Konstantin Samoilov - Inside RussianEconomy - Impact of Sanctions - Collapse of Rouble - Instability

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  • @axllii
    @axllii ปีที่แล้ว +149

    Both Constantin and Jonathan are great contributors to the TH-cam space! Thanks for your great work!

    • @SiliconCurtain
      @SiliconCurtain  ปีที่แล้ว +9

      👍👍👍

    • @assonancex
      @assonancex ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I agree - great episode chaps and very insightful.

    • @jairocuriele5864
      @jairocuriele5864 ปีที่แล้ว

      Both are talking utter nonsense, the reality is hitting them hard 🇷🇺✊

    • @rogerjengaunt6030
      @rogerjengaunt6030 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Mo ❤❤q no 😢😢SW❤rva mo mo byain

  • @clear-vision
    @clear-vision ปีที่แล้ว +113

    Thanks Jonathan and Konstantin, your conversation gives such great insight into Russia and it's disastrous invasion of Ukraine.

    • @American-In-Mykolaiv
      @American-In-Mykolaiv ปีที่แล้ว

      This interview points out that the West is trying to fight Russia with sanctions while Ukraine is fighting this war with people.
      Perhaps this is why the West is not providing the weapons Ukraine needs to win - the West is not bleeding!

    • @Dave5843-d9m
      @Dave5843-d9m ปีที่แล้ว

      This invasion will ultimately destroy Putin and Russia will collapse with him. The worry is the Russian people have been trained to ignore and even expect brutality all round including the government. What follows could make Mad fiefdom look gentle.

  • @marshabonforte6963
    @marshabonforte6963 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    You can never be certain of something, until Russia denies it.

  • @WayneTheSeine
    @WayneTheSeine ปีที่แล้ว +113

    Konstantin is a very good man and offers hope there are other Russians like him.

    • @Anita-k
      @Anita-k ปีที่แล้ว +14

      If you appreciate Konstantin as much as I do, you might also like the Russian TH-camrs "Zack the Russian" and "NFKRZ" ... Zack's still extremely young - 21 years I believe - he had just arrived back "home" to Russia from his time as an US exchange student, shortly before Russia invaded Ukraine.
      Feeling it's his duty to stand up against that bs, bc he had learned in America, that people have the right to say "NO" to injustice, he went out on the 24th of February 2022 to join the anti-war protesters in Moscow, (which btw is full of surveillance cameras), so Russian police chased him and he had to flee Russia to the country Georgia/Tbilisi ... he has an aunt living in the US, so he's lucky to be back in college there now ... he doesn't post often, but when you watch him you'll quickly realize he's wise beyond his age and at least to me he appears to be much older due to his mature personality.
      & "NFKRZ" uses lots humour to show, how backwards Putin's Russia has become ... both speak almost perfect English and are absolutely worth watching.

    • @WayneTheSeine
      @WayneTheSeine ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@Anita-k I watch Zach...fine young man. I will check oout NFKRZ too. Thanks for the heads up.

    • @gerryhouska2859
      @gerryhouska2859 ปีที่แล้ว

      There are always exceptions, but generally RuSSians are brutal, barbaric, sadistic people. Russian empire must fall!

    • @suewilkinson910
      @suewilkinson910 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@Anita-k Zack is hope for the future. A great personality. Clever too. Smart.

    • @Anita-k
      @Anita-k ปีที่แล้ว

      @@WayneTheSeine
      I'm so happy that you also like Zack!

  • @henrikarboejensen812
    @henrikarboejensen812 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    Konstantin. A very very systematic and analytic mind. Only because of the war are we given a chance to have a look inside, and it's gold.

    • @abdel-qadeercoubadja4750
      @abdel-qadeercoubadja4750 ปีที่แล้ว

      What's golden is that Russia is now the largest economy in Europe... PPP. Surpassed the vassal state called germany which now along with the netherlands is in a Recession 😮 (! Russia is Not ) with bleaker prospects. Now that's Golden. This clown mourning from Uzbek kitchens is a 'fake' clown..

  • @ParameterGrenze
    @ParameterGrenze ปีที่แล้ว +49

    It hurts my heart to watch Konstantin despair like that at 28:50 for exanple. We tend to intellectualize the whole conflict. To most of us, russia is an abstract concept, some thing of sociohistoric significance we push around in our minds. To him, it’s home.

