RUSSIAN YOUTUBER FLEES TO GEORGIA DURING WAR IN UKRAINE

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In episode #8 of Roots of Humanity, Drew and Natasha Kurnaeva, a 22 year old vlogger from the Far East of Russia, unpack their thoughts about the war in Ukraine, which started only one week after they filmed a Siberian adventure together, a story that ended with Drew’s detention on the North Korean border. Natasha boldly reveals how she knew as a child that her government was unlike those in other countries, and how fake news in Russia is defined so loosely that it can often mean the truth. From oil production to snowboarding, Soviet architecture to Brittney Griner, Natasha tells Drew why she’s decided to move to Georgia amidst the war, processing her emotions of fear, hope, and anger at the world’s indifference, against the backdrop of her Ukrainian sisters’ suffering and the economic devastation in Moscow versus that in the isolated Far East.
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@kerrywilliams3753 Жыл бұрын

So very good to see Natasha here! She is a star, wise, honest, and lovely.

@erikpeterson25 Жыл бұрын

yes

@Ian-lx1iz Жыл бұрын

She ain't quite 'here' - just over the border into that tiny Russian satellite. Natasha won't be voting for Brad Raffensberger just yet.

@robertmartens7839 Жыл бұрын

@@Ian-lx1iz Peaches!

@d993s Жыл бұрын

Always a gloomy victim

@jaygreer7430 Жыл бұрын

I’m so glad she got out of Russia! I follow her great KZfaq channel, and I was becoming worried about her safety.

@XiOjala Жыл бұрын

Me too. Eventually the Russian people will have to rise up and throw off their oppressors. Does that sound hopelessly naive?

@Marvin-ii7bh Жыл бұрын

@@XiOjala yes

@MikeB-gf6dj Жыл бұрын

Agree 100%. Her fellow you-tuber friend from Russia is going to miss her - they were close. I suppose this is why she made that one last video (link attached) with her before she left Russia. We all knew it was coming. I'm glad she's out too. Cheers from NZ 🇳🇿 M. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eJ-detFl2Lqpd5c.html

@APlusRussian Жыл бұрын

Did she though? Sounded like the move was still at least a month away 🤷‍♀

@navn Жыл бұрын

@@XiOjala Unfortunately yes. The Russian people overall is too suppressed.

@alantaylor6803 Жыл бұрын

this is so important - you letting other countries hear your story . .wishing Natasha a safe and enjoyable transition to Georgia and beyond

@nonondriessen Жыл бұрын

I totally agree. However, very often the stories are not allowed to be told nor heard.

@mpgrenda Жыл бұрын

Great interview of Natasha! I follow her channel and now yours.

@traceyannneumann5841 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. This was such a good interview. So appreciate your genuine heartfelt interest, and your support of Natasha. Loved Natasha’s parting words at the end. It’s a privilege to be part of a global community with her in it. Wish her the best, and am so excited for her.

@asdrdffaddd Жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nMuGqN1exLWmgI0.html

@owl_of_minerva9675 Жыл бұрын

Nice style and content of you interview! Well done!👏

@sharonneth4231 Жыл бұрын

Yeahhhhhh!!!!!!I am so glad that you are safe and sound!!!!!! Remember that this is only the beginning for you, yes it will be hard road but you are strong! Shine on super warrior girl!! So many people are supporting you! I always keep you in my thoughts and prayers for your safety!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

@MikeOxlong- Жыл бұрын

Wise words from Natasha towards the end... wanting humans to be more human to each other...! 😊 Hope she finds happiness in her travels. I know she’ll find success - absolutely no concerns there... Let’s all do our part to be more human to one another. Cheers!

@SvetlanaVoikova 2 ай бұрын

Let's be more humane :)

@dom-fell Жыл бұрын

This is such a great conversation between two of my favourite travel youtubers, and especially nice to hear from Natasha at this time

@davidhoo9093 Жыл бұрын

Happy you are have safely reached Georgia, look forward to hear from you soon.. Best wishes from Singapore.

