there just isn;t any way for him to go safely. Hopefully his immigration issues are fully sorted, he should be prepared though to ask for asylum in the worst case scenario whereever he is at.
I just realised how shit roman's situation is, he is banned in pro russia countries because of his world views and he is banned in anti russia countries because of his passport.
Because Luka is an idiot - when he agreed to consolidate with Russia he actually believed the Kremlin was in reach until Putin showed up and took the opportunity away forever. Lukashenkov loathes Putin - he hadn't been "the last european dictator" for years just to become a mere govenor/puppet of _Tsar Vlad the Terrible_ treatening him like a mere watchdog. Belarus still not having commited even a single combatant despite all virtue signaling towards the Kremlin speaks volumes: Luka is too weak and economically reliant on Russia and has to cooperate to a degree, but he doesn't want to be a mere pawn either and might even hope to eventually outstay/-live _Bloody Vlady_ this way which of course is an excercise in futility because in reality his rule is long forfeit to stand and fall with the putinist regime so he could just as well fully commit in order to at least ensure the regime's survival for just long enough to not personally care about the aftermath any longer - maybe he's even delusional enough to think fate had finally granted him his long anticipated opportunity to cease the Kremlin because this pesky upstart Putin was stupid enough to saw the third leg of the broken throne he sits on for no good reason whatsoever. Belarus is a strange country in many regards weirdly enough especially for somebody familiar with Russia as well. I've been to Belarus several times, first time age 7 when I accompanied my father on a business trip in 1994 who is german but had been socialized in Russia due to already my grandfather working there and would return to study in Moscow after having graduated highschool and serve double the draft at home in the GDR in order to be allowed studying abroad, the second time I spent summer vacation with my best friend's family in kind of a summer camp as well as in Brest (second largest belarussian city) in the late 90's as well as on later occasions on the way to Moscow which is a pretty unique experience from a (for the longest time of their life) westerner's perspective - I actually don't know any other german of my generation who would have been to Belarus, not a single one which makes it a pretty privileged position to be in in light of the current conflict because for the overwhelming majority of the western audience media could report about North Korea just as well, a place this obscure that it simply has to be some weird relic of a bygone era surviving by mere historical circumstance. I wouldn't have imagined for the life of me that Russia turning full-on fascist would be the reason for it to become relevant again - and that's coming from a guy pretty biased in favour of Russia _(never towards the putinist regime though)_ who doesn't ever apply terms like this lightheartedly due to being a german sufficiently familiar and interested with political theory and their country's history. It's tragic, utterly tragic. I'm a russophile - and that's why I stand with Ukraine.
Without context, I think Young Roman would be baffled at first how his future self chose to live in the supposed "liberal lgbt/feminist infested west" instead of the beloved Motherland
"relax" is far fetched given his rent is 1600 euros per month. Also having Russian passport is probably the worst thing you can have being outside Russia because you gotta figure out how to pay for shit since all Russians are pretty much banned from the rest of the civilized world
You talked to about being a translator between Russian and Chinese. Have you ever considered being a translator for English? Your English is top-notch and you would be an excellent English-Russian translator.
This. Also the Latin root languages are easy to learn once you learn one and they are all easier to use than English or Russian. Might as well learn Portuguese while you're there.
@@Trick-FramedAgreed! Once you know one, it’s fairly easy to start picking up the others. I hate the way OG Portuguese sounds though, not gonna lie. I know some Brazilian Portuguese and was flying through Lisbon and it just sounded so harsh 🫥 though I’m sure part of that was the voice they chose to record those announcements… Russian-English could probably land a pretty sweet gig, especially with native Russian skills. Not sure where one would look, but considering the current geopolitical situation with Russia trying to flex nuts, I’m sure that translating ability could be put to good use.
@@HeydenHarvey But this is different, their homeland is being invaded, what choice do they have but to fight at that point? To defend their nation from a dictator that denies their very existence as a separate people group. Fighting is a duty when you're invaded by such a a foe, who believes that your national sovereignty, ethnic identity and culture isn't even worthy of existence. Ukrainians didn't choose this, but nonetheless, an evil, barbaric horde is invading their homeland. They have to defend themselves, abandoning your people at such a time feels a tab bit... Dishonorable. Even though I myself am unsure what I'd do if I was an Ukrainian.
I have this issue with China too because I've been to China multiple times, they know who I am, I've been questioned on me being a TH-camr when trying to obtain a visa (and had to sign waivers promising not to make a journalistic hit piece about China whilst there), and I've been vocal in the past about being pro Taiwan and pro Hong Kong independence on social media. So it now worries me if I wanted to say fly with Air China to go to Japan, where I'd have a stop over in Shanghai or Beijing. I'm not some big prolific anti government guy, but it still scares me that they might try something. Again could all be in my head though.
To address just one small point in your video. I live in Chicago. I was walking downtown a few weeks ago, and I passed by a relatively nondescript building and noticed that it had a few CCTV cameras in front. I looked around a bit more at the building, and I noticed that there were maybe a dozen cameras in front pointed in every direction. You don't even see that on banks or government buildings here in Chicago. Then I noticed that it's the Chicago consulate of China. Haha. You are absolutely correct. They love their CCTV cameras.
They even have their own “police departments” within the US & they arrest harass Chinese people who’ve immigrated to the US & try to force them to return to China via threats to their families etc! Amazing they were able to operate & our gov didn’t even know they existed for forever!!!
@BoramKim1992 wanna talk about all the stuff under the patriot act? Like how you lot go on about china spying but dont even look at the patriot act which effects daily life lol
@@Godaronful Fun fact: in the 900s AD one of the Hungarians campagns went to the territory of present France, but the way back was blocked and they never came back to the Carpathian basin but stayed and settled on a territory which is belongs today to Switzerland. So there are some Swiss whose ancesters were Hungarians. :) It's a pitty not the all of them went a little more west it would had saved for us many trouble and occupation.
Roman, just saying as a fellow 26 yo that’s thousands of miles from family and friends to escape totalitarian regime (I went from Hong Kong to the UK), your video is one of the thing that gives me strength in these trying times. Take care and keep making awesome contents!
So glad you got out of HK. That place used to be so cool. All the awesomeness of Chinese culture without the hyper authoritarianism. Hope you're doing ok in the UK!
i always forget you’re 26 you’ve lived double of life time of all you’ve been through my heart goes out. i’m glad you’re safe but it’d be sad for anyone to have to leave everything and everyone they’ve known behind. you’re a very strong individual.
Your apartment looks great! 😊 The fire place on TV made for a great backdrop. I am glad you're in Portugal. You are very wise in not traveling to places you mentioned. Such a crazy world and crazy and scary time. Stay strong! You're amazing!
Well, they recently reclassified it to "war" in Russia. I guess the kremlin finally realized that the jig is up and not even vatniks are calling it "smo" anymore.
There's nothing "speaking freely" in Portugal, bro's living in Lisbon, his rent prices will kill him. Source: I'm portuguese :P Nah, but yeah its good to see him relax his "self-censorship" in a new step in life.
@@Joedackie7Not sure where you're getting your figures from but it's not 'low', it's just about average compared to other EU countries. However the average Portuguese salary is exponentially low compared to the average EU country. Average rent in portugal is above the national minimum wage. So he's not really wrong when a Portuguese person says rent is insanely high.