    • @SirAntoniousBlock
      @SirAntoniousBlock ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Russia is an abstract concept, one whose time has passed.

    • @a7yout257
      @a7yout257 ปีที่แล้ว

      HE IS TOTALLY FAKE, EXPLOITS THE WAR, EXPLOITS UKRAINE AND HIS AUDIENCE.

    • @coopoylozenge5964
      @coopoylozenge5964 ปีที่แล้ว

      There is nothing abstract about these genocidal maniacs. Russia is a grim reality.

    • @fdllicks
      @fdllicks ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Amen, i have watched him since he was posting in Russia. Supercool guy. Super reasonable. And he loves his country!

  • @PirohSparks
    @PirohSparks ปีที่แล้ว +44

    I love yours and Konstantin's channels. Your material is always informative and accurate!! Some of the best on TH-cam!

  • @uribensh
    @uribensh ปีที่แล้ว +25

    It is a pleasure to see and listen to Constantine on the channel

    • @doctorsloth213
      @doctorsloth213 ปีที่แล้ว

      So you can listen to him sulk about Russia?

  • @davidl.7317
    @davidl.7317 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Many thanks Konstantin and Jonathan, as always!

  • @robbertram3310
    @robbertram3310 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    I’ve been watching Konstantin’s channel since before the war. He’s a good man.

    • @allieias6913
      @allieias6913 ปีที่แล้ว

      ... when he was still celebrating that Crimea finally belongs to Russia...

  • @dankelly2147
    @dankelly2147 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I’ve been a modest PATREON of Konstatin for many months, money well spent. His insights, compassion and wonderful humour along with his sharp analytic mind are priceless!

    • @suewilkinson910
      @suewilkinson910 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      And his terrible singing. Don't forget that 😄

  • @markb8468
    @markb8468 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Great guest as always Jonathan. I listen to K's stream every day as well as your videos. Thanks!

  • @M0RGENDUGG
    @M0RGENDUGG ปีที่แล้ว +64

    Imagine how a great country Russia could be if they used their resources and money to build up their country instead of going to war. Tells a lot about how intelligent they are!

    • @SiliconCurtain
      @SiliconCurtain  ปีที่แล้ว +10

      This is what I’ve been trying to imagine for 35 years - what other other Russias could have been…

    • @view1st
      @view1st ปีที่แล้ว +3

      A fortiori, the very same could be said of the United States. If only the USA would stop poking the Russian bear and the Chinese dragon it might be able to fix some of its own domestic problems.

    • @Thermit
      @Thermit ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@view1stWhat’s the weather like in St. Petersburg?

    • @MrBadBean
      @MrBadBean ปีที่แล้ว

      @@view1st China and Russia can only dream of the achievements of the Americans.

    • @christinemcclymont269
      @christinemcclymont269 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not a matter of intelligence but fear

  • @Jo-re2ye
    @Jo-re2ye ปีที่แล้ว +32

    The real question is how are they going to pay reparations to Ukraine for all the destruction they caused?

    • @albertlevert2988
      @albertlevert2988 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nobody will ever be able to enforce the payment or proper reparations. Of course Russian assets held in western central banks may be used, but it will be far from sufficient.

    • @toby9999
      @toby9999 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      They probably won't pay, but if they do, it'll be small payments spread over decades at best.

    • @a7yout257
      @a7yout257 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      IT IS QUITE SIMPLE, RUSSIA WILL PAY A GDP TAX ON EVERY TRADE AND INVOICE, 50% IS NECESSARY, THIS IS A STATE THAT IS CORRUPT FROM TOP TO BOTTOM SO THAT CORRUPTION HAS TO BE REDIRECTED FOR THE NEXT 150 YEARS. THEY SHOULD NOT JUST BE PAYING UKRAINE, AFTER THE 150 YEARS THEY CAN PAY FOR ALL THE KIT WE HAVE HAD TO GIVE UKRAINE AND PAY FOR ALL THE INFLATED ENERGY COSTS WE HAVE ALL ENDURED.

    • @marshabonforte6963
      @marshabonforte6963 ปีที่แล้ว

      They can’t. It will take decades for Russia to recover economically. The West will have to rebuild Ukraine.

