Ksenia , I was born in the early1950s in W. Berlin. My grand aunt lived in E. Berlin. When I went to visit before the wall she was also paranoid about me listing to west radio. I grew up with my home city being split into. I never got to know my relatives in the east. In 1965 My family moved to the U.S. Your feelings are justified,❤❤😒😒
I think you are right and its really sad for the good people of Russia who would like to live in peace and even visit Europe or USA. It is also bad news for me, an Englishman, who is learning Russian and hoped to visit there one day.
Reached your channel by watching 1420. It is very good to see that there are people from Russia who are not corrrupted by the governments and the media propaganda. Stay save and thank you for this video.
Honestly it's difficult to find people who are not corrupted by their countries media Propaganda. The easiest people for me to communicate with are foreigners who have lived in Russia, these people see through the lies in both Russian and their own media. Until I left the UK, I thought the BBC just told the truth and that the UK and US just did the right thing because they wanted to help people.
@@SamsRussianAdventures very accurate. BBC and the rest aren't any better with the propaganda. It's funny how people think that word is only synonymous to Russia
@@SamsRussianAdventures so true ,we all get lied to ,I will pray for Russia and Ukraine citizens for the right thing to come through all this madness,God Bless you all going through the war and guilt and confusion.
i served in the US military during the cold war and yes some of what i see going on in Russia today are very similar to what we saw with the USSR. the stores you talked about were in the Soviet Union back in the 1950s , 1960s, and onward till the 1990s when the Soviet Union was gone we thought for good. your President is a former KGB agent and that says a lot about what we see going on today in Russia. please stay safe and watch your back you never know who the informers are.
Dear Ksenia, I have watched your video with great interest and I am really very sad that, even though the grocery shops in Russia are full of food and other stuffs, freedom of expression is at risk. Democracy is the most important think and no one should be prevented from saying their own opinion. Anyway Ksenia be careful and take care of yoursef, we are always with you as you are a very intelligent and indipendent woman, a self-made woman, who deserves the best in life. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and feelings about the situation in your country.
It's upsetting that things have slid back in Russia. And the "situation" is a horror. I'm in the U.S. and I shudder to think that a cold war is all of our realities again. I hope it can be turned around, and soon. Please stay safe and leave there if you need to (before the iron curtain slams down again).
The U.S. govt. has done plenty of illegal, anti-democratic tricks the last couple of years. This made-up Jan. 6 event, the Russia connection and 'dirty dossier', which was manufactured by Hillary Clinton are just a couple of examples that the U.S. is not the country of virtue like before.
The Republican Party in the United States is trying to go back to the 1950’s by reversing personal freedom laws, restricting voting for minorities and the use of domestic terrorism to control by fear. We are not doing so well either!!!! Americans need to wake up and face reality now!
@@heatherthompson8837 Russia is no where near as powerful as the USSR was. If there is a cold war, it's going to be between the USA and China, not Russia
Excellent video, really eye opening. Very sad too. STAY SAFE PLEASE as without people like you we do not how real people in Russia are feeling. Thank you.
I am new to your channel, I watched you try British food, so this is the second video of yours that I have watched I think that Russia is slowly going back to a Soviet USSR country, which is worrying. Заботиться
Lovely to see you as always. I don't blame you for being a little paranoid. You've not said anything wrong, but as you said, it only takes one idiot to look over your shoulder and cause trouble. Take care! xx
First thank you for this video. So interesting and concerning. I remember in the 60s studying Russia. I was sad and i hope life will be ok for you. You are so articulate explaining details so well. We were never taught at any time to hate Russians and i never heard anyone speak in a derogatory way about the Russian people. Not then or now. Life is ever changing and i pray for the best. Spasibo. Paka! 😘
Exactly. I grew up in the 80’s and did have fear of Russia and the Cold War, however I’ve never hated Russians.. Many of the Americans have roots to Russia.. in the end, we are ALL PEOPLE!
Please use headphones if possible so noone can hear what you listen to or watch. Stay safe. We love watching you and your life. A Granny from Montreal Canada
I;'m are you are 100% correct regarding returning to USSR as it looks that way when we in the west see the news. You are very brave for expressing your views. Let's hope many many more follow your example so Russia will become a true democracy living in peace. Nobody attacks Russia but Russia fights on many fronts..
When I saw your videos with your mom I can't tell you how much it meant to me. I think that your mom and I are close in age. It was good to see that the things that went on during the cold war were over. During that time we were taught to hate each other. It really meant a lot to see what wonderful people you and your mom are. I imagined what it would be like if my daughter and I were ever able to sit down and talk with you and your mom. I would've had lots of questions about your culture. I don't want to go back to living in a cold war. I'm sending you hopes and prayers that things in both of our countries change for the better.
