", even though the parents are complicit in the war against Ukraine ?

[@philipnehiley6579]

😂😂😂

[@jjhpor]

I actually cannot understand from your comment if you are referring to the general safety of living in a NATO country or if those Russians living in those countries should fear what Putin might do to them because they are being "corrupted" by living there.

[@chatnoir1224]

@@jjhpor no, this was irony. Our rulling elite is so brave that they are not afraid to live luxurious life in evil west.

[@NameUserOf]

@@jjhpor That's sarcasm.

[@tilbot5245]

A lot of people in democratic countries think peaceful protests can change things. But in a totalitarian regime like Russia, that just doesn’t work. Here’s why: 1.There’s no real democracy - Elections, courts, and media are all controlled by the government. You can’t actually influence anything peacefully. 2.Society is divided - Over 20 years, people have been isolated from each other, so organizing something big is nearly impossible. 3.Repression is brutal - Any protests are crushed immediately: arrests, violence, prison time. People are terrified, and that paralyzes them. 4.Propaganda rules - State media brainwashes people, and most only believe what the government tells them. 5.Power at all costs - The regime’s only goal is to hold onto power, and any dissent is brutally shut down. 6.No independent groups - Anyone who could organize resistance has been banned or destroyed. That’s why peaceful protests in Russia are pointless - the system is built to crush any form of resistance.

[@memedaddy793]

Extremely underrated comment

[@lumpyfishgravy]

Has Keir Starmer been taking lessons from you?

[@park1776]

united kingdom status

[@evgenyzak2035]

@@svensvensson2724 come on man, you can make changes in USA

[@AXharoth]

@@svensvensson2724 thats a fukking lie

[@DangerDuckAvengerDaffy]

Stay safe Daniil! I thought they got you earlier when you were not showing anything and then you were not in Russia. You’re a real hero for all to see the truest mindset of these people. Stay safe Daniel!!

[@LarsRyeJeppesen]

It's not Daniel any more..

[@mawmawd627]

@@LarsRyeJeppesenwho is it?

[@khaartoumsings]

He's still going so Moscow must be very pleased with the coverage

[@bardo0007]

@@mawmawd627 Artyam, his friend

[@janh3042]

​@@mawmawd627 Watch the video. Or any of the latest videos. Its written there. Also daniil has another channel where he uploads regularly. This channel he gave to his friend artyom

[@patzan48]

"it's scary to admit that you've... shown criminal indifference."

[@olavlo]

It is common for people to use denial to cope with negative or stressful situations.

[@TalleyrandsPuppet]

Question: would it really change anything for regular Russians if the regime were replaced by a Ukrainian-speaking one? Answer: Of course not, they have no stake either way.

[@Notrusbot]

perfectly describes why Ukrainians still think they are winning

[@trevor2001]

And vodka.

[@grosvenorclub]

Yes , especially when you cannot do anything about it . because of the Russian "system"

[@Maxtor-ve5nu]

don't forget, there is no FREEDOM of speech in Russia. You can't just say what you actually feel there, you will be put into Jail.

[@jovana-che]

Man, these people are coping with serious despair and depressive situation... On the surface they don't care, can't you see? This is how they cope, they pretend that they don't care, because deep inside they care very much. These people are not happy at all.

[@mikep584]

Oh poor poor muscovite, what can they do, they are suffering so much having to not look up, poor little things

[@yutohoma]

As a Russian person, it's absolutely true. We care. We just can't process all the destructive information anymore

[@jovana-che]

@@yutohoma god bless you, man

[@_mr._7759]

​@@mikep584 🤡

[@Plantman3000]

This is one of your most successful interviews. Great job!

[@DashieDe]

I can totally understand the first guy. I'm tired of all this. I can't do anything about it. I don't like it but I'm used to tragedies now. I watch news but not very closely because I don't want to emotionally burn out to the point that I can't normally function

[@PhilAndersonOutside]

He honestly could be from almost anywhere on the planet at this point.

[@marcusjackman1487]

The first guy is all of us. All our Governments are corrupt. We all know it too. All our institutions are corrupt. We all know that as well. We're aware that we barely have control over our financial lives to just be able to afford basic commodities such as housing, paying the heating, water and electric bill. I was always drowning myself in the news from various sources, and then drowning in outrage. It was ruining my peace. When you realize what you do have control over is when you start getting your life back. People call it apathy, but its not apathy. It's being realistic about the current reality we live in. Regular people have no impact on their Governments. This is true in USA, Europe and Russia. If we try to do anything about it, the only outcome is pain and suffering for us and our families. Maybe if you are completely alone and have nothing to lose. But most of us have a lot to lose and the outcome will be null or negligible. It all comes out in the wash.

[@aca347]

It’s how it works in Turkey too. Russians and we are more similar than we realize. Our current plan seems to be to wait for Erdogan to die.

[@shamanschlong]

you're pathetic if that's the case grow a spine

[@davidboskett5581]

Its a typical response from someone in Russia .Political activism is not allowed and Russians have been conditioned not to question the government.

[@olduhfguy]

The interviews suggest the Russians have an opinion of the war , but don't want to spend the next 10 years in prison. The Russian underground needs to get busy , and to encourage Putin to stand close to a window.

[@puraLusa]

It's called sabotage resistence and has been active since before 2022.

[@pandamonium7996]

Putin falling out a window won't help. You can see how mind controlled these people are. It's either going to be another mega asshole doing pretty much what Putin is doing, or a bunch of mega assholes fighting it out so they can do what Putin is doing. Russia needs to be deconstructed.

[@AntiSoviet-xs7ci]

What russian underground?

[@twobob8585]

In 2021, 300 people where imprisoned for what they said in Russia, in Britain, 2300. What does that tell you?

[@hannahdyson7129]

​@@twobob8585We have more outspoken people? You dont get arrested for criticism of the government though generally

[@aleniohan7841]

Russian proverb: "Until the thunder strikes, the man won't cross himself." Translation for foreigners: until the problem touches you personally, there's nothing to worry about. By the way, this was invented by the Russians themselves and very accurately characterizes them.

[@sauretschickmusic]

and we all act like we are (or would be) any different ^^

[@sovietkino1008]

That’s a saying which is accurate for 95% of all human beings. You gonna claim to be part of the 5%?

