Russian police finally came for me... Is it safe for me to return? | Q&A part 1

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  • @NatashasAdventures
    @NatashasAdventures  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +98

    Thank you for watching and supporting me! Here is the second part where I answer your questions about my life in Georgia and some future plans: th-cam.com/video/BxqPx9gk_-w/w-d-xo.htmlsi=-lhNPrMbVZp6swQQ

    • @williamyoung9401
      @williamyoung9401 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Don't return to Russia until Putin is gone. The Soviet Union has been reborn under the leadership of General Secretary Putin. Any who leave Russia, in Putin's eyes, are traitors to the Motherland for leaving her, especially in the middle of a "special military operation." And Putin does not forgive or forget traitors.

    • @Aramiji994
      @Aramiji994 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      I feel sorry for you and your family if you think Russia is the bad guy here and the West is innocent. The very fact that you think the war started in 22 tells me that you are absolutely clueless and your advice for other people not to believe the Russian propaganda. If propaganda were a competition, the West would be world champions and Russia wouldn't even make it to the finish line. Greetings from Germany, who also lived in Russia. Do you think we can say anything against the government here without consequences? if so, you are actually clueless.

    • @bazedes5847
      @bazedes5847 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @NatashasAdventures You are doing very well indeed, for your audience of imbeciles and degenerates, who think they can hurt Putin and the Russians, despite what has been proven for thousands of years and the biggest and most powerful assembled armies in history have failed, but keep going anyway, Putin described you well "MORONIES" 😉😆 Какое удовольствие, какой успех и достижение с твоей стороны и просто чтобы человек тобой восхищался😄

    • @FreeUkraine69
      @FreeUkraine69 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      You are young and beautiful and the worst tragedy that could very well happen if you returned to Russia is to fall in love and then lose who you have fallen in love with to Putin's ambitions for an evil empire and war . Make a life out of the country and find your future , your family will have unconditional love and will support your decision and future.

    • @afwaller
      @afwaller 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Don’t go back, it’s too risky. You have a lot of viewers, I’m sure some can help you find solutions.

  • @SeanRCope
    @SeanRCope 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +315

    56 year old veteran combat medic. If you are safe, chill. Do you. It’s funny how fast things can change. Not always bad too. Keep busy and smile. Nothing lasts forever. You are young 20 years from now you will still be you. Patients is a virtue. Get a small dog. Love looking in on you from time to time. Stay safe.

    • @CoffeeAndPaul
      @CoffeeAndPaul 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      One of the things I wonder about is, what will become of the veterans with profound injuries?
      After World War 2 Stalin created an entire system of hospices, mostly in Siberia, for their "Samovar People", Russian war veterans who had profound or visible injuries.
      Stalin did this for two reasons: humanity & duty for these veterans, & to remove them from the sight of Russian society. The chance of them becoming their own political force & lobbying for changes was a chance Stalin could not take, but he also could not kill them as he usually did, & at that point in post-War Russia the Samovar People weren't seeming to be interested in Russian politics yet. He didn't need them killed, only moved.
      Those hospices varied in their conditions & services. Some were legitimately good homes for these people, mostly men but a few women as well. Some were less nice. Some were terrible.
      They made the greatest of sacrifices for their Country. They deserved for their stories to be told wider than theirs were.
      And this War will definitely see men & some women with the same profound & visible injuries. How other Russians treat them in the future will be a crucial indicator of Russian civil society's own health & wellness.

    • @OleDiaBole
      @OleDiaBole 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​Dont be a-fool. Have you not noticed that there are no pro-Russian comments in main thread, only in answers?
      What, people from Russia only know how to answer someones comments but are unable to post their own?
      This is purest, well-censored, cope-prpgnda for audience such as you. Russians have it good, ulike you. Afordable living, no homeles, no crime, no gangs, no gmo, breathtaking cities and infrastructure..

    • @OleDiaBole
      @OleDiaBole 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​​@@stix2youam from ex Yugoslavia, let me tell you what west and pro-western traitors have in plan for Russia. Same as we got, deindustrialisation plummeting standard and servitude. Stop pretending you are the good guys. I have visited both Russia, Ukraine and all western countries. In Russia, only danger are courious squirels in parks, while in west one needs bodyguards from all the gangs, criminals, homeles. In pro western noble Ukraine i have witnesed such moral decay i heve not seen anywhere in world. Noble, resilient my-a$$. Nothing but cnon-foder-servants. Same as what you plan for Russia..

    • @OleDiaBole
      @OleDiaBole 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@CoffeeAndPaul who is a target for this nonsese? Russians know their history and love Stalin. Is this diabolical distorsion for yr public? To make them-hate-RU even more? I see you repeat this coment many times while my are deletwd by this nice girl in acordance with freedom of speach.