@efanjul5768 Жыл бұрын

Always good to see Natasha, and to witness this crucial moment happening in her life.

@diaperdon2436 Жыл бұрын

So happy to hear the update on Natasha and even happier she made it out. ❤

@undertheradarvan Жыл бұрын

Love this girl been following her since before covid

@zarella1 Жыл бұрын

So glad to see you again, Natasha! Looking forward to your future videos stay safe and well. Your in our thoughts!

@williamcooper2415 Жыл бұрын

I'm always glad to see that Natasha is alive, well and happy. God bless.

@nonondriessen Жыл бұрын

Nobody is ever happy to have to flee. For whatever reason. One has to experience this in order to understand. Luckily there are countries and individuals who welcome foreigners. However, my personal experience is, even when you fit in it doesn't mean you belong. Thank you for this interesting interview with such an enormous impact. Wishing you both all the best and an improvement of the global situation. Take good care.

@louisecharbonneau8265 Жыл бұрын

Love the phrase you used......even when you fit in it doesn't mean you belong. I can relate as my parents fled Russia over 70 years ago and I have felt slightly nostalgic over anything Russian. I blend in with everyone here in Canada but somehow I feel sometimes that my soul is elsewhere.

@BlacktulipSF Жыл бұрын

She is a state propagandist who has permission to speak within guidlines to mislead you she pretends being an activist. THINK people! Activist with their own vlog. She is state propaganda kzfaq.info/get/bejne/orxppJxhlty3ZqM.html

@nonondriessen Жыл бұрын

@@louisecharbonneau8265 Thank you for recognising and sharing this glimpse of feeling.

@BigBirdy100 Жыл бұрын

I think she'll find belonging with others who have fled and with Drew's connections who are probably young and unprejudiced.

@Nancy-mi3xe Жыл бұрын

Glad to see that Natasha has gone somewhere safer for her. She is such an intelligent, articulate, brave and wise young woman. With a wonderful, wide perspective. Hope she finds a new home that allows her the freedom she needs.

@honesty_-no9he Жыл бұрын

Russia is the safest place for her. Life is better in Russia right now than in any Western country. Western leaders are destroying the Western economy under a regime of insane censorship and cancel culture.

@sarahstorey8492 Жыл бұрын

What a brilliant conversation. Thank you x

@JimScholfield Жыл бұрын

Natasha is wonderful and I'm glad to hear you talk to her. I'm glad her vlog introduced my to your channel.

@kennethblackwell1137 Жыл бұрын

Thanks. I really enjoyed your interview with Natasha. I have been following her KZfaq channel for a long while. Best wishes to you and her.

@georgeallen2909 Жыл бұрын

So happy to see you are well Natasha. What you manage to do is very rare. Amazing things coming your way...Cheers

@sunshineabc9437 Жыл бұрын

Natasha- hoping your new life in Georgia and beyond is peaceful and happy….if you ever come to the States.. I can’t wait to hear more of what life has in store for you✈️✈️

@shikantaza Жыл бұрын

Drew, thank you for such a fascinating interview; you did a great job and hopefully it also helped Natasha.

@agnosticbeliever138 Жыл бұрын

Please do more collabs with her! she deserves to be more widely known. I want to see her very successful.

@js70371 Жыл бұрын

So awesome that you could connect with Natasha and inspire her the way you have Drew. Been following her channel for awhile and she seems like such an amazing, genuine, good-hearted person who wishes only for peace, love and prosperity for the people in her country and everywhere else in the world. Would be great to see you meet up with her again in Georgia at some point in time, once she’s settled and found her bearings in a new country and culture. I’ve been intrigued and enchanted with Georgia for a very long time and hope to visit the country myself someday. I’ve been forever fascinated with the personage of Joseph Stalin for many many years now. Have read countless books about him and his life and the culture which bore and gave rise to him. Would really enjoy visiting Kvanchkara, the famous wine region which produces the vintage which was according to legend, Stalins favorite. Take care, and stay safe in all of your travels bro. Cheers from Canada. 🇨🇦🍻🇺🇸

@carlcann9119 Жыл бұрын

Good on you for getting a hold of her. I am so relieved.

