Kaliningrad Independence - the 5 minute guide

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Kaliningrad Independence - the 5 minute guide

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Fredo Rockwell

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@FredoRockwell Жыл бұрын

SOURCES USED TO MAKE THIS VIDEO: The Baltic Republican Party Facebook: Facebook: facebook.com/Baltic.Republican.Party/ Tbe Baltic Republican Part Blog: free-konigsberg39.blogspot.com/ Coverage of the Baltic Republican Party in The Express (UK): www.express.co.uk/news/world/1772427/Russia-break-up-separatists-Kaliningrad Tangerine revolution coverage by the BBC: www.bbc.com/russian/russia/2011/01/110131_kaliningrad_rally_outcome Referendum 2023: referendum2023.site/ Referendum 2023 February poll results: referendum2023.site/prevresults.html

@user-lp6to9hb7m 6 ай бұрын

Мы в Калининграде не хотим выходить из состава России, мы русские. Все что вы показали в видео ролике это ваши фантазии. 😂😂😂😂😂

@user-lp6to9hb7m 6 ай бұрын

Мы можем вашу страну присоединить к нашему Калининграду.☝☝☝

@revinhatol 4 ай бұрын

FUN FACT: The name Kaliningrad itself means "guelder-rose city" due to the presence of cherry-like fruits called "Viburnum opulus" or (you guessed it) guelder-roses.

@manjusingh-ri7uf 7 сағат бұрын

Kelinigard lived in 90 % people

@oldowleye3161 6 сағат бұрын

@@user-lp6to9hb7m… then go to russia !… lot’s of space there and there poverty, violence and crime as you like and are used to!… much better in russia!… besides you place is not there!

@Gopferteckel 6 ай бұрын

And Putin talks about historical borders.

@FredoRockwell 6 ай бұрын

Crikey, does he! He really blew the Tucker Carlson interview by droning on about the 9th century for half an hour.... 🥱

@user-ne9ko1ew3q 5 ай бұрын

@@FredoRockwellдядя это ты много болтаешь, а твой президент старый маразматик

@Dejroslaw2448 2 ай бұрын

Dude it's propaganda and he would not give back kaliningrad for strategic reasons same as US had panama canal or france have guyana

@FodaseNaoLigo 2 ай бұрын

If the us has to talk about it, then give up all the Américas back

@FodaseNaoLigo 2 ай бұрын

@@FredoRockwellThere is not actual need to invade countries, he did that trying to act morally, but all of eastern europe is just russian garden just like south america to usa

@crossleydd42 4 ай бұрын

If memory serves, what is now Kaliningrad was offered to Lithuania straight after the World War II was over, but was so fought over that it was full of mines, bombs and the like and turned down by Lithuania.

@FredoRockwell 4 ай бұрын

When I was researching this video I came across several different explanations, but that's not one I've heard before! My guess is it was Stalin's decision, and I don't think he was in the habit of explaining himself or that the people around him questioned his decisions openly.

@crossleydd42 4 ай бұрын

@@FredoRockwell I also recall that the Lithuanian government was offered it again in the mid-1950s, but the government declined, because it foresaw nothing but trouble with the, by then, large Russian population that had been imported there by Stalin. Shades of the current Ukraine situation! Also, later than that, Germany was offered it for a sum of money. The German government declined, because it was more interested in getting back East Germany. You might well have heard these before, but I thought them worth mentioning.

@rio5347 2 ай бұрын

@@crossleydd42 I think Gorbached offered it as well, but they didn't take it because there were too many russians there

@bg1052 2 ай бұрын

@@rio5347The 1950's offer he described was Gorbechevs offer

@dogsand77 2 ай бұрын

@@crossleydd42 i researched this and it is true what you say

@lornamackay4069 2 ай бұрын

You neglect to mention that ethnic cleansing of German occupants happened in all countries of Eastern Europe after WW2 - not only Kaliningrad. As parts of prewar Germany were allocated to other countries (like Poland), or areas that had large German ethnic populations who had sided with Nazi Germany were 'cleansed' of the Germanic population. Antagonism towards Germans ran pretty high after WW2.

@funfoxvlad7309 2 ай бұрын

While that's true! It's not relevant to the video, given it's only about Kaliningrad/Koenig

@FredoRockwell 2 ай бұрын

Someone else kindly stepped in with the correct answer - this is a short overview of Koenigsberg's history and modern independence movement, not broader Europe

@50pka 2 ай бұрын

@@FredoRockwellThis is an important mention

@FodaseNaoLigo 2 ай бұрын

Its just an compensantion

@Bavaresco2008 2 ай бұрын

well if Germans could resurect the 27 million people i think Russians would have gladly made Kaliningrad German, but what about the land Poland took, are we blaiming Russians for that or not?

@matthewshipley739 2 ай бұрын

Belarus' leader is called Alexsandr Lukashenko, not Vladimir

@FredoRockwell 2 ай бұрын

Correct - sorry. See previous comments.

@PluralOfSillyGoose 2 ай бұрын

1:17 it also lost influence because what we know as the kingdom of Prussia was really Brandenburg who’s capital was Berlin and not Königsberg

@dorfit9749 3 ай бұрын

2:03 The Lithuanian SSR refused Kaliningrad, although it could have received it, but the Belarusian SSR also wanted it, but the USSR Lithuania refused to give the isthmus in order to have a corridor

@adifreitag8579 2 ай бұрын

Lithuania never had any connection to East Prussia. The entire culture of East Prussia was German. East Prussia was developed with German sweat and blood. Therefore, only Germany has a historically legitimate claim to East Prussia. In den Ostwind hebt die Fahnen/Raise the flag in the east wind kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q7FhZsp33rDXqIU.html

@dorfit9749 2 ай бұрын

@@adifreitag8579 You are probably a German nationalist. Lithuania borders East Prussia now.

@adifreitag8579 2 ай бұрын

@@dorfit9749 Lithuania has bordered East Prussia for centuries. But that is no reason for Lithuania to annex East Prussia. The culture of East Prussia was clearly German from the time of the Teutonic Order until 1945. German settlers urbanized and cultivated the country. Cities such as Danzig, Thorn, Königsberg, Riga and Reval were founded and developed by German merchants and German settlers. All of their historical buildings are testaments to German culture. After the Second World War, East Prussia was divided by force between Poland and Russia against the will of the German population. It is time to correct this historical injustice. Especially since Poland and Lithuania, as members of the EU, have committed themselves to respecting the right of peoples to self-determination. Anyone who continues to uphold the injustice of the past has no place in the European community of free peoples. Poland and Lithuania should be grateful to the Germans that Germany has made it possible for them to join NATO and the EU and that Germany supports them financially through the EU. Lithuanians should also recognize that the permanent stationing of a fully equipped German tank brigade supports the defense of Lithuania against a possible Russian attack. German soldiers risk their lives to defend Lithuania. In addition, the stationing costs the German taxpayer many billions of euros. None of this can be taken for granted. And what do we get in return? "Song of Palestine" - A song of the German crusaders kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hqqRltdz19OvY4E.html Song of the Teutonic Order kzfaq.info/get/bejne/epmZd6Zzts3aeIU.html Net recipients and net contributors to the EU de.statista.com/statistik/daten/studie/38139/umfrage/nettozahler-und-nettoempfaengerlaender-in-der-eu/

@5Penkets 2 ай бұрын

@@adifreitag8579go home wehraboo. Lithuanian and Prussian culture was still existing in Prussia even under German occupation

@n_o_o_n_e 2 ай бұрын

@@adifreitag8579I'd personally love to see Königsberg return to the German sovereignty, to get the great German culture restored the way it was before! Also, as a Lithuanian I'm indeed very grateful for the German brigade, German investment and other commitment towards my homeland. Mind If I ask you, are you a German yourself?

