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: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eN6hg9tqzNHDXas.htmlsi=-lhNPrMbVZp6swQQ

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.

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.

We love you Natasha! ❤ The world loves you!

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.

Returning? Short answer: NO.

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

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

I saw that you were a U of MN exchange student. Congratulations and welcome. My wife and I are both U of MN Twin Cities graduates. We have three children. Two daughters at the U of MN TC campus and a son at the U of MN Duluth campus. I fully support Ukraine in their war against Russia but I welcome any Russian citizen like yourself in my country and exchanging ideas and attitudes with students here in the US.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

As an American, I really appreciate what you’ve done and creating this channel because it’s a reminder that not all Russians agree with Putin. I don’t think that USA is perfect by any means, but I am grateful for the freedoms we have. Hopefully someday the Russian people won’t have to leave their home country whenever they want to speak out against the government. I think you are very brave and your channel has help me keep a balanced view of this war.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Remember Navalny before returning to Russia 😢

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

The gullibility of people never ceases to amaze me .

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

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

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.

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

Thanks. Very interesting and informative.

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

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.

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 ❤

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

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.

Poor girl. Stay strong 💪

I'm sorry about your childhood friend. I am from USA and my brother got sucked into the Vietnam war just because he was doing his duty - he didn't actively evade the draft. It is a machine that just scoops up young people and sends them to their death for the benefit of whatever elites there are in whatever country. It's an incredible waste! We as humans could do so much better if we could put the resources wasted in fighting wars to figuring out how to live and thrive on this little planet. Our governments don't always have the interests of their people first and foremost, not in the USA and certainly not in Russia.

Wishing you well from Australia. I think you made the right move by leaving Russia. I hope Georgia continues to be a safe and creative place for you.

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

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 ❤

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

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.

No, not safe to return...

Do NOT return to Russia now. I would go even further. Do NOT stay in Georgia. Try to get to the EU. It is hard, but other Russian refugees did it too. Do it with some haste. The window is closing.

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

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

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!

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

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. 🙏

I'm so sorry to hear about your friend Natasha, and for all the people suffering under this regime.

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

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

1:03 Why u left russia? (spoiler: on police watchlist, no joke) 4:18 Russian public opinion on the war 5:49 military aid to Ukraine 6:50 Do Russians really support Putin? 7:31 Russian birth rate & radical feminists? Favourite colour? 9:03 Why u hate russia? 12:05 Feeling unjustly punished? 12:56 parents and friends (spoiler: friend KIA) 15:18 impact of war on Russia 20:39 democracy? who cares? 22:22 Do you recommend visiting Russia? 22:41 advice for foreign students in Russia 23:59 Will you ever return to Russia? 25:06 ideal country

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Hi Natasha, this was a really wonderful video that you gave us today. First off, I wanted to offer you my condolences regarding your childhood friend. I believe you said it is the first death amongst your peers. Thats extremely painful! I still to this day feel sad when I think of a very close girlfriend from high school that was in theatre arts with me. Performing in plays, musicals and being “ Artsy Fartsy “ together along with a group of 25 other like minded and very close knit group of people. She won a scholarship to Edinburgh Scotland to their Dramatic Academy when she was 22 years old. She flourished there met a guy from Manchester UK, a Rolls Royce Mechanic, fell in love with him and lived in Scotland for another five years. Her boyfriend lost his job and they decided to move back to California he could be a mechanic in LA. It was such a wonderful reunion, we went out did things together, of course our responsibilities changed. I came out to her, told her I was in a relationship with a woman since I was 23. She just hugged me and said…your know in high school I had the biggest crush on you! I was stunned because I told her, wow now that you mention it I had a big crush on you! Long story short…..after four months or so , I got a call from her boyfriend crying hysterically saying she was dead. I thought he was joking, they were having major problems and my friend was getting ready to leave him. Turns out she had a brain aneurism and she was brain dead. She had listed me as the person to make medical decisions if she was incapacitated. I had to sign the paperwork for the hospital to pull the plug. Natasha …..she wasn’t close with her parents at all…both were scientists and her siblings were too. I made the funeral arrangements and it was the biggest and best send off That any “drama freak” could have. 🎪🎭🎼🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹She would have loved it. I really didn’t mean to get into all of this with you, I just wanted you to know I completely understand your feelings of loss and how vulnerable you must feel at this time. Follow your dreams you are a really smart and sensitive young woman, am happy you feel comfortable in Georgia but completely get it that you miss your “Home.” Stay strong, and for sure laugh lots, and don’t forget to love hard! 💕🇺🇸

I am so sorry for your pain, I would not return to Russia. Keep up the good work 💜

I wanted to visit Russia someday but I won't set foot there until a drastic change of government.

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

Thank you for sharing! Love your videos!

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

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

I feel sad for you and all other Russians who had to leave your country. My hope and my prayer is that you will be able to return to your homeland. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

This was great! One of my favorite videos that you have created!

Thanks for your video and frank speaking. All the best and stay safe! I like all your videos.

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.

You did a wonderful job Natasha! 👍

I loved this video. Keep up the good work and stay safe ❤

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

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

You cant go back, perhaps for some time. In fact as much as you like Georgia there is risk there as well. Maybe with some luck you can follow Romans example and get to the EU. Difficult and expensive but you would be safe. We will follow you wherever you end up.

Stay strong, Natasha !

Many thanks, Natasha! Sending love and respect.

Interesting video, Natasha! Love your great work and attitude! ❤

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.

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.

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

not safe at all.

Very interesting Natasha. Thanks for sharing! Hugs and kisses from Minnesota😘

Great job. Always wishing you well.

Very insightful. Thank you for this post.

Thank you Natasha, your work is appreciated 😊

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.

I'm an American working in a different country of my own choice. I like the country where I live and work and would love to show other Americans (especially my own friends and family) around here. Some other American coworkers have had American friends or family visit, and some of those coworkers talk to their parents (who are in America) every day! But I am like you, I don't have a close relationship with my parents. They are not bad people, we just have different values and beliefs, and they are not interested in the country where I live. So I related very much to the part where you spoke about your relationship with your parents. And I assume your situation is even more complicated involving a war and actually not being able to return to your home country. Best wishes for good friends and a supportive community around you 💜

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!

Well done Natasha!!

Great answers! Extremely empathic. As someone who spent nine years living abroad in difficult circumstances, before finally returning (even before things improved), I understand that longing to be where you feel you belong. Very sorry to hear about your friend-I recently received news of the death by suicide of someone I was extremely close to, so understand your grief and frustration. All the best-Все самое лучшее

You'll be okay. Thank you for your video. Puts things in perspective a bit for me.

Good information Natasha! 🥰

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!

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.

Thank you for all the information you give us. You are very valuable.

Really interesting and sad too. Stay strong! ❤

Whatever you do, stay safe & well, Natasha. ps - cool t-shirt!

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! 🙂

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.