[@olivka7560]

It’s basically the foundation of psychological therapy- to focus persons attention to only what is in their direct control.

[@Ми-лаура]

Эта пословица - высмеивание таких людей. Это не поучение. Не дезинформируйте

[@РэйЧехов]

Not "the man", the priest

[@kamaboko1]

Scary. The apathy is overwhelming

[@vrado441]

This delusional traitor is clueless about nazi ,failed collective West.He should live there to see what it is all about?

[@Dooguk]

Coping.

[@WildPh1]

Learned helplessness.

[@plonss]

I don't see apathy, more fear and reluctance

[@urbanurchin5930]

@@plonss ...... yes - apathy . They feel helpless to do anything , so they put it out of their minds . They will continue with the " non-political " idiocy until the war effects them directly .

[@E.Danilov]

Scary. Very scary. We do not know what this is, if we knew what this was. We do not know what this is.

[@FishMan1nsk]

😂

[@vladkagreen1824]

What the hell you are talking about? You talk like Kamala!

[@setline98]

​@@vladkagreen1824it's old Russian meme kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3mbZXqtjpKogqM

[@MarrioGunnthebross]

​@@vladkagreen1824 это переведённый на английский язык мем с бабкой.

[@kyrenthang8633]

The state the first guy describes and to which all interviewed subsequently ascribed, is apathy, not stoicism or escapism. 🤔

[@omfug7148]

He also looks like an American with the back worn baseball cap, I find that hilarious for some reason.

[@nameq]

are you sure you know what the words mean

[@Aughtel]

​@@omfug7148if someone wearing a backwards hat can go from being Russian to an American for you, it's a good thing you're not the one in charge of finding spies lol

[@rereremasutaa]

apathy is a form of escapism wdym

[@jyjyjyj3]

@@omfug7148 yes, something really surprising. after all, americans and russians can't be similar to each other. at the very least, we have different skull shapes. and also in russia we don't know what a cap is

[@michellewestlake6766]

Great questioning, well done Artyom!

[@bradjohnson8100]

I was impressed by the intelligence of random people on the street. I read several comments where they spoke of their apathy. If you asked random people off of the streets of the United States about actions that our own government are taking which have radically undermined the intention of the Constitution I think that I would be embarrassed by the stupidity of those questioned. These actions are just as serious. May the Lord bring an end to this terrible war before it escalates any further.

[@megavide0]

4:49 "People are apparently so tired of bad news that they try to ignore it..."

[@Martin-bx1et]

Can't wait to hear the views of people in the regions when they hear what the Muscovites feel about them.

[@Amy-f3e]

This comment should be pinned by the channel😂

[@evyys1610]

Все и так это знают и знали всегда, но всем плевать. В их картине мира так и должно быть.

[@Martin-bx1et]

@@evyys1610 Но это первый случай, когда регионы подверглись реальному вторжению, по крайней мере, за долгое время.

[@zamanium7517]

Пусть уже быстрее нас Украина захватит . Путлеризм вот тут уже .

[@karlsokalski4234]

Daniil should take a trip to the occupied Kursk region, show them this video and get their reaction to it.

[@tiansivive]

Dont think we should criticise them as harshly as most in the comments. It's a general state of despair, not so much indifference. People know something bad is going on, people think they can do nothing about it, because that's what they're fed all day. I don't think people in the West can safely say they'd act very differently if War came to their country. It's easy to talk when you dont have to face the same problems. One must also remember Russian history. In the West, most countries have fought for their democracies: they've overthrown monarchies and dictatorships, they've suffered through fascist regimes, they've had decades if not centuries of democracy. The people knows they have power, through their vote and through their protests. It is not so in Russia. Democracy has been imposed on them, it was never fought for by the russian people. The russian mindset is one of helplessness, that czars, bolcheviks, the party or the oligarchs will do what they do, and one must endure and persevere. It is easy for the West to say the russian people must protest and rebel. For the west, protests mean maybe a night in jail or fine at worst. For Russians, it means modern day gulags. Go ask elder Europeans who still remember their dictatorships how easy it was to protest back then. So, yes, it's sad to see these interviews, and it reveals why it's so complicated to stop Putin from within Russia, but please, also try to show some compassion.

[@sonjabreunig877]

Thank you, my thinking too

[@graceperry2623]

They sat there and let their leader get more and more powerful, they had more freedom at one time but did nothing to show they were not in agreement with changes. They did nothing.

[@Woooo115]

Do we control our leaders in the west? Last I checked they also do whatever the want regardless of party in charge. Which one of the parties actually listens to what the people want!?

[@puraLusa]

Couldn't agree more. Want to add that there is an active sabotage resistance, aka, russians doing something and taking huge risks.

[@tiansivive]

@@Woooo115 but you do vote, you do control which party comes next. You get to say you don't like what politicians do. This is not comparable. Democracy isn't perfect, and western democracies are becoming increasingly corrupt and dysfunctional, but the people still have power. Indeed, one could argue that some people have too much power, like in the US, where misinformed people vote for people like Trump. Politicians may be incompetent, corrupt and power-hungry, but they still have to cater to the public vote.

[@klezper]

When you are not concerned about politics, politics comes for you.

[@albertmaziarz6739]

6 feer under

[@gorankatic40000bc]

It already came, they are aware, they are not sleepy and ignorant like their western peers. These Russians are intelligent, calm and they are realists.

[@rhys1564]

@@gorankatic40000bc ? 😒 🙄

[@ramtron1775]

​@gorankatic40000bc 😂 what? These people are dead inside and docile. The only thing vatniks have to say is "but the west". Good luck to you and "the east".

[@gorankatic40000bc]

@badEquityExpert in the latest elections they legitimized Putin by giving him 80 or maybe even 88% votes. Even if he stole a lot, as a usual precaution against unwanted contingencies, he passed the 60% threshold and he has legitimacy.