@perfectlyfine1675 2 ай бұрын

Do you reckon an online poll conducted by *Ukraine*, which the average person in Kaliningrad hasn't heard of, but which highly motivated and politicised oppositionists (who might not even live in Kaliningrad) have heard of, may not actually be a good representation of the population? According to that poll, the average Russian wants to declare independence from Russia. Come on. Use critical thinking skills. Also, you are a bit of a liar, aren't you? It makes sense, lying conceals the obvious truth you dislike. The Baltic Republican Party wasn't banned. It was deregistered because it only had 500 members. It's almost like... Independence wasn't ever a popular movement.

@FredoRockwell 2 ай бұрын

The poll is the only available data point on the topic, so reporting it with caveats is appropriate. For the same reason, it's appropriate to report Putin's own popularising polls in Russia with caveats (something which is routine in European and US media). It's my understanding that regional political parties have been made illegal in Russia. This would mean the Baltic Republican Party has been banned. It's leadership is also in exile, which is not a sign that the Kellin is comfortable with dissenting opinions.

@ivoernstsen7819 2 ай бұрын

0:50 Fun fact: That same order, along with the knights of Malta still exists to this very day. But they obviously don't have any influence on politics.

@lexiusugrymius9392 2 ай бұрын

"Independent" Kaliningrad with 80% russian population of 1 million.And of course, marginal "independent" polls which no one hear.

@FredoRockwell 2 ай бұрын

I find it very odd that people who keep mentioning the ethnic composition of Koenigsberg as evidence that there's no independence movement. Ethnicity is just one of many elements in national awakening. Examples of non-ethic based independence movements include the American Revolution and the Confederate secessionists, and in the modern day there's the Hong Kong Independence movement (see my video).

@lexiusugrymius9392 2 ай бұрын

@@FredoRockwell I find very odd when dude was at Decolonisation Forum" try looks like normal man. American Revolution happened before era of national states, but it's happened more than 200 years ago .Hong Kong is a former colony with unique features. Old Koenigsberg was destroyed unfortunately, germans were expelled at 45-50s. There isn't a base for new nation.

@FredoRockwell 2 ай бұрын

@@lexiusugrymius9392 I have no idea what that is supposed to mean - sorry. Probably lost in the translation.

@lexiusugrymius9392 2 ай бұрын

@@FredoRockwell , come on , you participated Post-Russia Free Nation Forum or it was your kind twin?

@FredoRockwell 2 ай бұрын

@lexiusugrymius9392 I attended the Forum, yes. I made a video about it. Check it out!

@arch3978 2 ай бұрын

That poll thing was an online poll with anonymous voting. A person from Australia could vote, and that vote would still be counted. Second, the original plan was to hand it over to the Lithuanian SSR but that offer was refused, so that was the next obvious move. The reason want "unclear".

@FredoRockwell 2 ай бұрын

I came across the Lithuanian SSR "plan" in my research, but I also came across contradictory explanations and none of them had sources - hence I said it was unclear. When I'm researching a video I often come across historical facts which are widely reported but, when you start digging, there is no explanation for. The widely reported claim that Germany had been offered Kaliningrad in 1991 but declined was also not something I could substantiate. Do you have a source? I'd be very interested to see it.

@antonstoeckl3689 6 ай бұрын

It could be more than 10 years back when Poland permitted people from Kaliningrad a limited entry into Poland for short time and limited distance. Kaliningrad people took in very large numbers advantage of this offer for shopping trips. The border area of Poland received an economic boost. Poland should have never cancelled this again. Kaliningrad people would have understand the Western way of life in freedom and prosperity. The movement of independence from Russia would have grown fast and strong. The chances that there independent from Russia would have been received a big boost and who knows could be accomplished by now?

@adifreitag8579 5 ай бұрын

You are dreaming. The Russians will never give up Königsberg voluntarily. It is extremely important for them militarily. It is their westernmost post. Poland is not giving back the German territories that it annexed in 1945. You are dreaming. The Russians will never give up Königsberg voluntarily. It is extremely important for them militarily. It is their westernmost post. Poland is not giving back the German territories that it annexed in 1945. The border guard stopped in the east kzfaq.info/get/bejne/epmZd6Zzts3aeIU.html Raise the flags in the east wind kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q7FhZsp33rDXqIU.html

@user-vz2fj4wq7d 2 ай бұрын

It worked both ways. Lots of Poles used to go to the border cities too. Some just visited the region some went in for cheaper products

@nacelnikprosiak1260 2 ай бұрын

quick reminder that russia and belarus are trying to flood poland with iraqis and syrians through their border

@proff-biter 2 ай бұрын

@@user-vz2fj4wq7dВсё верно, точно так же как к нам Финны ездили заправляться и более дёшево закупаться, точно так же и мы к ним ездили за импортными товарами.

@SketchG 2 ай бұрын

@AlexIIIIIIIII Who's even talking about America here

@Baggio10100 3 ай бұрын

Funny how Kaliningrad should be left the right to decide for independence but Scotland, Catalunia, Corsica, and Dombass shouldn't....

@FredoRockwell 3 ай бұрын

Is that what you think I believe, or what's happened in history? Scotland has an independence referendum in 2015 that met international standards. Independence was rejected. Parts of the Donbass had independence referendums under Russian occupation that came nowhere near meeting international standards, but (supposedly) independence was accepted. Then, in 2022 more substandard referendums were held in which the people rejected independence. Neither Catalonia nor Corsica have been allowed to hold independence referendums, but both have regional parties which are allowed by law to advocate for regional interests (in contrast with Russia where regional interest parties are banned). I don't really support any of these decisions governments have taken, but the narrative you're trying to spin there isn't "funny." It's either based on ignorance or intentionally misleading.

@againstviralmisinformation510 3 ай бұрын

@@FredoRockwellthe Catalonia leader leading a separatist movement was arrested while in power. Corsica separatist were also jailed. When it comes to the national interest of a country no region is allowed independence

@jcoker423 2 ай бұрын

The Scots did. Maybe the Komi and Siberian people should be included in your list.

@againstviralmisinformation510 2 ай бұрын

@@jcoker423 Siberians are 81% plus Russians and there isn’t a Komi separatist movement. What a fail

@jcoker423 2 ай бұрын

@@againstviralmisinformation510 When I worked there many folks wanted out. 81% Russians... in the cities which are rapidly being taken over by Chinese. You don't see it in the official stats. A fail or a fall..... like many people who oppose Putin that stand too close to windows ?

@user-kr7vw1kr1n 6 ай бұрын

I wish you made videos about native Americans and the Hawaiian independence movements also

@FredoRockwell 6 ай бұрын

And I wish you'd watch my video about the Lakota and Hawaiian independence movements (and several more). These are both covered in the video about US independence movements. I've also made a Short about the Ganienkeh community of Mohawks. 🙂

@user-kr7vw1kr1n 6 ай бұрын

@FredoRockwell I did and thanks for being unbiased Thumbs up 👍 to you

@thestrikernetwork125 11 ай бұрын

I am all for Kaliningrad Independence!! Although, I would prefer it to just be called "Prussia", it just has a nice ring to it

@FredoRockwell 11 ай бұрын

There was a time, as I understand it, when the Baltic Republican Party used the name "East Prussia," but I think they found that's a problematic name for Poland, which includes a lot of territory which was once part of East Prussia. I think the name "Prussia" would have the same problem (although I do agree it's a cool sounding name).

@SlavicCoffee 10 ай бұрын

It should be called the free federal republic of Prussia.

@matejbenko8268 7 ай бұрын

450.000 people mostly in Russian army. lol :D independence? :D And you ignore 7-9 million people living in Donbas.