    • @kaythegardener
      @kaythegardener 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      @@CoffeeAndPaul Stalin put many of the forcibly repatriated Russians who had fled to Western zones in post war Germany & Russian veterans straight to Siberian Labor camps, not hospices!! It was only after 1956 that Khrushchev, after denouncing Stalin's policies, permitted the inmates to live in the civilian towns near the camps. They were NOT permitted to return to the regions that they had lived in pre- 1940...Stalin didn't have to shoot or gas the returnees. He let the harsh conditions & lack of adequate care do it for him!!

  • @jeffmcdonald4225
    @jeffmcdonald4225 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +708

    I know what it is to be "home sick." It is better to be free and alive. Take the advice of an old man. You are young and adaptable, but be happy and safe. That is the best life.

    • @_TheMax_
      @_TheMax_ 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      She was free in Russia as well she just doesn't know it yet.

    • @checkfactschecking
      @checkfactschecking 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +71

      @@_TheMax_ You are lying and/or in denial.

    • @_TheMax_
      @_TheMax_ 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      @@checkfactschecking I have seen her previous videos from Russia and she was traveling all over the place. Such things can be done only by free man, correct me if I am wrong.

    • @checkfactschecking
      @checkfactschecking 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +51

      @@_TheMax_ You are wrong. Things have changed in Russia and no one gets to travel freely.

    • @Manjunath9384
      @Manjunath9384 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +32

      @@_TheMax_ Ask this question to the families of those who mysteriously died

  • @postwatch1377
    @postwatch1377 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +49

    Thank you for being so open, honest, and human.

  • @imaloserdude7227
    @imaloserdude7227 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks! I love your videos! Keep them coming.

  • @josephbucknavage6739
    @josephbucknavage6739 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +191

    I love that little pigeon. Hardy birds that can weather storms just like you. You're old enough to appreciate what Russia is doing wrong but young enough to outlast this storm and help in its recovery. I'm 65 and may not see the bright future of Russia but you will. Find happiness where you can for now.

    • @itemushmush
      @itemushmush 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      and the monstera!

    • @joblo341
      @joblo341 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Right idea, but I don't expect there will be a "bright future" in russia until she is our age or older. It is going to take "guidance" and at least a couple of generations to clear out the brain washing putler has done, Her grandchildren MAY have a "bright future" in russia, but not likely sooner.

    • @ADobbin1
      @ADobbin1 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      As long as the feudal serf system is allowed to remain there is no bright future.

    • @PitPRG
      @PitPRG 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      but its must be someting one - or too young, or old enougth. If you too young its adults business, if you old enought - you must take responsability for your decision

    • @OleDiaBole
      @OleDiaBole 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I am from ex Yugoslavia, let me tell you what west and pro-western traitors have in plan for Russia. Same as we got, deindustrialisation plummeting standard and servitude. Stop pretending you are the good guys. I have visited both Russia, Ukraine and all western countries. In Russia, only danger are courious squirels in parks, while in west one needs bodyguards from all the gangs, criminals, homeles. In pro western noble Ukraine i have witnesed such moral decay i heve not seen anywhere in world. Noble, resilient my-a$$. Nothing but c4non-foder-servants. Exactly as what you plan for Russia.

  • @FredoRockwell
    @FredoRockwell 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +107

    Thank you for this video - I found it very informative but also very moving. I'm so sorry to hear about your friend.

    • @gabyd5662
      @gabyd5662 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      La Paz de Cristo 🙏🙌

  • @K0r0n1s
    @K0r0n1s 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

    Hang in there! Greetings from Germany ❤

    • @pessi6185
      @pessi6185 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😂 Obviously another 🐑 from the West of Germany.

    • @pessi6185
      @pessi6185 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      How's your gas prices since the US blew up your gas lines to Russia??? 🐑

    • @ilanweinberg2561
      @ilanweinberg2561 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Get lost.​@@pessi6185

    • @klada000
      @klada000 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I will pray for Germany 😂 Russia will be fine

    • @Pablo-1899
      @Pablo-1899 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Germany now🏳️‍🌈

  • @retafmil
    @retafmil 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +50

    Natasha, You are just the BEST !!! Love your truthful and thoughtful videos.

  • @gregmoreau693
    @gregmoreau693 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +811

    Returning? Short answer: NO.

    • @SnaxDesAvions
      @SnaxDesAvions 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +80

      Long answer: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO !

    • @flatlander5054
      @flatlander5054 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

      My short Question, WHY???
      Why draws "you" back. Remember your exit interview at the airport. Look at some of the troll comments below. I agree with you, they could easily be waiting for you with a case (instead of a guy who traveled a long way).

    • @deanosaur808
      @deanosaur808 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Obvious answer

    • @js70371
      @js70371 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      The Russian government is not concerned with 20 something yr old nobodies with TH-cam channels lol 🙄🤦‍♂️😂

    • @Haroun-El-Poussah
      @Haroun-El-Poussah 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +65

      @@js70371 One "nobody" has to serve more than a decade in jail just for having changed 7 price tags in a supermarket with anti-war slogans...

  • @erictourangeau3651
    @erictourangeau3651 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Merci!