[@RodionPadakov]

Everyone understands that we need to do something. To do something and not die, you need a structured plan, not just a sense of injustice, that's the problem

[@rinoa-rina]

exactly

[@habei.8356]

there is a way to fight the dictatorship >>>Passive Resistence

[@Noname-km3zx]

You’re right that we need more than just a sense of injustice, but that sense of injustice is the foundation. In a system like Russia’s, where the government is deeply disconnected from its people, traditional political influence is nearly impossible. The regime is built to crush organized dissent, so a structured plan by itself won’t get us far if it lacks the backing of a truly united population. But to reach that critical mass, we need to harness the deep sense of outrage that already exists within the people. Once we have that, we can channel it into a movement that’s not just spontaneous but organized, adaptive, and sustainable. This isn’t about one or the other - it’s about igniting the spark of mass protest through a shared sense of injustice, and then guiding it with strategic planning to avoid suppression. The emotional power of injustice is what mobilizes people, but without direction, it risks burning out. That’s why we need to build a coordinated effort that can sustain momentum, adjust tactics, and ensure that every act of defiance leads us closer to change, instead of chaos or defeat. The true solution is both: first, mobilize the people through outrage, then organize them with a plan that the regime can’t easily break. History has shown that the combination of emotional drive and strategic coordination is what ultimately brings down oppressive systems. That’s how we turn this sense of injustice into real, lasting change.

[@theapple3160]

@@habei.8356Lmao why? turn into the UK or US? these countries are just as bad if not worse, (be careful posting memes you may be arrested)

[@nekotoru]

What plan? The strategy is a passive resistance. Do you think Ukrainian army would get Kursk oblast if people would care much about the war? This war is a Putin's project - that's why people let Putin deal with consequences alone

[@speckofdust272]

The last guy interviewed was very astute … i just hope he doesn’t get into any trouble🙏

[@beDIFF-ERENT]

That dude just rephrased one of the popular russian propaganda statements. I don't see why rus government would be mad on him for that 🤔 🤔

[@Jonathan_Doe_]

@@beDIFF-ERENTYep. Putin’s propaganda machine loves to project its own corruption and embezzlement of taxpayer money onto Ukraine.

[@bruseli258]

по-моему ты вообще не понял о чем он говорил, если ты так пишешь...

[@Jon651]

Freedom dies in ignorance just like it dies in silence. Thank you for posting this video.

[@mariarohmer2374]

Yes, indeed. Unfortunately the ignorant have no idea they're ignorant.

[@fordwrc2006]

They can’t really do much about it. If you can’t control it don’t worry about it. Simple.

[@petrucha95]

What should they do? Go on the streets and then to prison? Imagine you have a family to feed, go to work, you can't risk it all just to be a "good russian" for westerners.

[@petrstanik7597]

@@petrucha95 In most of the former Eastern Bloc countries in 1988-1990 one risked going to prison and not being able to take care of one's family, yet in these countries there were open and large-scale protests against the governments and the people eventually overthrew communism and the oppressive regimes. Russia is different, the only country in the former eastern bloc where people again left all the changes to those up there.

[@mariarohmer2374]

@@petrucha95 Why are you so angry over a person's very simple and honest feelings? That says more about your own deeper feelings. Better you explore that instead of getting defensive and fighting with strangers. If you don't believe there are good reasons for Russians to be angry, you aren't being very honest or reflective. Your problems are not about "westerners," I can tell you that.

[@arndbaggen3011]

Good to see you active again . Be careful . All the best

[@thomasoflaherty3520]

It's his friend doing it.

[@engenulf]

Great interviews, Artyom, thank you. Wow, the level of complete indifference is unbelievable.

[@goodvibes0101]

The second interview Sasha has a clear understanding of the consequences of this prolonged conflict where just because now there is no tangible difference in lifestyle in the regions away from the affected areas. The underlying actions to make this appearance of stability for the general public will and are eventually going to be something that will have a severe impact on all citizens daily life. Thank you for the content

[@aaergplay6022]

Thank You, Artyom! Very good questions and very interesting answers. 👍

[@guysterges1382]

The last one , the teacher Egor told the truth (at 8:16) : "Fighting for the country is one thing, but this situation is not about the country. Its more about the people who are laundering money there. Everyone realizes that this is just a war of imperialism, a war for resources"

[@melluzi]

A very common official Russian narrative that that's the West using Ukraine now to get access to Russian natural resources. I truly believe that majority of Russians are not aware the West has fixed its supply lines and don't care about Russian resources whatsoever.

[@timschmitt7550]

True. However probably a similar amount of corruption and money is happening on the other side.

[@rw3899]

@@timschmitt7550 Source? As far I can see, it is a population defending their country against a foreign invasion.

[@TitaniumRobotSeacow]

@@rw3899 Compared to their counterparts Former Soviet Bloc (to a lesser extent) USSR countries are notorious for their corruption and behind the curtain deals, it's just how it is when you have ticks that were never removed from govermental institutions.

[@jiyushugi1085]

Most Russians share that view but they realize that it's pointless to complain about it.

[@victorharden5906]

I’m an American and I can’t agree more with what the very first guy said. I too also have not watched or subscribed to any cable or news because it was affecting my mental health. It was my therapist that suggested I do so and it was some of the best advise to date. I don’t think the people of Russia don’t care, I think they are frightened of imprisonment or death (which is a very healthy fear). I love the people of Russia and totally despise their leaders. Do you recall how many Russian men and families fled during the start of war. They wanted no part of it. Mostly out of fear of death and I don’t blame them for that choice.

[@skogentreverk673]

❤

[@whatwhatwhat9453]

I can tell you a sad thing to also consider, also lots of Russians who fled, support invasion and Putin. They just want others to do it, not personally. There was a number of Russians who painted "Z" on their car or window OUTSIDE russia, and taunted local Ukrainian refugees and local eastern europeans. Bunch of them even did it so much, they were deported for illegal activities. Also they smuggled drones from Europe for Russian Army. Just regular people, who had fled Russia after new war started. So...if they fled, it doesnt mean they dont support russian terrorism. Those specific guys and girls i am talking about, just dont want to die personally, but they want europeans to die 😄 .

[@azetnolimit]

Du bist zu dumm um zu verstehen, er ist 100 Schritte weiter als du 🤌

[@wearywalker]

Russian here. I can say the same - love americans and american culture and totally hate your leaders/politicians

[@neolol2]

But for some reason, Western countries prohibit Russians from fleeing Russia, and those refugees who managed to leave are sent back straight to the fighting on the side of the Russian Federation. This is a very funny and sad situation at the same time, and I sincerely do not understand which side the Western countries are on.

[@xiaoj-u2e]

The last guy spoke honestly. No one wants to paticipate in this crap. Why (as a russian) should I care about russian athorities and their goals? And honesty speaking, why shoud we even whine about this, while ukranians and donbass region have been suffering much more since like 2014? The Kursk situation isn't as nearly horrible as Ukranian one.