@user-ne9ko1ew3q 5 ай бұрын

Пруссия и Россия звучат похоже

@HigherMorality 5 ай бұрын

The thing is that nobody wants independence in Kaliningrad because the population there is pretty much 100% ethnically Russian. Any "polls" coming from a failed dictatorship like the ukraine can't be considered anything more than delusional fantasies.

@nasion420 2 ай бұрын

Hey, could you make a video about Upper Silesia and the Silesian Autonomus Movement? Silesian regionalist movements started to get traction lately.

@FredoRockwell 2 ай бұрын

That's not one I know much about but I'll look into it. Thank you. 🙂

@RooiGevaar19 2 ай бұрын

As a Kashubian nationalist I wish our cultural & autonomy movements were at least as powerful as Silesian ones. Polish govt has spit on our faces for 100 years, but only Silesians had some power to say "stop", now they're emerging, and we are slowly dying out. :(

@nasion420 2 ай бұрын

@@RooiGevaar19 Wish you the best of luck, you go through the same struggle.

@shojiogasavara5942 9 ай бұрын

We hope Koenisberg become the new independent baltic state.

@Pqj613 7 ай бұрын

Because you are a separatist ? 😂

@whiterabbit9310 6 ай бұрын

Yeah yeah sure, right after Ukraine got a Crimea back 😅

@barsukascool 5 ай бұрын

Seni, tau viskas su galva gerai?

@tautvydaspangonis5644 5 ай бұрын

@@barsukascool tau tai tikrai ne viskas gerai, vatnike

@barsukascool 5 ай бұрын

@@tautvydaspangonis5644 apie kokį vatniką tu kalbi? Ką tu nori su Kaliningradu daryti? Jei tu nori turėti dar vieną rusą kaimyną, tai gal tu vatnikas?

@leoakt1win215 2 ай бұрын

As Kaliningradian, I 50% can confirm that we want independence

@FredoRockwell 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for your comment! What does the other 50% want?

@PotatoBag685 Ай бұрын

@@FredoRockwell the other 50% are busy drinking

@ecl1pse180 Ай бұрын

@@FredoRockwell other 50 understand what will happen if we become independent

@itryen7632 Ай бұрын

Kaliningrad has been illegally annexed by Czechia a couple years ago and renamed to Královec. Once the beer pipeline has been built, all hopes for independance will be lost.

@FredoRockwell Ай бұрын

Yes, but it's Russia's fault this happened. Putin let Belarus join the Shanghai Cooperation Council, and this made Czechia feel threatened. What else could they do?

@nouzgreb 11 ай бұрын

I believe that Kaliningrad, or rather Königsberg, should be independent!!! Without Moscow, or rather without Muscovy, the Baltic Republic was called East Prussia. And by the way, this region has much more statehood than the whole of Russia!!!! Long live the Baltic Republic!!! Glory to Ukraine!!

@user-sf6ru7uy4j 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for support. We do believe in succeding as an independent state when we will be able to explain this to all the "Prussian" citizens

@hevnervals 7 ай бұрын

It should keep its Russian name. No Germans live there anymore.

@matejbenko8268 7 ай бұрын

450.000 people mostly in Russian army. lol :D independence? :D And you ignore 7-9 million people living in Donbas.

@FredoRockwell 7 ай бұрын

@matejbenko8268 Who's ignoring the Donbass? There are millions of people there living under a foreign military occupation!

@matejbenko8268 7 ай бұрын

what are you talking about? . Do you mean Russians are under Russian occupation? :D They are not allowed to speak in their mother language, they work and live in Russia and they are under attack by militants from the right sector which is a fascist group. Democratic elections were destroyed by violent criminals supported by West. @@FredoRockwell

@bonk24b38 2 ай бұрын

I am from Königsberg. We often talk about what would happen if we got independence. It's just an interesting topic. But we don't actually want it. All the separatist discours in Russia is literally nonexistant, exept of Cechnya maybe. Every time you hear about separatism in Russia, keep in mind that the government opresses not only separatists, small nations etc. they are opressing all of us, and we do not see independence as an exit out of this situation. We want Putin and his regime to stop existing. And continue to exist peacefully in our current borders (exept of those that were taken during the current war).

@FredoRockwell 2 ай бұрын

I hope you're freed from oppression soon! Thank you for watching and for your comment.

@ALMAZ157 2 ай бұрын

Dude doesn’t care that Donbas fought for the right to be with us for 10 years now

@FredoRockwell 2 ай бұрын

@ALMAZ157 Yes, but the Russian occupation forces have prevented any partizans from successfully freeing the Donbas, unfortunately.

@ALMAZ157 2 ай бұрын

@@FredoRockwell bruh, the Donbas militia are the people, they all wished to become part of Russia

@bonk24b38 2 ай бұрын

@@ALMAZ157 lol Putin doesn't give a fvck about Donbas. It's funny when people with such position are trying to say something about those territories. They don't need Russians, they don't need Ukrainians. They need peace. And that would be a priority for Putin if he cared about Donbas. Putin hates all Russians no matter where we are

@johnkilmartin5101 2 ай бұрын

Would Poland be willing to give up the half of East Prussia they took at the same time Russia took its half?

@FredoRockwell 2 ай бұрын

Why is that a relevant question?

@johnkilmartin5101 2 ай бұрын

@@FredoRockwell If East Prussia is to be an independent country why would only half of it be independent? I would say the same about Vasconia that both the Spanish and French parts would need to be united to form an independent country.

@FredoRockwell 2 ай бұрын

@johnkilmartin5101 I don't know of anyone advocating for the independence of the former territory of East Prussia. There's no one in the video who takes that position. Who are you referring to?

@johnkilmartin5101 2 ай бұрын

@@FredoRockwell Kaliningrad is the Russian portion of East Prussia, the western part of it Poland seized.

@MRSYSTEM96 Жыл бұрын

We all are happy you are back and hope to see more videos

@FredoRockwell Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm working on two more as we speak. :)

@FredoRockwell 7 ай бұрын

@lubenske5681 Sure, okay. I've made a video about what the point of a country is (Why countries aren't real). I think the point of a country should be to provide peace and prosperity to its citizens. Today, declaring independence is a very risky thing in economic terms, and should only be seriously considered when living under a brutal dictatorial regime. Russia is such a regime, so I'm sympathetic to the people who want to advocate for change. I understand the reasons why there are independence movements in Scotland, Catalonia and Texas, etc, but I think the case is weaker because the people living there live in relatively prosperous democracies. I also think there's a case for greater international integration, like the EU, for example, for precisely the same reasons, by the way.

@alexander-5848 3 ай бұрын

I think Konigsberg, if it becomes independent from Russia, should rejoin germany, as it was german for 600-700 years, and would greatly benefit the poeple with their economic power.

@FredoRockwell 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for your comment! As far as I know, no one in Koenigsberg is calling for unification with Germany. Meanwhile, Germany has publicly renounced any claim to the region. So, while I understand the appeal of a historical connection, I don't think unification with Germany is at all likely (and it might also create tension with Poland, who currently controls the Southern part of what was once East Prussia). However... the Basic Republican Party does favor EU membership after independence. This could be argued to be a sort of unification with Germany, even if it's not presented this way. But a lot has to happen before this would even be possible to discuss seriously.

@CarlosGonzalez-tu9ev 2 ай бұрын

The problem is that the population is mostly russian. There are rumors it was offered to both Lituania and Poland. Both rejected the offer because it would have injected a sizesable etnic russian minority to either contry a nd strengtened Soviet control. Also as some have mentioed here before the city was all but destroyed and nobody wanted to be resposible for the reconstruction.

@FredoRockwell 2 ай бұрын

@CarlosGonzalez-tu9ev Why is it a problem if most residents are ethnically Russian?

