I originally started watching your videos because they were a window onto a part of the world I didn't know much about. I hope your family recovers from this quickly.

A professional journalist would not have done this better. You're amazing Natasha. You have given a good picture of the situation there and the people who had to deal with it. It's terrible and I hope they recover as best they can. Terrible things are happening all over the world, so you have to keep yourself strong. You have to keep going.

@the-quintessenz

7 ай бұрын

She is a professional journalist.

@Kronian

7 ай бұрын

@@the-quintessenz Eh yes except for one mistake, at 25:37 the man says "I only wished there was no war" and not "As long as there is no war". Idk why Natasha translated it incorrectly, but I give her the benefit of the doubt that it was a genuine mistake on her part and no ill intent.

@garrick1946

7 ай бұрын

@@Kronian Thanks for your translation. This man is actually taking a bit of a swipe at the Putin regime. Good for him!

@waynegouin939

7 ай бұрын

Indeed, she's professional, however, she didn't mention the date the flooding took place. Remember the "W" principal. Who, What, Where, When, and Why.✌️

@AT-27182

7 ай бұрын

I completely agree with @1206anton 's comments on this video. Excellent and important work.

This is such a thoughtful video. As a former deployed soldier I’ve been in and around war, and even protested them, but I’d never seen natural disasters and invasions compared in a way that illustrates the inherent awfulness and inhumanity of war for civilians.

Stay safe, Natasha. As an exile who is critical of the Russian government, you are taking risks with your work, and showing great courage. Keep it up.

@mayflowerlash11

7 ай бұрын

Amen. I hope she realises what she's doing.

@CombatMosquitoTrainer

7 ай бұрын

@@ralfjanser4733 ???

@petercollingwood522

7 ай бұрын

@@ralfjanser4733 Who is supporting Russia?

@danieln9226

7 ай бұрын

Meanwhile Daniil from 1420 : Hold my weird hair

@CombatMosquitoTrainer

7 ай бұрын

@@danieln9226 I can't understand how he gets away with it. Maybe his dad is chief of police haha

My heart goes out to you. You're a kind, genuine, compassionate person and I'm very sorry this is your experience. Thank you for sharing ❤

Thanks Natasha, it is always interesting to hear about how politics and the economy works in the more rural areas of Russia. We mostly hear about Moscow and St Petersburg, but as you say the rural areas are probably better examples of how Russia really operates. The politicians are appointed by Moscow and the money flows to Moscow.

@stevan2399

7 ай бұрын

Russia has fixed elections, so do we in the US.

@robraw101

7 ай бұрын

@@stevan2399 That's the truth.

@solconcordia4315

7 ай бұрын

Russia has fixed river 30 years ago according to the video. It's been "stability" of persistent flooding since then. Outhouse solution, yikes ! 💩

@marioluna2957

7 ай бұрын

Naive girl…🤪

@inzhener2007

7 ай бұрын

​@@stevan2399 Russia at the "federal" level has never had free and fair elections since 1990. Yeltsin had never been elected freely and fairly, let alone Putin. And yes, forget the constitution has been changed ten times so Putin could sit in total power for 24 years now. And the West knew that perfectly, yet shook Putin's hands. They could prevent many wars Putin started, but they wanted business as usual: cheap oil and gas to buy, luxuries, maisons in the UK, US, EU, CA and politicians from Europe (G Schröder, etc) to sell to Russian oligarchs.

Good editing and really good journalism in this installment. Nice work, Natasha.

You are a good human being Natasha ....you are capable of empathy for others which some are not....thank you for your personal update and being so honest....flooding is happening worldwide and this past year in the United States there were many examples of what your parents lived through with the exception of loved ones off to the " the SMO" ...sounds like some very anxious moments for you which is understandable.... As to war, human population has now reached 8 billion....there is much more positive that can be done with all the dollars spent on war around the globe.... Much respect to you for what you have presented in your videos giving insight into rural Russia, your life, your education, Russian government and life in Georgia since leaving Russia 👍 Thank you and keep up the good work 👏 P.S. ....I have been working on a project for the sake of your generation for six years now....it will be coming out in the NEWS around the world ... " the west" will be taking on a much younger look. Best wishes from Maine USA.... a.k..a. " the west " 🙂 Cheers ✌

Hope it gets better for your Mom, you and your animals Natasha. I am sorry to hear this happened.