[@khaartoumsings]

Do we actually have any accurate information about any of these regions? We have RT or BBC, both exaggerating and photoshopping everything. Ukranians I know have heard rockets but nothing else and many have gone back to their homes.

[@xiaoj-u2e]

@@khaartoumsings bro f RT and BBC. I'm talking about neutral (mostly americans) cartographers who have been depicting war since the first day. They are not biased. But they all mentione that "developing" in Kursk has already stopped cause Ukranians try to save their vehicles. Yet they acknowledge every-day bombing and occupation of Ukranian cities.

[@aomorilyrics5424]

@@khaartoumsings nothing else, fck is wrong withcha?

[@khaartoumsings]

@@xiaoj-u2e We are lacking accurate evidence from either side which i tricky when we are trying to assess where we are. Ukranians I know say they have heard rockets but nothing else. Some who moved, have gone back to their homes. That's all I know proper. What we do know is that the world is going to have to go back onto cheap Russian oil and gas SOON because the entire world is going bankrupt. So some 'solution' may materialise sooner rather than later. Maybe Saviour Donald?

[@boylikenik6167]

@@xiaoj-u2eyou should use uadeepstate or suryakmaps

[@asynchronicity]

Z is for Zombieland

[@TVTransmo]

Actually Z is for Zorglub ;)

[@sargfowler9603]

It's "N" for Nazi but turned on its side. Very clever and quite evil

[@edhart9409]

They are missing the N, A and I … naZi

[@Сигизмунд-с2й]

Z for Zorro

[@alexredman6809]

Z - Zelenskiy

[@gsoty8356]

Last guy was amazing hope he stays safe in the future

[@andrewboddy2791]

In his head he is thinking Russia is in a just fight against 'American imperialism' ... he is safe.

[@aleksandrs1422]

@@gsoty8356 why wouldn't he

[@Tidus13666]

@@andrewboddy2791 Who knows. He got everything about russia right. Maybe he just lumped other countries in there to protect himself

[@andrewyakovlev9710]

​@@andrewboddy2791so where he was wrong?

[@dk-sky3820]

@@andrewboddy2791 he said "war of imperialismS" in plural. He understands that Russia is as much about imperialism as USA. So don't twist his words into your narrative.

[@elisabethstabel2082]

Well the second guy delivered a good analysis

[@lancelessard2491]

That last guy nailed it.

[@joeski734]

Seems like he would be a great teacher.

[@fancynin12]

He said the quiet part out loud😂

[@willbee6785]

Egor absolutely nailed it! More so when he smiles through, what he said. Top marks for the teacher. In fact give him 100%.

[@gamerxt333]

Time for your meds.

[@fordwrc2006]

@@gamerxt333Yours are long over due.

[@VladimirTzar]

@@gamerxt333 Somebody got butthurt from a comment! Please don't cry! Watch russian TV for the daily dose of copium!

[@gamerxt333]

@@fordwrc2006 Unless this is opposite land and the conspiracy weirdos are the normal people, then no, I don't think they are.

[@gamerxt333]

@@VladimirTzar Copium because of someone being a 🥴? Somehow I don't think you know what copium is...

[@MarshaBonForte]

Fascinating stuff. Seriously Great Journalism.

[@Boris1444]

The second guy was spot on. Literally nothing to criticize with what he said, he just laid out the facts as they are. Perfect. He is no doubt educated enough to be a lawyer.

[@gaiamarfurtart]

Artyom, thank you ❤

[@vrado441]

This delusional traitor is clueless about nazi ,failed collective West.He should live there to see what it is all about?

[@martinmoore9758]

The Russian Bear is now an ostrich. Love your videos, all the best ❤

[@dmitrydk92]

Ostrich without legs and wings

[@Yonisaj12]

No, the ostrich saw himself as a bear until now.

[@BruceJ999]

Copium is really strong here

[@1midnightfish]

@@BruceJ999 Wow, you trolls are boring af

[@GokhanYlmaz-eg7jf]

Well, in all of history, no one with a sword has ever conquered 1 square meter of land from Russia. keep coping

[@marcelleclair4452]

I am hearing through their comments that historically they live in an environment where public dissent is dealt with very harshly. It takes a number of forms. Could be losing your job, affecting your family, or even personal incarceration (but that may be extreme) for 'leaders' of dissent. Therefore, people have learned to stay quiet and mind their own business. It's a survival instinct. Don't blame them.

[@d-kor]

Скриншот

[@ekaterinasergeyeva453]

That is very true. People may think whatever but they are not ready to proclaim their views on camera. People who grew up with freedom of speech just don't get it. We have a Soviet time joke about this: An American is telling a Russian: I can stand in front of the White House and shout that the American president is crazy and will be none the worse for it. The Russian replies: I can do the same. Really?! Yeah, I can stand on the Red Square and shout that the American president is crazy. Easy-peasy

[@Puleczech]

Don't blame them? Fuck off... I come from a country where people were literally shot when they tried to escape the communist hell imposed by Moscow. We could have run on excuses for centuries, but we managed to move on. Russians managed to walk backwards right into Soviet union again. Of course it is their fault, who else's?

[@ήσυχοδινών]

неужели среди иностранцев нашелся думающий человек. Спасибо тебе, значит у вас еще не все потеряно. Множество обвинений Россиян в том, чего они не делали, а также в том что они должны делать, но не делают. Эти судьи в комментариях не могут понять что мы живем совсем в другой стране, и те вещи что работают у вас, у нас невозможны, в том числе протесты в любой форме. Без поддержки армии режим не изменить никак. Они будут готовы расстреливать людей лишь бы удержать власть, это совсем другие люди.

[@Puleczech]

@@ήσυχοδινών You had a chance to change it. But the entire nation decided to be "not interested in politics". This is what you and countries around you get in return. Your own apathy and ignorance brought you the reality you have to live now. Don't blame anyone else.

[@kvrtman_]

I'm kinda stunned because I don't know if it's newspeak or a matter of the translation from Russian to English, but their explanations seem to be very around and because of that said in a philosophical/poetic manner. What was that made them look unfrank - their eyes, and this state of void. That said how to say certain things when you live in a dictatorship, so any impoliteness against the govt can make you disappear. The last guy however, wow, he has balls - mad respect.