@alexander-5848 2 ай бұрын

@@FredoRockwell integration is kinda hard, and it would take a few generations to bring German back to Konigsberg

@CarlosGonzalez-tu9ev 2 ай бұрын

@@FredoRockwell 1) It would have given the Soviet Union/ Russia an excuse to intervine directly on regional politics. 2) It was perceived that etnic Russian were more loyal to Moscow (like on Crimea, Transnistria and easther Ukraine).

@constveyharvich2311 2 ай бұрын

Literaly using Ukrainian sources as his only source

@FredoRockwell 2 ай бұрын

Literally ignoring the Basic Republican Party members I spoke to for weeks.

@constveyharvich2311 19 күн бұрын

They literaly got a max of one seat in the 2000s, and the poll in question literaly was made by a organization trying to destroy Russia. It also aperantly had no protections, so any random person could cast a vote as many times as they like.

@michatarnowski580 6 ай бұрын

I wish all the best to the Königsberg independence movement; it would make the world much safer, and the people there richer. Some nations like Arabs have many countries and it's nothing wrong.

@HupRino 6 ай бұрын

Are you sick? Russians want to live in Russia and not in an LGBT country like you

@piotrkoxdziwko 2 ай бұрын

@AlexIIIIIIIII it doesnt exist. People dont want independence from prosperous and civilised countries. Thats why Königsberg independence movement does exist :P

@oldowleye3161 6 сағат бұрын

The original settlers of that region were baltic people, that were expelled by the teotonic nights

@Abcdif-d9g Жыл бұрын

Свободу Кенигсбергу🤲✊🙂 Привет из Башкортостана🙋🏻‍♂️

@SlavicCoffee 10 ай бұрын

I hope konigsberg will be free in our lifetimes, my ancestry goes back to ad1600 or older in the former city. Greetings from America 👋

@user-vf2xq1iz6h 5 ай бұрын

Хуже врага есть только предатели…

@user-ne9ko1ew3q 5 ай бұрын

Фриц чоли

@proff-biter 2 ай бұрын

Бэбэй?

@kpharck 2 ай бұрын

Omits most of the history, especially the fact that until the 17th century the region belonged to Poland or Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.

@FredoRockwell 2 ай бұрын

@kpharck Just curious, in what way is the 17th century history of Koenigsberg relevant to the modern-day independence movement (the main subject of the video)? Also, as this is a 5 minute guide and was already over time, what part of the historical background that was included should have been removed to make way for the 17th century? Thanks!

@commandergreetv753 2 ай бұрын

More or less, prussia back thrn was a vassal of poland. The irony huh? XD

@robertodigiovanni2443 2 ай бұрын

Immanuel Kant parlava tedesco..... non polacco. Conosceva il lituano per motivi geografici. La popolazione era per la maggioranza tedesca come Danzig e Breslau al 90%....Vae Victis. La storia la scrivono i vincitori militari

@SlavicCoffee 10 ай бұрын

I for one would love to see my ancestral city fully rebuilt and to be returned to Germany and or some other baltic country.

@hevnervals 7 ай бұрын

Russia offered to sell it when the soviet union collapsed, but nobody wanted it because of all the Russians. It should be independent, not merged with another country.

@user-ne9ko1ew3q 5 ай бұрын

Я тоже кое чего хочу

@50pka 2 ай бұрын

5:20 Did you ask them yourself? The annexation of Crimea and 4 regions looks much more legitimate than this stuff.

@FredoRockwell 2 ай бұрын

Can you explain the context instead on timestamps please?

@50pka 2 ай бұрын

@@FredoRockwell "There are people in Kaliningrad who want to be independent, part of Europe, so let's not forget about them". I don't like this approach and choice of words. You have no evidence of the existence of large separatist movements to make this claim. This is simply disrespectful to the population. Therefore, I compared this with Crimea and 4 regions.

@FredoRockwell 2 ай бұрын

There are people in Koenigsberg who want independence. And yes, I spoke to several. Some have left comments in this video. They exist. What's controversial about saying they exist?

@GeoPerspective Жыл бұрын

Glad to see your back 🎉 I’m seeing some new and very neat editing touches

@FredoRockwell Жыл бұрын

Glad to be back! That's high praise from you. If my videos ever become half as well edited as yours I'd be really thrilled! 😀

@alexanderborgelt3164 8 ай бұрын

Königsberg should go back to Germany since the Region was German back then and also the german State has enough recourcces to support Königsberg intergration. They already showed they are able to do this if you look at East Germany, a much larger Country that is now fully integrated. So Russia, give Königsberg to Germany

@FredoRockwell 8 ай бұрын

@alexanderborgelt3164 I know that looks like a logical solution, but Germany have said they are not interested. It would mean displacing the current population, or at least their culture. Better to let the Konigsberg of today have is own self determination, don't you think?

@chrismiller5198 3 ай бұрын

Why are you glad to see his back?

@FredoRockwell 3 ай бұрын

@chrismiller5198 When I published this I hadn't been active on any social media or KZfaq for a few months. 😕

@grain85k 2 ай бұрын

Губная независимость. В Калининграде давно одни русские живут, может ещё какие нации, но большинство русских, никаких Пруссий и вот это всё, уже знаем, уже проходили, нет спасибо.

@rustamvas Жыл бұрын

Free Koenigsberg!

@FredoRockwell Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting. 🙂

@rustamvas Жыл бұрын

@@FredoRockwell thanks for your video Fredo! I did watch your videos before. I am from Baltic Republican Party. :) Big up from Brooklyn. I will share your video at BRP blog.

@Cheetoxx 11 ай бұрын

Yessir Free Koenigsberg

@cubinanticommunist 10 ай бұрын

Yes Free Koenigsberg!

@SlavicCoffee 10 ай бұрын

I agree. Konigsberg should be free again My ancestry goes back to at least ad1600 there.

@brentdevereux6709 Ай бұрын

could become the Singapore of Europe with the right management

@changingpeopleslivesmoon2993 2 ай бұрын

In my opinion kalingrad should join Germany 🇩🇪

@RooiGevaar19 2 ай бұрын

It should be independent, but the descendants of Germanic Prussian population should be able to return as well (if they wanted ofc).

@changingpeopleslivesmoon2993 2 ай бұрын

@@RooiGevaar19 yeah agree I’m just saying cuz it was stolen from them just like the land of Prussia is now part of Poland

@FRANCE23289 Ай бұрын

As a Kaliningradian, I think it will be good, but in Königsberg, a lot of people don't know German...

@user-mo9kd8rh6j 2 ай бұрын

Even the leaves whisper in German...

@jcoker423 2 ай бұрын

Solzhenitsyn

@50pka 2 ай бұрын

@@jcoker423Taboritskiy

@jcoker423 2 ай бұрын

@@50pka Not it was Solzhenitsyn

@50pka 2 ай бұрын

@@jcoker423 Raskolnikov

@50pka 2 ай бұрын

@@jcoker423 Shostakovich

@kogspinz4 6 ай бұрын

Occupied East Prussia

@user-ne9ko1ew3q 5 ай бұрын

Товарищ, ты не прав😂

@hofnarrtheclown 4 ай бұрын

@@user-ne9ko1ew3q He's not Tho despite the State Itself being Dissolved

@didymus3411 13 сағат бұрын

74% жителей Новгородской области (исконно русских земель) желают независимости? Вау! А они сами знают об этом?

@user-pv2ur8zz7h 2 ай бұрын

За независимость Калининграда! И пусть он станет Кёнигсбергом, как и Карелия и Ингрия!

@proff-biter 2 ай бұрын

Ингрия была создана финнами для её присоединения себе, никогда такого народа и в поныне не было

@user-pv2ur8zz7h 2 ай бұрын

@AlexIIIIIIIII я русский

@user-pv2ur8zz7h 2 ай бұрын

@@proff-biter это были не финны, а шведы. Садись 2

@proff-biter 2 ай бұрын

@@user-pv2ur8zz7hДа-да, шведы, создавшие "финно-говорящую" республику, которая фактически полностью контролировалась финнами, интересно...