@robertglas5854 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely amazing and so interesting video. I guess it's people like you and Natasha and like-minded young KZfaqrs who are going to make a better future for the world.

@erikpeterson25 Жыл бұрын

Very happy to see and hear this....best wishes to Natasha...keep it up, you set a good example and help inform the world about Russia and russian life....

@sunshineabc9437 Жыл бұрын

Wow! Very lovely lady! What an inspirational conversation.🙏. I hope for you both- peace. Please continue sharing such information and views…. You are correct Natasha- we are ALL the same- Human Beings 👍🏼

@linuseisenhower Жыл бұрын

So happy to see Natasha is safe now and wish her to open a new journey of freedom and happiness.

@RussianPlus Жыл бұрын

great conversation ! it’s hard being in Russia and pretending everything is fine. just like in the soviet days

@APlusRussian Жыл бұрын

I enjoyed it as well. Had to pull up your video on the top 30 Russian cities to fact check Drew a bit (see my comment) 🤭 But, otherwise - fantastic!!

@zoidberg444 Жыл бұрын

Look on the bright side mate - Europe is going go starve anc freeze to death this winter. You still have a future in Russia.

@elektrotehnik94 Жыл бұрын

Many people in Russia that oppose the war, but it’s likely; min. 20% - max. 45% of all the Russian population, as of now. Many in Russia believe the state TV propaganda, many don’t know who to believe but can’t be bothered to even care, and some don’t know how to inform themselves (older people). I follow like 20 individuals & organizations, in Russia, that try to assess people & public sentiment in Russia Quite some people are opposed to war, but not that many are (yet) prepared to do something about it. ^^

@APlusRussian Жыл бұрын

@@elektrotehnik94 For the sake of argument, how do you know that the numbers you are citing aren't "state propaganda" to begin with? Also, I would be careful about generalizing re: "older people." It stands to reason that those who experienced WWII as kids are best positioned to make sense of what's going on right now.

@OlgasBritishFells Жыл бұрын

@@elektrotehnik94 my parents are older people as you put it. They have never supported the government, they never voted for Putin, their friends in St-Petersburg of similar age do not support this horrible invasive war either. Does this statistics come from just the people who answered the questions?

@albertodelmoro Жыл бұрын

Great video Drew and Natasha, you're two if my favourites. Having spent one year in Georgia, I am very happy to hear that Natasha is planning to move there. People over there is the most welcoming I met around the world and even if recent relationships between Georgia and Russia are obviously not good, the local people will welcome a clever, brave girl like Natasha with no problems. Look forward to see Natasha's videos from Tbilisi. Thanks Drew for connecting with her, it would be great if you can film together again any time soon!

@hugos6444 Жыл бұрын

It was really nice to hear Natasha being more open, she is a fascinating person. Just like some of the kids whom I support in the Philippines 🇵🇭, I love to hear them say things like "I am not an idiot". That sense of standing up for yourself, rebelling, arguing with your parents, is the sign of a healthy mind. Despite Natasha in her videos being very open about her vulnerability, she fights on maintaining a healthy mind. I appreciate seeing that.

@chingchork7633 Жыл бұрын

Take care yourself, we are happy to know you are there. And we are with you.

@jeffdaniels4497 Жыл бұрын

Awesome show🔥keep up the great work.Arizona is a great place to see and visit ..I've been a couple times.Cheers from Halifax Nova Scotia..🇨🇦 🇺🇲

@intrepid0671 Жыл бұрын

Well done Drew. Great interview. First heard about you on Natasha's channel. Like yourself, Natasha gives me great hope that there are is many good people among the chaos that is occurring in this world. I am sad that she is going to have to leave her homeland so that she can feel safe to express her views about the war or any aspect of her county. Her sincerity and stoic sense of humor are refreshing. Thanks again. Hopefully you can help her on her new adventure as a fellow KZfaqr. 😊

@lucyhoward8044 Жыл бұрын

This is so well done! You both are really informative. Peace for Ukraine!