Hi mate, can you assist me? I intend to produce a youtube video for my youtube channel which compares what is being said on western news networks with regards to the result of sanctions on Russia with the reality on the ground in Russia. To do this I require to find out what is being stated on your countries news concerning the effect of sanctions on Russia. It will be interesting for me to discover if the news and the truth differ from reality
This is a truly beautiful thought and expression of humanity. I feel the same and would love for my son to have the chance to speak with Ksenia and her Family. If we could simply all reach this level of care and affection for each other, what a different world….
You are correct Ksenia. Konstantin from inside Russia says exactly the same thing about repressions, starting around 2012. Baby steps he calls it, so the people don't notice. What a terrible state of affairs.
Your not over reacting, be careful and stay safe. Good to see your honest. I'm thinking it's true when we see our news saying Russian troops are stealing from Ukrainians.
The government here in America steal from the workers and give to the drug addicts and anyone who comes here at anytime,I am not kidding anyone can come here even if the law says no they come anyways and get rewarded for giving them a vote for democrats.
So very glad to see you again! You put out wonderful information and insights. If we could come to St. Petersburg, our family wants you for our tour guide!!:):). It is just too hard to go there right now. Maybe in the future. Cheers!
Stay safe, please. I'm 100% sure you know exactly what you're doing but this program really got me nervous. Please stay safe and don't take any unnecessary chances. This one made me anxious.
Scary times going on by you. Makes me sad. At one time I wanted to visit some place in Russia. It is now not an option for me. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Your story reminds me of the suppression the Dutch experienced during the Gerrnan occupation 1940-1945. I am afraid in the (near?) future there could be a 5th sign of Russia returning to the USSR: the construction of a wall on the border between Ukraine and Russia, like there used to be a wall between West- and East-Berlin. On earth there are more of such wall 'cases': the US-Mexican border (partly), the Turkish-Greek wall (Greeks and Turkeys don't visit each other in Cyprus) and the Palestine areas-Israel wall. I think it could last tens of years or a whole generation before conditions between Russia and Ukraine normalize and the two people have overcome the horrible past. When countries have conflicts they should use diplomacy not war to solve the problems. With a war the problems get worse and solutions become impossible.
You are underestimating the time until relations between Russia and Ukraine normalize. For instance, Ukraine had been trying to "derusofy" Ukraine to establish a national identity for basically 30 years. However, many in Ukraine refused. Kharkiv on February 23rd had predominantly Russian speaking citizens for example. They had street signs in Russian. Russian monuments in public spaces. They would protest any attempt by the Ukrainian government to change that. After February 24th, they have started speaking Ukrainian on their own. They are demanding the Russian street signs be removed. They are demanding the removal of Russian monuments. The children who are living through this war are refusing to speak Russian. When they grow up, they will speak Ukrainian not Russian. When they have children of their own, they will teach them Ukrainian and teach them to distrust Russia. I doubt there will be many examples of Ukrainians marrying a Russian going forward. Russia will be never again looked upon as a "brother" by Ukraine. The best Russia can hope for is that they can progress from the status of "mortal enemy" to "untrustworthy neighbor".
@@brianeleighton I think you should do more history learning and you will understand why they wanted to derussify. Since Russia was Russifying Ukraine when it was under Russia. Which wasn't their choice either. They had their own language before they spoke Russian.
I always enjoy your videos, you are so intelligent and have such insight. I wish I could blink my eyes and transport you here to a new prosperous life. Yes, we have our issues, but we are free to achieve personal wealth and prosperity, you would thrive. I see a very bright future for you my dear friend…hold on to your dreams!
*"What do you think?"* I think it's terrifying. This makes it very clear what certain people in a neighboring country are fighting so hard to resist. Konstantin from Inside Russia said he doesn't mind if Putin goes back to USSR. Konstantin just doesn't want to go back too.
Feeling the chill up here in Canada. Especially in our Government Politics, with a Ukraine immigrant as Deputy Prime Minister. Stay safe, forever blessings upon you.
