First guy completely cracked me up. When asked what he thinks about Putin, he looked right, he looked left, looked behind, searching for FSB agent ready to pounce. Then he misdirected the camera towards some building and when the camera panned back to him, he had disappear. This guy has survival instinct like no one.
He absolutely answered the question. He said more than any of them. He thinks Russia needs to disconnect from Putin. That if they manage to do so, they may have a bright future, just like they had a bright past - without Putin.
The guy knows the history well. This building he is pointing at used to be a palace+fortress that paranoid emperor Pavel built to himself to hide in but anyway was killed by his own guards inside those walls in 1801. Such a great HINT don't you think ;) Pretty much clear what the guy thinks about Putin and how he sees his future.
@@katya2451The buildings he points to look like the ones in western Europe, they are equally majestic and similar in style. They make me sad, because they are a reminder of how we were all cut from the same cloth.
@@greennin the first guy had humor, got his point across (without alerting the KGB) and pointed out the beauty of 1800s European architecture all in one.
@@greennin its Saint Michael's Castle it belong to Emperor Paul I of Russia. Guy was very paranoid about being murdered like (according to rumors) his father Peter III was. So castle was heavly protected. Yet he was strangled durring the coup anyway.
This is the kind of youth Russia needs in future. I kinda hope she would get into politics. Straight talk. Very good points for such young. Absolutely two thumbs up for her 👍👍
@@hweart That my thought, aswell. It would be pretty pity to lose aware young people willling to change political system in Russia. I kinda hope it's gonna happen before I die. I would like to to witness democratic Russia.
Why the heck didn't he blur the faces??! These people might go to prison, and 2 faces of GIRLS! If they get arrested it might as well mean rape, well, gang-rape during the "questioning procedure" at the police... I'm russian and I have a friend who was being choked with a plastic bag during the "questioning" about protests in Moscow so... What is she even thinking, fuck... I post this for the only reason - I live abroad, but I didn't see my parents for 2 years and I don't know when I will, cause I can't go back, cause I posted some things. (Was it worth it in my case? Well, I personally don't fancy being silent during the war, but I'm not into getting arrested at the airport either, so I'd rather stay where I am and feel free to post what I like). But it's a questionable choice anyway, is it nice to do this to the family, etc., etc., etc.... And now - these people have it three times harder than me. And than guys - if they say sth "wrong" they get arrested and sent to WAR, so... Is it a nice thing to do? The two girls said more than enough to serve a time, that's for sure... Well he posted his face too, so it's like semi-honest, but...
@@snifferscribbler9730I mean it's an interview - if they wanted their faces censored, they would've asked and had their faces censored 😮💨 you are truly reaching with your comment
Big respect for the young woman in the light brown coat with the quiet friend. That's the kind of thoughtfulness and engagement in the world with which you can build a new version of Russia.
For those who haven't realised yet ... _apolitical_ is Russian slang for "I don't want to be arrested, beaten, and imprisoned for years for saying what I think".
I completely understand. In my country, PH, you are clowned upon in social media for being apolitical - blah blah you side with the wrong side, but it is a totally different story when you know you don't mess around.
In the past when my country was occupied by Russia, there was no internet but yes, it was the same thing. You could end up in jail for song text, or a poem. Those young people are actually not stupid but brave indeed.
Except they are not even military personnel. They are actors, the same people that appear in other staged events by the dictator. The POS stoops so low to pretend actors are the mother's of dead soldiers.
Find westernized derranged Iiberal students (and educated fooIs), interview them in Russia. Then crop only their interview and post as popaganda video. =1420
@@nerzhul2455 They’re less ignorant and more eloquent that than the cowardly brainwashed sheep that constitutes the majority of the russian population. Backwards barbarians.
Yes, she is dropped out of college at that point. It is very easy to praise the brave actions of ordinary people, but in a minute no one will remember what they did, and with the consequences they will be left alone. Ordinary people will not end this conflict. Only pressure and much heavier sanctions from other powers can force this idiot to retreat. One thing I'm afraid of is that the decision on how it's going to end has already been made some time ago. It will be a conflict of destruction at the expense of Ukraine. Such a race into space again, which Russia will not be able to take at some point, and the western coalition will be happy to repair Ukraine after all and provide it with basically everything. Anyway, this is already happening, the bill for "help" will certainly be issued.
I adore her. She is fantastic. Her friend said volumes, too, just by staring back at the camera with those huge, beautiful eyes. This video is a keeper, I want to look back on this because that young lady in the brown coat is the real deal. A star. Maybe a future leader.
@@RR-et6zp oh hey Incel = you seem to be getting off on your dumb retorts and responses = You're welcome! Now go back down to your Mommy's basement and enjoy yourself poor baby
that blong woman on photo is in multiple photos, in different uniforms. She, and likely all of them, are just actors then. Extras, as they call them in USA.
@@DariaPomozova I get what you're saying/feeling but at the same time I think you're partly wrong. I bet a lot of young people who aren't brainwashed by putin's indoctrinating state media wouldn't choose putin. It's most likely the older (brainwashed, clueless or both) people that still get the devil elected (if elections are even truthful...).
And yet he spoke VOLUMES. He said, in essence, who cares about Putin, he is nobody. Putin would come unglued if enough people started answering that way. It is more than obvious that he would rather be hated than ignored and forgotten. Just look at some of his self commercials if you don't believe me. Search 'Putin' and 'hockey' on YT, and hang on for one really great laugh, or several, depending on how observant you are (goalies lifting sticks and the like). You will VERY much know when the best part happens, there is NO WAY to miss that gem. If you wanted to make Putin out to be a total fool, you absolutely could not script it better. The most amazing part for me is that nobody laughs. If one of our politicians was stupid enough to try that, and have happen what happened to Putin, people would literally be rolling in the aisles, and choking and tearing they'd be laughing so hard. Putin is an idiot, and a fool, in every sense of the words. If you enjoyed that video, there are others, judo, feeding cutesy animals, riding around on horses with his shirt off (yuck), etc.
I'd say it's too brave, almost on the border of stupid. I mean don't get me wrong, I heavily respect her and hope nothing happens to her after this video. Wish I could be this bold. But in case ANY Russian authority sees this video by accident, there'll be an administrative or even criminal case against her. Things like that get started in a snap of a finger nowadays
@@TheJacksnipe Our judges are objective and professional and won't trial him for any outstanding extra things he did. Putin won't mind, after all he claims MH17 wasn't part of anything Russian.
I understand that a lot of people don't want to speak out their real opinion. Maybe you should not ask them about THEIR own opinion, but more indirectly. Like: What do you hear from other people around you of how they think of Putin? Do most people in your social network like Putin?
They did try this a few times by asking how the person’s friends thought and felt about the subject and they seemed just as worried about implicating their friends. In today’s interconnected world it would be easy to pin their identity from a photo and use social media to link their friends to them. It’s the same as asking their own opinion; no matter whose opinion it is if it’s negative you could be persecuted. The timeless adage of guilt by association.
Let’s be fair only males should be afraid, as usual women are not forced to die in wars. I think people should be treated fairly, even those with vaginas can hold guns.
@@davidjames3080 Exactly! That young woman really is brave - considering the situation in her country. She does have more balls than most. I wish there were a lot more of her kind in Russia. She rocks!
@@davidjames3080 I lived in a communist regime ...At this point, the ruzzians females, and for that matter the boys before this year, know that the regime cannot imprison everybody and sure not every nobody in the street. The regime use a tactics where they punish one in ten let's say. The others are broken like the horses, back in the ranks licking the boot. So they learned the limits where u can critiicize but not spell putin's name, and u can criticize from the right , far right all you want, it is the plan to show that , by comparaison, putler is reasonable. I'd want to say that the rule one in ten still apply (Dugina).¨When u don't have clout and an organisation behind, you can even criticize Putin, it gives the appearance of freedom..
Deepest respects to the lady in the beige coat. Not only she is not afraid to express her thoughts, but she clearly has a great understanding of the totalitarian horror that Russia got itself into and how difficult it will be to get out of that hole. People like her is the only hope for Russia, but it doesn't seem there are anywhere near enough of them.
@@denysrudenko752 Russia will persevere , they need new leadership to preserve culture , religion, demographics without declaring war and killing so many.
"totalitarian horror" does not let you speak at all. Here we have a video wherein apparently all people are able to express their distaste for Putin. It's surprising (or maybe not) such a great ignorance about history.
@@lucarossi6908 i think you watched a completely different video. Most people refuse to comment and some that do walk a fine line knowing that there is a law in place prosecuting anyone critisizing Putin.
@@PawelLeszczynskipav Really? I do not think so, probably YOU did not watch the video. The Guy at min. 0:57 says re: Putin "I take him negatively". Another guy at min. 1:29 says Putin is not a great leader. Then there is the girl at min. 3:24 who expresses harsh criticism. The girl at 4:20 says most of her acquaintances do not like Putin. The guy at min 4:56 says that he takes Putin negatively and then tells the Christmas tree joke. And so on. So these would be people living under a "totalitarian horror"?
A very smart, nice young Lady talking honstely & without fear. Finally great to know that there still is intelligence below the surface. Kudos and all the best wishes for this amazing girl.
The first guy looking around set the tone for the video: Everyone was scared to speak freely. The girl in the tan coat spoke freely while her friend kept a lookout. A good friend she is.
It's so horrifying that so many of the people questioned in this video are clearly terrified of expressing their opinions. Kudos to the girl in the black scarf for speaking up.
... yeah and the usa is example of true democracy we saw in Iraq that people spoke against the invasion but the government didn't stop the war the usa is a country where the government does whatever sh*t it wants no matter what u say, this is democracy
@@randomgreekmathematician3159 thank goodness I live in Britain. For all its faults, democracy is still alive and well. We are pretty damn free over here.
In Australia we do not have freedom of speech since the Covid debacle we are told to trust the science and not ask questions. We are also being propagandised about the current conflict.
My heart goes out to these boys & girls. You only have to look at their eyes and facial expressions to understand that every one of them knows the score.
I think that the authors of the video specifically chose such teenagers and did not insert a different opinion into the video. children there are zombies from the cradle. bloggers, Russian stars, parents, teachers praise the war and Putin.,I speak as a resident of Belarus. now we are under Russia and the pro-Russian government is trying to do the same in Belarus(Lessons of "patriotic" education are introduced, schoolchildren are instilled with love for the president, for Russia). and I'm afraid that in 20 years we will grow up a generation of psychos
@@vision821k4 before that, bury all the inhabitants of Donetsk, Luhansk, Crimea. As long as the Russians attack you from these lands, , the Ukrainians living there are resting calmly and don’t worry about anything🙂
OK guys. First you are not only doing an amazing job, you are doing an important job, and doing it well. You allow people to have their own opinions. You ask good questions. The technical quality of your work is great. Personally, I feel you are working hard-this is not easy and, you are very courageous. I think you are solid role models for people around the world. In fact, I am going to share your link with my high school English students here in Hungary. Keep up the great effort!
I disagree. They are doing an unnecessary job. We already know what young, urban people living in Russia think of Putin. But, by putting it on video, this UA-cam channel is endangering good people.
@@John-dw6ru but their videos r not only with young russians, they show the reality in the rural areas as well, the difference of income and knowledge between them and many more things
@@BTSeeYa What is clear that this change has happened very recently. It's very good thing that youth are getting bolder stating their rightful actual opinions
It remembers me in 1970s in Spain when I was 18 years old. My Mother said to me " Antonio never speaks about General Franco in the street with strangers "
exactly. i wouldn't speak to a random youtube crew in their situation either. i appreciate this channel and watch all the videos but can't help wondering a) how they can keep doing these b) how come people still say so many dangerous things to an unknown guy/girl with a camera and mike...
It's a very weak analogy, you know? I come from a post-communist country, and I would love to have such a General Franco in our country. Instead of him we had another general who ordered people to be smashed with tanks and shot at people from helicopters. You have to ask yourself how to stop people who have the following agenda: looting on a massive scale, murder on a massive scale, slave labor for millions behind barbed wire, mass terror, brainwashing, inevitably driving everyone into poverty until the starvation stage. In addition, these people are ostentatious. How to stop them? Ask them politely? Work out a compromise, e.g., ok, guys, murder only on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, but on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays there should be peace?