@seanoreilly6551 Жыл бұрын

Safe travels Natasha!

@Hand-in-Shot_Productions Жыл бұрын

I just stumbled across this video in September (a few months after the original release), and I found it interesting! After all, not only am I a non-Russian (I am from the USA) who is interested in Russia's culture, but I have also been subscribed to this KZfaqr, Natalia Kurnaeva of _Natasha's_ _Adventures,_ since the channel was called "Yeah Russia"! From this video, I learned a bit more about the Russian Far East, including the history of Sakhalin. I also found Natasha's "We are All the Same" message at the end to be quite inspiring! Thanks for the video! Subscribed!

@TheMilwaukieDan Жыл бұрын

Well done Sir. I live in Oregon and am 76 years old. Retired educator from Woodburn High School. Our community has an historical influx and influence from Russian and Ukrainian immigrants. Dating back to the 1950s. As young educator starting out, I witnessed the cultural issues and adopt actions to American culture. I have followed Natasha since her first broadcasts and just like you admire her in so many ways. She reminds me of the youthful students I worked with for so many years. In my simple and hopeful mind, I see her and those she collaborate with as the earth roots force that will change the political culture that us President in Russia. It won’t be easy. However Natasha and her like minded friends will change minds. Thank you Sir for interviewing and collaboration with her as well as others. I am anxious for Natasha get going with her change to Georgia and success on YT. I just now subscribed to your channel and look forward to learning from your travels.

@mvicmunt Жыл бұрын

Good to see you! Good luck !

@olgierdogden4742 Жыл бұрын

WHOOPS AND BRAVO! Young man -if I may be so bold, thankyou oh so much for interviewing Natasha for me and the whoops business is due to my own personal changes which slowed my attention to the trials of life that lovely Natasha has decided to do. She’s a true spark and all people do have a chance to shine as she is. I’m now 68 although my outlook and dare I be so bold visual age is around the mid 40’s. A few years ago I wanted a new vista and voila I noticed this young Russian Bear standing waist high in a Frozen River?¿!! And I couldn’t let this opportunity slip by so I subscribed and a while later I decided to become a patron on… yes Patreon for Natasha and Real Women, but tonight living in SE England it’s N’s Adventures after writing and worrying for her brilliant future. Keep up the good work, stay a mentor (though her confidence is is fab) and I’ll be writing to her soon. Oh, incidentally I have made the terrible decision to subscribe to you!! Being an an ex-grad in G.D. I know she’ll grow with grace and dignity now I know she’s in safe hands. Liberty and freedom of expression is fundamental to us all. Hugs abound. Cool and I don’t think I’ll do much sleeping tonight. Natasha you are SO honest I and of course I got your message recently, but I never thought it would happen for you so gracefully. I’ve got a new hobby watching 2 spaces at once, now I know you what you meant about a “rainy day.” Cool and I can’t wait for the next episode of Natasha’s Adventures. Bye bye and Poka poka.

@josephcallahan4168 Жыл бұрын

Great conversation!

@matthewb3113 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the interview of Natasha. I watched her video about your travel. Glad you were not more seriously detained.

@pdxdragon7479 Жыл бұрын

I don't have time to watch this right now, but what a relief! Welcome to the free world Natasha.

@richardpelto9099 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been very worried about her. She looks very healthy now! I thought she was already in Georgia, but I guess not. Thank You so much for inviting her to your channel. I will subscribe ‼️

@ericmannino3371 Жыл бұрын

So glad to see your safe Natasha. I'd been worried for you since all this started.

@roiyarvu9159 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this podcast episode! I never thought that there are people from Russia that do not like the government! Natasha proved many of my bad sterotypes of Russia wrong and really repsepct her! I hope she is going to have a nice time in Georgia! ;)

@stevemcgowen Жыл бұрын

It's a small minority of people in Russia who are against the war. Mostly younger people who speak English...