[@DashieDe]

The translation is accurate. I think people in the interview explained it good enough thanks to Daniil. It's good that he asked not what they think but what other people think and why

[@tommeeww]

I would Say the same and im living in a democratic state in Europe. I feel empathy for every people Who suffer in this world, but i Need to survive too.. i dont Watch news becouse i know i cant do anything to change things, so It s useless to worry about something that its not affecting my life directly. I know it sound egoistic but in a practical manner, is the best thing I can do for my mental health. I was worried since the start of the war in Europe and then what happened? I Lost 1 year of my life worried about It and nothing really changed in my life. I Just stopped doing that, and now i feel really better. If tomorrow war Will knock my Door i Will think about It.

[@shellieperreault6262]

They say: In English literature you die for honor. In French literature you die for love In American literature you die for freedom. In Russian literature you die. The apathy is "poetically" ingrained.

[@mildajuoda638]

OH udumb it's Russians' nature. They have an abstract / philosophical attitude towards things

[@володимирКузнецов-о9ю]

@@tommeeww правильное решение для "демократий" Европы - защитится от пропаганды и промывания мозгов транснациональным капиталом.

[@peterdemooy8071]

These Muscovites will automatically talk differently if they get rockets on their roof.

[@sdovhfunlahsvisegbakshfjbs4621]

@@khaartoumsings Yes, and then some. Political drama is the only substantial issue.

[@hannahdyson7129]

​@@khaartoumsingsRussia is dependent on North Korean weapons. Iran as well

[@hannahdyson7129]

​@@khaartoumsingsIran also has to worry about Isreal

[@georgedanilov8898]

@@khaartoumsings Cope harder

[@khaartoumsings]

@@sdovhfunlahsvisegbakshfjbs4621 The cheap Russian oil and gas are going to have to start flowing soon to avert world bankruptcy. So Donald may take the opera on a sudden aria to the right

[@pal6636]

Most Russians say " what can we do ?" Then there are people out on the streets, like this channel, risking it all to encourage thought , through thought provoking questions . Great work. Stay safe

[@Dantheman-0..1]

Wow, I mean he sure is risking it all man making KZbin videos about himself asking people questions showing that the vast majority of people really don’t give a fuck about it one way or the other

[@thomasf.9717]

@@Dantheman-0..1 You do realize that he could be jailed for many years for this?

[@Dantheman-0..1]

@@thomasf.9717 Let’s hope not but if you think about it actually nothing of what he said in the video is grounds for his arrest under Putin’s national security laws as he did not suggest the invasion was a bad thing but was merely asking people on their opinions on the Ukrainian invasion of Kurst oblast

[@ronevans936]

@@Dantheman-0..1 Do you think that anyone in an authoritarian dictatorship like Russia goes to jail or not based on that 'the law' says...? The law in these societies doesn't protect citizens, it empowers the corrupt...

[@drsnova7313]

For one, he's risking a lot doing this, and let's be real: These videos will change nothing in Russia, they are primarily to satisfy curiosity in the west.

[@maksimbonn]

Артем, спасибо тебе за смелость и за труд🕊️💚

[@erikpeterson25]

Yes

[@Egzistor]

А жителям котельников и рязанки не хочешь спасибо сказать за смелость жить там ахаха..что тут смелого с телефоном ходить и спрашивать вопросы у специально отобранных людей

[@XAntohax]

@@Egzistor ты свечку держал, когда этих людей специально отбирали? Он подходит к людям на улице, может к тем, кто ему больше приглянулся, я не знаю. И скорее всего есть отбор нескольких опросов из большого их числа, чтобы выбрать самые интересные ответы, это логично.

[@Egzistor]

@@XAntohax вот именно он подходит к одному типу людей, а значит создается ложное мнение о москвичах , о стране..

[@XAntohax]

@@Egzistor вот это поворот... видимо по физиогномике их определяет или по запаху 😁

[@mesamadhi]

The second guy Alex is so correct!

[@jadwigazorn390]

Stay safe! Love your work ❤

[@patrick39432]

That last guy really understands the situation. Kudos to him!

[@loveandabcs]

Could you explain his viewpoint very clearly? What does he mean about laundering money, for example?

[@karlsokalski4234]

I noticed the last guy's response was different and more definitive, also more accurate. Before I post comments, I scan existing ones to see if anyone else has already made a similar point and I found yours. I think it's better to add to an existing comment than to create another one.

[@skiddzjust1389]

@@loveandabcs he was partially correct, simply replace "laundering money" with "personal Kremlin ambitions"

[@Rawr_baguette_10x69]

@@skiddzjust1389 seems he was just careful to use other terms for his safety.

[@NickThunnda]

The last guy has a clue.

[@micro2cool]

To be honest, I'd be the same. It's sad, but i'm not getting myself sent to the gulag.

[@khaartoumsings]

People in in the West turned off this echo chamber of corporte disinformation too. Russia is not different, is it

[@Shingo_Aoi]

If one doesn't want to be a hero it's understandable, but he/she could at least leave the country and live abroad. EDIT: I acknowledge that's a tough situation to be put in. I still have respect for people who are in their consciousness against Putin and invasion of Ukraine but have done nothing.

[@АнатолийШатов-л6л]

@@Shingo_Aoi its not an easy decision. people have their jobs, families, most of them cant work remotely in any way.

[@itzmikeomg2755]

The only reason Daniil is not in the gulag is because he is either funded by an inside traitor of their govt. or their govt just lets him do what he does and punishes the people he makes videos of.

[@Shingo_Aoi]

@@АнатолийШатов-л6л for sure, but what Russian government is doing in Ukraine is terrible and therefore I think it's a not a good choice to just do nothing. By the way, if you're Russian and against Putin and invasion of Ukraine, I understand it's a difficult situation to be put in.

[@Omidion]

I am pleasantly surprised at how sober these people sound, all of them seem intelligent and honest. I am to used on watching English speaking people, even watching Asian Boss gives fresh perspective on the world. Great job Daniil.

[@DanyloBiletskyi]

Why does everything there feels like some dystopian science fiction novel where everyones minds are controlled by invisible field?

[@ИменославФамильский]

Yes. But zombies cannot be called intelligent.

[@TheLustmord88]

Because you are from such society and don't understand normal people.