@user-pv2ur8zz7h 2 ай бұрын

@@proff-biter Дурачок? Финны были, но большое влияние оказывали шведы, которые заполнили во время расцвета всю Прибалтию, Лен область наполовину (которая Ингрия) и некоторые территории области Карелии и Мурманска, в том числе касалось Польше. Большая часть культуры была шведской и финны как бы этому не особо сопротивлялись, вели пассивно и дальше основной территории не заходили. Хватит нести хуйню и почитай получше историю создания шведской империи и чем вообще за все это время занимались финны, научись правильно гуглить. Твое мнение реально хуйня и нихера не подтверждает. Садись, вторая 2.

@ivantro-mz4nr Ай бұрын

as a kaliningrad citizen, there are no independence movements in here, there werent any online polls

@FredoRockwell Ай бұрын

Thanks for your comment. When you say the movement does not exist, are you saying it's not prominent or visible or do you mean the people from Kaliningrad I spoke to for this video were not telling the truth, and the Baltic Republican Party is fake? Also, are you claiming that the poll run by the Ukrainian MP Oleh Dunda was not quality known or that it literally did not exist or was faked?

@vorgot1311 20 күн бұрын

@@FredoRockwell i am live in Siberia (Kuzbass region) and have never heard of this poll. None of my friends want indepence, although that poll showed that 63% want indenpence. This is Ukrainian propaganda. If you want, you can come here yourself or come to Kaliningrad and ask people

@FredoRockwell 19 күн бұрын

@vorgot1311 Thanks for your comment. I don't doubt that the poll I cited was not widely known across many places in Russia. That's unfortunately a problem with a society that doesn't allow free discussion of controversial ideas. By the way, I've spoken to several people from Siberia who support independence for their region. I don't think it's a majority position but it's an idea that is very much alive (although what counts as "Siberia" isn't agreed on, of course).

@hurikat3613 6 күн бұрын

@@FredoRockwell Я как местный, могу сказать что такой опрос не мог пройти незамеченным, скорее всего он фейк как и созданные на коленке "движения независимости", единственное реально движение на федерализацию было в виде партии БАРС (Балтийский Авангард Русского Сопротивления) который состоял из русских националистов-европейцев, они были не за отделение, а за большие права для региона для сотрудничества с EU и их было пару человек, они были маргиналами, но после 2010 года их в итоге посадили и кто то сбежал (не помню по какой статье). Чтобы отделить регион придется постараться так как тут огромное количество военных либо бывших военных я думаю около 50-60% населения это военные. Я уверен в тяжелый момент для страны мы в регионе где живет чуть больше чем 1 000 000 человек, найдем людей готовых защищать себя и свои семьи, а оружия тут всем хватит это точно.

@hurikat3613 6 күн бұрын

@@FredoRockwell Да мы особенные, но мы такие же русские которые любят свой край и свою страну.

@user-fk2cc6gg9r 5 ай бұрын

Hands off Kaliningrad! Kaliningrad is a part of Great Russia! Glory to Russia🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺!!! We don't need Western values in Russia

@Larkinchance 5 ай бұрын

This is history with a selective bias... Whether it is accurate or just, Germany was blamed for two world wars. In 1941 Germany launched an “unprovoked” attack on Russia. Between 1942 and 1945. There was the battle of Leningrad, the battle of Moscow, the battle of Kiev, Smolensk, Kharkov and the battle of Stalingrad resulting famine and war dead of 27 million. The invasion of Normandy would have been a tragic defeat had it not been for the Russia push to Berlin... At the end of the war, the 4 victorious powers, UK, France, China and the US, presided over defeated Germany and Japan, Each country had veto power so all had to accept any decree. Lets face it, Konigsberg was given to the Russians as spoils and the entire German population was expelled. This was the land of the death camps, or did you forget? Posen and Silesia went to Poland and the Germans were also expelled, not ethnically cleansed. Today that is a euphemism for murder. The population of Kaliningrad is all Russian and yes, it is a naval base and of course the kids want to join the West but there is a war between NATO and Russia. But how many bases does the US have? In 1990 the two Germanys re-united and the world celebrated. Russia had every right and reason to enact their veto, but they didn't. If you want to talk about independence there a number of states in the US contemplating going it alone.... Texas, California, Hawaii, Alaska and Maine...

@abdulhakimsaid9264 4 ай бұрын

Preußen wird immer nur PREUßEN sein!!!❤Ostpreußen es lebe hoch 🎉!!!Vielen Dank für das Video ❤🎉!

@WeirdAwesomeGeography Жыл бұрын

Awesome video!

@FredoRockwell Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@Drayran 5 ай бұрын

I love the thought and wish the people there the very best! My grandma and her kin had to flee from there in 1945 and I am sure she too would be delighted, if she knew that the region might get some peace and freedom in whatever form.

@Rustycaddy17 5 ай бұрын

This is like the laziest propaganda video I have ever seen LOL

@FredoRockwell 5 ай бұрын

You mean it should have been a ten minute guide?

@FredoRockwell 5 ай бұрын

Aren't you even going to respond? Or name a single thing in the video you think was "lazy?" What a lazy commenter.... 😂

@2R.de.P 11 күн бұрын

Tvankstà, Tvankstė (germ: Twangste, Tuwangste), Former settlement of the Lithuania Minor, situated at the lower reaches of the river 'Prieglius, inhabited by the prussian tribe 'Sembai. Settlement first mentioned by Tacitus in 1st, century AD. On January 1254 'Teutonic order (mostly by knights from Chech - Central Europe) destroyed Tvanksta castle and erected instead a Castle of Konigsberg.

@kikokltzhke8266 2 ай бұрын

Maybe "New Konigsberg" or "Knyazgrad" would be a more approriate name because while they may have the heritage of Köenigsberg, the present day population is mostly russian - most of the original prussian germans have evacuated from there and how much more the original native prussian tribes that have been mixed with the germans?

@nouzgreb 11 ай бұрын

In fact, it is quite easy for the Baltic Republic to become a successful state. There is no need to reinvent the wheel when there are successful integration options in Europe. For example, there are Monaco, Liechtenstein, Andorra and San Marino. And this is exactly the option of association! These countries are not part of the EU, but they have all the rights that the EEA countries have!!!! So why shouldn't the young republic repeat the success of these countries?! Association is really the right way out! And the Baltic Republic can associate with such countries as Germany, Poland, Lithuania and Czech Republic!!!! This region is historically connected with these countries and therefore for its revival it will have to integrate more actively with these countries!!!! And after the association, the new country de facto becomes a full-fledged part of Europe! This is a much more reasonable and favourable option than waiting for accession to the EU itself! And in general, I am absolutely sure that the Country of Amber Land is a real future Baltic Singapore!!!! Free and Great!!! In fact, it is quite easy for the Baltic Republic to become a successful state. There is no need to reinvent the wheel when there are successful integration options in Europe. For example, there are Monaco, Liechtenstein, Andorra and San Marino. And this is exactly the option of association! These countries are not part of the EU, but they have all the rights that the CES countries have!!!! So why shouldn't the young republic repeat the success of these countries?! Association is really the right way out! And the Baltic Republic can associate with such countries as Germany, Poland, Lithuania and Czech Republic!!!! This region is historically connected with these countries and therefore for its revival it will have to integrate more actively with these countries!!!! And after the association, the new country de facto becomes a full-fledged part of Europe! This is a much more reasonable and favourable option than waiting for accession to the EU itself! And in general, I am absolutely sure that the Country of Amber Land is a real future Baltic Singapore!!!! Free and Great!!