I remember in 2021 Spain if you talk against COVID vaccination you go to prison or get billed. I remember in 2024 Spain if you burn Kings face you go to prison. Not to say of you work in some circles you might lose your job. All this in Russia is simply not possible. There is even statues of a person that directly threaten the government of Russia, Prigozhin. Come to reality and look around you.
Может быть, они этого хотят, но боятся. Но это хорошо, потому что правительство, построенное на страхе, рано или поздно рухнет. Если это кажется немного странным грамматически, извините, я использовал переводчик Google.
A big hug and love to all the Russians that dare to speak out. Let's hope one day Russia will be a free and friendly country. Cheers from Sweden ❤️🇸🇪❤️🇺🇦❤️🇷🇺
Russia won't be a free and friendly country in your lifetime, most Russians don't have that kind of mindset. At best they will become more isolationist.
Find westernized derranged Iiberal students (and educated fooIs), interview them in Russia. Then crop only their interview and post as popaganda video. =1420 You can Iiterally spot these people. Male with piercings in ears, lips, looks pale (probably from STD's and aIcohol), eviI faces. LiberaIs looks same everywhere, in every part of the world
Russia will never be American colony like Ukraine. They don't need US puppet government to be "free"! They don't need "american democracy" the kind of democracy they brought to Iraq, Afghanistan and Ukraine.
You can literally see the fear on some of these peoples faces when they get asked about Putin. As someone who grew up in a free country, this is unimaginable for me.
Russia was way more free back in the 90s. I was a kid but remember how clear I understood that my homeland turned back to dictatorship right after Putin came to power.
@@redmictian I'm from Czechia, and yes, you can basically say whatever you can, even about politicans, president and there is no punishment for that. Simple freedom of speech. Thats why i can't imagine being in some of these peoples situation, because they can literally go to jail for saying something bad about their leadership or about current situation.
@Bayram , I think this tree analogy can be taken as: at the beginning of the invasion, putin started with thousands of soldiers which could be interpreted as the "base of the Christmas tree" as the war progresses and the Ukranian soldiers started to decimate the Russian invaders,the number of Russians invaders started to fall, there were not the same numbers of Russian invaders that were used to create the initial base of the tree, so as the war goes on the number of Russian invaders starts to declined to build the xmas tree, there are less soldiers to get to the top of the tree (like a pyramid), so we can say the number of russian soldiers is descending to the top (ascending), at the top of the tree is the start: putin...the higher you are, the hardest the fall. Remember that every xmas tree is dismantle at the end. this war will end when Putin looses the war. Respect to all Ukraine. 1420, yours interviews are very professional & I tip my hat to you. From Australia a very loud shout: SLAVA UKRAINE!!!!!
@bayram2604 She refers to Putin's traditional New Year's Eve speech, this time he had a bunch of military men in the background instead of a Christmas tree
Just to make sure you know... those in the 'Christmas Tree' photo were not actually military persons... they are actors! You will find the very same faces in other backdrops where Putin has needed faces to show support for himself... Russia is in a very bad place. The saddest part of all of these interview, with the exception of the brave girl in the beige coat with the quite friend, is the way they all tried to make a joke of murder on a grand scale... sad in deed indeed!
It is good to see how thoughtful and well informed many of the young people are. It does pain to see how intimidated they seem to be. I honestly hope for them they're not experiencing any retaliation for having the courage to speak their minds.
I think that if you want to encourage the people to speak a little more freely, censoring their faces might help lessen their fear. That's merely a thought of course. But questions like this in a state where you can (potentially) be persecuted for even liking the wrong message online would better be asked behind closed doors (or, in this case, by keeping the interviewees as anonymous as possible, just in case). At least I know many people who would feel more comfortable if they were in a situation like this. Either way mate, great work. It's important for us foreigners in the west (and our ukrainian friends as well) to see that nothing is ever truly black and white, russians aren't "all bad" and ukrainians/westerners aren't "all good". Much like not all germans were nazis in the 40s, and italians weren't all fascists either, for example.
The last line is such a strawman. Who other than deranged ideologues believe every individual of a country is either good or bad? It's not about individuals, it's about the two systems. And the reality is, no matter how flawed the west is, no matter how bad some things can get, I don't have to look around in mortal peril if I want to express my opinion about the president's performance. That makes the one system clearly better than the other in my eyes.
@@Tormund_Giantsbrain The Russians are free to speak here, while I have been censored for defending Russia here in the U.S. The U.S. wants to control the entire world, while Russia just wants to defend their traditional lands.
Greetings fra Copenhagen ❤ keep up the good work. Your work is extremly important in order to make us understand better whats going on in Russia. In general, Russia needs to wake up. Especially, adult russian people. Btw, nice to see some very brave and sane young people in this video 😊
It's not good to say they are apolitical in such case it's better to say "Sorry, I cannot answer it" or "I am afraid to answer it." Saying you are apolitical means you don't care what is your government doing, which is scary...
@@jellybean1466 And in other "democracies" that became dictatorships in time, a bit more west 90 (ish) years ago. They used 2 Zs to make their mark back then.
@@Jakub-jw8iw Well, isn't it more complex than that? According to your name, you've grown up in a full democracy I assume ?(sorry if I'm wrong) You want to interpret it too literally. And that is typical of a country with freedom of expression where something means what you say. But in authoritarian regimes, one has to be careful about what they say. Saying that one cannot answer, or is afraid to answer already means that one is not free. Saying that is already going against the regime. The apolitical approach to political question in authoritarian regimes is the only way to openly not support the regime and to remain safe. The way you interpret it is not what is intended. And people are not stupid, this answer is not understood literally ! Russia after the Cold War was probably the most free country in the world, with sexual practices being very open, music, culture and so on very free. It became so free that it was almost an anarchy with some mafias using the lack of authorities. But since Putin arrived at the presidency, he has progressively implemented his regime. Only old Soviet people would have accepted a tough regime in the year 2000. Younger people craved for this freedom. The only way to "restore" it to the way it used to be was by doing it with a long run approach. Those kids interviewed only know Putin's Russia. Since they started to develop there own thoughts, they have been taught to not speak up about some elements and that it was dangerous. Teenagers are rebels everywhere. But if many teenagers don't criticize even a tiny bit the government, it shows you the fear environment they live in. Remember yourself being a young rebel. Your opinion was most likely more to the extreme left, with strong idealist humanist principles. There is no reason for it to be different in other countries. But one's thought can't be shared the same way in different parts of the world. Don't act "too occidental", assuming that the way you see it is the only way possible or sensible or relevant.
So scary, and illimitably sad. An entire generation of vibrant, intelligent young people filled with fear that any stray negative comment may lead to disaster. Filled with admiration for the young woman who spoke out against Putin’s regime. That is real courage!
It might be also they watch a lot of western TV and are acting that way but it actual fact the Russians don’t care what an 18 year says. However here in the U.K. you will be called names and threaten by the police if you saying anything about the migrants, Covid and the wrong pronouns!
This young lady in the light brown coat is the only one to see clearly what is happening in Russia, despite her obvious sight disability. She sees things with her heart ❤️. Bravo 👏🏻 to all who had the courage to speak.
Most young people see clearly what is happening but are too afraid of giving an honest answer in case there are repecussians. Those that protested before went to jail.
@@alexrXX I think young people are not so affected by state propaganda, also they are more courageous than older ones because they know they will be affected the most! Once they start to protest together massively the Putin regime will most likely collapse.
As a Lithuanian with Russian roots I'd say that this is really sad situation in Russia. Of course, it's so much sadder in Ukraine. Although I'd like to believe that Russia is going to change one day, it's so unlikely seeing that big amount of "apolitical people". Lithuania wouldn't be free if our county were full of people with doubt or the ones who are "apolitical". I know it's scary, but we were the part the USSR and thanks to all those people who made steps towards our freedom, I can now be happy that I live in democratic country. Every time I watch any video in this channel, I desperately hope more and more people are being open and share their thoughts but sadly I see the tendency that people are getting used to it (war, tsar, living under totalitarian regime, etc.). I hope that channels like yours and other opposite channels of Russia will help change anything. Keep going.
Katerina M., I find it strange and depressing to see these young people "apolitical". In other countries their generation is most political, on protests, full of new ideas.
My heart breaks that a lot of these young people can't speak their mind or say they are apolitical only because of the repression they are facing. I wish them all the best and hope they will feel free sooner rather than later ❤ For those of us living in the West, never take democracy and freedom of speech for granted. Protect it at all cost!
Well, the only way to protect is to speak. If you keep thinking "I can't speak my mind", that's how you lose it. As you can see many people do not cower and speak their mind.
It's also important to defend other democracies in danger like Ukraine, because as soon as a democracy turns into a dictatorship there is no easy way back (look on this Interviews and the fear). No Ukraine is not an ideal democracy, but still has the potential to become like Czech Republic and other east European countries. If Putin conquers it this possibility is gone for a very long time.
And what if they really do not care? It is also possible. It's one thing to admit one fears to speak on such things on a camera and yet another thing to say: I do not care/ I am not interested in politics/ I am apolitical. I honestly think that some of them just do not care because their immediate reality allows them to not care and that's all.
@@cliffa2901 Not that likely. I have been speaking out against B. Obama, N. Pelosi, C. Schumer, Joe Biden and the lot now for more than a decade, but no one has tried to cancel me, much less "disappear" me. Sure, things are getting worse for some Christian artists and others in the cross hairs of the neo-Marxist left, but most of us are able to express ourselves freely without fear of retribution.
The girl in the thumbnail, that did all the talking, is the smartest young person you've interviewed to date! She spoke up and said what needs to be done!
It is ridiculous to look at this mediocre people who do not deserve forgiveness. The people of Russia, like this youth, will answer to the whole world and Ukraine for everything that their country has done
they literally say “It's not my problem, I'm not involved”. but it is the ordinary Russians who kill and torture Ukrainians. so something they can do, but in other countries and with other nations (Ukraine, Chechnya, Georgia for example)
A single father was put into jail because his 12 yo daughter drew a pro Ukraine picture. If you’ve never lived in such a place, you will never understand. Pre-empting a reply: Yes Ukraine had their euromaidan, but their laws were never anywhere near this repressive. Iranians, Chinese haven’t overthrown their regime either. Protests in the US and UK didn’t stop the Iraq war and the millions dead. Somehow only Russians get these type of comments based on protest failure.
@@ekattri Fifa bans Russia because of the war yet the US hosts the next world cup, Qatar hosted the previous. Same Putin,Same Russia yet there was no ban during the Chechen or Georgian wars. The Ukraine bias is disgusting
Yup, you think those types will repeat that statement on the front line (there are others throughout these videos), if they go? And the girl that thinks she has problems? Compared to the Russians getting badly wounded and killed in Ukraine, she has no problems at all. One of the funniest videos I've seen during this war, and there are MANY involving stupid Russians, was an interviewer on a Moscow street early on. Her question was, "What would you do for mother Russia?". One guy was falling all over himself saying at one point, "I would do anything", after stating his full support for the invasion. She said great, and pulled a sheet off the clipboard she was holding, saying it was a voluntary sign up sheet for the operation, at which time the guy LITERALLY took off running at very high speed. That's Russians, most of them.
very true but remember that these are the opinions of very young people and thinking back when i was that age i knew nothing of politics or the world in general.. these kids are also victims of putin..
Спасибо за этот видеоролик! Мы в Финляндии знаем, что в нашем соседнем городе Питере есть много умных и здравомыслящих молодых людей. Это даёт нам надежду и веру в лучшее будущее.
It's both surprising and unsurprising that the people of St Petersburg find themselves in this position once again. Unsurprising because Russia seems to have this bad habit of fostering awful, cruel leaders. Surprising because when you think about the people of cities like St. Petersburg, it's difficult to understand how such a beautiful people can let this happen, again and again.
Da. St Petersburg is very nice place with good people. I have been there many times. This war is so unnecessary and nothing positive has come out of it. Well maybe it is good now that we have cut all critical relations with Russian state and start to build our countries free of their corrupt influence.