Hi, Ksenia! I just watched your video and, as usual, they are so very informative and interesting. When you explained about the snitches, my first thought was, oh, maybe Ksenia, should only focus on the tours of the city/country and the wonderful lessons on Russian culture and history. Please stay safe and I hope you take the advice to wear headphones, out in the city. Later, my friend. ❤️
Your doing great video informing the status of current times in Russia 🇷🇺. The walking around is great too! Similar to Alex christoforou in Athens, Greece. God bless you 🙏 🙏
Hi Ksenia. I always enjoy watching your videos. I think you are a strong, independent young woman and you want to express how you feel... but I don’t blame you for feeling a bit paranoid. Who knows how much the government is spying on people these days. Just try to be safe and continue doing what you’re doing. I really love your informative videos and I have learned a lot about Russia and parts of its history from you. I’m sorry that life has become so difficult in Russia. Thinking of you. Take care of yourself and be safe!❤️❤️❤️
You're the 3rd Russian TH-camr I've heard say that they were paranoid. I guess that's best way to survive. Do you think many people in Russia understand that USSR. 2.0 is back?
Over half the American people are paranoid, I live here and people are scared to speak up against the government or they will be targeted by the US intelligence at school board meetings and other places labeled us as terrorist some said we are worse than the Taliban.
@@StPetersburgme Most people in the West believe they are free. Not so. If you don't subscribe to the right narrative, Twitter TH-cam and Facebook will cancel you. Stolen elections is stolen freedom. I am parnoid living in the West.
Dear Ksenia, the methods of dictatorship are always the same, even if the content differs. I am from Germany and during the last century we faced at least two of these regimes (1933-45 and 1949-90 in the eastern part). I was born when the Ussr and the DDR were still 'operating' . It was terrible and I am so sad that we are kind of 'going back in time' right now. The situation is bad for Russia and the whole world and I hope that we can manage it. Lots of love and stay save!
the situation is bad for your world, because the dictatorship has come to you, the dictatorship of total lies, which is controlled by only two countries in the world, the USA and the UK. I remind you that under Hitler there was exactly the same dictatorship of total lies. Do I remind you of the outcome of this dictatorship of total lies in 1939 and 1941? I do not agree with you that there was a dictatorial power in the GDR! you have no idea about the GDR, because the modern electoral system in the UK is no different from the GDR! Did the people of Great Britain elect Elizabeth Truss as Prime Minister? Alas, it was not the choice of the people!. did the people of Germany vote in the ELECTION OF the CHANCELLOR to block the Nord Stream 2, with the final liquidation of the German economy? Because it is beneficial only to the USA and the UK, but not beneficial to Germany. all modern propaganda of total lies about Russia in all the world's media is beneficial only to the United States and Great Britain. lying of the media is the main evil in your world. because it was lies that created all the dictatorial governments in the history of Europe. Did you know that it was the United States and Great Britain, from the mid-20s and all 30s until the summer of 1944, that were the main sponsors of Hitler's party in Germany. But, they were not in the dock in Nuremberg, alas. these world's scoundrels sat down in the judges' chairs...! Alas! The modern descendants continue the case of the lies of these scoundrels from the UK and the USA, who were not convicted by Nuremberg. Therefore, today the world stands at the edge of the abyss of another bloody catastrophe, in which the United States and Great Britain, as before, hope to sit out, hiding behind the seas, having previously pushed the world into the abyss of military madness..
Thanks! Prayers for all the citizens in both countries,I hope both you're leaders can come together and come up with a sensible compromise and a respectable understanding as neighbors with out the other countries input of the negotiations because you all are neighbors which will not change and you have family on each sides and I hate to see you all going through this.
@@StPetersburgme Squeal это глагол доносить. Как существительное в таком значении (донос) этого слова не существует. Более того, хотя в английском глаголов "стучать, доносить" огромное количество, слова донос в российском понимании в английском не существует. Можно использовать false accusations или reports to authorities. Последнее нужно использовать очень аккуратно, потому что в цивилизованной стране информировать власти это нормально. Есть ещё очень точное слово calumny Его тоже можно использовать. Take care.
I can’t imagine, as a mother, to turn my son in for not going to military! I think I’d try to HELP him hide out! A woman having a child & then have to potentially be killed after only 1i or so years old. SAD!
Fear that when he was caught (someone else would narc on him first) she would be accused of colluding with the enemy and suffer a similar fate. Although I still can’t imagine a mother doing that, given the historical context, volatility and brainwashing it doesn’t surprise me.
I think you are very brave posting videos like this the way things are going. I hope you can keep yourself safe. Although there's no comparison with what you're experiencing, I think we're finding backward trends in the UK as well since we left the EU. The old economic problems, very class divided society, led by aristocrats and oligarchs, shortages and widespread poverty.
Millions of Russians were born and raised after the fall of the Soviet Union. They had freedoms that their parents and grandparents never knew. Once you have them it's difficult for the government to take them away. I think the censure ship will collapse simply do to the people do not want it. Back in the day when a hidden radio was the only way to get news that day is long gone. The more rights that are taken away resentment grows.