@ninjainnameonly-6902

7 ай бұрын

What about the Dad. Males don't exist to you?

@loyalsupportisthebestever

7 ай бұрын

@@ninjainnameonly-6902 I didn't hear her say dad. Of course parents then in that case.

The fact that anything is recorded at all about what really happens in places is still always important. I appreciate you retelling this story To add a signal boost to the way life is/was in that region. I'm glad and happy you're in a better situation now it seems. Be safe. Be yourself.

Thank you Natasha for your excellent video. I am horrified by what your parents and the people of your home region must endure. We are so fortunate to live in Canada. We too have had many floods living in our city of Regina. The difference is our government has taken numerous measures to prevent this from happening in the future. I really don't know what my wife and I would do if we had such a flood, we are both in our 70's and disabled. I am so saddened by the state of your political system in Russia. I sincerely pray that the people were taken care of better and that there was less corruption. Hopefully change will come. Natasha, you are an admirable person speaking so eloquently and openly. I have a great respect for you. Thank you for sharing. Jim.

@christinawrobel4869

7 ай бұрын

Thank you for documenting what happened to your family and hometown. And the follow-up up by the government. Sadly, you highlight the terrible situation for babuskas and women who need help cleaning and recovering their home to the bare miniumum to live there. I hope the government will do more, but chances are the locals will need to help each other. Maybe the teenagers used for PR can help clear out homes. Hope your parents can get the house liveable as winter approaches. This video is important to show real Russia, not just Moscow.

Natasha is my favorite Russian who lives abroad, and that's counting Roman, Niki, and DepressedRussian Girl, and I'm not just saying that. Natashas content is something I look forward to, she puts a lot of effort into each video.

Привет, Наташа. Tragic to see your old house like this. I hope your parents are doing good now. Also, Natasha, you do not bear any guilt for the war against Ukraine. None the less, thank you for your activism.

@AlehandroEarth

7 ай бұрын

Yeah she definitely should be guilty because I remember how she started it because she has been the president of russia for all these years

@AlehandroEarth

7 ай бұрын

You do not look at her videos list she has videos in support of ukraine

@jpoeng

7 ай бұрын

All moskals bear responsibility because this is their government they tolerate for over 20 years. Before that they created communist hell that murdered my people 100 years ago, and before that they created empire that murdered us for more centuries. You see silly girl splashing in water, I see hundreds of years of murderers in a line unbroken leading to her acceptance of her government.

@ralfjanser4733

7 ай бұрын

you are responsible for the war - as any russian.

Thank you for this important reporting and your bravery and honesty.

Good to see you Natasha , I haven't seen you for awhile ! Thanks for your report ! I am so sorry for the flooding ! I hope it dries up soon ! It will be winter and people will be so miserable ! Sending Love and prayers !

I hope your parents are okay. We had similar floods in Ireland this week. It's devastating.

@londonwestman1

7 ай бұрын

But there everyone will be moved out until the sewerage is working properly again. Just as will be happening for the people in Scotland. This video, watching it all through, was a painful revelation.

Thank you for your compassionate reporting, Natasha! Sorry about your family’s situation. This war is a tragedy for both nations. With all the BILLIONS 💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰 💰 spent on genocide in neighboring nations, Russia could have improved the lives of the Russian people SIGNIFICANTLY. What a waste! 🥹😳🤯😱 Stay strong and safe. 🙏❤️

@fasx56

7 ай бұрын

1406 Your comment was right on. Most of Rural Russian people are poor. The billions of dollars Vladimir Putin spent on Blowing up Ukraine and killing thousands of Ukraine Citizens could have been spent on improving the infrastructure and making their poor villages and towns more livable.

@harryballs7029

7 ай бұрын

hmmm sounds like the USA if we hadn't pissed away so much money on wars the past 23 years we could have improved the lives of US citizens. but oh yeah ... the US doesn't do that sort of thing

@gaoxiaen1

7 ай бұрын

That money was spent to keep Putin in power, not to help the Russian people. Yet the brainwashed Russian people continue to support Putin, the richest man on Earth!