    • @rambleon2838
      @rambleon2838 ปีที่แล้ว

      They've never paid in full for the WWII land-lease to Stalin.

  • @laurenk6741
    @laurenk6741 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This appeared on my recommendation I suspect because I follow Konstatin. I subcribed, sorry for poor English

  • @mariacolon5266
    @mariacolon5266 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Hello 👋🏼 Konstantin, God Bless You 🙏🏼

  • @sirrodneyffing1
    @sirrodneyffing1 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Great to see Konstantin back on.

  • @carollynn3687
    @carollynn3687 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Hello, from League City, TX. So nice to see two of my favorites together again.

  • @darlene2662
    @darlene2662 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Jonathan you and Konstantin offer such accurate and informative talks. Thank you to both of you for great insights into this turbulent time. 😊🇨🇦👍🏼👏🏼

  • @sebastianwendl603
    @sebastianwendl603 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I am following Konstantin since the start of this disaster. Firstly, because it reminds me that there are a few good russians. Which is necessary to not go mad. It helps prepare forgiveness between peoples in a few years.
    Secondly, because he gives smart opinions based on facts. You can think about his messages and gain useful insights from them.
    Having this guy on your channel is a clear win for everyone.

    • @dweb6
      @dweb6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I follow konstantin ever since the start of the invasion. he is one of the million russians that fled and refused to fight. But still nobody resisted. Putin still lives!

  • @Dandelion--
    @Dandelion-- ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Outstanding guest - and greatly valued insights, Jonathan! I was riveted throughout.

  • @Grace.allovertheplace
    @Grace.allovertheplace ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Hi to the both of you Jonathan and Konstantin, two of my favorite people ❤️❤️
    1:37 also I love that song but *ONLY* when you sing it dear K!
    Much love, prayers, kindness and respect, Grace 🩰
    #СлаваУкраїні 🇺🇦
    #ГероямСлава 🫡🇺🇦

  • @mariaantoniettapelo4028
    @mariaantoniettapelo4028 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thank you for your interesting, fantastic and human video❤

  • @SlavaUkraine-xc2xj
    @SlavaUkraine-xc2xj ปีที่แล้ว +17

    This was a fantastic interview! I thank you both for your valuable insights into current events inside Russia because they help me understand the situation better.
    🙏🙏❤️❤️

  • @janesoole703
    @janesoole703 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Very very moving outro after a deeply interesting interview. Despite great years, I have only recently learnt that Germany's Chancellor, Willy Brandt, started the long long long process of Germany's "rehabilitation" into the democratic world, as it were, by kneeling before a war memoral, I think, and apologising for the crimes committed by his countrymen WW2. It was just a miniscule beginning and how young Germans have suffered as a result of the sins of their fathers, just as Russia will. I fear deeply for the future of my half Russian little grandson. It has to start with comprehension, kneeling and humility. Will that ever happen? Jane Soole, Dorset, England.

    • @BluffyMoo
      @BluffyMoo ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Very good read, Jane. I agree with your position. The same thing is taking place in S. Korea and Japan as well. It starts with both the leadership atoning for past aggressions. In Russia , unfortunately too many Russians feel powerless and are apolitical in nature. However, I wholeheartedly believe that once the Cold War mindsets of the older generations go by, the younger generations will right the ship, akin to the younger generations of Taiwanese in their view of mainland China.

    • @SiliconCurtain
      @SiliconCurtain  ปีที่แล้ว +10

      It’s not looking good at the moment. Russia never really atoned for the crimes of its empire- the USSR… and there was no attempt at proper ‘lustration’…

    • @grahamstrouse1165
      @grahamstrouse1165 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@SiliconCurtainRussia’s also a far less coherent nation than Japan or Germany ever was-and Germany is a very young country. The Russian Empire has always been a massive crazy quilt of disparate peoples who don’t have a lot in common save for rough geographic continuity. America has that problem to some extent, btw, and is part of the reason why we frequently go throught stretches where half the country wants to kill the other half. There’s a difference in degree here, though.
      Russia is massive, but. for the most part, very sparsely populated-The country did not lose all that much territory, relatively speaking, when the USSR broke up. It did lose half its population, though, and that half included most of the nation’s young, educated people. Now Russia’s a country that crosses 11 time zones but doesn’t have a population that much larger than Japan’s.
      This is my long-winded way of saying that a popular uprising seems unlikely to me because Russia has never really existed as a single cohesive population.