@roiyarvu9159 Жыл бұрын

@@stevemcgowen that might be true but it means that still not everyone there support this War. And that is something I wante to hear. yk

@elektrotehnik94 Жыл бұрын

There are many people in Russia that oppose the war, but it’s likely; min. 20% - max. 45% of all the Russian population, as of now. Many in Russia believe the state TV propaganda, many don’t know who to believe but can’t be bothered to even care, and some don’t know how to inform themselves (older people). I follow like 20 individuals & organizations, in Russia, that try to assess people & public sentiment in Russia Quite some people are opposed to war, but not that many are (yet) prepared to do something about it. ^^

@js70371 Жыл бұрын

If you live in the USA, Canada or Western Europe, practically NOTHING you see, hear or are told about Russia and Russians will be true. Sad facts. 🤦‍♂️😔

@js70371 Жыл бұрын

@@stevemcgowen you don’t know what you’re talking about. Americans rarely ever do when speaking about foreigners and foreign countries unfortunately. 🇺🇸🙄🤦‍♂️

@noelfoley4109 Жыл бұрын

First time on your site. But I follow Natasha. Cheers from Australia.

@artista49 Жыл бұрын

I loved this talk so much. Loved now Natasha obviously felt comfortable talking to you. I perceive her as a very fine soul. I have been watching all her videos and hope to see more once she resettled in a place with freedom of speach. Love your videos too 😀, of course.

@Nastiazik Жыл бұрын

Hello, I'm from Russia, Moscow 🇷🇺 and I also run a KZfaq channel where I shoot about politics and history. I would be interested to hear your opinion about my activities

@BigBirdy100 Жыл бұрын

I just watched Natasha for the first time in her video leaving Russia. She is amazing, eloquent and very good English. I'll be watching more of her. Just found your new channel too. 👍 Great interview. She's so smart.

@abhinavchatterjee Жыл бұрын

Love Natasha’s YT Videos 😃😃😃

@Ae-ne5iy Жыл бұрын

I need an official Natasha pidgeon travel stress pillow. That would be the best merch ever.

@APlusRussian Жыл бұрын

Yes!! At least a hoodie though. Instead of the "School Bus" one (which is lovely) 🤭

@Ae-ne5iy Жыл бұрын

Update: I found some cheap bulk buy 3D printed sleeves that are made for renewing these fake birds used to attract fowl for hunting. Once they arrive I will purchase as eco friendly and healthy as possible shredded memory foam and I will stuff and sew shut my first 5 knockoff pidgeon plush. I’m still waiting for the official it’s gonna be absolutely amazing with that Наташа logo океі. Oh the hype. It just has to be though the eco friendly one. I think Natasha’s should also be 3D printed on eco friendly bamboo silk cotton. Now that would be the official. It would also be so nice a sleeve for a standard neck pillow with the beautiful pidgeon feathers. There is a park from my childhood in Puerto Rico called the pidgeon park. I always feel like pidgeons sound like someone with their head under water. It’s really creepy when you isolate the sound and hear it. Literally sounds like ⛓

@Vortex__24 Жыл бұрын

@@Ae-ne5iy no

@Ae-ne5iy Жыл бұрын

@@Vortex__24 да

@feedback3472 Жыл бұрын

You're such a nice guy! Great interview!

@chengruili4974 Жыл бұрын

FINALLY, CONGRATULATIONS HER! HOPE SHE STAY SAFE!

@sparrowhawk3894 Жыл бұрын

Natasha I'v very happy you made it out of Russia. I wish you prosper future where ever you finally settle and I'm very happy to see your face again. Be safe and well, know thousands are with you.