You are respected in Ukraine and have a lot of fans. Almost anyone here will feel respect for those who oppose regime and support democracy, freedom and sanity!
I've actually met loads of Russians, all over the world and I have never met one I didn't like! It's a shame that their President has led russia into a mess that might lead to the break up of russia itself! There are actually many countries "trapped" within the borders of russia, which are relics from Imperial russia.
8:15 Heyo! I’m biased because I am my family is from Taiwan, but you should visit Taiwan if you want to visit China but can’t because of political concerns! Taiwan is one of the most transparent democracies in the world! It’s a beautiful country, with amazing kind people and really delicious food. Lastly if you are interested in Chinese culture and history the National Palace Museum of Taiwan has 700,000 historic and cultural artifacts from the Forbidden City. They were taken when the ROC retreated from China as the PRC was preforming the Cultural Revolution and in doing so destroying many historical Chinese artifacts.
Yeah, it's often said that Taiwan is the only real China these days. The culture on the mainland is full of retcons, manipulations, filtering, and outright lies.
It's funny that TH-cam is giving me notifications for posting on this thread, even though they suppressed what I said in favor of what the OP said. This site, I tellya. Scary days.
It’s scary out there but you will pull through. Stay safe my friend Also yeah I’m from Hong Kong and we would love to have you, but yeah your assessment is spot on, I’ll leave it at this
"Loving to have you" can be interpreted in different ways, most not so good. Once, i was leaning over this billionaire, who was destroying everything i had dome of value, in something which turned out to be my vision alone, i was overwhelmed with a feeling of lust for grilling him and eating him. Only being locked up forever, the law, prevented at least a week's lunch, to be shared with ravens and a friend. The ravens could escape, but not me or friend, so, i had to stick to the usual burrito fillings.
This guy is a 26-year-old 'political dissident'. 😁🙄 He was afraid he might be mobilized to the Russian army with that earrings. 😆😅🤣😂🙄 He claims he is a leftist, but he likes to make fun of cheap housing projects in Russia, Serbia and the rest of eastern Europe and world, also know as commie blocks, and he never had any real job in his entire life. 🤮 He is an opportunist: he is just saying craps that population brainwashed by the western media and Russophobes feelings want to hear: he just wants to make money and that's all, he doesn't want to work from 9 to 5. I bet half of his family has given him up completely, but you provide him money.🙄
@@wat5133 There are only a few places that seem genuinely safe these days. Like, not much more than .ca, .us, .uk, .eu, .au, .nz, .jp, and .kr. I'd like to say .tw but you never know these days. We just can't have nice things.
Man those flames on the tv in the background are so fitting for this vlog. This almost reminds me of a fireside chat but you have to whisper so you don’t wake the bears or something else..
I noticed you didn't mention USA, perfect. Putting a tip into the "Roman tours America" jar. .. and as a Florida Man, I hope you visit Florida. I know how you Russians love Miami. 😂
Well, that's because the US only blocks sanctioned Russians (but even they slip in all the time), and we're actually letting in tons of young (early-20s) Russians atm. In Los Angeles, it's very apparent. Appears lots are getting refugee status, likely regarding the draft. Who knows... Because our gov't hasn't said anything to the American public about this yet. Sadly, Roman genuinely doesn't seem interested in America on any level. Not to visit... Not for anything. That's on him to get over. He's been told we're evil his entire life, so whatever.
I always feel so sad for you and other Russians. It’s not as simple as just leaving. If you want to be outspoken you can’t return and that’s your whole family and all your friends. People are so heartless. You can’t win. Stay you’re supporting, leaving and talking about how sad it is you’re trying to play victim.
I really liked your message of expressing gratitude for the passport I hold(US). As a US citizen, I am extra grateful to have my passport because if I do something stupid overseas, my government would do everything in it's power to return me home safely.
No, it wouldn't. There are Americans in Russian and Asian prisons for stupid things. If you're just a regular person, the government wouldn't get you out.
@@bambina5604you have no idea! I am Kenyan and our government use to profile ethnic Somalis during the height of AlShabab attacks in Kenya. Many Somali-Americans vacation in Kenya and sometimes they got picked up and thrown into jail by Kenyan police when they forget to carry their identification documents. The whole American Embassy in Kenya springs into action with the Ambassador personally going to those police stations to secure his countrymen's prompt release from jails. It is said that he even calls the president to discuss the issue and given my country's close relationship with the US the Americans are promptly released! Heck! Americans even ignore our countries laws such as ban of smoking at certain facilities like the airport and the airport police are afraid to arrest them! You have no idea how powerful the US passport is!
@@AbuHajarAlBugatti That wasn't US-personel, it was Afghan personel hired by the US-Army and Administration there. Sorry for them, truely, though I'm not a US-citizen at all.
When living abroad your family always ask “when can you visit?” but not “when can we visit?” It’s tough but as long as you’re close with them it’s fine but a little rough during the holidays or family events. Be safe and keep in touch with family and friends
I am completely against the unjust invasion of Ukraine but I still have a lot of appreciation for the country Russia. I fell in love with Russian literature as a teen and hope the best for its people. You are doing a good job of showing how Putin regime does not represent Russia as a whole
Before the war I also loved Russian literature and even learned Russian, but my opinion has changed. Many Russian literature glorify imperialism and war. Gogols troika is nothing else than destroying other countries.
@@maritaschweizer1117 nationalism has been a part of almost every nations literature. The na*is used nietzsche to promote their ideology as well but that doesn’t mean people now thinks nietzsches concept of ubermensch was about creating some master race.
@@tomastomastomas1521 as someone whos country is also under dictatorship all I'm gonna say is appreciate it if you can democratically elect your leaders. Also do some digging in post soviet Russia and october revolution and Russian history in general as to why things are there as they are. Its very easy to judge but learning things will make you less judgemental in general.
I'm from Thailand and living in US currently. It's not that the gov is friendly with "P" and "R", most SE Asian countries do not want to make waves and be antagonistic. I know, sometimes I wish they would where Uncle Xi is concerned and his totalitarian rule. By no means the 2 govs are friendly with each other and there is a line. Currently, Thailand is having a lot of issues with Russians flocking to Phuket and Pattaya and certain illegal stuff. So, yeah...........
Your conclusion at the end was heartfelt. ❤ I will certainly continue to cherish and not take for granted my Canadian-born citizenship along with one of the most powerful passports in the world (Canada, ofc). Keep up the good fight, Roman. You got this! 😃 Hope to see you here in Toronto one day.
Hey Roman, i've been watching you since day 1 of your channel. I'm just a regular guy from Uzbekistan that wants to welcome you to his country in case shit hits the fan where you are right now. It is a cheap, little, russian speaking anti-russian government country that nobody cares about. Russians are treated very good here. So please, come visit us. Kindest regards pal ;)
Regarding Southeast Asia, I'd think that Singapore should be the exception as its in Russia's infamous "Unfriendly Countries List" (because of its banking sanctions against Russia) You'll be perfectly safe here if you ever decide to visit
One can hope, but the post-Putin Russia could be worse. My step-brother also fled Russia before the mobilization, and he has accepted that he will never be able to go back.
I am American. There is a long list of countries I could not/would not be able to visit: North Korea, Iran, Cuba, Venezuela, Russia - these because you could get taken into custody to be used as a bargaining chip. Fortunately I would not want to visit any of them.