[@er_Deus_est]

I think the author sorted out the people he wanted to show to the Western audience. From what I saw, I got the impression that they were saying the same thing. Consequently, the author showed those people whose opinion was similar to the opinion of the author. As a citizen of Russia, I was surprised myself, I myself consider such people strange. Although, given that the respondents are residents of Moscow, some questions may disappear. Muscovites are really strange

[@d-kor]

Этот прецендент можно описать, как злоумышленное использование современных технологий массовой информации против нравственно недоразвитых масс населения на опреденной территории. В каком-то роде, да, это можно назвать зомбированием. Мы их так и называем - зомбированные «российским телевизором».

[@TheLustmord88]

@@d-kor Смешно такое слышать от упоротых зомби-н-цистов.

[@williamyoung9401]

They're comparing drones falling out of the sky with bricks falling on their heads? Wow....Copium x1,000,000

[@JustinTFolds]

Don’t underestimate the prisoners with shovels right?

[@kerriwilson7732]

He was saying he has no influence regardless, drones or bricks. They play the cards they're dealt; eastern fatalism. 🇨🇦💕🇺🇦

[@shsh-he5qg]

Just like how ukraine shoots down 150 of the 90 Russian drones and 90 of the 60 missiles ! Yet millions of their people have no electricity or water !

[@scxrtii]

i think what he’s trying to say is it’s always smart to be wary something bad can always happen especially now that their country is at war, & to not be is silly unless i completely misconstrued what he said i just finished a 12 hour shift i’m a little tired lol. I thought he was one of the more sensible things said in this video tbh.

[@TankBURZAGER]

He means "You always should be carefull and safe".

[@TheBiggreenpig]

The last guy called the oligarchs out

[@vrado441]

This delusional traitor is clueless about nazi ,failed collective West.He should live there to see what it is all about?

[@andrewboddy2791]

in his head he is thinking about American imperialism and a global forces gathering against Russian. He believes that the West wanted this war and Russia was forced to protect itself and it's own resources (just over the border in Donbas).

[@alex-0]

@@vrado441 or maybe you are clueless and delusions and brainwashed? Seems more like it.

[@alex-0]

​@@andrewboddy2791 I think he talks about imperialism from both sides. Russia started to lose control over Ukraine and then after the coup there was just no other means left to retain any influence in Ukraine, it would have become completely pro-western and controlled by West.

[@plonss]

@@alex-0 you are right. He definitely spoke about two sides. He even used "imperialism" in plural.

[@SwapBlogRU]

The comment section underneath this video is a bit concerning. You watch an 8-minute video featuring street interviews in Moscow, and all of a sudden you're qualified to make far-reaching judgements about Russian history and the mindset of Russian people. If these comments are being written by actual people and not bots - well, that strikes me as problematic that people are this short-sighted, they don't even realize it and still feel like they're in a position to pass judgement. I for one, if I were approached by someone like this interviewer - I'd most likely just walk away, maybe I'd ask a few questions to square that individual up, to figure out who I'm dealing with, but otherwise I'd assume that whoever is trying to interview me is pushing some sort of agenda. And I'm fairly sure that more than a few people (who might've had a very educated opinion on geopolitics and all of that) felt the same way and just didn't engage with this guy (you might not realize it, but this topic is quite complicated and not clear cut by any means, the Hollywood mind virus would lead you to believe that there are good guys and bad guys in real life just like there are in the movies, but that's just not how the world works). What you have left is a handful of people (some of them might not be particularly bright), enough footage to produce an eight minute YT video - and folks in the comments are confident that Russia is a country of NPC's, just based off of a KZbin video. I mean... I don't even know what to say.

[@ИменославФамильский]

In terms of behavior, this is an NPC.

[@vladkagreen1824]

Well said!! The people here are completely brainwashed by the MSM and their politicians!

[@Justin_Ebright]

You can tell it both worries them and they're at a much better understanding today then they were even a year ago due to the eyes, not the words. Unless his high princess outlaws glancing then this is still safe for now. It may not always be safe. It's up to them to decide when enough is enough. They haven't gained anything but pain, suffering, and contempt. For the longest time as long as they could hide from the pain the rest was easy to ignore.

[@doubleslit9513]

Amazing work here Daniil. What I find most fascinating about these answers is how the indifference and apathy that has long been a positive for Putin’s dictatorship has now become a wholesale negative for the defense of the nation. People have been so accustomed to claiming “we as regular people can do nothing about X” that even as Russia proper is being invaded by a foreign army, the Russian people seem almost incapable or at least unwilling to switch over to a patriotic stance and volunteer their lives for the motherland. They’re still stuck in the “Hey, what can I possibly do about this as non connected citizen of Russia?” SMH in disbelief. It’s almost as if what they’re really saying is “What did Putin expect when he launched his war of aggression against a peaceful neighbor? Now, it is up to him to get us out of this pickle. This is not the problem of the Russian people.” Amazing. Efing amazing.

[@ИменославФамильский]

It is not the problem of individuals that someone decided to call them a people.

[@blechtic]

Of course, "leaving it to the experts" means that when the top guy changes, they won't try to assert any sort of control then either. They are not citizens, they are subjects.

[@aleksandrs1422]

@@doubleslit9513 have you watched the previous video? I think most Russians understand that this isn't a WW2 type conflict yet. But if they're called, they'll go.

[@Insaniac969]

​@@blechticAs opposed to our great country of America 😂 where protests or opposition towards politics results in family owned businesses being burned and designer clothing stores robbed 😂 no real change or anything substantial. Just a controlled and regulated outburst that eventually calms down until it ignites again..... conveniently right when the governments wants us distracted

[@ekaterinasergeyeva453]

Volunteer their one and only life for... what, did you say? Who benefits from all those deaths now? Does the country benefit? No! Do the people benefit? No! Someone is making huge amounts of money with this war and that's why it goes on. Volunteer one's life so that someone could make money with it? Don't be crazy

[@Elongated_Muskrat]

2:52 "Everything's great."

[@elis8669]

He is just 18 and stupid.

[@harmless6813]

I think the correct quote is "This is fine." While sitting in a burning house.

[@ЭлизаАхметьянова-м1в]

I’m from Moscow and reading the comments I want to say that I’m 1000% sure, that in ANY country of the world, people would think, would do and would react the same manner as in Russia.