  • @josephvolgyi3382
    @josephvolgyi3382 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +173

    I strongly recommend you make a life for outside of Russia. You have your whole life ahead of you. Live it free!

    • @EscudoPadraoPrata
      @EscudoPadraoPrata 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      She is still trying to get refugee status. She wants to live free at the costs of others. No even her parents support her anymore.

    • @LelandReview
      @LelandReview 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Nations outside of Russia aren't free. Even Canada has censored all free speech and even access to the news. People outside of Russia are homeless slaves that live in poverty. They learn to be happy to own nothing...

    • @stevebusfield199
      @stevebusfield199 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @Booz2020 Free Pakistan!

  • @andreweff1284
    @andreweff1284 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Thank you for answering all of those questions, especially where you mention losing your friend- I'm sure making the decision to talk about that was a hard one.
    I hope you remain safe and untouched by the commissars in Russia who would seek to do you harm.

  • @emf2007
    @emf2007 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    An extremely brave, articulate, knowledgeable, funny and intelligent human being.

  • @andrewbaker8373
    @andrewbaker8373 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +30

    I hope you are looking after yourself and many thanks for the life choices you have taken in adopting a moral stance. Thank you Natasha

    • @eah8101
      @eah8101 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What is the moral stance?

  • @theemporersnewclothes
    @theemporersnewclothes 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +149

    Please stay safe. I value your opinions and support your efforts...

    • @meso8848
      @meso8848 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      dude.. she is a troll lol.. she has no opinions 🤣 weak paid troll.... she has no dignity.... she has nothing to do in Russia.. Russians don't give a damn about her :)

    • @GlenFarmer-c6i
      @GlenFarmer-c6i 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      She's more safe in Russia... nothing happens to anyone there's thousands of critics all over Russian Social media, you are been fed lies so she can earn more money through TH-cam who has demonatized TH-cam in Russia... this "depressing " woman is playing on you russophobic feelings to earn money 😂.. I live in Moscow, CNN has their offices here, they spread their propaganda here but remains safe, it's because we see right through it, here's thousands of US expats just in Moscow alone 90% wants Russian citizenship that tells you alot!!!

    • @jonathanfriedlander8563
      @jonathanfriedlander8563 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      So you value opinions over facts ??
      Evidenced based facts are reality not opinions!

    • @VictoriaPobieda
      @VictoriaPobieda 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      she's paid by CIA and Soros

  • @adiggle5022
    @adiggle5022 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    Thanks. It seems to me that you are guided by your principals even when it is difficult. Your work is valuable and probably helps to inspire change.

  • @janjahoda1
    @janjahoda1 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Díky!

  • @PaavoK
    @PaavoK 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Kiitos!

  • @fred993a
    @fred993a 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

    Natasha - you are so incredible. I love and appreciate you.

  • @IzzyOnTheMove
    @IzzyOnTheMove 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +26

    You're super brave Natasha and I know it must be hard. Keep it up, I wish you to be happy and safe and be able to realize your goals ❤

  • @emjizone
    @emjizone 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +64

    Telling the truth is irreplaceable. There can be no peace without it. Thank you for showing that a few honest words can shatter a billion lies and rantings. Thank you for the peace you offer. I wish you, your family and your country all the joy it is still possible to cultivate after the storm.

  • @matc6221
    @matc6221 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +741

    Do not return. People who speak out can disappear. Not worth it.

    • @bryanemmel6516
      @bryanemmel6516 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +42

      I think you are talking about the U.S.

    • @fabricio4794
      @fabricio4794 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@bryanemmel6516in US A case is people who have problems with Clintons they"desappear"...

    • @matc6221
      @matc6221 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +85

      @@bryanemmel6516 Don't be a fool. I learnt this from advice on a Russian YT channel, ,(Agent Nesty. My R u ssian Train trip went completely wrong, 14 mins in) You don't understand what a democracy is.

    • @solconcordia4315
      @solconcordia4315 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

      Don't return to Russia voluntarily. Georgia is at least *one step removed* from being under his thumb. While some Georgians hate what Russia did and you catch the flaks from that (just from speaking and looking like Russian,) you should always keep in mind that you are actually closer to them politically in terms of being somewhat of an escapee from Russia.
      My parental family's new abode in British Hong Kong (after sneaking into it) was dominated by the Cantonese. They had the saying that olden time's Beijing's Emperor banned them from calling cucumbers 黃瓜 so they had to call cucumbers 青瓜. They said: 『山高皇帝遠。』"The mountains [separating them from Beijing] are high and the emperor is far away."

    • @deanosaur808
      @deanosaur808 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

      It's not gonna happen. Natasha is not suicidal 😅

  • @uncleron9481
    @uncleron9481 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Natasha, thank you so much for this. I liked it so much. You said it was hard. I hope you will find the strength to do the next two. Here is my hope and care for your safety and that of your family and friends back home. Thank you again.