@FredoRockwell 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for your comment! I suspect Konigsberg is large enough, and strategic enough, that the EU would be open to full membership. Being small shouldn't be an issue, as Luxembourg is just as small or smaller. The tiny countries you mention are really, really tiny, and most are landlocked. But I could be wrong!

@nouzgreb 11 ай бұрын

@FredoRockwell In fact, 4 Luxemburg's and 10 Liechtenstein's would fit on the territory of Koenigsberg. I think the best option for the Baltic Republic would be an Associated State format along the lines of Monaco, Andorra, San Marino, Liechtenstein and the Vatican! Because the EU membership itself entails a number of economic restrictions and rules, which in my opinion are more harmful to the economy of the state than beneficial. And so the option of association will truly unlock the enormous potential of this young state. And there will also be an opportunity to become a tax haven. And that would be a great plus to the resources already possessed!

@jacobiniste 8 ай бұрын

i swear we don't need another Tax Haven/Evasion country in Europe, they produce nothing, they do nothing except stealing money from Europeans Nations, the EU let them live because of "Unity" and because EU actions are mostly for Liberalism/Neo-Liberalism, but in reality they are just an Arrow in the Foot for everybody, also considering than Kaliningrad is really poor with poor urbanism, poor industry, poor in technology, poor in everything, it will just drain billions of EU development money and for thanks EU to these billions Kaliningrad would just steal the Bilionnaires of Europe

@nghiatruong3457 6 ай бұрын

Free Königsberg

@user-kw5hx7ji8h 2 ай бұрын

Allies gave Stalin what he wanted because they were frightened by the Red Army.

@avus-kw2f213 Ай бұрын

If it’s not part of Russia, where will the capital of Hohenzollern Russia be ?

@leorek Ай бұрын

It's Królewiec in Polish

@thebaron2277 2 ай бұрын

Free East Prussia

@Myshjak Жыл бұрын

I support you all (like all nations and peoples) morally from Ukraine. And hope you'll all get your indepandance. Підтримую вас усіх (як усі нації та народи) морально з України. Та надіюсь, що ви усі отримаєте свою незалежність. Pidtrymuju was usih (jak usi naciï ta narody) moral’no z Ukraïny. Ta nadijus’, ščo wy usi otrymajete swoju nezaležnist’. Mi subtenas vin ĉiujn (kiel ĉiuj nacioj kaj popoloj) morale el Ukrainio. Sed mi esperas, ke vi ĉiuj ricevos vian sendependecon.

@chow4444 2 ай бұрын

Prussia was back!

@EpicgamerwinXD6669 Жыл бұрын

Hey Fredo, good to see you again man. I was honestly surprised to find out Königsberg has a sizable independence movement, but given the history of ethnic cleansing, and the fact it that Russia obtained it in even more dubious ways than the United States obtained what was formerly Northern Mexico, it really shouldn’t have been part of Russia to begin with, but maybe that’s just me. Anyway, there are two other things I’d like to add. First off, are you aware of how many in the west have started to, in some cases satirically, but in other cases are actually serious, to advocate that Czechia should annex Königsberg, and if you are, do you think think such comments are practically harmless, potentially misguided, or perhaps something else? Secondly, I would like to suggest that for your next independence video that you cover either Tibet, or East Turkestan independence movements, as it is a potentially very interesting topic. All that being said, great to see you back man, and keep up the great work!

@FredoRockwell Жыл бұрын

Glad to be back! I've heard about the Czechia thing, but I think it's mostly a spoof on Russian claims to Ukraine, isn't it? I don't think it'll do any harm. East Turkestan and Tibet are definitely on my list!

@EpicgamerwinXD6669 Жыл бұрын

@@FredoRockwell Yeah, it’s probably a spoof, but, well I’ve seen a few people who are more passionate about the topic than others, so it makes me think some aren’t quite getting the joke, but in retrospect, even they seem to be in the minority, so it’s probably fine. Anyway, can’t wait to see what you come with next man!

@FredoRockwell Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I've got a few more videos underway. I hope I can keep going!

@JonathanReynolds1 7 ай бұрын

I think it should be called “Baltia” or “The Baltic Republic”.

@FredoRockwell 7 ай бұрын

It's actually referred to as the Baltic Republic sometimes. If you watch my video about meeting Russian independence advocates in London last October, at the end of the video someone thanks me for making this video about the "Baltic Republic." :)

@noone-kk2zs 3 ай бұрын

Literally cultural cleansing of it's historical roots

@carterbentonjr399 2 ай бұрын

Prussia. Lets restore the Prussian Nation. Then admit it to NATO.

@kiss-shotacerola-orionhear220 2 ай бұрын

Prussians were Baltic, they are no existent anymore, there is nothing to restore

@5Penkets 2 ай бұрын

@@kiss-shotacerola-orionhear220 If you go to Western Lithuania, you can find people with funny accents and surnames, they are the descendants. Also Prussian revival movement exists

@kiss-shotacerola-orionhear220 2 ай бұрын

@@5Penkets Where are they in Kaliningrad exactly? Also Prussian revival movement is not supported by Russians

@Zyragonn 2 ай бұрын

I love how Polish-Lithuanian rule over this region is skipped in such "history" sections of this region. Just like we had nothing to do here.

@FredoRockwell 2 ай бұрын

Since the topic is the modern independence movement, I had to be selective with history from past centuries to come close to give minutes. Glad you loved it. 🙂

@Zyragonn 2 ай бұрын

@@FredoRockwell 😕

@udmurt647 Жыл бұрын

great video you made. can you tell us something about Udmurtia?

@FredoRockwell Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I would like to make videos about all of the republics in the south Urals. The problem is finding enough information for some. Please feel free to email me information about any movements or opposition leaders of Udmurtia. My email address is in the "About" section.

@alexputnikovic5989 3 ай бұрын

@@FredoRockwell a da snimas malo o sebi idiite za tu zemlju su gunuli Rusi i to ostaje Rusko...

@ondrejkral653 6 күн бұрын

Wasnt Kaliningrad first found by a Czech king?

@offp_anggakaruniawan 2 ай бұрын

The fourth baltic states

@revinhatol 7 ай бұрын

Kralovec

@SethACook 2 ай бұрын

@Jimmothy4132 13 күн бұрын

Putin: i take ukraine cause ukraine was formerly russia Uk, germany, france, portugal, spain, and literally every other colonizer ever:

@chrisalex82 9 ай бұрын

interesting....

@LBS1422 2 ай бұрын

You used the wrong flag of Kaliningrad which what you showed in the video is the flag of Königsberg.

@FredoRockwell 2 ай бұрын

I used the flag which is preferred by the Baltic Republican Party for a proposed independent Koenigsberg. Just curious, what flag do you think should have been used? Can you describe it?

@LBS1422 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for the clarification, I get why you used this flag instead of the common one when you search up "Kaliningrad Flag" ( the red-yellow-blue striped tricolour with a thin stripe in the middle and a Medival Castle in the top left one,) I don't if it is a mistake or not but you seem to use the same flag in non-seperatist context but either way, you made a good video!

@FredoRockwell 2 ай бұрын

@LBS1422 In glad you liked it! I know the BRP previously used the flag of Prussia, and talked about restoring East Prussia, but this was problematic for Poland (which currently controls the south of former East Prussia) and also smacked of German nationalism -which is not what the BNP wants to support. As for the flag you mentioned, my guess is that independence advocates reject it for being a flag imposed on Koenigsberg by Moscow.

@openlyracist8055 2 ай бұрын

This channel made me laugh so hard, but i like the format

@FredoRockwell 2 ай бұрын

I'm glad you like it! Not so keen on your username, though.

@openlyracist8055 2 ай бұрын

@@FredoRockwell I didn't think Google would allow it, since they did I keep it as a joke.

