If he lived in The Netherlands, with one salary, 3 kids and pregnant woman, he would be hungry and thirsty. Nobody (with average salary) in the west can afford having 3 kids and pregnant woman. I wish them all the best!!!! Amazing family.

Dude, this is THE BEST channel about Russia. Real deal.

That boy struck me emotionally. As a mother of two, I feel for them. May their man return soon back home!

This really just looks like life in the 80s in America which people are very nostalgic of. A bunch of kids, only one parent working and being able to fund everything, more domestic products.

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16:28: So heart-rending to hear the young boy state he wants to be with his father on the war front. May his father return home to them, Godspeed, safe & sound.

I've been looking for some actual coverage from Russia and I am glad I found your channel. It's not the same watching those that have left as they have no new or first-hand content.

Мальчик, который проводил папу на фронт, такой взрослый и классный ребенок!! Сразу видно воспитание и та среда, в которой растет парень, взрослые рассуждения и искренние переживания!!!

Strong people. Strong families. I am moved with compassion and respect. Keep up the good reporting. Thank you.

As an Irishman it was interesting to see some of our equipment in that factory.

7:20 дорогой алкоголь в супермаркетах не стоит на полках, он хранится в отдельном шкафу за стеклом, так же, как и красная икра в банках. Но для иностранцев это тайна и можно сделать вид, что премиальный алкоголь "исчез".

Даже для россиян интересно посмотреть, как живут соотечественники в других городах. Спасибо! Увлекательный репортаж, замечательные герои ❤а мальчики … дай Бог, чтобы папа вернулся живой и здоровый ❤

Wow, simply amazing video. Great shots, narrative and a feeling that we are getting a true insight into life of ordinary people. You deserve to have much bigger audience!!!

I personally had interactions with Russians during the Soviet times. I always felt that the average Russian is very much like the average American. I believe it's the politics that keep us at odds.

Simple top quality and honest, human-focused content! The future of real journalism.

Замечательный ролик, очень интересно смотреть,! Потому что это настоящая жизнь, настоящие люди. Вот таким должно быть телевидение! Спасибо! И да, я из Екатеринбурга 🙌.

I've been to Russia 2 months ago (To a regional capital, not Moscow or SPB), and certainly could not see any absense of foreign alcohol. In fact, at least for beer, shelves seem to be still mainly stacked with beers from Germany, Belgium, Czechia and all sorts of other places. Some produced under license (like Kozel), but most were imports. A far more extensive choice I have in an average German supermarkets. For wine, it was perfectly easy to find foreign ones even if many came from within Russia. I did not check liquors, as I rarely drink those, but things that visually stood out when walking past - like Aperol, Bailey's or Kahlua - I saw on the shelves. Also, "look at how thick walls in Russia are"? That's normal in most/all of Europe. We don't use the US method of having inner walls made from wooden frames with drywall attached to it (creating a hollow space inbetween). European walls are made from brick or concrete.

Боже, какой классный репортаж с завода!!👍👍 Какие люди обалденные!!! Выносливые и работящие!! Только удачи им пройти все препятствия, на таких Россия держится!!

Love to see real journalism. Very well done and keeping as close to reality as possible. Thanks for not getting lost in sensational action. I'd love to see more from you

Hi Real Reporter, outstanding presentation and very moving reporting. I served 28 years in the US Navy and got to meet my "old potential enemy" after the breakdown of the Soviet Union in the mid-nineties at a "good will" meet in Norfolk, VA. I was impressed to meet these Russian Navy officers who were my counterpart in the "military business". We had similar upbringing, schooling, values (them Russian Orthodoxy and me Roman Catholic), post-graduate education, families, and drink (alcohol) preferences! It was so strange that years prior, we could have killed one another. Peace be with you and thank you for this touching video production, Ciao, L, Капитан 1-го класса ВМС США (в отставке)

Мудрый бородач: что произошло - то изменить уже нельзя. И да, согласна - история не терпит сослагательного наклонения Wise bearded man: what have happened can no longer be changed. And yes, I agree - history does not tolerate the subjunctive mood Благодарю за такой честный репортаж. Даже сказала бы за эту душевную встречу ❤. Thank you for such honest reporting. I would even say for this heartfelt meeting ❤.

Wow. Really interesting content. My heart goes out to the boy who misses his father. As a father myself, growing up with an absent father, I feel for the boy. Hope he'll get home to hug him some day.

Thanks for showing us a different world that we rarely see in the mainstream media. Please keep it up.

Уже второй день смотрю ваши видео и никак ме могу понять, откуда у вас безакцентный американский английский. Такое владение языком даже после нескольких десятилетий в стране носителе не частое явление. Репортажи потрясающе человечные и душевные, не говоря уже о проффесионализме. Привет из Германии.