  • @madmaxmel
    @madmaxmel 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +390

    Hi, I'm from Finland and I'm saddened by what Putin has done to Russia. I worked in a factory here for 20 years, and I cooperated daily with Russian truck drivers, I loaded their cars. I like them a lot, we always had fun working together. My heart is sad when Russia has such a leader that it affects all of our lives, Russians first of course. I know many Russians and I have nothing bad to say about them. I hope that one day we can work together again and laugh at life.

    • @michaellastname4922
      @michaellastname4922 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes, my Georgian friends love Russians ... but HATE the government.

    • @rhodium1096
      @rhodium1096 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Oh yeah...surely Russians prefer drunk Yeltsin again...right?

    • @js70371
      @js70371 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

      Oh by the way, you live in a NATO country now and NATO exists for the sole purpose being a client market for U.S. made weapons.

    • @ethanswanson9209
      @ethanswanson9209 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

      Thank you for answering so many questions. I appreciate the perspective of someone like yourself in a world of talking heads. Greetings from Minnesota.

    • @blueeyes402
      @blueeyes402 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      If you knew the state of Russia when Putin took over you would now see him as a savior.
      What do you think filled the void between the collapse and Putin taking over..
      The International Red Cross?? Or the barbarian?

  • @dichebach
    @dichebach 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I'm glad to see you are still doing well Natasha. Hang in there and keep going on your journey! Never give up!

  • @dougsrepair1060
    @dougsrepair1060 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +39

    Sorry that you are separated from your family. This may not be forever. It was nice to see you and your mascot pigeon doing a Q&A again. Stay true and stay safe. It’s always good to know you’re doing well.’
    Condolences to the loss of your friend. No life lost in a war is beneficial to the outcome.

  • @helmutstransky3761
    @helmutstransky3761 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +32

    Thank you for educating us, you are a brave woman.

  • @letMeSayThatInIrish
    @letMeSayThatInIrish 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +472

    Please don't even think about returning to Russia. The thought makes me nervous.

    • @LesMorrisracing
      @LesMorrisracing 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      I agree with you.

    • @deanosaur808
      @deanosaur808 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      There's more chance of me winning a beauty contest 😂

    • @barbarcreighton6726
      @barbarcreighton6726 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +27

      It'S not even an attractive country - spending 2 years in Russsia , I'd say the cities are often ugly / miserable ... Housing is horrible ... most people DON'T have a dacha or a garden . In many respects , quality of life is very low and life is unpleasant compared to Europe and the civilised countries .( Weather is dreadful AND EXTREMELY DEPRESSING )

    • @tingleblade4274
      @tingleblade4274 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

      @@barbarcreighton6726 ukie stop pretending

    • @binkyslapass1
      @binkyslapass1 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      Russia is awesome...

  • @jerseyjunior
    @jerseyjunior 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Years ago I asked if you could always say "pakka pakka" at the end of your videos, and now every time you say it, I think I had something to do with it. I love you and will always love you. Big support from Pittsburgh, USA.

  • @leekirkman2616
    @leekirkman2616 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Been a couple of years since I watched your content. I find your vlogs very informative, I only put them on the back burner for a wee bit, and it’s ended up being a couple of years. Glad I found you again.

  • @jjj76120
    @jjj76120 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Thank you Natascha, this was a very good and interesting video. Sorry for your loss, for your friend and your country. Keep strong, doing what is good and be free. Greetings from the Netherlands ❤

  • @sophiepooks2174
    @sophiepooks2174 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    It is nice to hear about Russia from the perspective of a smart unbiased young woman, we don't hear from the media, your English is great also, subbed.

  • @g3air3
    @g3air3 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    You are brave and strong and have endured a great deal of hardship and stress. There will be more, but you can handle it! Thank you for your continued videos.

  • @karolinaa.6183
    @karolinaa.6183 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +236

    I think there is another reason why countries bordering Russia do not want to accept Russian immigrants. Both now and in the past, Russia (I mean authoritarian leaders) has used the fact that there is a Russian minority in a country as a justification for invasion. And AFAIK there have also been cases where Russians, for example in the Baltic states or Germany, have organised demonstrations in support of Putin.

    • @piccadelly9360
      @piccadelly9360 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      I think the reason is different.Probably that pressure is being forced on the civilian population to change the system.But your reason is also true

    • @Maidaseu
      @Maidaseu 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      British did the same to Ireland. Many countries use that pretext (settler colonisation)

    • @luckyluke1503
      @luckyluke1503 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You so dumb. If That is the case than nobody should allow Germans in because they started 2 world wars or dont allow Georgians in because Stalin was Georgian and killed over 25 million soviet Citzenz.

    • @henriikkak2091
      @henriikkak2091 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      Yes. Mariupol was flattened because it was Russified in the past.

    • @jmlin501
      @jmlin501 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Is it a joke? Russia is the largest country in the world and less than 150 millions people, then Russian claims there are not enough space to live?

  • @The_Drifter_13
    @The_Drifter_13 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Interesting Q&A, much appreciated! Some of the questions were very good, while others were not worthy of a response. Your patience is admirable!