Adolf Huovinen, what are you talking abot? I guess, there are very few your kind of optimists. In Finland people have very negative experiences of Russian people. No matter, if they live in St. Petersburg or somewhere else.
I have heard that Russians have a codeword. When they say "neutral" or "apolitical" that is a codeword from soviet times that means "i hate it, but cannot say that for fear of prison." Notice how many times they use the word "neutral" or "i am apolitical". Remember that, until recently, it was a 9 yr prison sentence just for using the word "war". So for them,the words they use are very important. Every day, they move closer to a N Korean state and they know it.
@@joeordinary209 I feel bad for the German civilians who wanted no part in conflicts, politics, and the genocide of innocent people. The same way i feel bad for the Russians who wanted no part in conflict, politics, or the attempted genocide of Ukrainian people. My sympathy towards both however does not mean I support them or am justifying their actions.
@@wondertyzipp8260 Thanks for clarification! I sometimes might get a bit upset when people say they are "neutral" to this conflict, i don't se that as an valid option.
First guy is right. I've been to Saint Petersburg in 2019 and loved exploring the city. When I asked locals about Putin, everyone answered truthfully, yet reluctantly, they're sick of his tyranny.
Do you think it is a regional thing? A lot of people are saying that St. Petersburg is more pro-Western and pro-EU than Moscow and other parts of Russia.
He was going on about beautiful buildings and showed that monstrosity. It is supposed to be a beautiful city, no doubt. But if that building is considered beautiful ... than there's no need for me to go there. Many cities in civilized Europe that are more beautiful.
@@ethanyang9430 Exactly. There are many reasons. As an example, a lot of young people from different parts of Russia move to Saint Petersburg (I think the percentage of youngsters there is higher than everywhere else) for getting higher education. Also, Saint Petersburg is a capital of art in Russia, so there are much more creative, free and open-minded people than in any other region
I worry because they’re the generation we need to rise up and rid themselves of Putin. And I don’t see it happening. I don’t see extreme desire for change like we see so passionately from the young people of Iran!
"I'm not interested in politics. I only mind my own life." Vladimir Putin loves that kind of people! 😍 Respect to those young people who dare to say what they think of the current Russian politics. One can only wish them safety and God's protection.
What if those people are simply in disagreement but in fear of the regime? Or they need a clean record for their career, or whatever reason needed? It's easy to say that in a free country where our opinion is fine to be shared, even extremist ones. The government can't attack us for disagreeing with them. (and no January 6 is not included in "simple disagreement"). In authoritarian countries, not sharing opinions is the only safe way. It is safe to not have conflict with friends, family, colleagues. Snitching is a national sport in any authoritarian country ! And many authoritarian countries have seen an opposition taking over and becoming authoritarian the same way. Openly supporting one regime could be a risk for the future. Just look at the history of the tsar supporters in Russia. The freedom that occidental countries have partially had for 2-3 centuries needed time to get into our culture, the way we think, erasing the reflex of not openly speak about politics. Russia has had authoritarian regimes for decades with only a small break. But the reflex of not openly talk is still there, and will remain as long as democracy doesn't exist. And it's not theoretical. Look at all the "epidemy" of window falling people since the war started. People die for openly mention their opinion ! Fear is real because consequences are real !
I was pleasantly surprised by younger generations they actually involved and informed and can describe and defend their points of view. Applause 👏 to to them.
I was impressed by a little awkward smile on their faces when the question was asked... it was like they have something to say, but they can't. They are still young, but they have more or less conflicts about the politics in Russia. Hope they will be safe. Thank you for sharing this video.
i hope everyone brave enough to speak up in these videos will be safe. Я надеюсь, что все, кто достаточно смел, чтобы заговорить, будут в безопасности.
Still not as dangerous as peacefully protesting on the Sitong bridge in Beijing. But Putin is most probably the Kreml paedophile. Just see Is Vladdy batty.
Wow you are correct ! Resilent and soulful . I sense a quiet consensus from the streets of a great city . I really liked the young man thought that a certain name diminished the greatness of his surroundings.
Those young men who are ‘apolitical’ or even worse ‘he’s ok because I’m ok’ might change their minds when they get sent to the front and get their arms and legs blown off.
Totally! it’s disgusting to see these selfish hypocritical young Russians watch Putin destroy their country, and rationalize it as OK just because nothing bad happened to them yet. The Russian police state creates an entire country full of sociopaths. It’s like German citizens in 1943 saying “Hitler is OK because I’m not in Auschwitz”
its evident that most are not apolitical. They are just afraid to say their opinion. Apolitical is a way to say ''i dont want to discuss this''. Putin fans don't hesitate to state their devotion, because they hae nothing to be afraid of...
It often looks like whether they just say this for the camera and in reality think different and are caring about politics. Would you speak your mind with such a pressure of the state and the danger of being arrested or worse ?
Great respect for your work ! And also for this young lady in the last part of the video. She realises very good about the real story that is happening and has the courage and intelligence to speak about it. Respect !
It's great to have insight into how Russian people think about these issues. However the other side is also having to consider the risks and safety of publishing them publicly and considering measures to minimize the attention of the wrong people/unintended audience. This is such a hard task that requires such bravery and sense of responsibility to do the best you can under such difficult circumstances. Hope everyone stays safe, especially these young people, whose sanity and insight are Russia's future, and older people, whose memories of history are also an important part of the future.
People of Saint Petersburg are not a real representation of people of Russia. People have forgotten the history of Eastern Europe and when history is forgotten, it will repeat its self. слава России
I was thinking the same thing, like this does not add something to the conversation and for so little reward making people take such a risk is quite a ethical problem for me
against the government because the government does not promote the country well. but as soon as we talk about the war and other peoples, you will be very surprised at this same "good Russian". the apathy of some Germans did not remove their responsibility in the future
You could also make a video in a western country and feel sorry for them because they would be worried about the consequences, for example teachers loosing their jobs if they are political incorrect
@@gam1471 It's an America expression which mostly teens use, meaning 'tough smart person.' Of course this woman is not a bad ass, she's is a hired actor. They all speak with a non-Moscow/St. Peter accent
Wow! I'm really impressed with some of these youth! I visited Russia a couple of times and loved it! Came home and started to take Russian language classes. I love Russia but am sickened by Putin and his regime - and his war! This gives me hope for a brighter future!
Oh, yes. I'm Russian and I hope too, because most Russian people are good and our country has a lot of opportunities, and what happening now is absolutely horrible! He destroyed everything what our people create 30 years! My last life is broken, I lost all. I had good life and what to do now I don't know. Our family left Russia and I don't want to go back before the fall of the regime. But what else will happen in the future we don't know. I don't see any problem solving, but I hope to see good changes.
For a brief period of time I was able to share a communication with a Russian guy on the social network VK. He had an illegal satellite link to outside media, so he had a good understanding of what was going on, and he was outspokenly against Putin. We shared pictures of our respective lives, and had a great connection. But within a couple weeks, his page on VK was closed, and I do not know what happened to him. I hope he is OK, but he would have been of the age that could have been conscripted and sent to war. He swore to me that he would resist... I hate the Russian government, but I do not hate the Russian people.
for those who haven't realized - apolitical in Russian means "I don't care where my taxes go and who my country kills because my standard of living doesn't get worse"
not shure ive your translation is coreckt, i mean yes of course there defently some people who think the way you just discribed but dont you think most of them are just in fear for the punishment the have to expext ive they say anithing bad about there diktator?
@@gast8314 they have been afraid of this punishment for 300 years. And their fear and silence allow them to kill, rape, and torture not only other nationalities like Ukrainians, Chechens, and Georgians but also themselves. So how about finding some dignity to speak up...or they are just fine with everything around them?
Do you care where your taxes go to. Why don't you ask your politicians to stop the war and try to find a peaceful solution. Your weapons either kill Ukrainian soldiers or Russian citizens. Do you agree with your government?
Какая умная и смелая, и милая эта рыжая девочка на набережной. Как она выделяется на мышином фоне своих сограждан - как луч света в темном царстве. Спасибо тебе, девочка, от украинца из Киева.
These kinds of videos always evoke a curious mixture of emotions in me - most frequently sadness, optimism and frustration, often empathy, sometimes contempt and occasionally bemusement, but always a deep sense of fascination at the window you are opening for the rest of us to peer into Russian society. I must admit though that the guys comments at 5:04 made me laugh so suddenly I spat my tea lol.
You can see the hesitation and nervousness in most of these people, they’re very brave for speaking out with their faces shown, especially the girl in beige and the girl with the grey hoodie black jacket
They have no power. Those that have previously protested were either arrested, or, in the case of one woman in this video, escaped. It's easy to criticise people for just trying to get through the day...but you can't really blame them for living as they are given the threat they face for speaking out. Russia is a large and lonely country - where those who defy the state can be made to disappear. These small acts of defiance in this video are actually really powerful (to me at least). Speaking out like this takes bravery - even if they feel hopeless/helpless within the system they live. (I imagine many of the people in this video will be at risk for even saying what they have)
@@LaurenceLDN Anything is possible if you want, isn't the younger generation usually fighting against injustice in their country? These are just a few people. Let's face it, young people support the opinion of their parents and adults, who in turn are very supportive of war actions. Therefore, this video is more about how they suffer during the war in a neighboring country. But they do not suffer as much as children in Ukraine. Most of the youth in Russia just sneeze at what their state is doing to their Ukrainian peers. I understand that there are also people there, but they deprived me of a peaceful childhood since 2014. If you really think that these are good people, why don't you help them in the fight against such power? It's like thinking about how the rapist feels, whether he felt sad, whether his life turned out like this, and that's why he acted like that, while forgetting about the mutilated life of the victim. I understand that the world is tired of the war in Ukraine, but everyone is simply afraid to offend Russia, no matter how badly it has done. And we are tired of being torn to pieces.
@@artistfromUA trust me, as someone that founded a project in London to help those fleeing war (and those facing hardship within our own community), I understand all that you are saying. With Russian and Ukrainian volunteers on our team, I also know some of the pain that everyone feels in both countries. Those Russians on our team claimed political asylum here after being arrested in Russia for attending protests. They felt and continue to feel helpless - because Russia is a country almost unique in the government's ability to make people disappear (I mean, they have no objection to poisoning members of the opposition - so what do we expect they will do to those younger people who want change, but have the smallest of voices?). Russia is a complex place. Whilst we can all feel frustrated and angered at the apparent indifference of their population, the reality is that people are fearful to speak out. Survival in a country like that isn't easy. And neither is doing the right thing. That's why I consider these small acts of defiance to be brave
@@LaurenceLDN In any case, someone has to stop Russian violence, diplomacy has little effect on Russia's entrenched methods. The whole world is suffering. And as long as the people of Russia support the actions of their authorities, as long as the violence will continue. And how those apolitical Russian people feel when children die in Ukraine doesn't care us. It's a big difference, it's pointless to compare. Moreover, we pay for their silence with our peace and life.
Please make an entire episode of asking people who support putuin "What was the worst he has done?" and people who oppose "What was the best thing he has done?"
I know the answer, he he blew up two buildings in Moscow together with the citizens to become president, then poisoned people with gas in a theater in Dubrvka and murdered children in a school in Beslan. All for the power and support of the nation to which he presented himself as a defender.
What a time it must be to be student learning history right now... Wonder if you noticed your students being even more attentive to what you're teaching them now?
Yes!!! Good to hear this!! I had hoped some American professors would use these videos! I’ve even emailed some of them to my old professors whom I’ve stayed in touch with and of course my professor friends.
@@pijcab They are highly invested. They are pretty young (12-13) so it's hard for them to realise how complicated these things are. They mostly hear about Biden, Zelensky and Putin and not much else. First hand testimony by ordinary people is more relatable. Also, they just really love to hear people speak russian, they are very curious about it (so am i). Honestly this is just great because i think they can « relate » to a regular russian person and try to understand how they would feel in their situation. It's a healing thing, i think.
@@danmiller5402 yeah ok mate there's about 6 countries in the world where people would react to those questions in that way in public, and I wouldn't raise my kids in any of them
@@tomb2289There eis people going to jail in Britain for tweeting and in many EU countries specially the Baltics you go to prison for speaking in favour of Russia meaningfully. Russians can't even raise their flag in sport events or speak freely to support their country.