@pamelabuhr4542 Жыл бұрын

Natasha I am happy you are moving where you will be safe. Good luck . God Bless.🌼

@ANNEWHETSTONE Жыл бұрын

Loved this. 😍 i know another Russian KZfaqr that moved to Georgia 🇬🇪 The idea of Siberia for me was always cold, raw wilderness. Gulags and people who disobeyed the Russian government. Who knows i may have distant relatives who were sent there just for their beliefs. Most escaped/ left before all the crazy conflicts of civil unrest. My ancestors came from what is now eastern Ukraine 🇺🇦 I have been following Natasha for at least a year. She has a fierce love for her country and its people. Many people that leave Russia 🇷🇺 end up going back. The history and culture is so unique. Things had gotten to a place where people felt safe and part of the rest of world 🌎.but the people in power are so rooted in history and political power. Definitely not interested it the needs of the people or rebuilding/ reinventing it's self as a modern political power on the world stage. So sad 😞

@webbaumeister800 Жыл бұрын

Natasha is awesome, great video!!

@louisecharbonneau8265 Жыл бұрын

First time watching your channel. I found you through lovely Natasha. You two are awesome!.

@sharonneth4231 Жыл бұрын

What a really cool young gentleman! Natasha it looks like you have a friend for life!!! 😊

@josephjohnson9805 Жыл бұрын

Late seeing this... Thumbs up and subscribed...

@r.davidpoehner4974 Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad that you got out of Russia Natasha. Best of luck finding a new place to live.

@Hermann_von_Eigenbrodt Жыл бұрын

Good news about her! Thanks for that! Geetinx from Germany

@llfisherman2586 Жыл бұрын

i am very happy to watch you n Natasha 👏

@faeriehearthwitch6185 Жыл бұрын

This is such a fantastic video and so good to see Natasha again. Does this mean she has finally got out and is now safe in Georgia? I worry so much for her!

@APlusRussian Жыл бұрын

It's hard to tell because there is no clear indication of the interview date... But judging form Natasha's Instagram, she is still in Russia 🤷‍♀

@faeriehearthwitch6185 Жыл бұрын

@@APlusRussian Wow. Then why the click-bait title? A lot of us are very worried about her. We want her safe. I guess I'll wait until she personally confirms she is out of Russia before listening to any one else.

@APlusRussian Жыл бұрын

@@faeriehearthwitch6185 well, the (slightly untruthful) title draws attention to what is otherwise a GREAT interview. And yeah, I know as much (or, rather, as little) as you at the moment, so can't wait for Natasha's _direct_ confirmation.

@johnsonofthunder1026 Жыл бұрын

Wow ! Really great interview buddy and even better to see Natasha speaking with less fear and letting us know some of the hidden truth and history of all the geographic areas mentioned . thanks very much both of you .

@UncleAbdul Жыл бұрын

Good interview Drew...

@paavobergmann4920 Жыл бұрын

thank you, so glad to hear she´s fine

@Dee-fk6tq Жыл бұрын

Very nice interview! We like Natasha and follow her. From Roswell, Georgia USA

@kenblankenbuehler1049 Жыл бұрын

Good seeing your safe Natasha.

@asdrdffaddd Жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nMuGqN1exLWmgI0.html

@spoiledme5802 Жыл бұрын

Greetings to Natasha ! glad to see you are ok ! .

@carolwilliams8511 Жыл бұрын

So pleased to see you Natasha and know you are now safe in Georgia. Slava Ukraini.

@StanyaG Жыл бұрын

Yeah Russia! Great to see that Natasha is safe and well and is in Georgia? I like others have been worried for her. I have learned much about where she lived in Russia and her take on life there and the people there and was always interested in the cultures. Thanks for posting your content.

@MrRezillo Жыл бұрын

Big congrats, Natasha! Glad you got out.

@Joe3pops Жыл бұрын

The flag of Georgia is historic and interesting. The five cross flag was used by Knights Templar was adopted from flag of Jerusalem. 13th century crusade. The five crosses represent the five wounds of Jesus on the cross. This Georgian flag was used by Georgian independence movement of 1991.

@michiganstad Жыл бұрын

yeah that is what you need dude those jesus and knight of templar = roman catholic . the hell with it

@Joe3pops Жыл бұрын

@@michiganstad You don't understand the Cold War do you? Communism forbidden religion for 60 years under thier draconian rule. Obviously the new Georgian flag reflected a fresh start. Merely the freedom to choose is what u take for granted.