    • @mgt2010fla
      @mgt2010fla ปีที่แล้ว

      When the population centers of Russia start getting sent to the Ukrainian front you will see movement among the young people, just like 1917. Using the people from urban Russia as cannon fodder will be the trip wire and that's Putin's problem. He needs more bodies and he is running out of prisoners and non-Russian Russians!@@grahamstrouse1165

    • @allieias6913
      @allieias6913 ปีที่แล้ว

      I dout it. Germany e.g. had to go under a forced process of reeducation under post war occupation. They would never have done it voluntarily and to this day we have an openness towards hard Nazi ideology in society. (Although the far right is also an international issue at the moment.)

  • @fraumahler5934
    @fraumahler5934 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    KS‘s TH-cam channel is always worth listening to.

  • @cherylgish
    @cherylgish ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Appreciate your viewpoints Konstantin.

  • @Jemawin
    @Jemawin ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I so appreciate both of you for your expertise and humanity.

  • @daveharruk
    @daveharruk ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It was good to hear from two very knowledgeable people on this important subject.

  • @marshabonforte6963
    @marshabonforte6963 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’ve been looking forward to this. ❤

  • @mauramurphy7297
    @mauramurphy7297 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you - I agree, it’s so important to hear this.

  • @PalleRasmussen
    @PalleRasmussen ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Imagine a Russia with Konstantin in charge instead of Putolini...

  • @PeaLoop
    @PeaLoop ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Konstantins musical intro … brilliant! 😂👍🏻

  • @stellascott4584
    @stellascott4584 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Konstantin has made such progress out of the russian "victim cardigan/hoodie" (Swedish expression, Offerkoftan) in these last 18 months. It was during your first interview, right at the end, that I could hear the shift was on its way.
    Good conversations, Jonathan!

    • @thedeadmoneyallstars
      @thedeadmoneyallstars ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah, I initially thought he'd be a source for insight into the grip of Putin's propaganda, especially after his sarcastic invasion video (which he has left up for transparency).
      But having seen his journey through the invasion starting, monitoring his language until he (and his family were) was safe enough to actually speak his mind, his acceptance of his personal & other Russians' responsibility for letting their country get to where it is today, and heartfelt apologies to the people of Ukraine and efforts to build bridges with those people and other like-minded Russians, I think I misjudged him and very much appreciate his info from sources that aren't reported on in the western media (especially the new Friday news streams).
      Am curious to know what his secret project behind the scenes is, but if it's what I think it is, I'm rooting for great success.

  • @BarbaraC02
    @BarbaraC02 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good questions, interesting answers, enjoyed your conversation. Thank you.💙💛💙✨

  • @AlGrant-bh9or
    @AlGrant-bh9or ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you Jonathan and Konstantin for such insight of recent Russian history, as observed by yourselves, relative to today's situation. We in the U.S. are experiencing a political party and partial populace that embraces the very authoritarianism you describe. I empathize with your personal sadness.

  • @SuperMCFIVE
    @SuperMCFIVE ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you both for sharing and being voices of reason

  • @1verstapp
    @1verstapp ปีที่แล้ว +2

    hi K,
    good to see you back here.

  • @stephenbethell7548
    @stephenbethell7548 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you Jonathan and thank you Konstantin always a pleasure to listen to either of you .

  • @taddscoins1130
    @taddscoins1130 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    One of your best shows! Thank you!

  • @mollirodhaet7224
    @mollirodhaet7224 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you both.

  • @vanman6646
    @vanman6646 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    2 of the best people speaking about this awful war

  • @mkmsjk
    @mkmsjk ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you guys. Interesting, thought-provoking and sensitive.

  • @oldowleye3161
    @oldowleye3161 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very intresting - thank you to both of you

  • @twentyonegrams8617
    @twentyonegrams8617 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video guys! Thank you both.

  • @johnbuck6685
    @johnbuck6685 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    We’ll worth the time listening

  • @CheeseLovingGuy
    @CheeseLovingGuy ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Superb exchange ty

  • @wernerlampe8089
    @wernerlampe8089 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    … Best wishes for both of you from Germany and thanks for these very interesting 45 minutes. … ❤️👍

  • @johntait491
    @johntait491 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    A very interesting and informative interview. Thank you gentlemen. 👍

  • @paulaw3399
    @paulaw3399 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Good one. Good job K.