Thx again 1420 for your remarkable courage in continuing to produce and publish these fascinating videos! This is one of your very best in my opinion, showing a stark contrast between the youngsters apparently frightened into political apathy and those who still have the guts and resolve to speak truth to power. The latter (such as the brave and articulate young lady in beige accompanied by her worried-looking friend) give me hope for a brighter, post-colonialist and more democratic Russian future.
I think "apolitical" is code for one of two things in russia depending on the person. It's code for either "apathetic" or "my ass ain't goin' to prison".
Ребят, очень хорошие видео! Но я бы наверное посоветовал замыливать лица тех, кто не хочет чтобы они были публичны или высказываются слишком активно. Как например ситуация с двумя девочками, которые сказали что не хотят чтобы это куда-то попало) Не очень бы хотелось чтобы их за это действительно посадили. А во всём остальном желаю вашему каналу всего самого хорошего.
yeah, I really agree with this. It's a great channel, but you shouldn't put people at risk. People should have the option for their faces to be blurred, it's not fair to put people at risk like this if they haven't agreed to it
Happy new year , let the world come toghether no more fear, thank you for throwing a light in this dark nightmare we all are walking inside . It's so precious to hear and admire people from Russia, it warms our days. Love from Italy, let's Pray more for peace and justice, everybody
Ох, это я напишу по-русски. Спасибо за это видео. Каким-то магическим образом вы прошли по всем тем местам, о которых я так сильно скучаю, что выть хочется. И как же я рад видеть своих земляков, которые говорят хорошие и правильные вещи. Даниил, интервьюеры и операторы, спасибо вам :3 Петербуржцы, люблю вас
Привет земляку из России :) Правда, я из Москвы, но у ребят и из Москвы куча видео, также смотрю и грущу. Мечтаю вернуться в свободную Россию. Сбудется ли?
@@LuckytitoOnly бэдтрипы обязательно кончаются, а мы сейчас, кажется, вышли на плато. Когда-нибудь обязательно вернемся, друг мой. Но кажется не в 2023 :1
@George Thomas Definitely you should visit it some day. June and July is the best time as you'll have a chance to go on a boat trip across multiple rivers and channels in the city.
@@georgethomas5109 please come! Russians are very kind hearted and hospitable people, actually. And Saint Petersburg is an amazing gem of beautiful classic architecture and European style parks and improvements. We, normal Russian people, are suffering of all this terrible thing happening around with our country and neighbor country.😢
Great stuff. That girl in the beige coat is amazingly brave and knowledgeable about whats really happening. I pray she stays safe and I pray for all the young people who are afraid to speak up.
Putin was born in 1952. He was the youngest of 3 sons, but he was predeceased by both elder brothers, one of whom died before WW2, and the other during the siege of Leningrad, of starvation. It seems he was raised as a miracle child, where he behaved as an olny child, with parents who treated his as a youngest, only surviving child. I can't help but think that these things factor greatly into his psychology. Also, his parents barely survived the 900 day siege, and now he likes to shell cities from the outskirts, terrorising the civilians. He's some bastard.
Especially since the Allies, including the US were giving them some of the weapons that allowed the Russians to fend off the Germans, finally. Funny how they seem to have forgotten that little fact, isn't it?
You have his year of birth correct. Putin or better PUTLER was born in Georgia in the village of Mecheti about 70 KM North West of Tiblisi. His mother Vera Putina had him out of marriage. As she had a chance to get married a couple years later, she gave him to distant relatives in Saint Petersburg where he stayed his entire life as a child and juvenile. You can read this in the German Newspaper Die Zeit in German and English including a video interview of his mother in Russian. The Head Line: Vera Putina's verlorener Sohn or Vera Putina lost son.
Putin made this story up, yes. This is not the true story though. He was born in 1952, yes but the rest is just made up. He was born in Georgia and his mother left him to grow up in an orphanage. But of course, he preferens to tell the Russian people and the world, his hero version which is proven not to be true.
First guy completely cracked me up. When asked what he thinks about Putin, he looked right, he looked left, looked behind, searching for FSB agent ready to pounce. Then he misdirected the camera towards some building and when the camera panned back to him, he had disappear.
This guy has survival instinct like no one.
why are we even talking about him points to St. Peterborough architecture?: walks of slowly
That's why he still has not been sent to the frontlines :P
He absolutely answered the question. He said more than any of them. He thinks Russia needs to disconnect from Putin. That if they manage to do so, they may have a bright future, just like they had a bright past - without Putin.
The guy knows the history well. This building he is pointing at used to be a palace+fortress that paranoid emperor Pavel built to himself to hide in but anyway was killed by his own guards inside those walls in 1801. Such a great HINT don't you think ;) Pretty much clear what the guy thinks about Putin and how he sees his future.
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The first guy was a legend. He said everything he needed to say without saying anything. His look around was enough.
i do agree that architecture is rather marvelous
@@katya2451The buildings he points to look like the ones in western Europe, they are equally majestic and similar in style. They make me sad, because they are a reminder of how we were all cut from the same cloth.
@@greennin the first guy had humor, got his point across (without alerting the KGB) and pointed out the beauty of 1800s European architecture all in one.
@@greennin its Saint Michael's Castle it belong to Emperor Paul I of Russia. Guy was very paranoid about being murdered like (according to rumors) his father Peter III was.
So castle was heavly protected. Yet he was strangled durring the coup anyway.
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The young woman in the beige coat is very articulate and brave. She spoke out even though she is very obviously afraid to. Much respect!!
I agree ! A Women like you needs to be the future president
This is the kind of youth Russia needs in future. I kinda hope she would get into politics. Straight talk. Very good points for such young. Absolutely two thumbs up for her 👍👍
God bless Putin from Denmark !
“Time to bury Lenin”. Can’t argue with that
Amen! Slava Ukraini from Canada!
I felt very uneasy watching these young people being asked questions, that may put them in jail. I hope they are all doing good after this interview.
yup. i think their identity should've been protected tbh.
@@hweart That my thought, aswell. It would be pretty pity to lose aware young people willling to change political system in Russia. I kinda hope it's gonna happen before I die. I would like to to witness democratic Russia.
Why the heck didn't he blur the faces??! These people might go to prison, and 2 faces of GIRLS! If they get arrested it might as well mean rape, well, gang-rape during the "questioning procedure" at the police... I'm russian and I have a friend who was being choked with a plastic bag during the "questioning" about protests in Moscow so... What is she even thinking, fuck... I post this for the only reason - I live abroad, but I didn't see my parents for 2 years and I don't know when I will, cause I can't go back, cause I posted some things. (Was it worth it in my case? Well, I personally don't fancy being silent during the war, but I'm not into getting arrested at the airport either, so I'd rather stay where I am and feel free to post what I like). But it's a questionable choice anyway, is it nice to do this to the family, etc., etc., etc.... And now - these people have it three times harder than me. And than guys - if they say sth "wrong" they get arrested and sent to WAR, so... Is it a nice thing to do? The two girls said more than enough to serve a time, that's for sure... Well he posted his face too, so it's like semi-honest, but...
@@snifferscribbler9730I mean it's an interview - if they wanted their faces censored, they would've asked and had their faces censored 😮💨 you are truly reaching with your comment
@@Mirisad I don't feel sorry for them
Big respect for the young woman in the light brown coat with the quiet friend. That's the kind of thoughtfulness and engagement in the world with which you can build a new version of Russia.
lol grow up
Her friend was beautiful.
@@colincampbell4261🤨🤨🤨📸
@@RR-et6zp”lol grow up” - says the kid that needs to grow up.
@@RR-et6zp Awww poor Troll - yeah you sound real mature and intelligent = LOL! no YOU grow up ! no YOU grow up! No you ! no you! no you!
For those who haven't realised yet ... _apolitical_ is Russian slang for "I don't want to be arrested, beaten, and imprisoned for years for saying what I think".
I completely understand. In my country, PH, you are clowned upon in social media for being apolitical - blah blah you side with the wrong side, but it is a totally different story when you know you don't mess around.
@@krugersavage6347 being clowned upon in social media and 15 ys in a Russian prison is the same for you ??
In the past when my country was occupied by Russia, there was no internet but yes, it was the same thing. You could end up in jail for song text, or a poem. Those young people are actually not stupid but brave indeed.
So basically it means they are slaves.
The girl at 3:20 is saying exactly what she thinks . What u on about ?
« Have you seen him, he is scary. He made a Christmas tree out of a military personnel… » this guy is my hero
Except they are not even military personnel. They are actors, the same people that appear in other staged events by the dictator. The POS stoops so low to pretend actors are the mother's of dead soldiers.
Find westernized derranged Iiberal students (and educated fooIs), interview them in Russia. Then crop only their interview and post as popaganda video. =1420
@@nerzhul2455 Everyone's 'apolitical', almost like they're scared. By 'Westernised' you mean educated of course 🙂
@@nerzhul2455 They’re less ignorant and more eloquent that than the cowardly brainwashed sheep that constitutes the majority of the russian population. Backwards barbarians.
@@nerzhul2455 this is apparently the only 1420 video you have seen
I hope that no harm will come to these brave young people... My great respect for their courage to think. Greetings from Poland.
Ezbecja już dawno pewnie do drzwi zapukała.
@@sosna1443 oby nie
Sadly, Russian youth will have to answer for all the actions that their government has done
Ask them now. They all are safe.
Respect to the young lady in the light brown coat. So young, so articulate, so clear & so brave!
Yes, she is dropped out of college at that point. It is very easy to praise the brave actions of ordinary people, but in a minute no one will remember what they did, and with the consequences they will be left alone. Ordinary people will not end this conflict. Only pressure and much heavier sanctions from other powers can force this idiot to retreat. One thing I'm afraid of is that the decision on how it's going to end has already been made some time ago. It will be a conflict of destruction at the expense of Ukraine. Such a race into space again, which Russia will not be able to take at some point, and the western coalition will be happy to repair Ukraine after all and provide it with basically everything. Anyway, this is already happening, the bill for "help" will certainly be issued.
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I adore her. She is fantastic. Her friend said volumes, too, just by staring back at the camera with those huge, beautiful eyes. This video is a keeper, I want to look back on this because that young lady in the brown coat is the real deal. A star. Maybe a future leader.
I think she is incredible. Articulate and very brave…. She seems to have no fear at all.
@@TimWil I feel the same. She would be a great President.
Best wishes for that last young girl who spoke openly and honestly. I hope she will stay safe!
relax man
@@RR-et6zp oh hey Incel = you seem to be getting off on your dumb retorts and responses = You're welcome! Now go back down to your Mommy's basement and enjoy yourself poor baby
@@sarahtiferet598 nope
RR=russian troll
@@malkontentniepoprawny6885 No,Just reality
"He made a Christmas tree out of military personnel". I burst out laughing, that guy is amazing.
Like in the movie “The house that Jack built”, I find it very similar.
And then he went to mass and suddenly felt awkward as it seemed.
@@ShebanFPV that movie is fucked
that blong woman on photo is in multiple photos, in different uniforms. She, and likely all of them, are just actors then. Extras, as they call them in USA.
@@unrealmagic6519 that movie is proper fucked! same as put-in ))))
It's irresponsible to not hide all the interviewed ppl's faces in this case. I do hope all of them are safe and sound.
I don't feel sorry for them
Well, they themselves chose such a government. are now reaping the rewards.
@@DariaPomozova they dont choose, its literally the closeminded old folks who do
@@DariaPomozovaIQ 80 comment. Russian elections have not been free for decades. This was common knowledge before the war
@@DariaPomozova I get what you're saying/feeling but at the same time I think you're partly wrong.
I bet a lot of young people who aren't brainwashed by putin's indoctrinating state media wouldn't choose putin. It's most likely the older (brainwashed, clueless or both) people that still get the devil elected (if elections are even truthful...).
The first guy's art of deflection was incredible, a born politician.
A real ninja, pointed right, dropped the smoke bomb and disappeared
That guy will never get into any trouble.