If things feels familiar, they probably are 😐! Remember there's a difference between sensible and paranoia, so I'm thinking of you ☯️! I enjoy your videos. (Some people somewhere, are happy to be back in the USSR). Imagine! 🤭 I pray you stay safe! 🌿💚
I got some Russian friends and they say it's not UUSR 2.0 until schools start forcing student to clean schools themselves and until student start to be mandated to work fields in the villages. Was both thing really a thing in USSR 1.0?
I'm a kid of the 80's so, I admit that I had some nostalgia for that era, but... I was thinking about my favorite cartoons and some cool music videos. Not the fricking USSR.
Yes Dear Xenia, you are right to be very careful..even here these things are beginning to happen...I pray for your safety and health every day...Just keep your videos simple about your life..Many Blessings and alot of love🤗❤️🌼🌹🦋🦋
I am actually waiting for those glorious court procedures around the 1930s. Like Процесс Промпартии, featuring my personal entertainment star Nikolai Krylenko ..... since those never completely stopped, it's not so unlikely you even get this USSR feature back. I seriously hope you will be spared!
Be very aware and careful in your actions. Also,buy your self a pair of headphones,then you can listen to whatever you want and nobody can hear except you. Love your videos and admire your insights.
You are an amazing vlogger/reporter. Keep safe and I wish you the best. I hope USSR 2.0 becomes Glasnost and Perestroika with Gorbachev-esque once more. People are friends, it's a shame governments are so eager tog o towar.
So, what do you think, my dear friends?
😭Ksenia, I fear that you are right. 😢
Do you mean to say, "Comrades"? 😅
Ksenia , I was born in the early1950s in W. Berlin. My grand aunt lived in E. Berlin. When I went to visit before the wall she was also paranoid about me listing to west radio. I grew up with my home city being split into. I never got to know my relatives in the east. In 1965 My family moved to the U.S. Your feelings are justified,❤❤😒😒
I think you are right and its really sad for the good people of Russia who would like to live in peace and even visit Europe or USA. It is also bad news for me, an Englishman, who is learning Russian and hoped to visit there one day.
I think you have cause to worry about snitching there
Reached your channel by watching 1420. It is very good to see that there are people from Russia who are not corrrupted by the governments and the media propaganda. Stay save and thank you for this video.
Honestly it's difficult to find people who are not corrupted by their countries media Propaganda. The easiest people for me to communicate with are foreigners who have lived in Russia, these people see through the lies in both Russian and their own media. Until I left the UK, I thought the BBC just told the truth and that the UK and US just did the right thing because they wanted to help people.
@@SamsRussianAdventures very accurate. BBC and the rest aren't any better with the propaganda. It's funny how people think that word is only synonymous to Russia
@@SamsRussianAdventures so true ,we all get lied to ,I will pray for Russia and Ukraine citizens for the right thing to come through all this madness,God Bless you all going through the war and guilt and confusion.
Benjamin Franklin once said: ' Those that give up their freedoms for security deserve neither".
"and will lose both."
The US sure fits on that one!
@@blueeyes402 Russia fits on that one.🤣🤣🤣🤣
Those times were different.
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I slit the sheet,
The sheet I slit.
And on the slitted sheet
I sit.
- Navin Johnson
i served in the US military during the cold war and yes some of what i see going on in Russia today are very similar to what we saw with the USSR. the stores you talked about were in the Soviet Union back in the 1950s , 1960s, and onward till the 1990s when the Soviet Union was gone we thought for good. your President is a former KGB agent and that says a lot about what we see going on today in Russia. please stay safe and watch your back you never know who the informers are.
Dear Ksenia, I have watched your video with great interest and I am really very sad that, even though the grocery shops in Russia are full of food and other stuffs, freedom of expression is at risk. Democracy is the most important think and no one should be prevented from saying their own opinion. Anyway Ksenia be careful and take care of yoursef, we are always with you as you are a very intelligent and indipendent woman, a self-made woman, who deserves the best in life. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and feelings about the situation in your country.
Great comment! Beautiful. Freedom of speech is at risk around the world. It must be preserved.
@@billmolenhof2615 Thank you
Here in America our Freedom of expression is on thin ice.
It's upsetting that things have slid back in Russia. And the "situation" is a horror. I'm in the U.S. and I shudder to think that a cold war is all of our realities again. I hope it can be turned around, and soon. Please stay safe and leave there if you need to (before the iron curtain slams down again).
The U.S. govt. has done plenty of illegal, anti-democratic tricks the last couple of years. This made-up Jan. 6 event, the Russia connection and 'dirty dossier', which was manufactured by Hillary Clinton are just a couple of examples that the U.S. is not the country of virtue like before.