Cuba seems like a cool place to visit, why wouldn't you want to? It's so close to the US as well. I would go myself but the flights from Europe are a bit pricey
There are sooo many countries that I would love to visit, but as part of the LGBTQ+ community, over half of the world's countries are unsafe for me to visit. It really sucks that I have to check every holiday destination for fear of being arrested for simply existing. Then again, I praise myself lucky that I wasn't born in one of those countries...
@roman_nfkrz I am sorry that you have had to go through this. I get that most ordinary people in Russia are just that normal and ordinary and are stuck. It sucks that a few people (government) have cracked down and placed a stranglehold on so many people who are just living their life. I commend you for speaking your mind. thank you for sharing! Best of luck to you.
You can't come to my country Syria either. Even I can go to jail for criticizing Putin's Russia (or Khamenei's Iran for that matter) according to our latest cyber crime laws. They'll definitely hand you over to the Russian Embassy.
I'm glad you are able to be safe here with us in europe. I'm glad for any russian among us who just want to live peacefully and free with us, and those who hope to someday find back home a place to be very proud of, reflecting the actual soul of the people, choosing their own leader and not be led by some beastial sense of belonging. You deserve to be safe, and i'm sure if an occasion arise, your actions will be decisive to make the land where you grew up free of tiranny
D’accord Roman, mon frère ! C’est le monde maintenant ! Dans toi situation est tot compréhensible et normal. C’est vrai, mais ne pleure pas! Bonne chance mon ami et Bienvenue les le Europe! Somethings is better said in French!
Oui, c'est vrai. French was the world language before English took replaced it. It's so much more pleasing to the ear. It was a more romantic world. Ma grand-mère liked to say: "Honi soit qui mal y pense."
@@GM-cq6ez I find different languages are better suited for different things. French is better for human emotions, German for technical concepts. English is basically very business oriented but also very broad. Find I conceptualise slightly different depending on what language in what language I think in. I seldom use and are not fluent in French, But I tried to challenge myself. Wanted to learn French since childhood. But unfortunately my father forced me to learn German instead witch is pointless for me. Since I are and was interested in French and Italian culture. It got me to really realise how bombastically self-centred and petit bonsoir German culture is in comparison. Of course there’s exceptions but to few and to small to make a difference. So by being forced to learning German it got my to hate their culture more.
Hong Kong is AMAZING! I was super luckyy to visit when I did in the spring of 2018 before the Chinese cracked down on HK. I’d definitely recommend it if you ever get the opportunity and social conditions improve. Great video as always!
I would love for you to come visit Canada one day, where I'm from and live (I live in a small city called St. Catharines, which is a little over an hour outside Toronto). Russia and Canada have a lot of natural beauty in common and I think you would like the people, the neighbourhoods in big cities, and the demographic and linguistic diversity, among other things. In any case, being in the EU, and particularly Portugal, isn't bad either. Your videos have always been really good, but they've taken on a special meaning since you've left Russia. One of my closest friends is a Russian who left his country, and your videos help me better understand him. Keep doing what you're doing. :)
Yeah, you’re better off not going to them, or even getting too close in some cases. Either way, keep it up Roman! Your intimate knowledge of Russia, Russian Culture and History is pivotal and vitally important!
Indeed. The things he covered about his home country as one its people back when he lived there and now as an expatriate as well as about his home city were insightful ones.
@@Chinothebadgood cuz there is so much pivotal knowledge that never touched this young and naive guy ... are you seriously recruiting them in yt comments? Nifty, nifty cia😂
I know this sounds crazy but have you tried South Korea, Japan, and Phlippines? they dont actually side with Russia at all. Yes theyre neutral but they dont kick off people unless you violated local law.
I think that Roman has the same problem as many amongst us have.. We know too much, we think too much, we say our thoughts and we have an IQ that is slightly higher than 80… Being knowledgeable and outspoken is in many parts of the world a very negative trait.
About "dangers of visiting Russia" and this Alexei Malyarevsky, maybe you should've added that when the donation happened Navalny's organisation was already on the Russian list of extremists and doing such thing will be the same as donation to ISIS in any country (which is also punishable, regardless of sum). Also maybe you should've said that this guy was arrested not only for donation but also for "participation in the activities of extremists organisation" because he was distributing some flyers for them. He knew the law, he knew it was forbidden, still did it and got what was coming. Sure, too harsh, but there were no "sudden" changes in law or something. Naive dude just ruined his life for no reason. I mean there are countries where certain behaviour is forbidden by law and when visiting you avoid doing it, right? You're not doing it anyway and then complain about it, right?
I have no empathy for Nazi lovers who aid and support genocide. I told him, the Nazis and West he loves and supports won't see him as anything other than just another Russian and therefore bad. But no, he didn't listen! Feels damn good being right.
Taiwan. Taiwan? Taiwan. Since we seem to share now the same peninsula (if you still are in Portugal), i think that you are more than wellcome here. And those who think otherwise, in my pov, are wrong. I hope that they will never get to rule. And .. yes, empathy is as much forgotten as necessary.
There's even more about the Russian passport thing, which i faced myself. It looks like the EU has some kind of a directive that prohibits Russians, Belorussians and Iranians (and partially even Chinese) to be employed in the IT-companies that are related somehow to government... For example, the whole Telecom branch is a part of it. I faced it because, even though i was born and grew up in Europe myself, i happened to have both Swedish and Russian passports. And they basically don't care about the details of my life history so to say.... Just half of the IT-market is blocked for Russians (luckily not 100%, so i did find a job but at the cost of much effort). Literally yesterday i was on an AWS conference and was talking to a friend of mine about the discrimination i faced. Beside me there was another random serbian guy, who all of a sudden joined the dialog and told us that he is a product manager in a Telecom-related company and he can confirm that it's true and it's still like that and the situation doesn't seem to be going to change in the nearby future.
In what way IT companies are related to Governments??? lolol They are PRIVATE companies!!! And yeah, IT companies have standards.... You can't just walk in there and ask "hire me". Do you speak the native language? Do you have a degree remotely close to IT? Have you ever worked with something similar? Etcetcetc. It goes allllllllll the way down to - do you have ANY professional experience? Like have you ever worked for 2 years and stuff like that.... So yeah... "Discrimination". Natives ALSO suffer "Discrimination"!!! I can't go to an Hospital and apply to be a Surgeon. I think they would LITERALLY laugh at my face. It's called CAPITALISM and PROFESSIONALISM bro..... In order to have a successful business you have to hire the best of the best.... Not just a random foreigner that wants to make $$$
@@Trip4man Can confirm it I work for an American technological company and my Iranian colleague was fired just because of his nationality and tensions between these two countries.
Many things considered to be "critical inftastructure" are obviously considered important from national security point of view. It goes without saying that someone who has a citizenship of a country under dictatorship could have their nationality used as leverage for doing "some things"...
The way Russia works now, chasing opposition people wherever they can reach them, I can completely understand your 'paranoia'. I would reason the same in your place. If you fly overseas you should even be careful where your connection airport is or which countries your plane flies over. Anyway, EU is a rather good destination to be confined to for 10 years or so 🙂
Speaking out against China by itself (within reason) would not get you into any trouble there. However, if you have any traceable business or financial ties with CIA-affiliated orgs such as Radio Free Asia, then you should definitely be wary. Collabing with the content creators you mentioned may or may not pass the bar in this case, best case would be to consult an actual knowledgeable Chinese contact to verify whether it would be an issue. I'm still leaning towards it being fine, but it's always better to be safe than sorry.