And yet he spoke VOLUMES. He said, in essence, who cares about Putin, he is nobody. Putin would come unglued if enough people started answering that way. It is more than obvious that he would rather be hated than ignored and forgotten. Just look at some of his self commercials if you don't believe me.
Search 'Putin' and 'hockey' on YT, and hang on for one really great laugh, or several, depending on how observant you are (goalies lifting sticks and the like). You will VERY much know when the best part happens, there is NO WAY to miss that gem. If you wanted to make Putin out to be a total fool, you absolutely could not script it better.
The most amazing part for me is that nobody laughs. If one of our politicians was stupid enough to try that, and have happen what happened to Putin, people would literally be rolling in the aisles, and choking and tearing they'd be laughing so hard. Putin is an idiot, and a fool, in every sense of the words. If you enjoyed that video, there are others, judo, feeding cutesy animals, riding around on horses with his shirt off (yuck), etc.
Lol if you learn that skill, you'll be alright in Russia no matter who's in charge, Putin, Stalin or Ivan the Terrible 😂
Such typical Russian stoicism, too. Dude was freaking awesome!
Pretty sad that "I'm apolitical" is all they can say when it's clear they totally oppose him
we called them slaves
what else to expect from slaves?
How they can be oppose if they dont know anything about politics?
Аполітичність - це байдужість!!
@@Марічка-ж6н but in the case they are clearly scared
My deepest respect for those young people who spoke with honesty and with principle. Stay safe.
I liked the young lady who said Putin should face justice in The Hague. Not many people would have dared to say that on camera in Russia.
I am Dutch and it'd be an honour. I'll make sure to get the most uncomfortable old squeaky deskchair that we have for him to sit on.
@@Widdekuu91 As a Dutch you won't be objective (MH 17).
I'd say it's too brave, almost on the border of stupid. I mean don't get me wrong, I heavily respect her and hope nothing happens to her after this video. Wish I could be this bold. But in case ANY Russian authority sees this video by accident, there'll be an administrative or even criminal case against her. Things like that get started in a snap of a finger nowadays
i hope, the girl will be fine. she should use that "fire" for action.
@@TheJacksnipe Our judges are objective and professional and won't trial him for any outstanding extra things he did.
Putin won't mind, after all he claims MH17 wasn't part of anything Russian.
as a dutch person, putin is very welcome in the hague, for a trial ofcourse.
Plus all his buddies…
Yeah, but Russia can pay for the cost of keeping him locked up. Not our or European tax payers.
I would love him to visit our beautiful country and try hagelslag. It is a courtroom delicacy.
Beautiful city and friendly people. Certainly worth even a longer stay.
That is my dream. I adore Holland and it's people. You would know exactly what to do with Putin in Den Haag
I understand that a lot of people don't want to speak out their real opinion. Maybe you should not ask them about THEIR own opinion, but more indirectly. Like: What do you hear from other people around you of how they think of Putin? Do most people in your social network like Putin?
Spot on.
They did try this a few times by asking how the person’s friends thought and felt about the subject and they seemed just as worried about implicating their friends. In today’s interconnected world it would be easy to pin their identity from a photo and use social media to link their friends to them. It’s the same as asking their own opinion; no matter whose opinion it is if it’s negative you could be persecuted. The timeless adage of guilt by association.
Let’s be fair only males should be afraid, as usual women are not forced to die in wars. I think people should be treated fairly, even those with vaginas can hold guns.
A lot of them answered in precisely that manner.
@@magnumopossum6941then ask them what do they hear from other people, not their friends.
Якщо ви почуєте "Я вне політики, я маленька людина, я нічого не здатна змінити, це все держава, я аполітичний" то 99% це росіян
1%
@@kachala Шо 1%?
@@ІваннаЧередько аполітични
@@kachala аполітичні*
We indians do the same dude 😂
1 girl with more balls than the rest put together, i applaud her for speaking her mind against tyranny.
applaud her balls all you like... you're not risking anything poor baby boy
I applaud her too, but I'd add a caveat, women and girls do not have the draft danger , even that I heard that it can change...
@@Grundewalt They don't yet have the draft danger but can still be imprisoned for their political views.
@@davidjames3080 Exactly! That young woman really is brave - considering the situation in her country. She does have more balls than most. I wish there were a lot more of her kind in Russia. She rocks!
@@davidjames3080 I lived in a communist regime ...At this point, the ruzzians females, and for that matter the boys before this year, know that the regime cannot imprison everybody and sure not every nobody in the street. The regime use a tactics where they punish one in ten let's say. The others are broken like the horses, back in the ranks licking the boot. So they learned the limits where u can critiicize but not spell putin's name, and u can criticize from the right , far right all you want, it is the plan to show that , by comparaison, putler is reasonable. I'd want to say that the rule one in ten still apply (Dugina).¨When u don't have clout and an organisation behind, you can even criticize Putin, it gives the appearance of freedom..
Deepest respects to the lady in the beige coat. Not only she is not afraid to express her thoughts, but she clearly has a great understanding of the totalitarian horror that Russia got itself into and how difficult it will be to get out of that hole. People like her is the only hope for Russia, but it doesn't seem there are anywhere near enough of them.
@@sunshine_bebrik no future in rusia, the third break of the empire began in 2014
@@denysrudenko752 Russia will persevere , they need new leadership to preserve culture , religion, demographics without declaring war and killing so many.
"totalitarian horror" does not let you speak at all. Here we have a video wherein apparently all people are able to express their distaste for Putin. It's surprising (or maybe not) such a great ignorance about history.
@@lucarossi6908 i think you watched a completely different video. Most people refuse to comment and some that do walk a fine line knowing that there is a law in place prosecuting anyone critisizing Putin.
@@PawelLeszczynskipav Really? I do not think so, probably YOU did not watch the video. The Guy at min. 0:57 says re: Putin "I take him negatively". Another guy at min. 1:29 says Putin is not a great leader. Then there is the girl at min. 3:24 who expresses harsh criticism. The girl at 4:20 says most of her acquaintances do not like Putin. The guy at min 4:56 says that he takes Putin negatively and then tells the Christmas tree joke. And so on. So these would be people living under a "totalitarian horror"?
A very smart, nice young Lady talking honstely & without fear. Finally great to know that there still is intelligence below the surface. Kudos and all the best wishes for this amazing girl.
She seems like she also know history well. A very bright young lady but I belive her friend isn't happy with her honesty.
She’s a transfer student from the USA! 🤣
@@bobouzala Yes because students from USA know about others countries history and also their own. 😂
I'm not sure it's entirely without fear but obviously feels it needs to be said. Kudos to her.
She’s doomed, because she lives in Russia.
There’s no hope for anybody who lives in a fascist police state.
The first guy looking around set the tone for the video: Everyone was scared to speak freely. The girl in the tan coat spoke freely while her friend kept a lookout. A good friend she is.
It's so horrifying that so many of the people questioned in this video are clearly terrified of expressing their opinions. Kudos to the girl in the black scarf for speaking up.
exactly. They aren't stupid and they know where they live...
... yeah and the usa is example of true democracy
we saw in Iraq that people spoke against the invasion but the government didn't stop the war
the usa is a country where the government does whatever sh*t it wants no matter what u say, this is democracy
@@randomgreekmathematician3159 thank goodness I live in Britain. For all its faults, democracy is still alive and well. We are pretty damn free over here.
In Australia we do not have freedom of speech since the Covid debacle we are told to trust the science and not ask questions. We are also being propagandised about the current conflict.
@@patriciadunmore9767 lol
My heart goes out to these boys & girls. You only have to look at their eyes and facial expressions to understand that every one of them knows the score.
my heart goes to u that u stop blaming Russia too much
u know how 'innocent' Western politics so please stop.....
I think that the authors of the video specifically chose such teenagers and did not insert a different opinion into the video.
children there are zombies from the cradle. bloggers, Russian stars, parents, teachers praise the war and Putin.,I speak as a resident of Belarus. now we are under Russia and the pro-Russian government is trying to do the same in Belarus(Lessons of "patriotic" education are introduced, schoolchildren are instilled with love for the president, for Russia). and I'm afraid that in 20 years we will grow up a generation of psychos
@@vision821k4 before that, bury all the inhabitants of Donetsk, Luhansk, Crimea. As long as the Russians attack you from these lands, , the Ukrainians living there are resting calmly and don’t worry about anything🙂
@@taissiataissia7016 :) have a healthy and great life!
@@randomgreekmathematician3159Do you know the score sitting in your St Petersburg bot factory?
OK guys. First you are not only doing an amazing job, you are doing an important job, and doing it well. You allow people to have their own opinions. You ask good questions. The technical quality of your work is great. Personally, I feel you are working hard-this is not easy and, you are very courageous. I think you are solid role models for people around the world. In fact, I am going to share your link with my high school English students here in Hungary. Keep up the great effort!
Thats awesome! Keep your students informed about the world current situation :)
I disagree. They are doing an unnecessary job. We already know what young, urban people living in Russia think of Putin. But, by putting it on video, this UA-cam channel is endangering good people.
@@John-dw6ru but their videos r not only with young russians, they show the reality in the rural areas as well, the difference of income and knowledge between them and many more things
@@joaovitorribeirosouza3916 Bottom line, they are putting people in danger, and they know it.
@@John-dw6ru just leave Russia, that's it
"Hes scary, he made a christmas tree out of military personel"
Too good 😂
Young woman in beige coat and her friend if you read this bless you both for your courage.
Everyone is apolitical until they get drafted. Then they get political in a hurry.
totally agree xd
I am struck by the honesty of some of these brave young Russians though. And also how fearful some of the other ones are to say anything at all.
Yeah no shit, if you would be drafted into a barely working and losing battle, you would hate it too.
Not even then. They just let themselves get drafted, because "what else could I do". Fatalism everywhere.
@@BTSeeYa What is clear that this change has happened very recently. It's very good thing that youth are getting bolder stating their rightful actual opinions
It remembers me in 1970s in Spain when I was 18 years old. My Mother said to me " Antonio never speaks about General Franco in the street with strangers "
Sadly, only people living in similar/same conditions can relate to this.
exactly. i wouldn't speak to a random youtube crew in their situation either. i appreciate this channel and watch all the videos but can't help wondering a) how they can keep doing these b) how come people still say so many dangerous things to an unknown guy/girl with a camera and mike...
It's a very weak analogy, you know? I come from a post-communist country, and I would love to have such a General Franco in our country. Instead of him we had another general who ordered people to be smashed with tanks and shot at people from helicopters.
You have to ask yourself how to stop people who have the following agenda: looting on a massive scale, murder on a massive scale, slave labor for millions behind barbed wire, mass terror, brainwashing, inevitably driving everyone into poverty until the starvation stage. In addition, these people are ostentatious.
How to stop them? Ask them politely? Work out a compromise, e.g., ok, guys, murder only on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, but on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays there should be peace?
@@mpingo91 I think you have not understood my analogy...intead
I remember in 2021 Spain if you talk against COVID vaccination you go to prison or get billed.
I remember in 2024 Spain if you burn Kings face you go to prison. Not to say of you work in some circles you might lose your job.
All this in Russia is simply not possible. There is even statues of a person that directly threaten the government of Russia, Prigozhin. Come to reality and look around you.
я совершенно не удивлена, что большинство не хочет с этим бороться.
А как это 200 лайков за 46 минут
@@butrflie если бы не ваш коммент, я бы сама не увидела
It's good for the higher class to put peasants back into war
@@KoalaFicationOfficial but the best solution is to end this stupid war
Может быть, они этого хотят, но боятся. Но это хорошо, потому что правительство, построенное на страхе, рано или поздно рухнет.
Если это кажется немного странным грамматически, извините, я использовал переводчик Google.
A big hug and love to all the Russians that dare to speak out. Let's hope one day Russia will be a free and friendly country. Cheers from Sweden ❤️🇸🇪❤️🇺🇦❤️🇷🇺
Dont be so naive pls.
Russia won't be a free and friendly country in your lifetime, most Russians don't have that kind of mindset.
At best they will become more isolationist.