[@dianeshelton9592]

You poor dear , as if , just bear in mind Ukraine didn’t !

[@syrvitor696]

@@dianeshelton9592 What.. ? Can you please explain what you mean by this?

[@dianeshelton9592]

@@syrvitor696 As you are Russian I am sympathising with you that you think every country in the world would react the same . As if it is normal. Bare in mind what Ukraine did when Russia invaded their country. They did the normal thing and fought back. I really don’t want Russia to fight back, I am just sympathising with you that all your autonomous thought has gone and can’t be expressed

[@syrvitor696]

@@dianeshelton9592 Ah, but here you make a mistake. The original comment means to tell you that if you are Russian you would act the same. Not that every person and every country will act the same. You say that is not true. I ask why. It seems either of us misunderstood. I am not Russian. I just thought too many comments here lacked understanding about their perspective.But your reply shows you do, but just misunderstand the original comment point. Or maybe I did, I don't know.

[@dianeshelton9592]

@@syrvitor696 ah ok. I think your original. Comment wasn’t very clear

[@davemTX2023]

ARTYOM thank you for keeping these videos going

[@usernamehhhs4540]

"Things we can't change" is the biggest Russian cope ever.

[@Stu49583]

Serf mindset

[@ivartangring3392]

When they get rifles and are sent to the front they will have influence on the situation.

[@wanderingwarrior5626]

Cowardly Americans favorite saying too!

[@vanya1290]

Ok, tell what should i do as a russian to change these things?

[@seanbrennan9188]

Ask Norwegians what they did in WWII

[@bunburyboy]

George Orwell 1984, He got it so right

[@dw620]

Russia isn't *quite* there yet - far less surveillance and a residual degree of freedom of speech so long as you don't get too "involved in politics" - but it certainly isn't getting any better. : / For those who think this is bad try the PRC, North Korea, Tajikistan, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan and quite a few others...

[@kirktown2046]

​@@dw620 Russia helped create and propagates those conditions in NK, Tajikistan, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan. It's WORSE than "that bad". Surveillance is ubiquitous. Russians are no longer free to speak the truth or protest, at all. You cannot express your real opinion on the phone or internet. You cannot show up or hold a blank piece of paper in Moskva without detention. Not even on telegram. Tajikistan? Full of Russian military bases, full of human rights abuses. Azerbaijan? Russia is two-sidesing the conflict with Armenians and Azerbaijanis, exploiting them every step of the way. Turkmenistan? Hello, this is Gazprom's #1 source of foreign oil, their entire social system is built on being able to sell the soviets oil and is one of the most oppressed countries on earth as a direct result.

[@jomaoliveira7949]

​@@dw620Russian regime is getting PRC tech to control comunication and internet. It will not take long to total control of masses.

[@byakka]

Living in Russia right now really does give off 1984 vibes. You feel like there must be lots of people ready for the revolution but each one is isolated and surrounded by the big brother. They haven’t quite figured out how to make us love him yet but then again, there’s enough people doing it willingly, going so far as to die in a war the reasons for which they would struggle to articulate. 2+2 is whatever they say on TV nowadays.

[@gehtdichnichtsan2477]

@@dw620🤣🤣🤣 wow…. If people need to justify after an obvious exaggeration, shit is really fucked up

[@77sailordude]

That last guy was on point and was not afraid to speak his mind ❤ He was speaking about Russia only but had to protect him self so he made it sound like ge was talking about russia and the west...

[@hernia228]

Последний мужик прав

[@fernandoiturburu3718]

This is like the indifference in the US about gun attacks in schools. Always a convenient answer, always avoiding the ugly fact.

[@neurofiedyamato8763]

The issue isn't that US citizens are indifferent. It's that mass shootings are politicized and used to push an agenda one way or another instead of solving the issue. It is used for partisan culture wars. On the other hand, we have scientifically rigorous studies with specific policies that are proven to work. But what is suggested on one side, isn't that and on the other side, ANY change is deemed as intrusive. As a result, the citizens are arguing over the wrong things.

[@victorhopper6774]

not even close

[@jessehalper]

In an Australian context it's like living in Brisbane but being unconcerned about a savage war in Rockhampton.

[@reviolkande6155]

die Antworten sind zum Teil überraschend tiefgründig

[@kuhen25]

Hey Daniil, ask these same "against war" people who does Crimea belong to. See what they respond, and see if they're any different from Putin's supporters.

[@сырпошехонский]

Do you know that, in Russia, answering this question in a way not approved by The State is a criminal offence?

[@alexleibovici4834]

> ask ... who does Crimea belong to To Russia, de facto.

[@rossevans1774]

@@сырпошехонский Wait, I'm confused. In Russia the state must approve before you speak, it's a 'criminal' offence' to speak without state approval?

[@byakka]

@@rossevans1774oh, my sweet summer child

[@pusl4ka598]

Чувак, это русский канал, зачем ты на англе пишешь, мимикрируешь под иностранцев?)

[@The08450]

A country and a people on the brink of seismic change, for the better hopefully!

[@mousaka878]

You could say that about most of the ‘West’ too …

[@derekparsons4]

It has been said there is no civic society in Russia, and some of these comments seem to confirm it.

[@DashieDe]

There is some but it's hard to form when every civil activity is crushed or at least not rewarded

[@1234567qwerification]

Even pro-gov activity is not welcomed, if it was not prescribed from above.

[@spellbrand477]

Civil Society in Russia is dead ever since this war started. You can even say it was dead since 2021, when Navalny was poisoned.

[@jackalopewright5343]

It absolutely bothers them. They retook 10 villages just yesterday.

[@Mylogcabin]

Sounds like our country (UK) Regarding immigration.

[@nigelgarrett7970]

I see it is not just Russians that are deluded.

[@dk-sky3820]

When the government was telling people (directly and via tv propagandists) for 3 years that they don't need to worry about anything, that "professionals are at work", that they need to "sit back, relax and enjoy the show", that it's not something they need to stress about, that they will be guaranteed safety - what else would you expect from them? They're reacting exactly how they were conditioned - "it's not our concern, those who wield the power will handle this"

[@EduardO-gm7hx]

I mean Russia is winning so it seems the propagandists were right thus far.