  • @ant-space
    @ant-space 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +55

    Hi Natasha,
    So sorry to hear about your childhood friend. May he rest in peace.
    I ABSOLUTELY love this Q&A and your honesty in answering these questions.
    I think you are really brave and wish you the best!
    Take care.
    Anthony

    • @solconcordia4315
      @solconcordia4315 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah, I am so sorry for the childhood friend, too, especially for the widow he left behind. I'm not particularly emotional about people "winking out" because I'd moved so many times already so I became somewhat numbed.

  • @alexanderreintzsch5315
    @alexanderreintzsch5315 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    Thank you very much for opening up to these personal questions about your point of view, your struggle with the given situation as an emigrant in the diaspora. My condolences for the loss of your schoolmate and childhood friend. War always takes lives, and every casualty is a victim to the people in power who forced them to engage in war. I hope you have the strength to get through this hard times and that your wish to return to a new democratic Russia will happen someday soon.
    Keep sane and engage yourself in meaningful projects. Your voice matters, you matter, and you are needed for taking part in the reconstruction of Russia after the war.
    I am looking forward to the upcoming two videos of yours.

    • @UltraTotenkopf
      @UltraTotenkopf 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      *Dude... if you understood what kind of crap you're talking about, you'd probably be ashamed. First of all, in Russia, prostitutes, homosexuals and lesbians will never rule the country. We Russians know very well what kind of poverty and collapse they brought the country to in the 90s of the last century!*

  • @daviddb4858
    @daviddb4858 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +129

    You make the strongest case against authoritarianism and dictatorships, showing how one single person can adversely alter the lives of so many people. I admire your courage to stick to your principles; unlike so many politicians, sycophants, bureaucrats and enablers who make this world a troubled place.

    • @meso8848
      @meso8848 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      hahah authoritarianism and dictatorships 🤣 dude wake up.. she is just a troll... a weak paid troll with no dignity !!... what a clown you and her are... that's sick

    • @ettoreatalan8303
      @ettoreatalan8303 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      The assumption that only one single person is to blame is naive.

    • @daviddb4858
      @daviddb4858 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      @@ettoreatalan8303 I don't know who you think made that assumption. Perhaps you didn't read the last phrase in my comment, or didn't understand it. However, Putin has tremendous power and he could stop the war in Ukraine right now if he wanted to.

    • @ettoreatalan8303
      @ettoreatalan8303 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@daviddb4858 Quote: “...showing how *one single person* can adversely alter the lives of so many people.”

    • @maryginger4877
      @maryginger4877 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I live in the UK, and we have a Prime Minister who married into the Oligarch Class and was not elected.....

  • @alecb.7696
    @alecb.7696 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks

  • @katharine5606
    @katharine5606 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Very interesting and informative, Natasha. Thank you for this video and I look forward to the next uploads.

  • @sparrowhawk3894
    @sparrowhawk3894 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Thanks for the update Natasha, and keep up your good works.

  • @SugarySerial
    @SugarySerial 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    A moving Q&A. Very sorry to hear about your friend, Natasha. So much respect for you. Stay safe and strong out there.

  • @Ranbo5
    @Ranbo5 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Good to hear from you Natasha. So sorry to learn about your childhood friend. Stay strong and best of luck to you!

  • @7811sparky
    @7811sparky 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Wow, that was a very good video, very informative.

  • @mururoa7024
    @mururoa7024 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +210

    No, realistically it's not safe for dissidents to live in Russia.
    Come to the Netherlands. Everybody speaks English, there's a good immigration policy for refugees, and plenty of jobs.

    • @diopfifi4937
      @diopfifi4937 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

      Good country 🇳🇱 people are very nice too

    • @fabricio4794
      @fabricio4794 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      She Should Move To Germany Too or Sweden..

    • @jonaskessler326
      @jonaskessler326 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@fabricio4794Swedes aren’t very keen on Russians.

    • @BryanO92
      @BryanO92 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +34

      The reason she's in Georgia is because it's one of the few places she can reach with a Russian passport.

    • @axllii
      @axllii 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It's extremely difficult for Russians to move to any country in Europe. Roman (YT channel "NFKRZ") had to go Serbia twice to apply for visa to Portugal.

  • @DaveNarn
    @DaveNarn 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Good to hear your parents know that you are safe.
    I’m a longtime subscriber to your channel and I liked the tour you once gave of your home and garden in, I think it was Spassk-Dalniy. And your dog Barni when you where showing your potato plants.
    i understand how relationships with can be complicated and wish you all the best.

    • @alexanderreintzsch5315
      @alexanderreintzsch5315 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Yeah! I remember that tour too. And the fishing trip with the parents. And the students dorm in Chabarovsk. It breaks my heart to think about not being able to go back to where one's roots are. I know that feeling myself. It's the worst when you have to flee or emigrate your home. I hope that all refugees worldwide may one day be able to return safely to their homes.