Find westernized derranged Iiberal students (and educated fooIs), interview them in Russia. Then crop only their interview and post as popaganda video. =1420
You can Iiterally spot these people. Male with piercings in ears, lips, looks pale (probably from STD's and aIcohol), eviI faces. LiberaIs looks same everywhere, in every part of the world
Not going to happen for generations, too many Russians have a superiority complex
Russia will never be American colony like Ukraine. They don't need US puppet government to be "free"! They don't need "american democracy" the kind of democracy they brought to Iraq, Afghanistan and Ukraine.
You can literally see the fear on some of these peoples faces when they get asked about Putin. As someone who grew up in a free country, this is unimaginable for me.
Russia was way more free back in the 90s. I was a kid but remember how clear I understood that my homeland turned back to dictatorship right after Putin came to power.
@@chosonminhang lol
What country is that? I imagine in that country you can say whatever about anyone or anything without consequences?
@세료자Sergey 👌🇺🇸♥️🇺🇦✌️What did you think about the KGB agent will do? He will build a free country?
@@redmictian I'm from Czechia, and yes, you can basically say whatever you can, even about politicans, president and there is no punishment for that. Simple freedom of speech. Thats why i can't imagine being in some of these peoples situation, because they can literally go to jail for saying something bad about their leadership or about current situation.
"He made a Christmas tree out of military personel" That was one of the funniest things ever!!! Brilliant!!!
@Bayram Like they are standing in the shape of a Christmas tree, as if “descending” to the top
@Bayram , I think this tree analogy can be taken as: at the beginning of the invasion, putin started with thousands of soldiers which could be interpreted as the "base of the Christmas tree" as the war progresses and the Ukranian soldiers started to decimate the Russian invaders,the number of Russians invaders started to fall, there were not the same numbers of Russian invaders that were used to create the initial base of the tree, so as the war goes on the number of Russian invaders starts to declined to build the xmas tree, there are less soldiers to get to the top of the tree (like a pyramid), so we can say the number of russian soldiers is descending to the top (ascending), at the top of the tree is the start: putin...the higher you are, the hardest the fall. Remember that every xmas tree is dismantle at the end. this war will end when Putin looses the war. Respect to all Ukraine. 1420, yours interviews are very professional & I tip my hat to you. From Australia a very loud shout: SLAVA UKRAINE!!!!!
@@humanoid1960 As an Irish man. I can acknowledge that, we all love the Aussie's here. Plus that interpretation was feckin gas!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🙌🙌🙌🙌
@bayram2604 She refers to Putin's traditional New Year's Eve speech, this time he had a bunch of military men in the background instead of a Christmas tree
Just to make sure you know... those in the 'Christmas Tree' photo were not actually military persons... they are actors! You will find the very same faces in other backdrops where Putin has needed faces to show support for himself... Russia is in a very bad place. The saddest part of all of these interview, with the exception of the brave girl in the beige coat with the quite friend, is the way they all tried to make a joke of murder on a grand scale... sad in deed indeed!
It is good to see how thoughtful and well informed many of the young people are. It does pain to see how intimidated they seem to be. I honestly hope for them they're not experiencing any retaliation for having the courage to speak their minds.
I think that if you want to encourage the people to speak a little more freely, censoring their faces might help lessen their fear.
That's merely a thought of course. But questions like this in a state where you can (potentially) be persecuted for even liking the wrong message online would better be asked behind closed doors (or, in this case, by keeping the interviewees as anonymous as possible, just in case).
At least I know many people who would feel more comfortable if they were in a situation like this.
Either way mate, great work. It's important for us foreigners in the west (and our ukrainian friends as well) to see that nothing is ever truly black and white, russians aren't "all bad" and ukrainians/westerners aren't "all good". Much like not all germans were nazis in the 40s, and italians weren't all fascists either, for example.
That's not a good choice cause Putin supporters would start saying that they are actors and fake citizens.
keep hiding, get nothing done!
and your examples of black and white are silly, who talks like that?! "apoliticals"
Comletely agree
The last line is such a strawman. Who other than deranged ideologues believe every individual of a country is either good or bad? It's not about individuals, it's about the two systems. And the reality is, no matter how flawed the west is, no matter how bad some things can get, I don't have to look around in mortal peril if I want to express my opinion about the president's performance. That makes the one system clearly better than the other in my eyes.
@@Tormund_Giantsbrain The Russians are free to speak here, while I have been censored for defending Russia here in the U.S. The U.S. wants to control the entire world, while Russia just wants to defend their traditional lands.
Greetings fra Copenhagen ❤ keep up the good work. Your work is extremly important in order to make us understand better whats going on in Russia. In general, Russia needs to wake up. Especially, adult russian people. Btw, nice to see some very brave and sane young people in this video 😊
Most people who said they were “apolitical” are clearly against him, but too scared to say it on camera
It's not good to say they are apolitical in such case it's better to say "Sorry, I cannot answer it" or "I am afraid to answer it." Saying you are apolitical means you don't care what is your government doing, which is scary...
@@Jakub-jw8iw But that would be more obvious, because if they had anything good to say they wouldn't be afraid.
Most people who say they’re apolitical in Russia are really that, that’s how Putin came to power and stayed there in the first place
@@jellybean1466 And in other "democracies" that became dictatorships in time, a bit more west 90 (ish) years ago. They used 2 Zs to make their mark back then.
@@Jakub-jw8iw Well, isn't it more complex than that? According to your name, you've grown up in a full democracy I assume ?(sorry if I'm wrong)
You want to interpret it too literally. And that is typical of a country with freedom of expression where something means what you say. But in authoritarian regimes, one has to be careful about what they say. Saying that one cannot answer, or is afraid to answer already means that one is not free. Saying that is already going against the regime.
The apolitical approach to political question in authoritarian regimes is the only way to openly not support the regime and to remain safe. The way you interpret it is not what is intended. And people are not stupid, this answer is not understood literally !
Russia after the Cold War was probably the most free country in the world, with sexual practices being very open, music, culture and so on very free. It became so free that it was almost an anarchy with some mafias using the lack of authorities.
But since Putin arrived at the presidency, he has progressively implemented his regime. Only old Soviet people would have accepted a tough regime in the year 2000. Younger people craved for this freedom. The only way to "restore" it to the way it used to be was by doing it with a long run approach. Those kids interviewed only know Putin's Russia. Since they started to develop there own thoughts, they have been taught to not speak up about some elements and that it was dangerous. Teenagers are rebels everywhere. But if many teenagers don't criticize even a tiny bit the government, it shows you the fear environment they live in. Remember yourself being a young rebel. Your opinion was most likely more to the extreme left, with strong idealist humanist principles. There is no reason for it to be different in other countries. But one's thought can't be shared the same way in different parts of the world.
Don't act "too occidental", assuming that the way you see it is the only way possible or sensible or relevant.
Hey from Ukraine and thank you. This shows a lot about those '80%' support
так в россии не100 человек живет ?
So scary, and illimitably sad. An entire generation of vibrant, intelligent young people filled with fear that any stray negative comment may lead to disaster. Filled with admiration for the young woman who spoke out against Putin’s regime. That is real courage!
That young lady rocks! I just hope there isn't a knock on her door at 3 AM.
She has no need to be afraid. There she is, spouting claptrap about her country, and nothing will happen to her.
Yes I hope that they don't get into any problems with their views being on social media ect.
It might be also they watch a lot of western TV and are acting that way but it actual fact the Russians don’t care what an 18 year says. However here in the U.K. you will be called names and threaten by the police if you saying anything about the migrants, Covid and the wrong pronouns!
I've been banned from posting on yahoo comments after warning about faux news and black white escalation and mentioning eff be eye
This young lady in the light brown coat is the only one to see clearly what is happening in Russia, despite her obvious sight disability. She sees things with her heart ❤️. Bravo 👏🏻 to all who had the courage to speak.
Most young people see clearly what is happening but are too afraid of giving an honest answer in case there are repecussians. Those that protested before went to jail.
Totally agree.
@@alexrXX I think young people are not so affected by state propaganda, also they are more courageous than older ones because they know they will be affected the most! Once they start to protest together massively the Putin regime will most likely collapse.
its not a sight disability. i had the same thing until i had surgery to fix it, it doesnt affect your vision
How is she the only one? Have you watched the video?
The fear to speak openly in these young people is heartbreaking.
Do you think the woke west is free?
@@livetillyoudielovelife2299be mad🥱🥱
the irony of her saying all that she said and also 'there is no free speech"
@@livetillyoudielovelife2299 of course, what a silly question.
@@utubeape thats why they were scared cause it aint allowed, are you ok? XD
there is this quote that fits here very well: "even if you dont care about politics, politics still cares about you."
As a Lithuanian with Russian roots I'd say that this is really sad situation in Russia. Of course, it's so much sadder in Ukraine. Although I'd like to believe that Russia is going to change one day, it's so unlikely seeing that big amount of "apolitical people". Lithuania wouldn't be free if our county were full of people with doubt or the ones who are "apolitical". I know it's scary, but we were the part the USSR and thanks to all those people who made steps towards our freedom, I can now be happy that I live in democratic country. Every time I watch any video in this channel, I desperately hope more and more people are being open and share their thoughts but sadly I see the tendency that people are getting used to it (war, tsar, living under totalitarian regime, etc.). I hope that channels like yours and other opposite channels of Russia will help change anything. Keep going.
Thanks for what you wrote, Katerina. Šaunuolė!
100% agreed! aciu
Katerina M., I find it strange and depressing to see these young people "apolitical". In other countries their generation is most political, on protests, full of new ideas.
They are not apolitical, they are just afraid.
@@anirusi if they are afraid now I can’t imagine how afraid they are going to be when sent to the war zone
My heart breaks that a lot of these young people can't speak their mind or say they are apolitical only because of the repression they are facing.
I wish them all the best and hope they will feel free sooner rather than later ❤
For those of us living in the West, never take democracy and freedom of speech for granted.
Protect it at all cost!
Well, the only way to protect is to speak. If you keep thinking "I can't speak my mind", that's how you lose it. As you can see many people do not cower and speak their mind.
It's also important to defend other democracies in danger like Ukraine, because as soon as a democracy turns into a dictatorship there is no easy way back (look on this Interviews and the fear). No Ukraine is not an ideal democracy, but still has the potential to become like Czech Republic and other east European countries. If Putin conquers it this possibility is gone for a very long time.
You speak up in the US. You get cancelled. Or disappear . No different
And what if they really do not care? It is also possible. It's one thing to admit one fears to speak on such things on a camera and yet another thing to say: I do not care/ I am not interested in politics/ I am apolitical. I honestly think that some of them just do not care because their immediate reality allows them to not care and that's all.
@@cliffa2901 Not that likely. I have been speaking out against B. Obama, N. Pelosi, C. Schumer, Joe Biden and the lot now for more than a decade, but no one has tried to cancel me, much less "disappear" me. Sure, things are getting worse for some Christian artists and others in the cross hairs of the neo-Marxist left, but most of us are able to express ourselves freely without fear of retribution.
The girl in the thumbnail, that did all the talking, is the smartest young person you've interviewed to date! She spoke up and said what needs to be done!
probably a nazi sympathizer.
It is ridiculous to look at this mediocre people who do not deserve forgiveness. The people of Russia, like this youth, will answer to the whole world and Ukraine for everything that their country has done
they literally say “It's not my problem, I'm not involved”. but it is the ordinary Russians who kill and torture Ukrainians. so something they can do, but in other countries and with other nations (Ukraine, Chechnya, Georgia for example)
Ah yes, another one who has never lived in, and of course overthrown, an authoritarian dictatorship
A single father was put into jail because his 12 yo daughter drew a pro Ukraine picture. If you’ve never lived in such a place, you will never understand.
Pre-empting a reply: Yes Ukraine had their euromaidan, but their laws were never anywhere near this repressive.
Iranians, Chinese haven’t overthrown their regime either. Protests in the US and UK didn’t stop the Iraq war and the millions dead. Somehow only Russians get these type of comments based on protest failure.
@@ekattri Fifa bans Russia because of the war yet the US hosts the next world cup, Qatar hosted the previous. Same Putin,Same Russia yet there was no ban during the Chechen or Georgian wars. The Ukraine bias is disgusting
Putin will disappear …….
Love these kids. “He’s scary, He made a Christmas tree out of military personnel.” 😂
devil in the detail...that kid has perfect vision.