  • @gabriellagirardi4741
    @gabriellagirardi4741 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Konstantin is really a wise and intelligent man. He could be a very good politician for his country. He loves democracy, this is the difference

    • @darlene2662
      @darlene2662 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Konstantin would be the first to tell you he would never make a good politician. It’s because he does believe in democracy (operating the way it should) the ways and reality of being a politician operate in a much different way than one might think ( in most if not all countries who are democratic) Konstantin is not selfish, he leans far more to the selfless side. He cares and wants to help effect change for the better. And you are right he is intelligent and well educated and well read. I think he has found his calling, he is an excellent economist and has a long good career. I believe he shines in this capacity and really does help people understand what is really going on in Russia. He spent 9 or so years in the USA and learned a lot. He has excellent insight and can articulate it in a very good way. When he talks he conveys thoughts as if he is English. It’s his second language but communicates as he is thinking and forming things to communicate to his audience like a native born English person. This is no small feat. The US is at a crossroads in their democracy. Years of foreign interference and dissemination of half truths, outright lies and sowing strife and division via the internet media has taken hold of many people there and they will have to fight hard to get across to people the truth of what is trying to tear their country apart. Nothing would please their enemies more. They are creating factions that are far apart and need to come back to truth and basics and get back to rightly conducting good government on the behalf of the people they are supposed to represent. Pray for all my friend that people come to understand the truth and how to come back to what is right and just. Only God and themselves can make a difference. And only if they CARE.

  • @hugokatz
    @hugokatz ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for putting Konstintin Smaoiliv on your show. He's a Russian hero.

  • @chrisloukes424
    @chrisloukes424 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Excellent insights, fascinating stuff.

  • @fredfred2363
    @fredfred2363 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Proper analysis from two of my fav youtubers. 👍🏻🇬🇧

  • @sedoff1948
    @sedoff1948 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent.

  • @Xenomorphicism
    @Xenomorphicism ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for bringing Konstantin on the show... been following him since February 2020. He did a video about the Russian peacekeepers that fed the protesters of Kazakhstan 7.62.

  • @OneSkyWarrior
    @OneSkyWarrior ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I think it was Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. We had to read it in school . I too love sci-fi.
    You two guys are rockin it here in the USA. Love the program. Thank you.

  • @juliew393
    @juliew393 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you Jonathan and Konstantin! Bang Bang!😂

  • @marionhutton8141
    @marionhutton8141 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Its great to hear both sides , love your streams konstantin

  • @superslice28magee68
    @superslice28magee68 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I couldn't think of two more worthy people to have this discussion. Thank you. I am a big fan of you both.

  • @DanS8204
    @DanS8204 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is an excellent interview, and your work is quite appreciated!

  • @rgb6834
    @rgb6834 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Enjoyed that thankyou

  • @letmeeeentertainyou
    @letmeeeentertainyou ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I came across this channel for the first time, and I found this talk really interesting and informative. Very insightful, too. One thing I was missing, though, and that would be your guest‘s take on the BRICS and the possibilities Russia could gain from there economically. It would be interesting to hear what he has to say to that. (Viewer from Germany here, interested in history and economics)

  • @siggijoh8197
    @siggijoh8197 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The insight and thougts of Constatin are really enligthing. Thank you both!

  • @ronsweeney5898
    @ronsweeney5898 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Constantine, you obviously love your country and my wish is that you can return and influence re birth. Excellent insight.

  • @thomasburchsted3287
    @thomasburchsted3287 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Konstantin is just a genuine dude. I enjoy his content and news reports.

  • @tatorials3608
    @tatorials3608 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love this guest

  • @PatriciaPalmer-o3e
    @PatriciaPalmer-o3e ปีที่แล้ว +1

    👏From his first podcast, still in Russia, I've followed Konstantin and happy to see him here, where he's received with respect. Thank you.