[@MP54739]

The Russian education system is clearly streets ahead of that in the U.S. Their answers are considered and not flimsy. Compare with similar questions to members of the public in the U.S. where it’s more likely that responses are shallow.

[@vladkagreen1824]

Yes I noticed that. Very inteligent and thoughtful.

[@andoreanesnomeo1706]

Thanks Daniil. I missed these interviews. They are an important window into the thinking of ordinary Russian people.

[@a-rezhko]

💥 русские говорили раньше - "Чужой земли нам не надо, но и своей не пяди не отдадим!" В реальности - все оказалось фальшивым 🤦‍♂

[@jaym8257]

Yeah, do you want old people to tell the younger generation that is how it was and is and how it always will be?

[@remixgameyt1172]

Чужая "нужна" а на свою пофиг🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@LawrenceJohn-rc5zr]

Ukraine will never control Kursk for so long

[@Cherishhhh]

Так Украина ж не чужая😂😂😂😂 все просто

[@Adelit26]

@@Cherishhhh Везде где успел нассать иван, становится по мнению ивана его землей

[@dacorum8053]

These Russians have all signed up to the serenity prayer. "God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference".

[@alexeyyegorov]

Does anyone have an answer what they should do with that? To lie on the road and cry? To protest at the street? To go to the army? WHAT?

[@zorkitipafed4626]

Wait for peace negotiations, obviously. Then it will be seen whether the freezing of combat operations will follow. If not, we expect a continuation of partial mobilization, because the number of those who agree to fight for a one-time payment of $26,000 and monthly $2,000 is already small. Russia prefers to recruit 30,000 men a month into the army, even though it loses between 1,000 and 4,000 a month. Thus, there is always an operational reserve.

[@randomargument972]

My country was bombed by NATO in 1999, Yugoslavia. My friend's mother told him even though Belgrade (city where she lives in) was bombed, residential buildings bombed by NATO (yes it is a warcrime nobody was convicted for), even though city was engulfed in flames, night turned into day by fire, air sirens blaring, people still went on "as normal" to job etc because you couldn't live in fear, it would take too high toll on you, so they needed to mentally flip the switch and lie to themselves "everything will be okay". It's in human nature and psychology that they can't comprehend fear over extended periods of time emotionally. Same is for happiness. Same is for adrenaline. Same is for sadness. Because those chemicals in central nervous system get used up and that feeling goes away (But it's different when you get traumatized or get PTSD by direct personal experience).

[@navisolim]

That last dude sayed it all.

[@TihetrisWeathersby]

These are just everyday people trying to get by, No surprise they don't care

[@khaartoumsings]

Look at Americans

[@biedak]

It's more than that. You gotta be really brave in russia to protest. Years long imprisonment, massive fines, job loss, getting beaten, state can take your kids away... fucked up country.

[@Stu49583]

​@@khaartoumsingsAmericans live rent free in your head

[@hannahdyson7129]

It's good they weren't around during the Great Patriotic War.

[@hannahdyson7129]

​@@khaartoumsingsWhat about them ?

[@Jkyt135]

Decades of making Russians indifferent are paying off now.. 😅

[@lukei6255]

And how do you react if your country invades others???😂

[@StainlessPot]

They're not really indifferent, they just want to appear neutral to avoid getting in trouble. Look at the kid, he's scared to even make eye contact. The fact that the last guy said what he said on camera is actually kind of shocking. He may already be getting special visitors.

[@Jkyt135]

@@lukei6255 if my country was to invade another country, I would still think the Russians are completely apathetic, numb and indifferent…

[@ИменославФамильский]

centuries

[@patrikcalloch7953]

@@lukei6255 the problem is that in russia, if you demonstrate against the government you go to prison and you can lose your job. As for licensed journalists, they risk death.

[@waitaminute2015]

For all the people thinking they are selfish, I don't think its unusual. Its human nature.

[@maestro-zq8gu]

I agree with the first guy. What can anyone do?

[@Ofasia777]

The right thing. Yes, the hard thing would be hard, we know.

[@ncp321]

The first guy gives a perfect first-person encapsulation of what the depoliticization that Vlad Vexler talks about looks like.

[@mikee2121]

Such intelligent answers, all round. Love the mindsets!

[@mauriceharnett7133]

These videos are a fascinating insight into ordinary Russian's views. Thanks Daniil.

[@lukei6255]

A very similar approach to the American one when the US invades other countries.

[@alexleibovici4834]

🤣🤣🤣

[@DavidArgunetta]

😂😂

[@JustAsPlanned1]

Protests forced US to end the Vietnam war

[@kalaidoscopez5388]

A lot of westerners being needlessly critical of these fellas out here, who are in no way responsible for what's happening. Please, do not equate your position with that of people under a dictatorship. There are important differences.

[@tonyburzio4107]

So, you are Russian, did you care the Germans were "no way responsible" for what the crazy painter did in Russia?

[@Mario-vr2ul]

of course they are responsible. they are responsible that Putin is in Power. its their country. its their country who started the war, its their country who is mass murdering Ukrainians. its the Russian society who is responsible for Putin and all things he is doing and they are all part of this Russian "society".

[@FrankBenlin]

And the first one, Alex, 28, will wish he had done something before when he's looking up and running from a drone in Ukraine.

[@profrog493]

1st guy, disengaged from governance by years of Communist control, punishment -- learned hopelessness. It works. Putin is commiting suicide for all of Russia. A beautiful country, a beautiful people. A tragedy for generations of Russians. From America with & hope for Russia's future.

[@Cletus_the_Elder]

I am so impressed by the people you interview. I wonder if there are interview subjects that shrug and say unintelligible things, which happens quite frequently in the US. The gentlemen in this video are good examples of the thoughtfulness and pragmatism of people in Russia. They speak from knowledge of their history, the wars of the past, the limitations of governments and media. Truly quite impressive. They also know not to allow sentimentality lead them to a firing line, whichever side ends up winning.

[@harmless6813]

That HAS to be sarcasm.

[@brassroots2024]

Very few people know, and even fewer care.

[@dbadagna]

Very instructive

[@tatjanaarandelovic9555]

Thank you so much for this video, Daniil! Please, stay safe! Apathy has been in the Moscovites for decades now. They think that a bit over 500 km in Kursk oblast Is far away... Kudos tò the last guy- I hope he stays safe. Keep on tour great work, Daniil! ❤xxx