I think you’re spot on with Russia, China and Belarus, those three countries don’t hesitate to “take care” of people who don’t agree with them. It’s a shame you can’t visit Hong Kong because it’s actually a super cool city although I think it peaked as a city years ago at this point. I’d add Iran as a country you should be careful in as well as the Islamic Republic leaders have very close ties with the kremlin and are in the same boat as Russia/China when it comes to “taking care” of people who they don’t like
Because it´s hard to know who is working for Russia, and who don´t... And it´s possible that russians who regularly go to Ukraine will be pressured to leave useful information...
Hey Roman, you don't need to visit China to use your Mandarin, try Taiwan. It is a democratic country where Mandarin is spoken, and it is not politically close to Russia or China.
Roman in his outlaw arc
does kind of favor Waylon Jennings
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Rebel Roman 🍸
@@p-__that RIGGED
When White Russian became Black Russian.
anti-conflict russians try to get banned challenge speedrun
More like traitors of the motherland
@@p-__ weirdo
@@p-__ proceed to smell sniff sniff
@@p-__oh no they’re spreading
lmao, so ironic to find hating "good Russians" in common with Ukranians
Don’t go back to Russia, please we can’t lose you.
there just isn;t any way for him to go safely. Hopefully his immigration issues are fully sorted, he should be prepared though to ask for asylum in the worst case scenario whereever he is at.
Geeez why don't you two get a room..
Weirdo.
I returned to Russia from Israel. Well, actually it's cool
@@user-Miha. Enjoy the next mobilisation 🤣
I just realised how shit roman's situation is, he is banned in pro russia countries because of his world views and he is banned in anti russia countries because of his passport.
He is thankfully now living in Portugal. Sounded tough getting in mind. Still, yeah, shitty.
lol who cares, Russia needs to weed out traitors like roman
@@wh8787pee
It happens to free thinkers. As old as history itself.
Roman said the "W" word!!!! Big thinggs brother! Happy for you in Portugal
Belarus is "independent" the same way the Russian election was "free and fair".
Belarus is Russia’s little brother
@@dancegregorydance6933 nah its his golden child
Because Luka is an idiot - when he agreed to consolidate with Russia he actually believed the Kremlin was in reach until Putin showed up and took the opportunity away forever. Lukashenkov loathes Putin - he hadn't been "the last european dictator" for years just to become a mere govenor/puppet of _Tsar Vlad the Terrible_ treatening him like a mere watchdog.
Belarus still not having commited even a single combatant despite all virtue signaling towards the Kremlin speaks volumes:
Luka is too weak and economically reliant on Russia and has to cooperate to a degree, but he doesn't want to be a mere pawn either and might even hope to eventually outstay/-live _Bloody Vlady_ this way which of course is an excercise in futility because in reality his rule is long forfeit to stand and fall with the putinist regime so he could just as well fully commit in order to at least ensure the regime's survival for just long enough to not personally care about the aftermath any longer - maybe he's even delusional enough to think fate had finally granted him his long anticipated opportunity to cease the Kremlin because this pesky upstart Putin was stupid enough to saw the third leg of the broken throne he sits on for no good reason whatsoever.
Belarus is a strange country in many regards weirdly enough especially for somebody familiar with Russia as well.
I've been to Belarus several times, first time age 7 when I accompanied my father on a business trip in 1994 who is german but had been socialized in Russia due to already my grandfather working there and would return to study in Moscow after having graduated highschool and serve double the draft at home in the GDR in order to be allowed studying abroad, the second time I spent summer vacation with my best friend's family in kind of a summer camp as well as in Brest (second largest belarussian city) in the late 90's as well as on later occasions on the way to Moscow which is a pretty unique experience from a (for the longest time of their life) westerner's perspective - I actually don't know any other german of my generation who would have been to Belarus, not a single one which makes it a pretty privileged position to be in in light of the current conflict because for the overwhelming majority of the western audience media could report about North Korea just as well, a place this obscure that it simply has to be some weird relic of a bygone era surviving by mere historical circumstance.
I wouldn't have imagined for the life of me that Russia turning full-on fascist would be the reason for it to become relevant again - and that's coming from a guy pretty biased in favour of Russia _(never towards the putinist regime though)_ who doesn't ever apply terms like this lightheartedly due to being a german sufficiently familiar and interested with political theory and their country's history. It's tragic, utterly tragic.
I'm a russophile - and that's why I stand with Ukraine.
Meanwhile, Ukraine has banned elections completely lmao "but but but de-muh-cracy" 🤣
The USA has fraud elections
As a Brazilian I can visit almost any country, the only problem is that I cant visit a lot neighborhoods in my own city.
Tragic irony that. Sad to see how often we give power to corrupt/inept shitheads all over the world.
I can relate. Just travel out of this place and start living like I am. Left in 2019 and not coming back
Whaat I wanted to visit Brazil. I though it would be all about booty and fun.
I bet you don't want to visit anyway. I thought about Brazil Roman won't visit.
It always sucks to hear this, South America is so interesting but there's so many places that are really not safe to visit
Imagine showing MLG-era Roman this video
I was thinking exactly this. From making MLG edits as a kid, to migrating for his safety and being banned from entire countries.
" At least I look fit..."
Without context, I think Young Roman would be baffled at first how his future self chose to live in the supposed "liberal lgbt/feminist infested west" instead of the beloved Motherland
@@debilman9065 he wasn't that nationalistic in his early days
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I enjoyed the fireside chat. It is a good esthetic.
Your apartment in Lisbon looks cozy. Hope you can finally settle down, and just relax and breathe and travel.
Surely this comment isn't terrifying in any way
bruh
"relax" is far fetched given his rent is 1600 euros per month. Also having Russian passport is probably the worst thing you can have being outside Russia because you gotta figure out how to pay for shit since all Russians are pretty much banned from the rest of the civilized world
@@ThinLineMedia crypto solves that problem in 99.9% cases
@@ThinLineMediawhich does NOT mean EU is being unfair! Or discriminatory! Or r.a.c.i.s.t! Stop it!
You talked to about being a translator between Russian and Chinese. Have you ever considered being a translator for English? Your English is top-notch and you would be an excellent English-Russian translator.
This. Also the Latin root languages are easy to learn once you learn one and they are all easier to use than English or Russian. Might as well learn Portuguese while you're there.
@@Trick-FramedAgreed! Once you know one, it’s fairly easy to start picking up the others. I hate the way OG Portuguese sounds though, not gonna lie. I know some Brazilian Portuguese and was flying through Lisbon and it just sounded so harsh 🫥 though I’m sure part of that was the voice they chose to record those announcements…
Russian-English could probably land a pretty sweet gig, especially with native Russian skills. Not sure where one would look, but considering the current geopolitical situation with Russia trying to flex nuts, I’m sure that translating ability could be put to good use.
The money in this is pretty non-existent.
Guess how many people are ALREADY in this field? A lot, bro, it’s hard to find a job in this field
he's already balling bro youtube money
One does not betray one's country, it's one's country that betrays them.
@Austrian-Painter14 i dont blame people on either side tbh
@Austrian-Painter14 I dont blame them, there is nothing wrong with not wanting to fight a war you never chose to fight
True, at least when it comes to the nation's leadership. The citizens themselves are blinded followers, sheep or the enemy - cannon fodder all.