The Republican Party in the United States is trying to go back to the 1950’s by reversing personal freedom laws, restricting voting for minorities and the use of domestic terrorism to control by fear. We are not doing so well either!!!! Americans need to wake up and face reality now!
@@smc130 Agreed!
@@heatherthompson8837 Russia is no where near as powerful as the USSR was. If there is a cold war, it's going to be between the USA and China, not Russia
It's happening here as well. If we express ourselves with morals and values we are arrested
Great video Ksenia! I believe you are correct in that you are experiencing USSR 2. Please take good care of yourself and stay safe.
You’re such a smart and lovely person, it’s always nice to hear you views. Thank you 😊 keep doing what you do.
You are a treasure. You have reinforced my belief there are educated, caring people “throughout” the world and in every country
It’s scary, but strange things are happening everywhere.
Excellent video, really eye opening. Very sad too. STAY SAFE PLEASE as without people like you we do not how real people in Russia are feeling. Thank you.
I am new to your channel, I watched you try British food, so this is the second video of yours that I have watched I think that Russia is slowly going back to a Soviet USSR country, which is worrying. Заботиться
Lovely to see you as always. I don't blame you for being a little paranoid. You've not said anything wrong, but as you said, it only takes one idiot to look over your shoulder and cause trouble. Take care! xx
Thank you for your bravery and for speaking out. Stay safe and be careful!
First thank you for this video. So interesting and concerning. I remember in the 60s studying Russia. I was sad and i hope life will be ok for you. You are so articulate explaining details so well. We were never taught at any time to hate Russians and i never heard anyone speak in a derogatory way about the Russian people. Not then or now. Life is ever changing and i pray for the best. Spasibo. Paka! 😘
Exactly. I grew up in the 80’s and did have fear of Russia and the Cold War, however I’ve never hated Russians.. Many of the Americans have roots to Russia.. in the end, we are ALL PEOPLE!
Please use headphones if possible so noone can hear what you listen to or watch. Stay safe. We love watching you and your life. A Granny from Montreal Canada
You are so helpful and well read I love your channel and your style👍your a great TH-camr
Massive respect to you from the UK, one brave girl😘
Ksenia be careful - I enjoy your videos and the information you provide
Please keep safe Ksenia. I appreciate you taking the time to explain what’s going on.
You are so helpful and well read I love your channel and your style👍
I;'m are you are 100% correct regarding returning to USSR as it looks that way when we in the west see the news. You are very brave for expressing your views. Let's hope many many more follow your example so Russia will become a true democracy living in peace. Nobody attacks Russia but Russia fights on many fronts..
When I saw your videos with your mom I can't tell you how much it meant to me. I think that your mom and I are close in age. It was good to see that the things that went on during the cold war were over. During that time we were taught to hate each other. It really meant a lot to see what wonderful people you and your mom are. I imagined what it would be like if my daughter and I were ever able to sit down and talk with you and your mom. I would've had lots of questions about your culture. I don't want to go back to living in a cold war. I'm sending you hopes and prayers that things in both of our countries change for the better.
Hi mate, can you assist me? I intend to produce a youtube video for my youtube channel which compares what is being said on western news networks with regards to the result of sanctions on Russia with the reality on the ground in Russia. To do this I require to find out what is being stated on your countries news concerning the effect of sanctions on Russia. It will be interesting for me to discover if the news and the truth differ from reality
This is a truly beautiful thought and expression of humanity. I feel the same and would love for my son to have the chance to speak with Ksenia and her Family. If we could simply all reach this level of care and affection for each other, what a different world….
Absolutely, I agree!!
Wish you all the best.
Be careful. Stay safe. Paranoia is justified when you live in a society where you can't trust your government, nor the people around you.
I don't trust the US government....what does that indicate?
@@Jasona1976 - That you must sleep with one eye open. And that you keep your passport up to date, and on you at all times.
It's not paranoia if they really are out to get you.
St. Petersburg is not Moscow and Moscow is not Russia!
You are correct Ksenia. Konstantin from inside Russia says exactly the same thing about repressions, starting around 2012. Baby steps he calls it, so the people don't notice. What a terrible state of affairs.
Your not over reacting, be careful and stay safe. Good to see your honest. I'm thinking it's true when we see our news saying Russian troops are stealing from Ukrainians.
The government here in America steal from the workers and give to the drug addicts and anyone who comes here at anytime,I am not kidding anyone can come here even if the law says no they come anyways and get rewarded for giving them a vote for democrats.