  • @jamesgantz5123
    @jamesgantz5123 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Jonathan Constantine is probably the best and most honest person you'll ever get to give you Russian political and economic updates and the way Russians really are, he's a very honest man. I tried to listen to him daily at @ inside Russia. It's a very interesting TH-cam channel. great information by a person. Thank you

    • @jamesgantz5123
      @jamesgantz5123 ปีที่แล้ว

      I tried to edit Konstantin's spelling of his name but my laptop wouldn't let me, sorry Konstantin.

  • @johnwilliams2660
    @johnwilliams2660 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    A very interesting insight from a Russian perspective, thanks.

  • @scottmorin357
    @scottmorin357 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I agree with this guy and I have said it all along Russian people are the key 🗝️ they have to change things from within.

    • @gerryhouska2859
      @gerryhouska2859 ปีที่แล้ว

      The people, especially those in the empire outside Rusia, are just disposable livestock, depending on the whim of a dicktator.

    • @paulaw3399
      @paulaw3399 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Russian history tells us this. The people had to revolt to change things.

    • @Noel-ji8nm
      @Noel-ji8nm ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@paulaw3399 Russian people love Putin.

    • @a7yout257
      @a7yout257 ปีที่แล้ว

      YES IT IS A NICE THOUGHT BUT IT IS NOT REALISTIC, ZOMBIES HAVE BEEN BRED FOR GENERATIONS, THEY ARE BRED TO BE "FAR FROM POLITICS" WHAT IS NEEDED IS A REBELLION THAT STARTS WITH DESTROYING THEIR CCTV CAMERAS AND THEN DISMANTLES THE ENFORCERS OF THE STATE. IF IT WAS GOING TO HAPPEN IT WOULD HAVE HAPPENED BY NOW, THEY ARE ALL CULPABLE, EVEN BY APATHY. THEY WILL PAY THE REPARATIONS AT 50% OF THEIR GDP FOR THE NEXT 150 YEARS. AFTER ALL THEY ARE USED TO IT, CURRENTLY THEY PAY THAT TO THE COSA NOSTRA PUTIN REGIME OF NOMINEE DIRECTORS AKA OLIGARCHS. KON IS A COWARD JUST AS ARE THE OTHER 4 MILLION WHO LEFT RUSSIA NOT IN DISGUST AT WHAT THE NAZI RUSSIANS WERE DOING BUT FOR THEIR OWN SELF INTEREST - FEAR OF BEING MOBILISED AND JOINING THE 259,000 DEAD RUSSIANS.

    • @juliesharp5077
      @juliesharp5077 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well this man is not there.

  • @danieljulian4676
    @danieljulian4676 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    On the conclusion, from Jonathan: "We have to hope...." So much expertise, so much knowledge.

  • @carlbyronrodgers
    @carlbyronrodgers ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Interesting.

  • @g40471
    @g40471 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good listening👍

  • @PeanutXS
    @PeanutXS ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hello mr.Fink good to see you & howdy Konstantin.

  • @okeydokey3120
    @okeydokey3120 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you both for this important and thoughtful conversation. Many thousands of lives hang in the balance.

  • @searchingforsanity4170
    @searchingforsanity4170 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Perfect

  • @barbmol5664
    @barbmol5664 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very interesting.

  • @pgluvp4e
    @pgluvp4e ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was a great dialogue conversation With intelligence and compassion. Before This was a different. I thank God every day for his compassion for innocent. victims of this war.

  • @geraldrice8137
    @geraldrice8137 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great talk

  • @marionhutton8141
    @marionhutton8141 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Truth about what is happening is refreshing, still items getting through even with sanctions

  • @PLAN50
    @PLAN50 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Interesting as always!

  • @pjstew9331
    @pjstew9331 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great

  • @amphibiousone7972
    @amphibiousone7972 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The video of the "plan crash" I saw was very good. It showed everything. How is it possible, that some random individual, would have their camera trained on the event, as it happened? For me that alone is suspicious. I'm definitely having ideas. Ruzzian Theater 🎭 Dramatic and Brutal. Filled with deception, intrigue, fantasy and betrayal. Pliable reality, and flexible narrative, Ruzzia Compass Spinning, not direction to be found. Regardless, Ruzzia is on its inevitable last ride.
    Slava Ukraine 🇺🇸🤝🇺🇦 Heroyam Slava 💙💛🔱

    • @luciatheron1621
      @luciatheron1621 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The video was captured after an explosion was heard and got the person's attention who then recorded what they saw.