@FredoRockwell 2 ай бұрын

Well, a joke is at least better than meaning it for real! 😂

@openlyracist8055 2 ай бұрын

@@FredoRockwell If I meant it I'm pretty sure the pfp would be different

@FredoRockwell 2 ай бұрын

@openlyracist8055 True!

@khalidshubbar6911 2 ай бұрын

Koenigsberg should be returned to Germany!

@ViTverd Жыл бұрын

The video is clickable. First, it is reported that 70% of Kaliningrad residents want independence, and then it turns out that this survey was conducted by the separatist movement. It's as if the IRA conducted a survey on the unification of Ireland. I was in Kaliningrad last summer. This is an absolutely ordinary region of Russia, with original historical places. There is no "special identity" there. Well, the phrase they want to be free and part of the European Union is an oxymoron. Well, the fact that the author still believes in the "Prigozhin rebellion" and the upcoming civil war in Russia clearly indicates his bias. The author gives wishful thinking.

@FredoRockwell Жыл бұрын

Do you mean "clickbait?" A video being "clickable" doesn't really mean anything. The poll referred to in the video was conducted by Oleh Dunda's Referendum 2023 organization. Oleh Dunda is a Ukrainian MP, not a separatist of any type. The analogy with the IRA makes no sense. As I explain in the video, it's hard to know how accurate the poll is, but it is the only data we have. Also, Koenigsberg had a higher pro-independence vote than many other regions. Lots of free people live in the European Union. I know several Russian citizens who had to escape to the EU to be free. What an odd way of thinking you have! I'm not sure what you mean by "believe ins in the Prigozhin Rebellion." I think Prigozhin is a horrible person and I don't share his beliefs. I do believe that the Wagner Group rose up against the Russian state, downing multiple Russian aircraft and killing multiple Russian military personel. This did happen, and the fact that it happened and Putin fled Moscow on a plane certainly makes it clear that Russia could fall into a civil war fairly easily. Whether or not this would be a good thing is a subject of debate, but it is certainly a serious possibility now. As for wishful thinking, so far most of the wishful thinking has been done by Putin and his supporters, thinking they could take over Ukraine in 72 hours. However many videos I make, I don't think I will be able to do anything that "wishful." Thanks for watching and for your comment!

@user-ug7rd9ey4v 2 ай бұрын

Sollen viele Pensionierte russische Bonzen leben!

@Max-wb1rz Ай бұрын

0:36 "72% of residents want independence" "95 567, 19% of the population"

@FredoRockwell Ай бұрын

Look up how polling works. It's different from a referendum. 🙂

@radioman1914EF 2 ай бұрын

Впервые слышу, говорю как житель Калининграда. Это бред какой то и кстати флаг не правильный

@FredoRockwell 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting. This is the flag used to represent Koenigsberg by the Baltic Republican Party, which is one of the main subjects of the video. The flags of Oblast or Prussia, would, in this context, be in correct in my opinion.

@EvelioArmas-wh6cc 25 күн бұрын

Bueno es necesario recordar que la Polonia actual es asi gracias a la URSS. Este último pais defendio la idea de que Alemania pagara los danos a Polonia con territorios. Los aliados aprobaron y entregaron a Polonia Prusia Occidental, Silecia Alta, Entre otros. Más del 50% del territorio actual.

@leopardknowledge.1430 11 ай бұрын

I love this video absolutely loved it

@FredoRockwell 11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@cubinanticommunist 10 ай бұрын

What if Kaliningrad Become A Us State? 🇺🇸 NEW SUB GREAT VIDEO Yes Kaliningrad should be Indepence

@FredoRockwell 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the sub! I'm not sure the people of Kaliningrad would want to become a US state, or even if that would be possible practically - but I do think the people of Kaliningrad should have more say in his they are governed. If that continues to be denied them, then independence should be an option.

@kaliningradball 7 ай бұрын

I would suggest renaming Kaliningrad Elizaveto-Baltiysk in honor of Elizabeth Petrovna. But the idea of Kaliningrad's independence sounds like nonsense.

@FredoRockwell 7 ай бұрын

So did the independence of Lithuania not that long ago. The idea that Kaliningrad can remain part of Russia, surrounded by EU and NATO members, could be argued to be unlikely in the long run.

@kaliningradball 7 ай бұрын

I live in Kaliningrad and we have a very small percentage of people who want independence.

@FredoRockwell 7 ай бұрын

I believe you - and I didn't mean to tell you about your own home! I just think Kalingrad's geopolitical situation means that change will happen eventually. Now that Finland and Sweden are in NATO, Russia is the only non-NATO country on the Baltic Sea. If Belarus was to have a democratic revolution - which I would rate as a distinct possibility in the next ten years or so, this would make Kaliningrad VERY isolated geographically. I don't think NATO would ever invade Kaliningrad, but I can imagine that Russia might struggle to maintain it in the future, and - if something like the Wagner uprising happened again and was successful, well, who knows?

@user-ne9ko1ew3q 5 ай бұрын

@@FredoRockwellСША любитель устраивать революции в других странах. У себя на ведите порядок и не лезьте в другие страны

@tposingjesus5491 2 ай бұрын

Fun fact: at 0:35 the Russian name of Kaliningrad is Кенигсберг, literally pronounced Kyenigsberg (or Königsberg)

@FredoRockwell 2 ай бұрын

Кенигсберг is just Königsberg written with the Cyrillic alphabet. I suspect when a Russian wants to say Kaliningrad they say Калининград (unless they actually want to say Königsberg).

@tposingjesus5491 2 ай бұрын

@@FredoRockwell yes, that’s what I was trying to say

@FredoRockwell 2 ай бұрын

@@tposingjesus5491 Ah! Well, that makes sense then. :) Thanks for watching and commenting!

@darkmatter5424 7 ай бұрын

I cannot with the level of delulu comments. Independence from whom? Almost 100% of the current people living in Kaliningrad are Russians. 😅

@FredoRockwell 7 ай бұрын

The Baltic Republic movement wants independence from the Russian Federation. Yes, the current population is made up of descendants of the ethnic Russians who were moved into the area after World War II. Watch the video - it's all explained.

@zenon4383 6 ай бұрын

they would economically improve, it´s now not more than a russian military base

@darkmatter5424 6 ай бұрын

@@FredoRockwell "...descendants of the ethnic Russians..." - They still are Russians, not just descendants. 😅

@FredoRockwell 6 ай бұрын

@darkmatter5424 During the making of this video I spoke to several Koenig residents who no longer consider themselves Russian.

@user-ne9ko1ew3q 5 ай бұрын

@@FredoRockwellа Вы коренной житель Америки индеец?😂

@nasion420 2 ай бұрын

4:25 what are the rest of the states mentioned there?

@FredoRockwell 2 ай бұрын

Siberia, Kuban, Ingria, and I think the Ural Republic - sorry, I can't remember them all after just watching it. 🤣 If you look in the links for the video you should be able to find the website and then use Google translate to get all of them.

@FewVidsJustComments 5 ай бұрын

Czechia in 2022: * quietly swipes it *

@revinhatol 7 ай бұрын

3:05 21, a banger! (Finger binary code)

@user-ck1jy7jm9n 2 ай бұрын

it is really odd imo that you havent said about the Polish name that is used on Polish maps etc. Królewiec, it was called that after the commonwealth defeated the tutonic order in Prussia.

@FredoRockwell 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for your comment. The main subject of the video is the independence movement today. The historical elements are there to explain and give context to that movement. It didn't occur to me that the Polish name for Koenigsberg , or its history under the Kingdom of Poland 500 years ago, was relevant to the independence movement. Can you explain why it's relevant? Someone else made a similar comment and I really don't understand the criticism. Thanks. 🙂

@benandolga 8 ай бұрын

Free Twangste!