VERY THANKFUL for you!
So very glad to see you again! You put out wonderful information and insights. If we could come to St. Petersburg, our family wants you for our tour guide!!:):). It is just too hard to go there right now. Maybe in the future. Cheers!
Girl, I didn't know you were a singer! I was grooving with you lol 🎶 🎵
Stay safe, please. I'm 100% sure you know exactly what you're doing but this program really got me nervous. Please stay safe and don't take any unnecessary chances.
This one made me anxious.
Scary times going on by you. Makes me sad. At one time I wanted to visit some place in Russia. It is now not an option for me. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Your story reminds me of the suppression the Dutch experienced during the Gerrnan occupation 1940-1945.
I am afraid in the (near?) future there could be a 5th sign of Russia returning to the USSR: the construction of a wall on the border between Ukraine and Russia, like there used to be a wall between West- and East-Berlin. On earth there are more of such wall 'cases': the US-Mexican border (partly), the Turkish-Greek wall (Greeks and Turkeys don't visit each other in Cyprus) and the Palestine areas-Israel wall. I think it could last tens of years or a whole generation before conditions between Russia and Ukraine normalize and the two people have overcome the horrible past. When countries have conflicts they should use diplomacy not war to solve the problems. With a war the problems get worse and solutions become impossible.
You are underestimating the time until relations between Russia and Ukraine normalize. For instance, Ukraine had been trying to "derusofy" Ukraine to establish a national identity for basically 30 years. However, many in Ukraine refused. Kharkiv on February 23rd had predominantly Russian speaking citizens for example. They had street signs in Russian. Russian monuments in public spaces. They would protest any attempt by the Ukrainian government to change that. After February 24th, they have started speaking Ukrainian on their own. They are demanding the Russian street signs be removed. They are demanding the removal of Russian monuments. The children who are living through this war are refusing to speak Russian. When they grow up, they will speak Ukrainian not Russian. When they have children of their own, they will teach them Ukrainian and teach them to distrust Russia. I doubt there will be many examples of Ukrainians marrying a Russian going forward. Russia will be never again looked upon as a "brother" by Ukraine. The best Russia can hope for is that they can progress from the status of "mortal enemy" to "untrustworthy neighbor".
@@brianeleighton I think you should do more history learning and you will understand why they wanted to derussify. Since Russia was Russifying Ukraine when it was under Russia. Which wasn't their choice either. They had their own language before they spoke Russian.
Absolutely fascinating. Thank you for sharing. Please be wise and safe! ♥
Your a very brave lady. I think there will not be any winners of this everybody will loose and its truly sad that this is happening be safe thank u
I always enjoy your videos, you are so intelligent and have such insight. I wish I could blink my eyes and transport you here to a new prosperous life. Yes, we have our issues, but we are free to achieve personal wealth and prosperity, you would thrive. I see a very bright future for you my dear friend…hold on to your dreams!
Terrifying times. I remember the 1980s in Eastern Europe, and it sounds exactly like back then. Be safe.
*"What do you think?"*
I think it's terrifying.
This makes it very clear what certain people in a neighboring country are fighting so hard to resist.
Konstantin from Inside Russia said he doesn't mind if Putin goes back to USSR. Konstantin just doesn't want to go back too.
Keep yourself safe! Your channel is great but please be careful X
Be careful my friend. From Russia 😢 I pray things don’t get as bad as it was in the ussr.
You know you're in trouble when your country has a word for "death penalty by shooting". Some things should not be simplified.
Praying for your safety!!!
Love your singing/ humor in the begining. Be careful sweet girl.
I think you read a lot about history. Let’s hope it doesn’t repeat itself! People like us don’t wish any difficult times for you.
Wow! Everything you are saying is happening here in the United States too! Very scary! Please be safe! God bless you
Feeling the chill up here in Canada. Especially in our Government Politics, with a Ukraine immigrant as Deputy Prime Minister. Stay safe, forever blessings upon you.
Hi, Ksenia! I just watched your video and, as usual, they are so very informative and interesting. When you explained about the snitches, my first thought was, oh, maybe Ksenia, should only focus on the tours of the city/country and the wonderful lessons on Russian culture and history. Please stay safe and I hope you take the advice to wear headphones, out in the city. Later, my friend. ❤️
Actually, I prefer the small wireless earbuds. Those are more comfortable for me, than headphones.
I just hope your videos don't pose any danger to you. Keep safe!
The more I watch your videos the more I like you.
Your doing great video informing the status of current times in Russia 🇷🇺. The walking around is great too! Similar to Alex christoforou in Athens, Greece. God bless you 🙏 🙏
My hope and prayers are for you and your country go back to freedom.