  • @ToiOraLAT
    @ToiOraLAT 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    YOU are so fortunate that you are figuring out how t to follow your own compass. Best from New Zealand .

  • @kennethmiu691
    @kennethmiu691 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks!

  • @Zuuzaankaaa
    @Zuuzaankaaa 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Stay brave!

  • @kevinfarrellUK
    @kevinfarrellUK 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +51

    Thank you, Natasha. Your honesty and bravery is inspirational. :))

    • @VictoriaPobieda
      @VictoriaPobieda 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      delusional

    • @spervuurproduksies
      @spervuurproduksies 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@VictoriaPobieda Vatnik

    • @VictoriaPobieda
      @VictoriaPobieda 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@spervuurproduksies NAF0 shillbots will seethe and rage

  • @huhan9509
    @huhan9509 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +102

    Natasha, you are brave, intelligent, and independent thinking. Always support you from China! Real Russian will proud of you!

    • @caiolima-i7e
      @caiolima-i7e 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      No

    • @checkfactschecking
      @checkfactschecking 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@caiolima-i7e No what?

    • @HaleG9
      @HaleG9 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @@caiolima-i7e no brain? Sorry to hear that, dude

    • @caiolima-i7e
      @caiolima-i7e 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@HaleG9 fds

    • @HaleG9
      @HaleG9 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      @@caiolima-i7e Kremlin-🤡

  • @cabbking
    @cabbking 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I really liked this video. You gave us a complete and honest picture of current political and social status and your feelings about them. Thank you.

  • @AlbertoValasItaly
    @AlbertoValasItaly 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Grazie.

  • @Redhand1949
    @Redhand1949 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    Thank you Natasha! Always a great pleasure to get an update from you!

  • @RobinTFH
    @RobinTFH 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Thankyou for answering so many difficult questions. I am looking forward to your next video. Be safe.

  • @mathedguy
    @mathedguy 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +27

    Very interesting Natasha, to hear a normal person speaking of this difficult situation.
    Sorry about your friend. Hope to see you again soon.

  • @JohnnyTsc
    @JohnnyTsc 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I really liked this video, it's so nice how you have approached those questions, I feel you more mature and relaxed. Good work Natasha I wish you all the best

  • @asgerhyer5325
    @asgerhyer5325 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I hope you are happy Natasha :) I have seen a few of your videoes, and its always interesting to hear your take on things :) Much love and respect to you from Denmark

  • @skyking1328
    @skyking1328 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Proud of you, (young lady). Love watching your videos which show me other places without fake news and BS. Good luck in the future !

  • @cal9688
    @cal9688 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +70

    Hi Natasha, please please stay safe. You are an example to us all! (UK)

    • @pessi6185
      @pessi6185 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      🤡🤡🤡🤡

    • @nozhki-busha
      @nozhki-busha 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@pessi6185 cope more vatnik

    • @pessi6185
      @pessi6185 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@nozhki-busha
      I'm coping very well thanks very much.
      Russia & the rest of the world are getting stronger as the Western world rots under the weight of its own corruption & propaganda 👍🏿

    • @klada000
      @klada000 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      ​@nozhki-busha She should definitely go to UK and enjoy your amazing country and stay there too😂 land of great opportunities😂 great housing especially 🤡 low inflation, all politicians are very honest, no corruption 😂 just amazing life, go!!

    • @VictoriaPobieda
      @VictoriaPobieda 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      take her to the UK, we don't want her in Russia

  • @bazzakeegan2243
    @bazzakeegan2243 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    You did a wonderful job Natasha! 👍

  • @butchjohnson9736
    @butchjohnson9736 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +118

    If the Russia police is aware of you, they probably googled you as well and found your channel. I would say Russia is not big enough for you and Putin to live in. So as long as he is in charge and this war continues, I would not even think about returning.

    • @robertholland7558
      @robertholland7558 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      There is no war, only an SMO.

    • @barreloffun10
      @barreloffun10 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@robertholland7558Riiiiiigghht

    • @barreloffun10
      @barreloffun10 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      @@robertholland7558 A Russian war of aggression, by any other name, would smell as foul.

    • @robertholland7558
      @robertholland7558 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@barreloffun10 all wars, especially those initiated by the USA, are acts of aggression and indeed smell foul. So if you blaming one warring nation, blame them all!

    • @ivpr4264
      @ivpr4264 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Yeah, of course the police have nothing more to do to catch some blogger

  • @MeeesterBond17
    @MeeesterBond17 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I can't imagine being in your situation and don't know enough to advise you what to do, or where to go - but stay safe, Natasha. You deserve it. 🙏

  • @RussianPlus
    @RussianPlus 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Fantastic video. As Roizman likes to say 'Eventually it's gonna be alright.' How long though lol

  • @BrickCity-o1n
    @BrickCity-o1n 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +35

    Poor girl. Stay strong 💪

  • @carycoombe3380
    @carycoombe3380 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    It is good to hear from you and that you can answer the questions we have❤. Sorry about your friend who died.😢

  • @3dmodels999
    @3dmodels999 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +187

    Remember Navalny before returning to Russia 😢

    • @carlos.gomez2023
      @carlos.gomez2023 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      Who care navalny

    • @marcd6897
      @marcd6897 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +27

      @@carlos.gomez2023in English please.