@@HeydenHarvey But this is different, their homeland is being invaded, what choice do they have but to fight at that point? To defend their nation from a dictator that denies their very existence as a separate people group. Fighting is a duty when you're invaded by such a a foe, who believes that your national sovereignty, ethnic identity and culture isn't even worthy of existence. Ukrainians didn't choose this, but nonetheless, an evil, barbaric horde is invading their homeland. They have to defend themselves, abandoning your people at such a time feels a tab bit... Dishonorable. Even though I myself am unsure what I'd do if I was an Ukrainian.
@@TimtheEnchanter25 if this is so terrible, and duty, do you serve ? Are you on the front ?
because half of your words are conspiracy theory, the other half bull....
I have this issue with China too because I've been to China multiple times, they know who I am, I've been questioned on me being a TH-camr when trying to obtain a visa (and had to sign waivers promising not to make a journalistic hit piece about China whilst there), and I've been vocal in the past about being pro Taiwan and pro Hong Kong independence on social media. So it now worries me if I wanted to say fly with Air China to go to Japan, where I'd have a stop over in Shanghai or Beijing. I'm not some big prolific anti government guy, but it still scares me that they might try something. Again could all be in my head though.
To address just one small point in your video. I live in Chicago. I was walking downtown a few weeks ago, and I passed by a relatively nondescript building and noticed that it had a few CCTV cameras in front. I looked around a bit more at the building, and I noticed that there were maybe a dozen cameras in front pointed in every direction. You don't even see that on banks or government buildings here in Chicago. Then I noticed that it's the Chicago consulate of China. Haha. You are absolutely correct. They love their CCTV cameras.
They even have their own “police departments” within the US & they arrest harass Chinese people who’ve immigrated to the US & try to force them to return to China via threats to their families etc! Amazing they were able to operate & our gov didn’t even know they existed for forever!!!
Jeez you think the us gov is somewhat different??
@@harukrentz435well you tell me if the US has a social credit system based on facial recognition in public places or not
@@BoramK9294 No but they will prosecute you for showing the world the true nature of the US government. Just look at Edward Snowden.
@BoramKim1992 wanna talk about all the stuff under the patriot act? Like how you lot go on about china spying but dont even look at the patriot act which effects daily life lol
With Hungarian passport technicaly I could travel to 189 countries visa free, but I can't because I'm poor like shit and I can't afford to.
You could travel in Europe by bus/train or even a bicycle, shouldn't cost very much. Perhaps sleep in camping grounds in a tent.
@@Godaronfulnobody knows this or talks about this other than Hungarians...cringe
I'm German so it's even more for me technically but practically I've never even been on a plane because I can't afford it.
@@joojoojeejee6058 Now I can't afford even a public transport monthly pass in Budapest which is 8500 HUF (22 €)
@@Godaronful Fun fact: in the 900s AD one of the Hungarians campagns went to the territory of present France, but the way back was blocked and they never came back to the Carpathian basin but stayed and settled on a territory which is belongs today to Switzerland. So there are some Swiss whose ancesters were Hungarians. :)
It's a pitty not the all of them went a little more west it would had saved for us many trouble and occupation.
Roman, just saying as a fellow 26 yo that’s thousands of miles from family and friends to escape totalitarian regime (I went from Hong Kong to the UK), your video is one of the thing that gives me strength in these trying times. Take care and keep making awesome contents!
🇺🇦👍🏻🇸🇪
It's sad what has happened to HK
光復香港 時代革命✊
So glad you got out of HK. That place used to be so cool. All the awesomeness of Chinese culture without the hyper authoritarianism. Hope you're doing ok in the UK!
look guys, he escaped totalitarian Hong Kong... by hiding in totalitarian great shittain :DDD
i always forget you’re 26 you’ve lived double of life time of all you’ve been through my heart goes out. i’m glad you’re safe but it’d be sad for anyone to have to leave everything and everyone they’ve known behind. you’re a very strong individual.
Liberals shitted on by both parts of conflict as always😅
“I have beef with other countries” -modern Eastern European history in a nutshell
It's only a matter of time before this is applicable to more everyday people across the globe, as we hurtle towards a third world war needlessly.
Average Eastern European being marked as an enemy for all countries.
Your apartment looks great! 😊 The fire place on TV made for a great backdrop.
I am glad you're in Portugal. You are very wise in not traveling to places you mentioned. Such a crazy world and crazy and scary time.
Stay strong! You're amazing!
“The WAR.” Glad to see you able to finally speaking freely in Portugal. Excited for you man.
Well, they recently reclassified it to "war" in Russia. I guess the kremlin finally realized that the jig is up and not even vatniks are calling it "smo" anymore.
He could call the war "war" in Georgia too, shit, even in Serbia. Yet he did not.
There's nothing "speaking freely" in Portugal, bro's living in Lisbon, his rent prices will kill him.
Source: I'm portuguese :P
Nah, but yeah its good to see him relax his "self-censorship" in a new step in life.
@@coldhunter9833rent in Portugal is quite low compared to most of Europe
@@Joedackie7Not sure where you're getting your figures from but it's not 'low', it's just about average compared to other EU countries. However the average Portuguese salary is exponentially low compared to the average EU country. Average rent in portugal is above the national minimum wage. So he's not really wrong when a Portuguese person says rent is insanely high.
Я в восторге от твоего юмора, позитива и жизнерадостности!! Так держать, вместе мы выдержим в этом безумном, страшном мире!!
Сидя ровно на жопе да, но рыпнешся и усе. 😊
@@TuRTaN1 кому как. Кто-то умудряется и рыпнувшись, устоять.
@@TuRTaN1 Все упования на Христа, только Он и держит в этом мире, и всё злое ничтожно перед Ним!
ему надо сьездить в сельскую местность 6ой страны в мире по свободе слова
You are respected in Ukraine and have a lot of fans. Almost anyone here will feel respect for those who oppose regime and support democracy, freedom and sanity!
True
you can't speak for everyone
I doubt Ukraine will be welcoming any Russians for a very very long time unless Putin falls from a window.
He still can't bring himself to say the word war.
@@stevemcgowendo you even listen to him? He says war all the time
I too have beefs with entire countries, but primarily their governments.
Same. The people and cultures are awesome. The governments? Nope.
As a Korean, I can relate too. I despise my own government for being so incompetent.
To equal a country’s stupid leader with the country and it’s people. Actually helps these motherf-ers.
Inb4 mudslinging.
I've actually met loads of Russians, all over the world and I have never met one I didn't like! It's a shame that their President has led russia into a mess that might lead to the break up of russia itself! There are actually many countries "trapped" within the borders of russia, which are relics from Imperial russia.
8:15 Heyo! I’m biased because I am my family is from Taiwan, but you should visit Taiwan if you want to visit China but can’t because of political concerns! Taiwan is one of the most transparent democracies in the world! It’s a beautiful country, with amazing kind people and really delicious food. Lastly if you are interested in Chinese culture and history the National Palace Museum of Taiwan has 700,000 historic and cultural artifacts from the Forbidden City. They were taken when the ROC retreated from China as the PRC was preforming the Cultural Revolution and in doing so destroying many historical Chinese artifacts.
I would love to go there, and I hope you all stay safe.
Yeah, it's often said that Taiwan is the only real China these days. The culture on the mainland is full of retcons, manipulations, filtering, and outright lies.