@SethACook 2 ай бұрын

YES

@revinhatol 4 ай бұрын

*FUN FACT:* The name Kaliningrad itself means "guelder-rose city" due to the presence of cherry-like fruits called "Viburnum opulus" or (you guessed it) guelder-roses. Heck, they're even featured on the presidential flag of Ukraine! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viburnum_opulus#Cultural_meaning

@revinhatol 4 ай бұрын

@@FredoRockwell Mine pleasure.

@revinhatol 4 ай бұрын

@@FredoRockwell Here's another one: Those cherry-like fruits are virtually EVERYWHERE in Europe!

@jcoker423 2 ай бұрын

?? It was named after Kalinin, a Stalin apparatchik

@revinhatol 2 ай бұрын

@@jcoker423 DUH!

@jcoker423 2 ай бұрын

@@revinhatol Talking nonsense again ?

@united_europe 2 ай бұрын

Can we has back pwease 👉👈

@user-mt6mj2ng4k 7 ай бұрын

Is there any truth in the rumour that Kaliningrad is now a legitimate military target for Ukrainian sabateurs and a possible candidate for a land swap deal in future peace negotiations?

@FredoRockwell 7 ай бұрын

I'm not sure I'm best qualified to answer your question, but I would guess that any Russian military installation would be considered a legitimate target by the Ukrainian military until Russia withdraws from Ukrainian territory. I'd be surprised if there are any extensive operations there, though. I don't think Russia's military assets in Kaliningrad are very relevant to the war as it currently is.

@FredoRockwell 7 ай бұрын

I also really doubt Ukraine would swap any territory with Russia.

@thomaslevinski1984 2 ай бұрын

As long as man stalks the face of the Earth there will always be territorial disputes

@enrikas__4944 2 ай бұрын

Karaliaučius for freedom!❤

@StevenWJRichards 2 ай бұрын

Strange that they chose a Russian name then! Yantarni Krai is actually Russian. Янтарный Край!

@FredoRockwell 2 ай бұрын

The people of Kaliningrad are mostly Russian speakers. If there is a successful independence movement they'll still speak Russian.

@RooiGevaar19 2 ай бұрын

Österreich has a German name, speaks German (sort of), but they eventually decided to develop their own identity instead of being German like Germany with their lands. Yet 90 years ago Austrians considered themselves Germans, but now no one thinks this way, they are proud of being on their own. So would it be with East Prussia/Jantarnyj Kraj/Königsberg.

@StevenWJRichards 2 ай бұрын

@@RooiGevaar19 Yes, there is a lot of that going on. I live in Wales, there is a Welsh independence movement going on here. I think that in a few decades Wales and Scotland will be independently dependent on the EU and disputing borders with England with its support (unless the EU collapses of course - also quite possible). Northern Ireland will undoubtedly, unite with the Republic of Ireland where the Celts and Anglo-Saxons (old Protestant and Catholic) will start fighting each other again (they like doing this). I know it sounds a bit far fetched but equally ridiculous, fifty years ago, was the idea that the Soviet Union would collapse and its member states would start fighting each other. We live in a very strange world indeed!

@user-mu9ke9ex9f 6 ай бұрын

Great! Now lets make a video about Texas independence from the US

@FredoRockwell 6 ай бұрын

I did. It's my most recent video, actually.

@07moth20 2 ай бұрын

What about Karelia? I saw it was in second place.

@BofansonDiZnats 2 ай бұрын

There are no independence movements, there are barely any Finns living there 😂

@FredoRockwell 2 ай бұрын

It's on my list. And yes, while it is a minority position, there is an active independence movement (led by Karelians, not Finns).

@thatguy7208 2 ай бұрын

LOL yeah, sure 70% of the population wants the same level of desolation of the 90's to happen again. Trust me bro, I'm Ukrainian politician, I won't lie.

@FredoRockwell 2 ай бұрын

I think you're commenting on the wrong video. 😂

@thatguy7208 2 ай бұрын

@@FredoRockwell That's literally what you were showing in your video. Those polls are a joke.

@FredoRockwell 2 ай бұрын

@thatguy7208 There's no polling on the question of bringing back the 1990s era cleptocracy that helped Putin rise to power and consolidate his rule.

@thatguy7208 2 ай бұрын

@@FredoRockwell This poll for independence is a joke and it will be the same as 90's. Now you got it? Not like it's gonna happen anyway.

@thatguy7208 2 ай бұрын

@@FredoRockwell this polling for independence is a joke, but if it'll happen, it would be as devastating as the 90's. Now you got it?

@HenryPlays923 2 ай бұрын

Give it to Slovakia

@a.true.raider924 2 ай бұрын

Why Didn't Poland or Germany Claim Kaliningrad?

@bartekswierlikowski40 2 ай бұрын

Germany was offered to buy Kaliningrad but they refused after international presion. And Poland wouldn’t get much from it, exept over 1 mln russians and internal instability.

@alarik36 4 ай бұрын

König! König! Vivat!

@jeanssold2131 2 ай бұрын

Explaning results of a local oppositional online poll by ancient history that has literally nothing to do with contemporary population of the region... Well thats original, if nothing else

@FredoRockwell 2 ай бұрын

Sounds interesting. Let me know if someone makes a video like that...

@jeanssold2131 2 ай бұрын

@@FredoRockwell sure thing

@nacelnikprosiak1260 2 ай бұрын

Królewiec should be part of polish Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship

@ikowski2947 2 ай бұрын

Yes and we should take all those russians into poland.

@SethACook 2 ай бұрын

@nacelnikprosiak1260 2 ай бұрын

@@SethACook yes

@SethACook 2 ай бұрын

@@nacelnikprosiak1260 no

@revertrevertz5438 Ай бұрын

04:38 ‘m highly skeptical of this “referendum”. I can see other republics, like Sakha or Tatarstan voting for change, but Novgorod? Karelia? Yeah, highly unlikely

@FredoRockwell Ай бұрын

It's been a while since I made this video, but I think what you're referring to is meant to be a self-selecting opinion poll (an unscientific snapshot indication of opinion) rather than a referendum (a formal political choice by a population, sometimes a binding one). You're right to doubt the accuracy of the poll, but inaccurate polls are better than no polls at all. Just ask the people outside of Russia who use Russian opinion polls to try and gauge how popular Putin actually is. Are the figures quoted totally accurate? No, not even the best poll is accurate. Can we assume that there is some level of support for independence in these regions? I think so. Is it possibly higher than is widely understood? I think it could be, but there's not good enough data to know for sure. 🙂

@revertrevertz5438 Ай бұрын

@@FredoRockwellThere’s something worse than “no poll”: an inaccurate one. I have some dive into this “Referendum” and not surprisingly I found out that this was an online poll done in an internet website created by a Ukrainian organization. So basically, not very different from a Twitter poll. My suspicion is quite strong since I have lived in a post-Soviet country and talk of separatism would easily spread like wild fire. I am not too sure about Kaliningrad, but I would not be surprised if someone would support independence. At the same time, I wouldn’t be surprised if that number was incredibly low.

@FredoRockwell Ай бұрын

@revertrevertz5438 You didn't need to look into the origin of the poll. I explain it in my video. Yes, it was an online poll. You can argue that inaccurate polls are worse than no polls, but that's not the consensus view of most political scientists. All polls are inaccurate to some degree, and at best provide a snapshot of opinion at that moment. I'm not sure, but it seems like you're suspicious about something for the very reasons I explain in the video that it is not a very reliable poll. There's no conspiracy here.

@revertrevertz5438 Ай бұрын

@@FredoRockwell So the consensus is to have a highly skewed poll as opposed to none. If you could give me the source for such a claim. Also, it would’ve been quite helpful to link the poll (not a Referendum) to those who organize it. It would actually share a light on the reliability of the poll.

@FredoRockwell Ай бұрын

@revertrevertz5438 There are links to the poll in the pinned comment with the other sources I used to make the video.