  • @judyweeks1480
    @judyweeks1480 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Although I appreciate the effort, please don't let Konstantin sing, LOL. Aw heck, on second thought, if he has a song in his heart, go for it!

  • @alexiskiri9693
    @alexiskiri9693 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Just saw a video by an American walking around free in Moscow(which should of been my first clue. He was walking into a mall in Russia and the message was see, everything is normal. The sanctions are not working. I am sure it was a Russian propaganda piece diguised as a travel log.

    • @carylhalfwassen8555
      @carylhalfwassen8555 ปีที่แล้ว

      Russell? He is creepy, married to a Russian, residing in Moscow.

  • @aaronmicalowe
    @aaronmicalowe ปีที่แล้ว

    I can tell there's a lot Konstantin would have liked to say but time was limited. He also knows a lot about power struggles and politics of Russia, which for many people is a grey area. And he definitely knows how to read between the lines of government statements.

  • @user-kg7co9vi5r
    @user-kg7co9vi5r ปีที่แล้ว +4

    My hope is that soon Konstantin and so many other Russians will be able to travel to and from home freely. Unfortunately one man's ego will stain relations between Ukraine and Russia for generations to come.

  • @GregBrownsWorldORacing
    @GregBrownsWorldORacing ปีที่แล้ว +4

    my baby shot me down! Konstantin Rocks!

  • @cheryldavis7813
    @cheryldavis7813 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I really appreciate the compassion, common sense and clear thinking of both of you. I pray constantly for victory for Ukraine for nothing else will bring peace while Putin and his cronies rule. An Australian Nanna.

  • @asan1050
    @asan1050 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Silicon Curtain, Thank you very much!

  • @colleenpriest7838
    @colleenpriest7838 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    "Applause"........well done.

  • @Petescag
    @Petescag ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Jonathan, the cemetery you visited in Lviv is named LYCHAKIV. It has both Soviet and Ukrainians buried in the old walled/gated area. Where you were is outside that area and is only for Ukrainian veterans/soldiers. I was there 2 years and there were about 8 graves of old veterans. Thank you for all your contributions to helping Ukraine at this time.

    • @SiliconCurtain
      @SiliconCurtain  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you. The soviet graves had that mass, impersonal feel - which always made me think they were a memorial to an idea, not a person. The new graves are shocking, because each soldier is so clearly a person, and honoured as such.

  • @louisnaidu9140
    @louisnaidu9140 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you both for your very informative discussion on the Ukrainian-Russian war. Yes, we all pray for a quick resolution as this sad event is effecting the whole world.

  • @thomasdelancey5105
    @thomasdelancey5105 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Super

  • @cobbrjo
    @cobbrjo ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Konstansin is an articulate and brave man. He has guts and I respect him immensely. It is easy for us in the so called west, where it is easy to complain without consequences to criticize Russians. The problem at the moment is that we are making the same mistake. Forget Russia and and a pointless war. The good life and economical justice means cooperation. Including co-operation between Ukraine and Russia

    • @SiliconCurtain
      @SiliconCurtain  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Konstantin takes action - and I love what he’s doing to show the world there are empathetic and highly moral Russians.

    • @henriikkak2091
      @henriikkak2091 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's what Europe was doing before the war and the energy blackmail

  • @teemarie5478
    @teemarie5478 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ❤️ Constantine ❤

  • @buddyrojek9417
    @buddyrojek9417 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Russians should be forced to see the graves of all the soldiers that were just trying to defend their homeland.

    • @SirAntoniousBlock
      @SirAntoniousBlock ปีที่แล้ว +3

      What? They died invading some else's homeland.

    • @arthurmiller-vl6sw
      @arthurmiller-vl6sw ปีที่แล้ว

      Have you seen the videos of them removing all the crosses of the Wagner graveyard? It’s like it never happened. Nothing to see here. Move along.
      Or do you mean the Ukrainian graves of soldiers defending their homeland. In which case they really don’t care.

  • @eddiegoodman9267
    @eddiegoodman9267 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for the view
    Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦

  • @edward6902
    @edward6902 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    i wish the two of you were doing these weekly…always worth the listen

    • @SiliconCurtain
      @SiliconCurtain  ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s a little too frequently- but definitely monthly! I’ll be starting monthly convos with other TH-camrs too.