I'm Taiwanese too! Agree on all the points you mentioned! (Night market food…. yum…)
Taiwan is the birthplace of boba tea. Plus the public transportation system is good.
It's funny that TH-cam is giving me notifications for posting on this thread, even though they suppressed what I said in favor of what the OP said. This site, I tellya. Scary days.
It took me longer to realize than I'd like to admit; your fireplace is a monitor.
💙🌻
You might get sick of making these videos about Russia all the time bro but you're fighting the good fight serious respect brother
If the guy makes it back to the Czech Republic he can probably naturalise on humanitarian grounds.
Great country..
Always wanted to visit the Czech Republic. Seems like a really nice place.
It’s scary out there but you will pull through. Stay safe my friend
Also yeah I’m from Hong Kong and we would love to have you, but yeah your assessment is spot on, I’ll leave it at this
@@p-__ what
@pawlik420 its a bot
I hope you're planning on leaving hong kong too. It's getting worse by the day now that its been taken back by the mainland
"Loving to have you" can be interpreted in different ways, most not so good.
Once, i was leaning over this billionaire, who was destroying everything i had dome of value, in something which turned out to be my vision alone, i was overwhelmed with a feeling of lust for grilling him and eating him.
Only being locked up forever, the law, prevented at least a week's lunch, to be shared with ravens and a friend. The ravens could escape, but not me or friend, so, i had to stick to the usual burrito fillings.
@@pawlik420 It is an orcbot.
Pay it no mind
not the blazer being banned 😱
Roman, please tell the story about Sasha Skochilenko case! It's so sad and unfair!
Thank you for this video!
Have a good day! Wish you good vibes!
He lives in the EU. He should talk about EU people getting in prison for political reasons.
@@Kerorhavbc777 That would be a very boring and short video.
Sorry bro! - However, they'd get you in China for being critical of Russia as well!
I'm really shocked by SE Asia and the situation with BI-2. I'm so sorry this has happened to you and so many others. Take care!
This story has a happy ending tho. Thanks to some Russian activists they got deported to Israel, not Russia
This guy is a 26-year-old 'political dissident'. 😁🙄 He was afraid he might be mobilized to the Russian army with that earrings. 😆😅🤣😂🙄
He claims he is a leftist, but he likes to make fun of cheap housing projects in Russia, Serbia and the rest of eastern Europe and world, also know as commie blocks, and he never had any real job in his entire life. 🤮
He is an opportunist: he is just saying craps that population brainwashed by the western media and Russophobes feelings want to hear: he just wants to make money and that's all, he doesn't want to work from 9 to 5. I bet half of his family has given him up completely, but you provide him money.🙄
I believe the Israeli embassy came to their rescue and issued them travel visas. They are now safe in Israel.
@@ilanweinberg2561 well i mean, as "safe" as you can be out there right now lol
@@wat5133 There are only a few places that seem genuinely safe these days. Like, not much more than .ca, .us, .uk, .eu, .au, .nz, .jp, and .kr. I'd like to say .tw but you never know these days. We just can't have nice things.
Man those flames on the tv in the background are so fitting for this vlog. This almost reminds me of a fireside chat but you have to whisper so you don’t wake the bears or something else..
Thought it was Tesla Screen Saver!!
I'm technically banned from most arab countries because I'm queer
🌈 ♥
@@Fr3nchFlag Word. Some of us know from experience. Some technical bans are an actual blessing.
In russia lgbt are equal to terrorist by law. Like anti corruption fund
I think UAE and Qatar is safe
Just don’t kiss on public
Keep you being gay to yourself and you'll be left alone just like any country
4:04 Yeah, maybe you.. shouldn't go back to Russia that soon, plus, we don't wanna lose you 🥲
ROMA - why don’t you reply to Daniel from 1420????
I noticed you didn't mention USA, perfect. Putting a tip into the "Roman tours America" jar.
.. and as a Florida Man, I hope you visit Florida. I know how you Russians love Miami. 😂
Would be nice of him to visit St. Petersburg, Florida and see him crack a few jokes of it and the St. Petersburg in Russia.
STAY AWAY FROM FLORIDA!
I was wondering that too. With the exception of certain politicians, we're mostly anti-Putin and anti-Z. 😝
Well, that's because the US only blocks sanctioned Russians (but even they slip in all the time), and we're actually letting in tons of young (early-20s) Russians atm. In Los Angeles, it's very apparent. Appears lots are getting refugee status, likely regarding the draft. Who knows... Because our gov't hasn't said anything to the American public about this yet.
Sadly, Roman genuinely doesn't seem interested in America on any level. Not to visit... Not for anything. That's on him to get over. He's been told we're evil his entire life, so whatever.
Welp my reply was censored... Yay.
I always feel so sad for you and other Russians. It’s not as simple as just leaving. If you want to be outspoken you can’t return and that’s your whole family and all your friends. People are so heartless. You can’t win. Stay you’re supporting, leaving and talking about how sad it is you’re trying to play victim.
it's vice versa lol
I hope you come visit Montreal one day dude! You'd be way more than welcome here 🍻
@@mtlhtc Fk ya dude! I live in RDP, there's a few Ukrainian flags flying around here. Love to see it.
Agree.! I'm living at 50km of Montréal. The ''Belle Province'' welcome you.!
Very nice peoples, and they talk French a well..!
судьба либерашки
Нелегка и неказиста..... 😂 но что поделать, если работать не умеет.
If you went back to Russia you'd be on the front lines of the Ukraine war in about a week.
Cheers from Poland.
Rel
I really liked your message of expressing gratitude for the passport I hold(US). As a US citizen, I am extra grateful to have my passport because if I do something stupid overseas, my government would do everything in it's power to return me home safely.
No, it wouldn't. There are Americans in Russian and Asian prisons for stupid things. If you're just a regular person, the government wouldn't get you out.
@@bambina5604you have no idea! I am Kenyan and our government use to profile ethnic Somalis during the height of AlShabab attacks in Kenya. Many Somali-Americans vacation in Kenya and sometimes they got picked up and thrown into jail by Kenyan police when they forget to carry their identification documents. The whole American Embassy in Kenya springs into action with the Ambassador personally going to those police stations to secure his countrymen's prompt release from jails. It is said that he even calls the president to discuss the issue and given my country's close relationship with the US the Americans are promptly released! Heck! Americans even ignore our countries laws such as ban of smoking at certain facilities like the airport and the airport police are afraid to arrest them!
You have no idea how powerful the US passport is!
Like all the US personel left behind in Afghanistan? Okay
@@hydrolifetech7911 so they weren't jailed for doing something stupid, different case
@@AbuHajarAlBugatti That wasn't US-personel, it was Afghan personel hired by the US-Army and Administration there. Sorry for them, truely, though I'm not a US-citizen at all.
Bro is forming his own sphere of influence.
BS bait title. you're not banned from any of these places.
When living abroad your family always ask “when can you visit?” but not “when can we visit?”
It’s tough but as long as you’re close with them it’s fine but a little rough during the holidays or family events. Be safe and keep in touch with family and friends
I am completely against the unjust invasion of Ukraine but I still have a lot of appreciation for the country Russia. I fell in love with Russian literature as a teen and hope the best for its people. You are doing a good job of showing how Putin regime does not represent Russia as a whole
Before the war I also loved Russian literature and even learned Russian, but my opinion has changed. Many Russian literature glorify imperialism and war. Gogols troika is nothing else than destroying other countries.