Keeping you and your mum in my prayers....please take care and be wise with your posts x x x
It is very sad because of what's happening in Russia and we hope and pray for the best for the Russian people .
Regards from Australia and stay safe.
Hi Ksenia. I always enjoy watching your videos. I think you are a strong, independent young woman and you want to express how you feel... but I don’t blame you for feeling a bit paranoid. Who knows how much the government is spying on people these days. Just try to be safe and continue doing what you’re doing. I really love your informative videos and I have learned a lot about Russia and parts of its history from you. I’m sorry that life has become so difficult in Russia. Thinking of you. Take care of yourself and be safe!❤️❤️❤️
You're the 3rd Russian TH-camr I've heard say that they were paranoid. I guess that's best way to survive. Do you think many people in Russia understand that USSR. 2.0 is back?
Most people in Russia think they are free people living in a free country 🤷♀
Over half the American people are paranoid, I live here and people are scared to speak up against the government or they will be targeted by the US intelligence at school board meetings and other places labeled us as terrorist some said we are worse than the Taliban.
@@StPetersburgme
Most people in the West believe they are free. Not so.
If you don't subscribe to the right narrative, Twitter TH-cam and Facebook will cancel you.
Stolen elections is stolen freedom.
I am parnoid living in the West.
Same as US people.
Open your eyes.
Take care ! We all love you and your information videos !
This information is very alarming to say the least. Stay safe and thank you for another wonderful video.
Dear Ksenia, the methods of dictatorship are always the same, even if the content differs. I am from Germany and during the last century we faced at least two of these regimes (1933-45 and 1949-90 in the eastern part). I was born when the Ussr and the DDR were still 'operating' . It was terrible and I am so sad that we are kind of 'going back in time' right now. The situation is bad for Russia and the whole world and I hope that we
can manage it. Lots of love and stay save!
You are very right about the way things are in the world right now. We seem to be going backwards instead of forwards towards freedom.
the situation is bad for your world, because the dictatorship has come to you, the dictatorship of total lies, which is controlled by only two countries in the world, the USA and the UK. I remind you that under Hitler there was exactly the same dictatorship of total lies. Do I remind you of the outcome of this dictatorship of total lies in 1939 and 1941? I do not agree with you that there was a dictatorial power in the GDR! you have no idea about the GDR, because the modern electoral system in the UK is no different from the GDR! Did the people of Great Britain elect Elizabeth Truss as Prime Minister? Alas, it was not the choice of the people!. did the people of Germany vote in the ELECTION OF the CHANCELLOR to block the Nord Stream 2, with the final liquidation of the German economy? Because it is beneficial only to the USA and the UK, but not beneficial to Germany. all modern propaganda of total lies about Russia in all the world's media is beneficial only to the United States and Great Britain. lying of the media is the main evil in your world. because it was lies that created all the dictatorial governments in the history of Europe. Did you know that it was the United States and Great Britain, from the mid-20s and all 30s until the summer of 1944, that were the main sponsors of Hitler's party in Germany. But, they were not in the dock in Nuremberg, alas. these world's scoundrels sat down in the judges' chairs...! Alas! The modern descendants continue the case of the lies of these scoundrels from the UK and the USA, who were not convicted by Nuremberg. Therefore, today the world stands at the edge of the abyss of another bloody catastrophe, in which the United States and Great Britain, as before, hope to sit out, hiding behind the seas, having previously pushed the world into the abyss of military madness..
I like how you take your time explain what you think and not just anything for entertainment.
Thx for sharing brave testimony
Take care of your self and I wish you all the best.
Very informative. I think most Russians would want to move forward not backwards. Thank you for the great video and stay safe, my friend.
It’s so Orwellian, backwards has become forwards and up has become down.
Ксения, я рада что ты сейчас стала более открыто говорить обо всём и что твоя позиция более понятная. Но всё равно будь осторожна.
How dare you watch another channel)))) hahahahaha
@@SamsRussianAdventures Who wants to watch your whitewash...
Thanks! Prayers for all the citizens in both countries,I hope both you're leaders can come together and come up with a sensible compromise and a respectable understanding as neighbors with out the other countries input of the negotiations because you all are neighbors which will not change and you have family on each sides and I hate to see you all going through this.
Thank you! Prayers for everybody!
@@StPetersburgme Squeal это глагол доносить. Как существительное в таком значении (донос) этого слова не существует. Более того, хотя в английском глаголов "стучать, доносить" огромное количество, слова донос в российском понимании в английском не существует. Можно использовать false accusations или reports to authorities. Последнее нужно использовать очень аккуратно, потому что в цивилизованной стране информировать власти это нормально. Есть ещё очень точное слово calumny Его тоже можно использовать. Take care.