    • @pessi6185
      @pessi6185 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Another CIA stooge

    • @RogueSecret
      @RogueSecret 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I remember Ukraine Spy cheif was smiling alot when Navalny died, he was happy like he was when the mocow terror attack happend, and it happend right before the election, meaning it was meant to make Putin look bad... There is a pretty big chance that CIA together with Ukraine was behind it, and it looked like Russia revenged it straight after.

    • @krisvalenti4141
      @krisvalenti4141 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Russia is a very dangerous place for people who speak the truth right now.

  • @juligrlee556
    @juligrlee556 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Love your answers. Love how you feel about the problems you face.

  • @Spotlight77-i1b
    @Spotlight77-i1b 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much for your video and your open perspective on things. It certainly is no easy time for you. Best from Germany

  • @danwei999
    @danwei999 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I am happy that your time at the University of Minnesota was a positive experience. I currently live in Edina, MN, which is a southern suburb of Minneapolis. I don't know why, but there are a lot of Russian people living in this area now. If I walk around the lakes or go to the local farmer's market, I will inevitably hear people speaking Russian.

    • @holdfast453
      @holdfast453 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      These are Ukrainians. They speak Russian between themselves cus Russian is their mother tongue. Same here where I live.

  • @purrsephone2904
    @purrsephone2904 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    I understand wanting to live in one's own country. I hope things will change in Russia, so you can return. But if not, I wish you the best wherever you decide to live. Canada seems like a good country to live in.🦋

  • @CollectiveWest1
    @CollectiveWest1 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    Thanks Natasha. You are a very intelligent young woman. I know I am stating the obvious, but, if the police were collecting information about you, it is not safe. Anything can be written in a file or in a witness statement or complaint to be signed by an informer or someone vulnerable to police pressure.Family relationships go through ups and downs so perhaps your situation will improve in the future.

    • @kirilld6206
      @kirilld6206 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Considering that she is saying bullshit about Russian army and at the same time planning to return she is not intelligent at all. And also, she said now 'If Putin wins'. Lol it is not even a question for intelligent people. The questions are 'When he will win'. And 'What happens next'.

  • @D_isco_D_ancer
    @D_isco_D_ancer 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Most of the answered questions are questions made by Russian or other trolls. It's easy to spot them beacuse they use terms like "Feminazi" as if that is a real thing. I praise your patience in answering all of them honestly and truthfully and that behaviour is what have gave this channel so much popularity.

    • @cobrakai3732
      @cobrakai3732 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      100% agree - that term was a dead giveaway. I'd tell them to stop being so obvious, but they just can't help themselves...

    • @beibotanov
      @beibotanov 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      it is not a real term? the phenomenon exists, why the term should not?

    • @D_isco_D_ancer
      @D_isco_D_ancer 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@beibotanov LOL

  • @billkenbridge
    @billkenbridge 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Many thanks, Natasha! Sending love and respect.

  • @speedfreek67
    @speedfreek67 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +27

    I missed the pigeon so much. :) Stay strong.

  • @newfeanor
    @newfeanor 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    What I sincerely admire in your adventure is you accepting the conflict, that is your love towards what is true and cherishable in your homeland, on the other hand non-compromisingly rejecting the evils of it.
    And what I wish for you? That one day, you might enter the country of your true desire.
    Пока пока!

  • @annwrog
    @annwrog 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +50

    We love you Natasha! ❤ The world loves you!

    • @KarlPhillips-fu6hh
      @KarlPhillips-fu6hh 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      It's a strange thing, but I guess entirely natural to care for people, especially good natured people like natasha. It would be nice to see natasha go home to her family but I would worry a great deal for honestly outspoken people like her in that situation.

  • @CreatorInTrng
    @CreatorInTrng 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Hi Natasha. I am always so impressed with your thoughtful presentation, perspective, and insights to the situation and questions. As an US ex-pat currently in Europe I am increasingly concerned with the direction my birth country seems to be moving in. From the heart, I wish you all the best and keep giving us your (as best you can) unfiltered view.

    • @mariuspopescu284
      @mariuspopescu284 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I am also concerned about direction USA is moving, but this is about at ferocious dictatorship that kills people like ants. Do not compare Russia fascist regime with USA. They are too far apart.

  • @justnoticing
    @justnoticing 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    A great q&a, thanks. I find your answers and the perspective very interesting. I'm sorry that you feel sad when people ask about your relationship with your family. You are not alone, there are many who do not have close relationships. I understand as I found it difficult to have a close relationship with my family due to their fundamentalist religious beliefs and personality differences. I also know what it is like to be separated from family as my daughter works in China. In some ways, not being close makes it easier when you are separated. Take care and keep your chin up.