@@maritaschweizer1117 are you dense? Lmao
because putin regime has come from Mars obviously
@@maritaschweizer1117 nationalism has been a part of almost every nations literature. The na*is used nietzsche to promote their ideology as well but that doesn’t mean people now thinks nietzsches concept of ubermensch was about creating some master race.
@@tomastomastomas1521 as someone whos country is also under dictatorship all I'm gonna say is appreciate it if you can democratically elect your leaders. Also do some digging in post soviet Russia and october revolution and Russian history in general as to why things are there as they are. Its very easy to judge but learning things will make you less judgemental in general.
I'm from Thailand and living in US currently. It's not that the gov is friendly with "P" and "R", most SE Asian countries do not want to make waves and be antagonistic. I know, sometimes I wish they would where Uncle Xi is concerned and his totalitarian rule. By no means the 2 govs are friendly with each other and there is a line. Currently, Thailand is having a lot of issues with Russians flocking to Phuket and Pattaya and certain illegal stuff. So, yeah...........
If you ask a trump supporter, Putin is just the best, they'd vote for him over Biden. 🙄
youve never met a conservative
@@Fr3nchFlag and what are 99% of trump supporters politically
@@kittycatwithinternetaccess2356 are you hurt?
@@nukeputin420 no, i just dont like people lying about me
@faviusarthum5038 i am, so is my dad. we no good thoughts on putin
Your conclusion at the end was heartfelt. ❤ I will certainly continue to cherish and not take for granted my Canadian-born citizenship along with one of the most powerful passports in the world (Canada, ofc). Keep up the good fight, Roman. You got this! 😃 Hope to see you here in Toronto one day.
Hey Roman, i've been watching you since day 1 of your channel.
I'm just a regular guy from Uzbekistan that wants to welcome you to his country in case shit hits the fan where you are right now.
It is a cheap, little, russian speaking anti-russian government country that nobody cares about. Russians are treated very good here. So please, come visit us. Kindest regards pal ;)
I think that's where Konstantin/Inside Russia is - I'm glad to hear that it's probably safe for him.
Regarding Southeast Asia, I'd think that Singapore should be the exception as its in Russia's infamous "Unfriendly Countries List" (because of its banking sanctions against Russia)
You'll be perfectly safe here if you ever decide to visit
What about Taiwan?
@@eggchantTaiwan is not South East Asia
The Philippines is pretty much pro-US, to the point we even canceled our submarine orders from Russia, just to comply to US sanction laws.
I wouldn't live in repressive Singapore if you paid me.
@@GM-cq6ezVisit, not live.
NEW APARTMENT LOOKING 🔥 BRO 💯
youll be welcome back when the regime is toppled
Which is never, russia never changes
Not that simple. The new regime would have to undo all of the stalinist legislation in the country.
One can hope, but the post-Putin Russia could be worse. My step-brother also fled Russia before the mobilization, and he has accepted that he will never be able to go back.
...which will never happen, unfortunately
You mean when Russia collapses like the Soviet Union did?
Go to Taiwan if you really want to see true Chinese culture!
As a fellow S.T.A.L.K.E.R. fan, I love the choice of music in your recent videos.
I am American. There is a long list of countries I could not/would not be able to visit:
North Korea, Iran, Cuba, Venezuela, Russia - these because you could get taken into custody to be used as a bargaining chip. Fortunately I would not want to visit any of them.
Bargaining, Potatoes, Just take salsa and guacamole with you wherever you go.
Why wouldn't you want to visit Cuba?
Cuba seems like a cool place to visit, why wouldn't you want to? It's so close to the US as well.
I would go myself but the flights from Europe are a bit pricey
That’s it? Not a very long list
@@kawaiilotus A US citizen can get in trouble for visiting Cuba and spending money there. Sanctions violation.
Loved the TV as a fire place, it's a nice touch.
There are sooo many countries that I would love to visit, but as part of the LGBTQ+ community, over half of the world's countries are unsafe for me to visit. It really sucks that I have to check every holiday destination for fear of being arrested for simply existing. Then again, I praise myself lucky that I wasn't born in one of those countries...
@roman_nfkrz I am sorry that you have had to go through this. I get that most ordinary people in Russia are just that normal and ordinary and are stuck. It sucks that a few people (government) have cracked down and placed a stranglehold on so many people who are just living their life. I commend you for speaking your mind. thank you for sharing! Best of luck to you.
Yo that fire looks sick dude
It's a TV screen.
It's a TV but still looks pretty nice. Makes a great backdrop for the video.
Damn. Fire in Europe is much better than America.
You can't come to my country Syria either. Even I can go to jail for criticizing Putin's Russia (or Khamenei's Iran for that matter) according to our latest cyber crime laws. They'll definitely hand you over to the Russian Embassy.
I'm glad you are able to be safe here with us in europe. I'm glad for any russian among us who just want to live peacefully and free with us, and those who hope to someday find back home a place to be very proud of, reflecting the actual soul of the people, choosing their own leader and not be led by some beastial sense of belonging. You deserve to be safe, and i'm sure if an occasion arise, your actions will be decisive to make the land where you grew up free of tiranny
European part Russia and Ukraine belongs to Europe too but Europe is not so sage how many people still think. 😅
Рома, что думаешь насчет выпуска видео в своем старом стиле/тематике? Типа тех, которые выходили у тебя на канале лет 6 назад?
D’accord Roman, mon frère ! C’est le monde maintenant ! Dans toi situation est tot compréhensible et normal. C’est vrai, mais ne pleure pas!
Bonne chance mon ami et Bienvenue les le Europe!
Somethings is better said in French!
Oui, c'est vrai. French was the world language before English took replaced it. It's so much more pleasing to the ear. It was a more romantic world. Ma grand-mère liked to say: "Honi soit qui mal y pense."
@@GM-cq6ez I find different languages are better suited for different things. French is better for human emotions, German for technical concepts. English is basically very business oriented but also very broad. Find I conceptualise slightly different depending on what language in what language I think in.
I seldom use and are not fluent in French, But I tried to challenge myself.
Wanted to learn French since childhood. But unfortunately my father forced me to learn German instead witch is pointless for me.
Since I are and was interested in French and Italian culture. It got me to really realise how bombastically self-centred and petit bonsoir German culture is in comparison. Of course there’s exceptions but to few and to small to make a difference. So by being forced to learning German it got my to hate their culture more.
Hong Kong is AMAZING! I was super luckyy to visit when I did in the spring of 2018 before the Chinese cracked down on HK. I’d definitely recommend it if you ever get the opportunity and social conditions improve. Great video as always!
Tell him to avoid Kennedy town too many dollars make it expensive lol
HK is fxxked, but probably still ok for a weekend. It also allow Russian passports 14 days visa free.
Fm a Hong Konger.
Looking forward to seeing the countries you feel comfortable visiting!
Hang in there. I agree that you shouldn't go back to RU. Safer to stay in the diaspora.
If you want to use your mandarin you should go to Taiwan it's very safe and there's actually a lot of Hong Kongers living there.
I would love for you to come visit Canada one day, where I'm from and live (I live in a small city called St. Catharines, which is a little over an hour outside Toronto). Russia and Canada have a lot of natural beauty in common and I think you would like the people, the neighbourhoods in big cities, and the demographic and linguistic diversity, among other things.