Misha has such a beautiful family (health and happiness are the true treasures, right?) -- Pampers here are well over $20, and often you cannot buy them. The WIC program (US subsidy for low income families) helps, but prices here make it very difficult. Gas for my home runs $90-100/month, but my little dacha? Wood heated!. We have metal fabricators and plastic extrusion companies here, but energy costs make profits smaller. I personally depend on Miele, Siemans and BMW for parts. Trust me, it is hard for us in the U.S. to get products, too. German industry is in trouble, but war is only good for the weapons manufacturers (It is hunting season, and ammunition supplies are low, and very expensive too). A friend's brother is in the military, but recently left Poland . These sanctions and this global conflict do not benefit everyday life, but your documentaries keep us real -- thanks so much. Your hometown reminds me of our rust belt towns..(except for the Soviet style apartments - we had little houses) Excellent report, as always!

This is such an awesome video my friend :) I seriously enjoyed it, even it was hard to watch the part with the young boy.

The Russian spirit is simply unbreakable. This was a great report.

Какие светлые, умные и прекрасные люди ваши друзья вне зависимости от рода деятельности! Привет от соседей из Нижнего Тагила 👋

Outstanding video. Thank you for doing the work and keeping us informed.

I’ve binge watched almost all the videos on your channel! Amazing work. I support and appreciate the honesty of your journalism and reporting. Please continue doing what you do.

Я продолжаю настаивать на том, что тот человек, который хочет жить хорошо, он все делает для этого не взирая на трудности и не жалуясь. Вот и в этом видео подтверждается факт о том, что если человек хочет - он делает, а не ноет.

Really surprised to see familiar faces and the place I was born and raised in within such a context. I know Misha and Katya personally, so you can say that in fact they know someone who had left the country even though we've lost the touch a long time ago. We've left the country shortly after 24th, it was the time of severe uncertainty and videos like this give such a relief that even though something becomes indeed tougher but still nothing awful like it was back in 90s is happening. Thanks, Konstantin, unfortunately I don't remember you from the school times, awesome work anyways!

your content is very valuable, appreciate your perspective and aesthetic, greatly!

12:59 this was actually a really interesting point being made by the head of this operation. And hella accurate one from my own, anecdotal, hiring experiences regarding workers with job functions requiring certain levels of skill and capability that is only garnered through hands on time and experience. Nice to see an employer who can admit to the value of a skilled worker (far too often not recognized these days and taken for granted) I hope his employees come home, and for those who didn't well, a swift end I suppose.

It’s good to see the other perspective finally. I hope peace is around the corner, War is one of the worst things man can do.

Thanks for sharing the personal perspective of ordinary Russian. Keep up the good work my guy.

Hi from Finland. Here the pump price for diesel is now around 2.2 Euros per liter. More than 8 Euros per gallon. The gov says the reason is because Russia attacked Ukraine, although it is common knowledge the reason is the sanctions.

Man words that kid said really hit hard thank you very much for content like that

Просто приятно видеть в нашем городе большие, полные семьи, особенно в такое время.

Wow very high quality dude, I will watch anything you post! 👍

Thank you for sharing this!

greetings from Germany. great Doku. subscribed. my electric power bill doubled last year. also grocery store prices doubled. i am glad i have no gas and central heating. most people i know are very much against the participation of Germany in this war.

Thanks for this video. The one thing that came through to me is that ultimately, we are all part of the same Human Family--everyone who lives on Earth is a distant cousin.

Great work, as always!

Such a great video. I’m sure that just like me a lot of people appreciate your honest and non-biased videos, it’s just a piece of journalistic heaven to find such a decent approach to the current situation. Thanks a lot!

Из Екб. Хорошая работа, хороший репортаж. Сразу скажу у меня есть знакомые из Луганска и Донецка. Мое отношение к СВО однозначное. Несмотря на это репортаж достаточно объективен. По поводу серости и хмари. Знаете когда мы ехали из Инсбрука в Любляну по горным альпийским дорогам при низкой облачности мир тоже не был в медовых цветах. И тоже все в округе было достаточно уныло и серо. Погода - фактор, это правда. Потому что на яндекс панорамах и в ясную погоду восприятие района да и город в целом выглядит кардинально иначе. Плюс ЕКб не зря назвали грязьбургом из-за осени весны. Поздней весной, летом, или золотой осенью съемка тоже повлияла бы на восприятие. Новогодняя съемка тоже была бы красивой. Было бы тоже интересно раскрыть жизнь не только этого района, но и центра города, а также новых районов где люди или снимают квартиры или ипотека. Так как этот платеж корректирует картину. По ЗП 1200 Евро в Екб это не тоже самое что 1200 Евро например в Польше.

Thanks very much for this video. What I see is that people in Russia experience the same difficulties in life as in my country (France). This video shows people have much in common and would like to have decent lives with their families. Would like to visit Russia once everything is settled. Russian people interviewed are so cool and friendly.

Thank you for the video. Such a different perspective! Civilians just do the best they can no matter where they live.

Very well done. This is top quality journalism. And very rare to hear a Russian with a perfect US accent when speaking English.

Thank you for this video, especially not bringing too much politics into the picture. We get enough from other vids.

Excellent piece. My heart goes out to that young boy worried about his father. 😢

Good to see such videos. It contributes more to understanding and peace than just empty slogans

Сегодня наткнулся на канал Оли Грейс, потом попал к вам, посмотрел пару репортажей. И вы прям молодец! Не прячете ни трудные стороны текущей жизни, ни позитивные. Продолжайте в том же духе! С приветом из Екб!