What could have been done in Russia with the hundreds of billions that Putin has put into the war in Ukraine? Quite a few things would have been fixed all over Russia. It would have brought jobs to people and the economy would have started to grow a lot. Now, the war paralyzed the Russian economy

@RedbadvanRijn-ft3vv

7 ай бұрын

Exactly, Putin wants more land, but he must first provide his own country with a decent infrastructure

Wow. This is an education. I am so sorry to hear of all the suffering there. Sending best wishes for all to recover and regain normalcy, especially the poor animals. Having said that, Natasha...the work you put into this is impressive. You have the mind and skills of a seasoned journalist, explaining and exposing so many details from the political to the personal. Excellent work. Thank you for helping us understand your part of the world.

@londonwestman1

7 ай бұрын

Let us not forget that the people are more important than the animals.

Thanks Natasha. This was better than you'd see on news channels. Your channel has continued to improve and grow since I started watching. It's so impressive to see.

My grandparents are also from Primorsky Krai where i've been many times and i know how devastating floods there could be. Wish to your parents to cope this situation successfully, i guess they don't want to leave their homeland even on the condition they got such opportunity.

Thanks for sharing Natasha. I hope your family gets back to normal as soon as possible and glad they didn't get hurt. Sounds scary for you and your family. Thanks for pointing out how the government fails the local people as they keep most of the money in Moscow.

You are our example of reason to hope in this world Natasha. I'm really glad to have never had that weight on my shoulders and I know it isn't fair to expect you to carry such a burden but I'm really happy for the light you shine. For what it's worth, I send you much love!

Thanks Natasha ,hope your family are able to recover from the damage done to their house .we are thinking of you and them .

10/10 intro.

@allenhill1223

7 ай бұрын

Make big hole so water goes to it? We actually did something like this. Down hill.

@thearousedeunuch

7 ай бұрын

@@allenhill1223 Nice, but she added an effect. It wasn't real water. You can tell by the lack of splashes.

Thanks Natasha for this enlightening video about the realities of Russia, I thought it was your best video yet, you cover so many interesting aspects of Russian society and life in an objective way. I hope it all works out for your family.

You have come so far since you were a student. You have grown into quite the powerhouse and voice. Excellent work. Sorry about the struggles surrounding your home town. Dallas, Texas

My thoughts are with you Natasha You are fighting a good fight for truth and freedom from tyranny that seems to be poking it's ugly head up in many places these days.

@devansa125

7 ай бұрын

Are you talking about the USA?

I am truly sorry to hear of your family woes. I hope that your folks stay safe and that the waters recede soon. Look after yourself and all my hopes.

Sorry to see what happened to your house. My friend's hometown was hit as well, he lives north of Vladivostok. But he had luck, his home was not flooded as it's on a hill. Unfortunately many regions worldwid were and are hit by floods, my country as well and many others in Western Europe...

Thanks for keeping us updated Natasha! Best of luck to your parents. It is depressing, but it's important to know facts about other countries.

So sorry to hear of your parents' predicament, Natasha. Your ability to link their circumstances with those of Ukrainians is absolutely right-minded and profound. What a terrible experience for them and their animals. Thank you for providing such informative reporting and such a clear analysis. 🇨🇦

It’s uplifting and inspiring to see your artful intelligence distilling wider truth from the realms of your personalizing experience

I stumbled on your content back in 2019 when you were Yeah Russia. Thanks for sharing your unique insights as you navigate through the turbulence that many of us only see from afar. You are an inspiring voice in the mould of Anna Politkovskaya and other courageous Russian women daring to speak truth to power.

Thanks for the video natasha. I'm glad your parents are ok.

I'm from a small village in Hungary, seeing things like this breaks my heart. So many people barely have enough money to buy firewood, something like this happens and they're screwed for years trying to catch up financially. And in Budapest they eat caviar and drive cars worth more than half of the houses in my village combined.

@ZemplinTemplar

7 ай бұрын

Hungary has always had this problem, but the Viktátor's policies have made it even worse than before.

@solconcordia4315

7 ай бұрын

Viktor Orban may well be correct that Hungary should become a colony of Russia. Hungary is compatible with Russia in having a well-off capital.

@stevemcgowen

7 ай бұрын

@@solconcordia4315Hungary needs kicked out of the EU and NATO…

@torehund2104

7 ай бұрын

Any nation with any sense should leave Eu.@@stevemcgowen

The intro is even better than the airplane screen transition from the Montenegro video. Your New tricks are very cool.

So sorry for your family, hope they will recover soon, love your videos, so insightful

I am struck once again by your common sense & intellect Natasha. The workd really needs more of you Glad your parents are at least safe but sorry to hear about your home & those of your neighbours. You keep going & stay safe young lady. Poca poca 😊

Superlative report. Well done Natasha, there must be a future for you in journalism.