Very good interviews. Stay safe, Daniil.
11:45 Actually, it'd be a good idea to bury Lenin already. 😂😂😂
This girl is a queen. 👑👑👑
Wake up, Russia. Greetings from Croatia. 🇭🇷
Lenin is irrelevant
Coastal croatia
Not lenin. The actual one. Alive.
@@Andrew-Hawk yeah, I agree. Are you from Russia?
@@donpelayo5610 yes.. my poor and unfortunate country..
As of always, I thank you for the transparency that you're providing to us, through your great work. I really appreciate your courage.
"Putin = okay because i am okay..." such a limited way of reviewing leadership.
Yup, you think those types will repeat that statement on the front line (there are others throughout these videos), if they go? And the girl that thinks she has problems? Compared to the Russians getting badly wounded and killed in Ukraine, she has no problems at all.
One of the funniest videos I've seen during this war, and there are MANY involving stupid Russians, was an interviewer on a Moscow street early on. Her question was, "What would you do for mother Russia?". One guy was falling all over himself saying at one point, "I would do anything", after stating his full support for the invasion. She said great, and pulled a sheet off the clipboard she was holding, saying it was a voluntary sign up sheet for the operation, at which time the guy LITERALLY took off running at very high speed. That's Russians, most of them.
very true but remember that these are the opinions of very young people and thinking back when i was that age i knew nothing of politics or the world in general..
these kids are also victims of putin..
typical russian primitive mentality
@@dentyx i agree. And maybe family also.
Russia is basically taking the place of religion for some one could argue?
Спасибо за этот видеоролик! Мы в Финляндии знаем, что в нашем соседнем городе Питере есть много умных и здравомыслящих молодых людей. Это даёт нам надежду и веру в лучшее будущее.
It's both surprising and unsurprising that the people of St Petersburg find themselves in this position once again. Unsurprising because Russia seems to have this bad habit of fostering awful, cruel leaders. Surprising because when you think about the people of cities like St. Petersburg, it's difficult to understand how such a beautiful people can let this happen, again and again.
Da. St Petersburg is very nice place with good people. I have been there many times. This war is so unnecessary and nothing positive has come out of it. Well maybe it is good now that we have cut all critical relations with Russian state and start to build our countries free of their corrupt influence.
Possibly the only European part of Russia?
Adolf Huovinen, what are you talking abot? I guess, there are very few your kind of optimists. In Finland people have very negative experiences of Russian people. No matter, if they live in St. Petersburg or somewhere else.
@@1arttu Maybe you didn’t understand my message in Russian. There are although Somero sane young people in Saint- Petersburg. Thanks God!
In the words of Leonardo Da Vinci : "Nothing strengthens authority so much as silence."
And real sentences for the expression of "wrong" judgements or you really believe their silence is deliberate?
Silence is a symptom of Cowardice. They need to coordinate in small groups of 12 or less people and start to sabotage russian government from within.
@@adolforios6285 you're sitting on a coach and talking about the matters you have no idea about
The guy who said he viewed him negatively was looking around as if to make sure state police weren't watching.
I have heard that Russians have a codeword. When they say "neutral" or "apolitical" that is a codeword from soviet times that means "i hate it, but cannot say that for fear of prison." Notice how many times they use the word "neutral" or "i am apolitical". Remember that, until recently, it was a 9 yr prison sentence just for using the word "war". So for them,the words they use are very important. Every day, they move closer to a N Korean state and they know it.
sounds just like "wir haben es nicht gewußt", therefore I hate it
Putins an old man.
Yeah,.. a lot of the answer is in the faces. There is a lot of sarcasm in the answers.
85% of the population of the Russian Federation supports Putin. The war is going on far away. They live well.
Indeed, at the moment they will see the chance for change, they all will become very political. Now are just numb, although alert.
I can't help but hurt for all the young souls of Ukraine, Russia and the world, having to live through this. Hope we learn this time.
no, the other side are the bad people, it is their fault
@@thirteen12 what a narrow minded interpretation
@@wondertyzipp8260 Do You have the same opinion also regarding for example Nazi germany?
@@joeordinary209 I feel bad for the German civilians who wanted no part in conflicts, politics, and the genocide of innocent people. The same way i feel bad for the Russians who wanted no part in conflict, politics, or the attempted genocide of Ukrainian people. My sympathy towards both however does not mean I support them or am justifying their actions.
@@wondertyzipp8260 Thanks for clarification! I sometimes might get a bit upset when people say they are "neutral" to this conflict, i don't se that as an valid option.
The first guy was funny. How he observed surroundings. More than 1000 words.
And ZERO for Putin...it was masterful. :-)
I was looking for this video for such a long time, found it!!!
«Он себе ёлку из военных сделал» - я чуть не умер на этом моменте
ln fact, it's a gravestone.
@@thomsonlee6501 могильный холмик
The fact is that most of these people on the picture are not real soldiers, those faces appear in many other pictures with putler
“He made himself a Christmas tree from the military” - I almost died at that moment
First guy is right. I've been to Saint Petersburg in 2019 and loved exploring the city. When I asked locals about Putin, everyone answered truthfully, yet reluctantly, they're sick of his tyranny.
Do you think it is a regional thing? A lot of people are saying that St. Petersburg is more pro-Western and pro-EU than Moscow and other parts of Russia.
@@ethanyang9430 yep. It depends on region and age
He was going on about beautiful buildings and showed that monstrosity. It is supposed to be a beautiful city, no doubt. But if that building is considered beautiful ... than there's no need for me to go there.
Many cities in civilized Europe that are more beautiful.
@@ethanyang9430 Exactly. There are many reasons. As an example, a lot of young people from different parts of Russia move to Saint Petersburg (I think the percentage of youngsters there is higher than everywhere else) for getting higher education. Also, Saint Petersburg is a capital of art in Russia, so there are much more creative, free and open-minded people than in any other region
I worry because they’re the generation we need to rise up and rid themselves of Putin. And I don’t see it happening. I don’t see extreme desire for change like we see so passionately from the young people of Iran!
"I'm not interested in politics. I only mind my own life." Vladimir Putin loves that kind of people! 😍
Respect to those young people who dare to say what they think of the current Russian politics. One can only wish them safety and God's protection.
What if those people are simply in disagreement but in fear of the regime? Or they need a clean record for their career, or whatever reason needed?
It's easy to say that in a free country where our opinion is fine to be shared, even extremist ones. The government can't attack us for disagreeing with them. (and no January 6 is not included in "simple disagreement").
In authoritarian countries, not sharing opinions is the only safe way. It is safe to not have conflict with friends, family, colleagues. Snitching is a national sport in any authoritarian country !
And many authoritarian countries have seen an opposition taking over and becoming authoritarian the same way. Openly supporting one regime could be a risk for the future. Just look at the history of the tsar supporters in Russia.
The freedom that occidental countries have partially had for 2-3 centuries needed time to get into our culture, the way we think, erasing the reflex of not openly speak about politics.
Russia has had authoritarian regimes for decades with only a small break. But the reflex of not openly talk is still there, and will remain as long as democracy doesn't exist.
And it's not theoretical. Look at all the "epidemy" of window falling people since the war started. People die for openly mention their opinion ! Fear is real because consequences are real !
They are so scared of Putin, and the regime he has 🎉made, they know if they speak up they will disappear.
I was pleasantly surprised by younger generations they actually involved and informed and can describe and defend their points of view. Applause 👏 to to them.
"He made a Christmas tree out of military personal..." That one cracked me up, alright. Stay safe, guys!
The girl in the beige coat at the end: one of the the most clear-thinking and sincere-thinking individuals you‘ve had on your channel.
Hope all of them stay safe. Much respect for those who spoke out.
they all gonna die by kgb.
I was impressed by a little awkward smile on their faces when the question was asked... it was like they have something to say, but they can't.
They are still young, but they have more or less conflicts about the politics in Russia. Hope they will be safe.
Thank you for sharing this video.
Fair play to the brave who stood up & spoke their real thoughts 👍🏽✌🏽❤️
I do hope that those brave young people will get a president and a government they deserve... a GOOD one. Love and respect from Holland to you all.
Like George Bush or Biden in the US ? 😂😂😂
i hope everyone brave enough to speak up in these videos will be safe.
Я надеюсь, что все, кто достаточно смел, чтобы заговорить, будут в безопасности.
Надейся.Keep hoping.
I love the girl at the end, the talkative one. I do fear for her but hopefully she, and her friend, will stay safe.
Still not as dangerous as peacefully protesting on the Sitong bridge in Beijing. But Putin is most probably the Kreml paedophile. Just see Is Vladdy batty.
Why?
@@au3264 they told the truth and this truth can by punished by Russian authorities
Wow you are correct ! Resilent and soulful . I sense a quiet consensus from the streets of a great city . I really liked the young man thought that a certain name diminished the greatness of his surroundings.
Those young men who are ‘apolitical’ or even worse ‘he’s ok because I’m ok’ might change their minds when they get sent to the front and get their arms and legs blown off.
Totally! it’s disgusting to see these selfish hypocritical young Russians watch Putin destroy their country, and rationalize it as OK just because nothing bad happened to them yet.
The Russian police state creates an entire country full of sociopaths.
It’s like German citizens in 1943 saying “Hitler is OK because I’m not in Auschwitz”
Maybe but they would be dead ore immobile so it probably wouldn't matter.
Yeah. Not being interested in politics does not necessarily prevent politics to be interested in you. I really hope it'll be learnt sooner than later
its evident that most are not apolitical. They are just afraid to say their opinion. Apolitical is a way to say ''i dont want to discuss this''. Putin fans don't hesitate to state their devotion, because they hae nothing to be afraid of...
It often looks like whether they just say this for the camera and in reality think different and are caring about politics. Would you speak your mind with such a pressure of the state and the danger of being arrested or worse ?
the observable humor of the first person was great. you can tell he had something to say, just not to a random person on the street
Great respect for your work ! And also for this young lady in the last part of the video. She realises very good about the real story that is happening and has the courage and intelligence to speak about it. Respect !
3:21 props to her, she has a very clear understanding of what is happening and of what needs to happen in the future
*3:21
I'm (positively) amazed by those answer 😮 I deeply thank them for what they are 🙏 keep doing great 👍
It's great to have insight into how Russian people think about these issues. However the other side is also having to consider the risks and safety of publishing them publicly and considering measures to minimize the attention of the wrong people/unintended audience. This is such a hard task that requires such bravery and sense of responsibility to do the best you can under such difficult circumstances. Hope everyone stays safe, especially these young people, whose sanity and insight are Russia's future, and older people, whose memories of history are also an important part of the future.
People of Saint Petersburg are not a real representation of people of Russia. People have forgotten the history of Eastern Europe and when history is forgotten, it will repeat its self. слава России
I was thinking the same thing, like this does not add something to the conversation and for so little reward making people take such a risk is quite a ethical problem for me
against the government because the government does not promote the country well. but as soon as we talk about the war and other peoples, you will be very surprised at this same "good Russian". the apathy of some Germans did not remove their responsibility in the future
Maybe it will remind them that they SHOULD think about this and be BRAVE and take action. They are the only ones that could make a change.
You could also make a video in a western country and feel sorry for them because they would be worried about the consequences, for example teachers loosing their jobs if they are political incorrect
The young woman at the end is a bad ass. Speaking her mind in a calm, confident way. She's obviously well versed in what she's speaking of.
Yes, she is very well-versed speaking from the CIA script.
'Bad ass'? What exactly goes that mean?
@@gam1471 it means she is courageous.
@@gam1471 It's an America expression which mostly teens use, meaning 'tough smart person.' Of course this woman is not a bad ass, she's is a hired actor. They all speak with a non-Moscow/St. Peter accent
@@joe56474 Thank you!
Wow! I'm really impressed with some of these youth! I visited Russia a couple of times and loved it! Came home and started to take Russian language classes. I love Russia but am sickened by Putin and his regime - and his war! This gives me hope for a brighter future!