Thank's for the Information on what's going on in Russia
Praying thing's will get better SOON
🌺🌺🌺 Glad to see you and that you are doing well. Stay safe and be blessed. 💖💖💖
I think the first one was better and more magnificent, I support the Soviet Union and I think it's time for it to be formed again, comrades, greetings
I can’t imagine, as a mother, to turn my son in for not going to military! I think I’d try to HELP him hide out! A woman having a child & then have to potentially be killed after only 1i or so years old. SAD!
Fear that when he was caught (someone else would narc on him first) she would be accused of colluding with the enemy and suffer a similar fate. Although I still can’t imagine a mother doing that, given the historical context, volatility and brainwashing it doesn’t surprise me.
I've been worried about this very thing. Be careful, take care of yourself.
Play it safe! When listen to anything like utube put on headphones or ear pieces so only you can hear it. Take care stay strong.
I think you are very brave posting videos like this the way things are going. I hope you can keep yourself safe. Although there's no comparison with what you're experiencing, I think we're finding backward trends in the UK as well since we left the EU. The old economic problems, very class divided society, led by aristocrats and oligarchs, shortages and widespread poverty.
Interesting and candid analysis. I hope you don't suffer for it. You are one smart and brave lady.
By ur definitions seems the US has been in its own USSR since the Patriot act was enacted 20 years ago...
You're right it looks like the Old ....days of the USSR.....to us also!... Stay safe!
It's hard to figure out if she's complaining about USSR 2.0 or bragging about it.
She’s not doing either, where did you pick that up?
Russia needs more brave people like you! Following
Dear Ksenia, please be careful of what you say and take care of yourself. ❤
A very educated Russian on their history. Refreshing.
Thank you Toronto
Millions of Russians were born and raised after the fall of the Soviet Union. They had freedoms that their parents and grandparents never knew. Once you have them it's difficult for the government to take them away. I think the censure ship will collapse simply do to the people do not want it. Back in the day when a hidden radio was the only way to get news that day is long gone. The more rights that are taken away resentment grows.
If things feels familiar, they probably are 😐! Remember there's a difference between sensible and paranoia, so I'm thinking of you ☯️!
I enjoy your videos. (Some people somewhere, are happy to be back in the USSR). Imagine! 🤭 I pray you stay safe! 🌿💚
You have such a sweet personality. I pray that you and your family stay safe. My heart aches for you.
I got some Russian friends and they say it's not UUSR 2.0 until schools start forcing student to clean schools themselves and until student start to be mandated to work fields in the villages. Was both thing really a thing in USSR 1.0?
It's not back but it has been asleep for 30 years and decided to wake up.
trust your instincts. You are not being paranoid.
She’s correct.
Dear Xenia thank you for great truth and splendid report...we love you be careful beauty
Informative. Thank you for the insight.
In the states we don’t need to snitch, the NSA has made that method obsolete.
The menace of the USSR has been back ever since your former KGB Colonel took power.
Of course Ksenia is beautiful, like always.
I'm a kid of the 80's so, I admit that I had some nostalgia for that era, but... I was thinking about my favorite cartoons and some cool music videos. Not the fricking USSR.
Thank you for this video my friend.
Удачи, обожаю ваши видео
I’m so worried for you I’m worried for my people too. ☹️🇺🇸
You are very courageous.
No problem about it , baby Ksenia
Yes Dear Xenia, you are right to be very careful..even here these things are beginning to happen...I pray for your safety and health every day...Just keep your videos simple about your life..Many Blessings and alot of love🤗❤️🌼🌹🦋🦋
You are not paranoid if they are out to get you. And they are.
If you own headphones you can maybe use them so that you can listen with privacy without disturbing any neighbours around you.
I am actually waiting for those glorious court procedures around the 1930s.
Like Процесс Промпартии, featuring my personal entertainment star Nikolai Krylenko ..... since those never completely stopped, it's not so unlikely you even get this USSR feature back.
I seriously hope you will be spared!
Be very aware and careful in your actions. Also,buy your self a pair of headphones,then you can listen to whatever you want and nobody can hear except you. Love your videos and admire your insights.
you are very brave to post such a video.
You are an amazing vlogger/reporter. Keep safe and I wish you the best. I hope USSR 2.0 becomes Glasnost and Perestroika with Gorbachev-esque once more. People are friends, it's a shame governments are so eager tog o towar.
It’s not the government, it’s the global financial elite who run the show.