@clipsfromfilms Жыл бұрын

Feeling a lump in my throat listing to this interview. Fingers crossed your friend N****A safely makes it to, and settles into Georgia. And yes... I agree 100% with your T-shirt!

@raymondhill3 Жыл бұрын

I am so happy you are there and safe!!!!!!

@AddieDirectsTV Жыл бұрын

I'm very glad that Natasha is safe and getting out of Russia. I started watching her a while ago (found her channel by accident TBH) and have increasingly been worried since I know she was more outspoken and things, especially after Putin being Putin and attacking Ukraine for no reason at all. Also yay shout out to Minnesota lol! It's a really interesting state to live in. Phoenix is an interesting city as well. My mom and her side of the family is there. It's all different than Chicago (which is where I grew up.)

@bsraeder Жыл бұрын

The war in Ukraine didn't start last February. It started in 2014 when the democratically elected Ukrainian government was overthrown by Obama in an illegal coup and replaced with an anti-Russian puppet-client state regime that would go on to commit daily war crimes against ethnic Russians in Donbass, in clear violation of the Minsk agreements! Where was the international community then?! This war would have been avoided by one simple guarantee, for Ukraine to be a neutral nation and not join NATO, which is already a 30-country-strong military alliance knocking on Russia’s doorsteps! Russia’s attack on Ukraine is illegal and unwarranted, but you can not deny that it was the US who provoked this conflict. Did Russia not try diplomacy? Not for days or weeks, but for months and years, since 2014 to be exact!? Was this special military operation necessary for Russia to perhaps avoid an inevitable and inescapable WWlll if the US continue insisting on pushing NATO eastward?!! Isn’t it also exactly what US would have done had Russia done to Canada what US did to Ukraine: pledge hostile military alliance membership; back a coup; pour in weapons used to attack civilians; and thwart diplomacy. What the world needs to do is to negotiate this peacefully and not give in to the US advocating the war and sending more weapons to Ukraine to prolong the pain and suffering! By Johnny Achi

@bsraeder Жыл бұрын

Putin's special operation was for 2 reasons. 1. To stop the Ukrainian nazi Azov army from terrorizing and killing ethnic Russians of the Donbass region since 2014. 2. To stop NATO expansion which was the reason for Azov's attacks. Russia is not there to "take over"Ukraine. They want Ukraine to be neutral, not with NATO on its doorsteps where a missile can be launched and landing in Moscow in 5 minutes. Ukrainian government is extremely corrupt (not the innocent citizens).

@nimalvallipuram2570 Жыл бұрын

Good for you Natasha, take care. Hope you family is good as well.

@asdrdffaddd Жыл бұрын

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@dennisleon4160 Жыл бұрын

Hello from Costa Rica, I like your concept for a podcast I am curious what paths you will take, best wishes.

@annwrog Жыл бұрын

May God bless and protect Natasha. I have been following her channel for a few months now, She portrays a common desire for democracy and freedom of expression. She and many other young people in Russia (and elsewhere around the world) represent a universal humanity. We all fervently wish for peace, harmony, goodwill, and mutual cooperation.

@annwrog Жыл бұрын

Not just young people, but people of all ages! I'm a US citizen in my 60s. Born and raised in the state of Georgia all my life. Greetings from the ATL! Sending best wishes!

@totalt6600 Жыл бұрын

What a great show. Glad it found me. Is Natasha in Georgia today? I only ask because I hope so.

@j.rustage3794 Жыл бұрын

Also glad to hear she is OUT and in Georgia!

@webkart Жыл бұрын

she is still in Russia but just postponed her departure. I read it in her last instagram story.

@jlpack62 Жыл бұрын

Kudos to Natasha for keeping up in English given how fast Drew talks.