Great job with your drone shots and over all video quality and excellent editing. I am glad I found you.

Russian is my dream country to be infact i love Russia with all my heart oh dear gods take me to Russia one day

We appreciate the fact that you're keen on shedding light on issues that we need to pay more close attention. May God bless you always.

I continue to enjoy your posts. Thank you.

20:00 What this person does not understand is that europeans like me would gladly suffer ten times more financial hardships if it keps millions of people free. Because at the end of the day i don’t think russians even want the type of freedom we have in the west, that is why you will never understand our point of view.

Миша - молоток! В точку подметил! Внешне ничего не изменилось, измнилось внутреннее состояние. Тревожность. В принципе, да, для этого это всё и случилось, чтобы каждый задумался - что происходит, для чего и что сейчас делать. Осмыслиться )

Мой родной район! Урааа! Как я рада все это увидеть! Спасибо за репортаж!

На Химмаше родилось и выросло немало талантливых людей, автор один из них.

The quality of video, the emotions it gives me, everything is very professional and on a high level. Your channel is really underrated!

Ребенка отдала в секцию 1. Чтоб не было времени сидеть в телефоне, 2. Для здоровья , 3. Не болтался по улице. Вам нужно рассказать обязательно, что дети в таких казалось бы серых районах гуляют с 7 лет одни . Если это каникулы, то пока не стемнеет , часов до 22.00😊

Thanks for sharing this video. What’s going on is a real shit show. Watching that little boy was heartbreaking 💔… WAR SUCKS ! I Pray for Peace….

Just discovered your channel - you are doing an amazing job and have a real talent of showing things in a concise and objective, honest way! The cutscenes, interviews, music all high quality!

I paid $3.35 a gallon US this morning when I filled up. I'm blessed that my car gets 35 MPG. and I only have to drive 26 miles one way to work and back, I can also stop at any business on the way to and from work and get things I need without having to go out of my way, which saves gas. I live in a rural area of NC and have always lived within my means and stayed out of debt and even though prices on everything have gone up it hasn't affected myself or my family to any large degree, we just have to be smarter with our money.

Мальчик такой хороший, желаю его папе вернуться домой живым и здоровым! И всем нашим ребятам скорейшего возвращения домой!❤️

This is a fantastic channel. I love how you present the stories like a "Professional Journalist" Keep up the great work!

Very Insightful and inspirational!

Your videos are of a very high quality and your English is so good, I never would have guessed you were Russian.

Thanx!! This was educating.

Just came across your video and it really is an excellent spotlight on how things really are inside Russia. The little interview with the boy was very moving, just as you said. Very informative and so well edited. Subbed.

Добър анализ! БлагоДаря, успех!

You popped up after watching a Harold Baldr video, very great videos I must say, I'm hooked and subbed now.

great video, cheers for sharing!

It’s nice to see a lovely normal Russian family.

Good to see that the Russians are ordinary people ,just as here in the USA , I pray that this conflict ends soon , your video gives a great insight of the Russian people .

Great video. As usual.

This is so well put together!

Wow, just stumbled across your channel, a must watch.

Thank you for including Russian subtitles!

Seeing that boy being worried about his dad hit me hard... can it be anymore obvious how senseless this war is?

Great story, thank you.

You produce such amazing work, and your English is impeccable

Why didn't you ask your school friend, what was her husband doing in Georgia in 2008? No shame for that? I'm sure Ukrainians will treat him exactly as he deserved to be treated back in 2008.

Good video , thanks for sharing , God bless !

Everyone spoke in a positive way with smiles but their faces especially their eyes betrays what they say. Only the child spoke what he thought.

Love the positive attitude of Russian people during such critical time

Thanks for the insight. Really a good video. As argentinian (we have self imposed restrictions) I can say that even with the economy falling down, life continues.

Great video. Just subbed. My wife moved from Nizhny Novgorod in 1997 and understands the difficult upbringing and seeing many go down the wrong path. I'm pleased to see you're very close with all your friends and that they are somehow getting by through all of this. There will always be substitutions for certain products but not for a lot of machinery. Thank you for this inside of another community others may not show. Your English is impeccable too!

Thanks for the insight. Very interesting.

Thank you for another great video

Maaan, I've not watched it till the end yet, but I'm already amazed. I have same sad feelings when I come back to Khimmash during my vacations. In addition, my swim friends and I wonder who your swimming coach was. And BTW who was your class teacher in 135? (as you've notice, I graduated from both 135 school and Crystal sport school)

Friggin epic video, Constantine. 🖤

Excellent, thank you.

War is sad all round my heart goes to that little boy waiting for his dad,why in the thousand years man has been progressing we still have wars ,will we ever live as one as a species in harmony,no wars no hunger all men equal,I pray

Their lifestyle have not changed. Sad that we can’t say that about their neighbor whose homes are destroyed, children killed , no food or heat…Wow!

Such a great Channel this is.

Really great reporting !

Amezing content . Always wanted to see things inside Russia during this time . Greetings from India .