Oh, yes. I'm Russian and I hope too, because most Russian people are good and our country has a lot of opportunities, and what happening now is absolutely horrible! He destroyed everything what our people create 30 years! My last life is broken, I lost all. I had good life and what to do now I don't know. Our family left Russia and I don't want to go back before the fall of the regime. But what else will happen in the future we don't know. I don't see any problem solving, but I hope to see good changes.
@@Plastic329 - Wish you a brighter future.
For a brief period of time I was able to share a communication with a Russian guy on the social network VK. He had an illegal satellite link to outside media, so he had a good understanding of what was going on, and he was outspokenly against Putin. We shared pictures of our respective lives, and had a great connection. But within a couple weeks, his page on VK was closed, and I do not know what happened to him. I hope he is OK, but he would have been of the age that could have been conscripted and sent to war. He swore to me that he would resist... I hate the Russian government, but I do not hate the Russian people.
for those who haven't realized - apolitical in Russian means "I don't care where my taxes go and who my country kills because my standard of living doesn't get worse"
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not shure ive your translation is coreckt, i mean yes of course there defently some people who think the way you just discribed but dont you think most of them are just in fear for the punishment the have to expext ive they say anithing bad about there diktator?
@@gast8314 they have been afraid of this punishment for 300 years. And their fear and silence allow them to kill, rape, and torture not only other nationalities like Ukrainians, Chechens, and Georgians but also themselves. So how about finding some dignity to speak up...or they are just fine with everything around them?
Do you care where your taxes go to. Why don't you ask your politicians to stop the war and try to find a peaceful solution. Your weapons either kill Ukrainian soldiers or Russian citizens. Do you agree with your government?
Какая умная и смелая, и милая эта рыжая девочка на набережной. Как она выделяется на мышином фоне своих сограждан - как луч света в темном царстве. Спасибо тебе, девочка, от украинца из Киева.
Так,згодна.Цудоўная дзяўчына! ❤️ 💙💛
I've been banned from posting on yahoo comments after warning about faux news and black white escalation and mentioning eff be eye
Yes, she is very brave
Americunts should be taken to Petrogrd and rped ten times a day
да, она удивительная.
These kinds of videos always evoke a curious mixture of emotions in me - most frequently sadness, optimism and frustration, often empathy, sometimes contempt and occasionally bemusement, but always a deep sense of fascination at the window you are opening for the rest of us to peer into Russian society. I must admit though that the guys comments at 5:04 made me laugh so suddenly I spat my tea lol.
You can see the hesitation and nervousness in most of these people, they’re very brave for speaking out with their faces shown, especially the girl in beige and the girl with the grey hoodie black jacket
Ok, Iraqi person nervous & say he wants the US to collapse
that ain't very brave because he wants the US to fail
very fair & impartial judgement
To the authors:
Say what you will, but you must be held accountable for your country's war crimes. You are one people.
They have no power. Those that have previously protested were either arrested, or, in the case of one woman in this video, escaped. It's easy to criticise people for just trying to get through the day...but you can't really blame them for living as they are given the threat they face for speaking out. Russia is a large and lonely country - where those who defy the state can be made to disappear.
These small acts of defiance in this video are actually really powerful (to me at least). Speaking out like this takes bravery - even if they feel hopeless/helpless within the system they live.
(I imagine many of the people in this video will be at risk for even saying what they have)
@@LaurenceLDN Anything is possible if you want, isn't the younger generation usually fighting against injustice in their country? These are just a few people. Let's face it, young people support the opinion of their parents and adults, who in turn are very supportive of war actions. Therefore, this video is more about how they suffer during the war in a neighboring country. But they do not suffer as much as children in Ukraine. Most of the youth in Russia just sneeze at what their state is doing to their Ukrainian peers. I understand that there are also people there, but they deprived me of a peaceful childhood since 2014.
If you really think that these are good people, why don't you help them in the fight against such power? It's like thinking about how the rapist feels, whether he felt sad, whether his life turned out like this, and that's why he acted like that, while forgetting about the mutilated life of the victim. I understand that the world is tired of the war in Ukraine, but everyone is simply afraid to offend Russia, no matter how badly it has done. And we are tired of being torn to pieces.
@@artistfromUA trust me, as someone that founded a project in London to help those fleeing war (and those facing hardship within our own community), I understand all that you are saying.
With Russian and Ukrainian volunteers on our team, I also know some of the pain that everyone feels in both countries. Those Russians on our team claimed political asylum here after being arrested in Russia for attending protests. They felt and continue to feel helpless - because Russia is a country almost unique in the government's ability to make people disappear (I mean, they have no objection to poisoning members of the opposition - so what do we expect they will do to those younger people who want change, but have the smallest of voices?).
Russia is a complex place. Whilst we can all feel frustrated and angered at the apparent indifference of their population, the reality is that people are fearful to speak out.
Survival in a country like that isn't easy. And neither is doing the right thing. That's why I consider these small acts of defiance to be brave
@@LaurenceLDN In any case, someone has to stop Russian violence, diplomacy has little effect on Russia's entrenched methods. The whole world is suffering. And as long as the people of Russia support the actions of their authorities, as long as the violence will continue. And how those apolitical Russian people feel when children die in Ukraine doesn't care us. It's a big difference, it's pointless to compare. Moreover, we pay for their silence with our peace and life.
Please make an entire episode of asking people who support putuin "What was the worst he has done?" and people who oppose "What was the best thing he has done?"
I love the idea!
@@1420channel ...and ask people who are apolitical, what they think the rest of the world thinks of them?
Great idea!
@@shebillings8942 Maybe that's because anyone who "got balls" end up in prison or just dead. And because like 80% of the population approve the war.
I know the answer, he he blew up two buildings in Moscow together with the citizens to become president, then poisoned people with gas in a theater in Dubrvka and murdered children in a school in Beslan. All for the power and support of the nation to which he presented himself as a defender.
Your work is incredible. I show your videos to my students and they freakin love it. Better than any history textbook out there, keep it up dudes
What a time it must be to be student learning history right now... Wonder if you noticed your students being even more attentive to what you're teaching them now?
That's a great idea
Yes!!! Good to hear this!! I had hoped some American professors would use these videos! I’ve even emailed some of them to my old professors whom I’ve stayed in touch with and of course my professor friends.
@@pijcab They are highly invested. They are pretty young (12-13) so it's hard for them to realise how complicated these things are. They mostly hear about Biden, Zelensky and Putin and not much else. First hand testimony by ordinary people is more relatable. Also, they just really love to hear people speak russian, they are very curious about it (so am i). Honestly this is just great because i think they can « relate » to a regular russian person and try to understand how they would feel in their situation. It's a healing thing, i think.
The girl in brown coat, one of the most mature and levelled opinions. She will go far in life.
If they don't put her in jail
Только если её не посадят после этого видео. А это вполне возможно в России
Yes...Siberia is far
Or she will not go at all.
@@cheblat000 ok zombie.
So sad to see the fear in these young people, though some were very brave to speak out
Lol in Russia no one forbids you to express your opinion, it’s forbidden to conduct propaganda. These people where not in any danger.
@@danmiller5402 yeah ok mate there's about 6 countries in the world where people would react to those questions in that way in public, and I wouldn't raise my kids in any of them
@@tomb2289 the freedom of speech is already being suppressed in the West and you cannot deny it. The big tech companies are the biggest example.
@@tomb2289There eis people going to jail in Britain for tweeting and in many EU countries specially the Baltics you go to prison for speaking in favour of Russia meaningfully. Russians can't even raise their flag in sport events or speak freely to support their country.
Maybe it's freaking cold lol
Thx again 1420 for your remarkable courage in continuing to produce and publish these fascinating videos! This is one of your very best in my opinion, showing a stark contrast between the youngsters apparently frightened into political apathy and those who still have the guts and resolve to speak truth to power. The latter (such as the brave and articulate young lady in beige accompanied by her worried-looking friend) give me hope for a brighter, post-colonialist and more democratic Russian future.
I think "apolitical" is code for one of two things in russia depending on the person. It's code for either "apathetic" or "my ass ain't goin' to prison".
Ребят, очень хорошие видео! Но я бы наверное посоветовал замыливать лица тех, кто не хочет чтобы они были публичны или высказываются слишком активно. Как например ситуация с двумя девочками, которые сказали что не хотят чтобы это куда-то попало) Не очень бы хотелось чтобы их за это действительно посадили. А во всём остальном желаю вашему каналу всего самого хорошего.
Да.отличная идея
yeah, I really agree with this. It's a great channel, but you shouldn't put people at risk. People should have the option for their faces to be blurred, it's not fair to put people at risk like this if they haven't agreed to it
Действительно! Народ хочет говорить правду власти, но не умирать за нее без нужды.
@@tolde Никогда же такого не было, чтобы за высказывания в интернете людей сажали, да?
@@tolde Рекомендую самостоятельно изучить этот вопрос. Во избежание чудовищных ошибок.
Thanks! In England we are also disillusioned with our authorities! Best wishes x
Happy new year , let the world come toghether no more fear, thank you for throwing a light in this dark nightmare we all are walking inside . It's so precious to hear and admire people from Russia, it warms our days. Love from Italy, let's Pray more for peace and justice, everybody
My hat's off to you and your brave comrades. I fear for you all. The situation reminds me of the Soviet times. Thank you for your courageous work.
To the crew who made this - kudos. You are bold, as are the participants. Great camerawork too!
thank you from ireland
Ох, это я напишу по-русски. Спасибо за это видео. Каким-то магическим образом вы прошли по всем тем местам, о которых я так сильно скучаю, что выть хочется.
И как же я рад видеть своих земляков, которые говорят хорошие и правильные вещи. Даниил, интервьюеры и операторы, спасибо вам :3
Петербуржцы, люблю вас
Привет земляку из России :) Правда, я из Москвы, но у ребят и из Москвы куча видео, также смотрю и грущу. Мечтаю вернуться в свободную Россию. Сбудется ли?
@@LuckytitoOnly бэдтрипы обязательно кончаются, а мы сейчас, кажется, вышли на плато.
Когда-нибудь обязательно вернемся, друг мой. Но кажется не в 2023 :1
@George Thomas Definitely you should visit it some day. June and July is the best time as you'll have a chance to go on a boat trip across multiple rivers and channels in the city.
@@InnocentyTheUnstopable верим🙏🏻
@@georgethomas5109 please come! Russians are very kind hearted and hospitable people, actually. And Saint Petersburg is an amazing gem of beautiful classic architecture and European style parks and improvements. We, normal Russian people, are suffering of all this terrible thing happening around with our country and neighbor country.😢
Great stuff. That girl in the beige coat is amazingly brave and knowledgeable about whats really happening. I pray she stays safe and I pray for all the young people who are afraid to speak up.
Putin was born in 1952. He was the youngest of 3 sons, but he was predeceased by both elder brothers, one of whom died before WW2, and the other during the siege of Leningrad, of starvation. It seems he was raised as a miracle child, where he behaved as an olny child, with parents who treated his as a youngest, only surviving child. I can't help but think that these things factor greatly into his psychology. Also, his parents barely survived the 900 day siege, and now he likes to shell cities from the outskirts, terrorising the civilians. He's some bastard.
Especially since the Allies, including the US were giving them some of the weapons that allowed the Russians to fend off the Germans, finally. Funny how they seem to have forgotten that little fact, isn't it?
Yes he is a deeply frustrated person who shouldntve risen to power
You have his year of birth correct. Putin or better PUTLER was born in Georgia in the village of Mecheti about 70 KM North West of Tiblisi. His mother Vera Putina had him out of marriage. As she had a chance to get married a couple years later, she gave him to distant relatives in Saint Petersburg where he stayed his entire life as a child and juvenile. You can read this in the German Newspaper Die Zeit in German and English including a video interview of his mother in Russian. The Head Line: Vera Putina's verlorener Sohn or Vera Putina lost son.
You got that right. Same personality as trump and most republicans
Putin made this story up, yes. This is not the true story though. He was born in 1952, yes but the rest is just made up. He was born in Georgia and his mother left him to grow up in an orphanage.
But of course, he preferens to tell the Russian people and the world, his hero version which is proven not to be true.
- What do you think about Putin?
- I don't want to die.
Are you latino? 🇦🇷🇨🇱🇧🇷🇻🇪🇲🇽