@Klayhamn Жыл бұрын

Natasha is a treasure, plz be safe

@mozhno Жыл бұрын

Great to hear from natasha

@michaelmcdowell6792 Жыл бұрын

Thank You for such a remarkable view into life in Far Eastern Russia. Both of you appeared comfortable and respectful of each other personally and culturally. What a gift you both have in your open world view. I am so worried that the US will become a closed off authoritarian p lace to live. Living in Florida for some time now I see the dramatic change in attitudes toward "Outsiders and people that are "different" from "Real American." It makes me sad to see people embracing a dogmatic.rigid cultish culture here. Glad I found this website.

@imagrasshopper9510 Жыл бұрын

With the racist and authoritarian democrats the USA ia becoming a very dangerous place.

@Arla934 Жыл бұрын

I’m glad she made it out

@shandytown7019 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this! There are several high profile Russian KZfaqrs in Georgia right now. Hope you can hook up with that community when you get there to help you transition to your new place! People like NFKRZ are there and orosoering. Good luck!🍀

@forgottenmusic1 Жыл бұрын

Natasha has always been very clear about it. If she was looking for a stay in my country and I had a say in it, I'd certainly support her. The main message of NFKRZ has been: "I didn't vote for Putin, so why is it happening to me?".

@michelle14749 Жыл бұрын

It's not easy to have to leave one's country and famiky, but your safety is what is most important.

@jamesvandemark2086 Жыл бұрын

Winters in Minnesota are colder than in much of Siberia........ We know COLD. And Natasha has been here.

@js70371 Жыл бұрын

Try Northern Manitoba, just across the border from you!! Cheers neighbor!! 🥶🇨🇦🍻🇺🇸🥶✅🙏😂

@drgoff11 Жыл бұрын

What an awesome young lady. Thank you for your interview with her! Best of luck to both of you. I live back east now, but Phoenix was very good to me in my young days, especially the hikes up Camelback. Enjoy!!!

@ssshheeesshhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.3062 Жыл бұрын

💛🧡❤💙💜🤎🖤🖤🤍💔🧡 i just want to say.. we are all humans..we dont need war. hatred to each other.. just spread the love

@theodorec5775 Жыл бұрын

If you get a chance I'd love for you to travel to a place that would be new for Natasha. it would be interesting to watch as you both see a place

@APlusRussian Жыл бұрын

Cool interview, Drew!! Click-bait title (24:51 - she has _not_ yet fled), but worth it 👍 Questions/comments. 2:30 - what airline has (or, at least, had) a 10-hr flight to Moscow from AZ?? 🤔 14:07 - "5 million" is in the Phoenix _Metro_ area, which is how we tend to count in the US. Not the case in Russia, so the #5 Phoenix is on par with Novosibirsk and Yekaterinburg, which are #3 and #4 in Russia 😉 P.S. Impressive editing throughout the podcast!! Most podcasters just let the camera run because "it's for the radio" but your pattern interrupts are like in a top-notch YT video 😲

@mingmiao364 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Olga for clearing things up! To anwer your reply to my own comment, I'm not very familiar with Drew's overall style and in fact this is the first long video of his that I watched. And based on the only other video of his I watched which is about Liberia (kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hZqhY9aLqc7cipc.html), I have to say, although I enjoyed his editing, photography, and general positive attitude, the overall imprtession given by the information seems superficial (like, "everything here is modelled after America and everyone here loves the US") and misleadingly optimistic. For example, he said "Liberians are among the poorest people on earth but they are happy", really? The country suffered extensively during the two brutal civil wars and the Ebola outbreak not long ago, there's barely any mentioning on how these affected the society.

@APlusRussian Жыл бұрын

@@mingmiao364 Thank you, Ming - good to know! Seems there are few "nuggets" I missed in this one 😅

@smok4101 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. Has she traveled there as of now as stated, or did he released this too early?

@APlusRussian Жыл бұрын

@@smok4101 Hard to tell! Her IG and YT Community tab are silent... Here's hoping she is in a good place, in every possible sense 🙏

@arttoegemann Жыл бұрын

A real comparison between the video of Drew and Natasha. In my opinion, Drew over edits, too many quick cuts. Natasha, on the other hand, produces like an educator. You may say talking head but she is able.