  • @frankb1
    @frankb1 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    I'm pretty sure most of your critics are Russian troll farms. Hang in there! You are doing a great job!

  • @jhwk1970
    @jhwk1970 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thanks. Very interesting and informative.

  • @TheVideoRaf
    @TheVideoRaf 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +29

    Natasha, I consider you one of my personal heroes! You are a brave young woman with a wisdom beyond your youthful years! Please keep doing what you do! 🙂

  • @JaneCounts
    @JaneCounts 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'm glad you got out and that you are safe. Maybe someday things will change. Let's hope so.

  • @colinmcmb
    @colinmcmb 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Best wishes to you. I hope your country becomes safe again for all its people.

  • @Tom-vk6ij
    @Tom-vk6ij 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    You are very smart... way above average! Thanks for sharing your content.

  • @luisgomez3936
    @luisgomez3936 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I found your honest answers refreshing! You obviously want to live your life in a country where you’re free to speak your thoughts without repercussions. I live in Mexico and find your reasons for leaving your country very interesting, but I too would leave for these reasons. I hope that you will settle down someplace where you can live your life fully and freely. Sorry to hear about your childhood friend. This happens during war,and hearing how his family reacted to your comments makes me sad that fear is so pervasive in Russia!

  • @Westlake72
    @Westlake72 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    I hope one day Russia will be a place where you able to return to and feel safe and able to fully express yourself however you so wish. Until that day whichever country you choose to reside in will be that country's gain and Russia's loss. Stay safe!

    • @hilite975
      @hilite975 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      At the rate she is going she will never be able to return. This is because Russia is fighting nazis in Ukraine and they both have a history.

  • @roberttradd1224
    @roberttradd1224 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so very much for sharing this video. You are very brave and we do appreciate your honest opinion

  • @StudioTerrafemina
    @StudioTerrafemina 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    -- YaY --
    Pigeon
    is here today ! Oh and I always enjoy your points of view and humour.
    Thank you for continuing to share like this, Natasha.

  • @KeithSv
    @KeithSv 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Hearing brave Russians like you makes me, after all, feel hopeful that somewhere in the future there can be a normal Russia.

  • @edwardcromarty891
    @edwardcromarty891 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Stay positive and stay respectful. You are young and intelligent. I like that you have worked for what you have. It sounds like you have possibilities in Georgia, in the US, and Russia will recover-it always does. Respect the Army, they did not choose their situation. Your Russian culture is an asset. I keep in touch with Russian family/friends and list my accomplishments on my resume. They distinguish me from other people. I can see you work hard and should have a good resume.

  • @christophero1969
    @christophero1969 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I hope this helps.

  • @ym10up
    @ym10up 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Hi Natasha, thank you for recording this Q&A. It must have been very difficult and I think you have given really well thought out answers. My condolences about your childhood friend. It must be so surreal to think of that. I'm also very sorry to hear that a close relationship with your family is not possible at the moment. I can only imagine what you have been experiencing in recent years, planning to leave your country, escaping, establishing a new life, thinking about your future amidst all the uncertainty. I think you have done fantastically. You have a cool head on your shoulders, critical thinking, resources compare to many others, and most importantly, you are at the right age. You are not too young to not be able to form your own opinions, you are not too old to be tied down by other life commitments. You are young, adaptable, resilient, healthy, and courageous. Home is where you are. Have hope that at the end of the darkest tunnel, there will be light

  • @JANSENM9
    @JANSENM9 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I really like the answer to the last question, if you could live in any country in the world, you would pick Russia. That shows where your heart is, and that you do love Russia, just not the government. I hope things work out well for you and the good people in Russia.

  • @terohyvarinen4358
    @terohyvarinen4358 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Privet, Natasha! Hello to all Natasha's friends!
    I have avoided social media, because being anonymous make them behave so rudely. However, I was thinking about you recently, wondering if you are alright. So, I was happy to see this video.
    Your hair has grown since I watched saw your videos last time. So, months have passed. I understand your life is hard now, and I can see it in your face. Outlooks is probably not the most important thing for you. But in few years, a curious and funny young girl has turned both clever world class journalist and seemingly tired adult woman.
    I am thinking about what to say after all. Understandably, your videos have been serious for a long time. And I know my interpretations of your situation cannot be precise. You are doing great work and speak on behalf of maybe millions! It is important and maybe motivates you. But I wish there are also happier days in your sight!

  • @raireva4689
    @raireva4689 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    You are young. You WILL SURVIVE THE CURRENT REGIME!❤

  • @loubarth7951
    @loubarth7951 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for your TH-cam work! It’s very informative!

  • @Juanmore888
    @Juanmore888 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am very amazed at your extensive language skill as a non-native speaker. 2nd, your ideas are clear and well stated. Continue to improve and your life will continue to improve.

  • @YOVOZOL
    @YOVOZOL 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    большое спасибо наташа, желаю тебе счастья и здоровья 🤍 жду на следующее