In any case, being in the EU, and particularly Portugal, isn't bad either. Your videos have always been really good, but they've taken on a special meaning since you've left Russia. One of my closest friends is a Russian who left his country, and your videos help me better understand him. Keep doing what you're doing. :)
Your background today is very pleasant
Yeah, you’re better off not going to them, or even getting too close in some cases. Either way, keep it up Roman! Your intimate knowledge of Russia, Russian Culture and History is pivotal and vitally important!
Wait you are communist and anti Putin regime??
Indeed. The things he covered about his home country as one its people back when he lived there and now as an expatriate as well as about his home city were insightful ones.
@@xzraphiPutin is not a communists he is a totalitarian
@@xzraphi Umm Russia is a capitalist??
@@Chinothebadgood cuz there is so much pivotal knowledge that never touched this young and naive guy ... are you seriously recruiting them in yt comments? Nifty, nifty cia😂
I’m tryna watch this video whilst these Pro Russian And Ukrainian kids are fighting below this comment.
STOP THE WAR! Team Peace ☮️🇨🇭
I know this sounds crazy but have you tried South Korea, Japan, and Phlippines? they dont actually side with Russia at all. Yes theyre neutral but they dont kick off people unless you violated local law.
I think that Roman has the same problem as many amongst us have.. We know too much, we think too much, we say our thoughts and we have an IQ that is slightly higher than 80… Being knowledgeable and outspoken is in many parts of the world a very negative trait.
Thank you for not mentioning Hungary.
Cheers from Ukraine )
About "dangers of visiting Russia" and this Alexei Malyarevsky, maybe you should've added that when the donation happened Navalny's organisation was already on the Russian list of extremists and doing such thing will be the same as donation to ISIS in any country (which is also punishable, regardless of sum). Also maybe you should've said that this guy was arrested not only for donation but also for "participation in the activities of extremists organisation" because he was distributing some flyers for them. He knew the law, he knew it was forbidden, still did it and got what was coming. Sure, too harsh, but there were no "sudden" changes in law or something. Naive dude just ruined his life for no reason.
I mean there are countries where certain behaviour is forbidden by law and when visiting you avoid doing it, right? You're not doing it anyway and then complain about it, right?
I mean, this is a bit clickbaity. He is not banned from Russia, he is not even on any list yet
I hope there will be a Russia that you feel comfortable returning to some day
Love the new background
"Have some fuckin empathy!" Loved that one. :D
Yeah - also: "smile at a stranger."
I have no empathy for Nazi lovers who aid and support genocide. I told him, the Nazis and West he loves and supports won't see him as anything other than just another Russian and therefore bad. But no, he didn't listen! Feels damn good being right.
Me, the lower middle class German university student: Has one of the best passports in the world, but is too broke to go anywhere
I am upper middle class in Germany, so I am lucky
criticizing Putin brings a lot of money in the West, doesn't it?
Taiwan.
Taiwan?
Taiwan.
Since we seem to share now the same peninsula (if you still are in Portugal), i think that you are more than wellcome here. And those who think otherwise, in my pov, are wrong. I hope that they will never get to rule.
And .. yes, empathy is as much forgotten as necessary.
How people normally react to getting a prison sentence:😭😰😐
How Ilya Yashin react to a prison sentence:🙂✌
There's even more about the Russian passport thing, which i faced myself. It looks like the EU has some kind of a directive that prohibits Russians, Belorussians and Iranians (and partially even Chinese) to be employed in the IT-companies that are related somehow to government... For example, the whole Telecom branch is a part of it. I faced it because, even though i was born and grew up in Europe myself, i happened to have both Swedish and Russian passports. And they basically don't care about the details of my life history so to say.... Just half of the IT-market is blocked for Russians (luckily not 100%, so i did find a job but at the cost of much effort).
Literally yesterday i was on an AWS conference and was talking to a friend of mine about the discrimination i faced. Beside me there was another random serbian guy, who all of a sudden joined the dialog and told us that he is a product manager in a Telecom-related company and he can confirm that it's true and it's still like that and the situation doesn't seem to be going to change in the nearby future.
In what way IT companies are related to Governments??? lolol They are PRIVATE companies!!! And yeah, IT companies have standards.... You can't just walk in there and ask "hire me". Do you speak the native language? Do you have a degree remotely close to IT? Have you ever worked with something similar? Etcetcetc. It goes allllllllll the way down to - do you have ANY professional experience? Like have you ever worked for 2 years and stuff like that.... So yeah... "Discrimination". Natives ALSO suffer "Discrimination"!!! I can't go to an Hospital and apply to be a Surgeon. I think they would LITERALLY laugh at my face. It's called CAPITALISM and PROFESSIONALISM bro..... In order to have a successful business you have to hire the best of the best.... Not just a random foreigner that wants to make $$$
@@Trip4man Can confirm it I work for an American technological company and my Iranian colleague was fired just because of his nationality and tensions between these two countries.
Many things considered to be "critical inftastructure" are obviously considered important from national security point of view. It goes without saying that someone who has a citizenship of a country under dictatorship could have their nationality used as leverage for doing "some things"...
Makes you wonder, huh
That’s fucking idiotic
Considering how much they’re is Syrians and Africans
I thought Roman had a real fireplace for a moment, either way the setup looks dope
The way Russia works now, chasing opposition people wherever they can reach them, I can completely understand your 'paranoia'. I would reason the same in your place. If you fly overseas you should even be careful where your connection airport is or which countries your plane flies over. Anyway, EU is a rather good destination to be confined to for 10 years or so 🙂
Speaking out against China by itself (within reason) would not get you into any trouble there. However, if you have any traceable business or financial ties with CIA-affiliated orgs such as Radio Free Asia, then you should definitely be wary. Collabing with the content creators you mentioned may or may not pass the bar in this case, best case would be to consult an actual knowledgeable Chinese contact to verify whether it would be an issue. I'm still leaning towards it being fine, but it's always better to be safe than sorry.
2:48 - that clip of Stalin turning his head and looking into the camera… No fictional villain can hold a candle to Stalin.
That’s honestly scary ngl that stare letterally pierce your soul
I think you’re spot on with Russia, China and Belarus, those three countries don’t hesitate to “take care” of people who don’t agree with them. It’s a shame you can’t visit Hong Kong because it’s actually a super cool city although I think it peaked as a city years ago at this point. I’d add Iran as a country you should be careful in as well as the Islamic Republic leaders have very close ties with the kremlin and are in the same boat as Russia/China when it comes to “taking care” of people who they don’t like
what about Ukraine, do they care of people who don’t agree with them? Like literally, If u don't wanna go to war and die u will end up in prison uh oh
It’s pretty simple really, if you can get jailed for jokes on TH-cam, the country is bad. Something I wish more people appreciated
Because it´s hard to know who is working for Russia, and who don´t... And it´s possible that russians who regularly go to Ukraine will be pressured to leave useful information...
Hey Roman, you don't need to visit China to use your Mandarin, try Taiwan. It is a democratic country where Mandarin is spoken, and it is not politically close to Russia or China.
Like the fireside chat vibe. Nice to see your settled in to your new home.
You're not banned from Brazil ❤️
He can visit after he learns Portuguese.
Brazil is a small country
And than there's Mexico who literally doesn't care whoever comes in