The area where I grew up was flooded in 2021 near Abbotsford, BC, Canada. It was strange to see the place on the news, recognizing everything except the water. Food stores were temporarily supplied by vans because trucks couldn't drive on the road. Private pilots were also flying emergency supplies to some people who were trapped. I was super impressed how the government rebuilt the Coquihalla Highway so that trucks could supply some parts of the province again after a few weeks. The situation in Primorsky or Kherson sounds more desperate because the government didn't help as much.

@ernstwiltmann6

7 ай бұрын

Petition Justin Trudeau !

@rickhorsley9383

7 ай бұрын

Ignorant comment!@@ernstwiltmann6

@692ALBANNACH

7 ай бұрын

Was in the Bow Valley in 2013 for the big flood.

@freddiethompson58

7 ай бұрын

I hope you have heard about the flooding in Grand Forks BC as well. There is very poor planning by the Canadian Government and also the provincial one, because they let houses to be built in the flood zone land. I was super impressed how the government rebuilt the Coquihalla Highway? It's quite a new highway, and if they have designed and built it properly the damage to the highway would not happen. Regarding the Canadian infrastructure it's on par with any Banana Republic! Bureaucracy, incompetents, always late, and over budget almost any project in Canada.

@sisuriffs

7 ай бұрын

You are right to point out what a good country Canada is, despite the vitriolic comments of some politically bitter fellow Canadians. Canada remains a democratic country founded upon the principles of peace, order, and good government. There will be an election soon, and the angry commenters to your reasonable observation can vote and run for office themselves.

Sorry about flooding in your house Natasha, I am glad your parents were able to save your cool animals. I have a small dog and I would never let anything bad happen to him. Here is USA we have a government agency called FEMA. FEMA makes flood map for flood zones. FEMA also requires that people that live in these flood zones get flood insurance. Flood insurance use to not be expensive, I don’t know now. We also have ARMY Corp. of Engineers to help make projects to prevent flooding like the Los Angeles River. So your analysis was correct, there is a lot of things the Government can do to protect its people from flooding and other natural disasters. Good analysis Natasha

We in Vietnam 🇻🇳 faced floods situation as worse as this too especially during monsoon seasons. Natasha, our prayers and thoughts are with you & your family in Russia 🇷🇺 at this difficult time 🙏

Very sorry to hear of the flooding of your parent’s house. I imagine they are resourceful and capable people, but still an enormous amount of extra work ! …and a real shame about their garden. 😢

An excellent, informative video. Drawing a comparison between Moscow and the rest of the country helps demonstrate how deprived and downtrodden much of the country is, but the people are deceived to believe they are doing ok through the propaganda of the government and the local Governors

@SamsRussianAdventures

7 ай бұрын

It’s also shocking the amount of anti Russian propaganda is constantly shown throughout the world. Russia has been capitalist for 30 years and has huge infrastructure to maintain. Russia also doesn’t have the luxury of places like the US, who are not sanctioned for destroying other countries.

@LordMalice6d9

7 ай бұрын

LOL 😅. Sounds like here in the US.

@anatoliypankevych4853

7 ай бұрын

Read a bit more about the inner psychology of that swamp. Nothing changes for hundreds of years there and nothing will. Mean, evil, manipulative, double faced nation. Lazy and greedy at once. All they are capable of doing is bringing war, pain and grief to all the peoples around them

@solconcordia4315

7 ай бұрын

Didn't Russia's intervention in Syrian Civil War destroy Syria ?

@solconcordia4315

7 ай бұрын

@SamsRussianAdventures Russia has huge infrastructure to maintain because it's so centralized and dominating and expanding (and trying to expand even more by invading Ukraine yet again) into vast territories. Russia's solution to constipation is to eat a lot more, right ? Sonner or later it will all come back out.

Thank you, Natasha. Courageous of you.

Natasha doesn't just make KZread videos, she makes documentaries. Bravo, dear! 💐

Excellent video. Thank you for everything you do to report stories that we would never normally hear.

Thanks! You do more good than you may know. You educate the west and humanize the Russian people who suffer an oppressive government.

@shirley-ie5vj

7 ай бұрын

Considering that 85+% of russians are perfectly happy with what their regime is perpetrating - overt humanization of such a population may not be best approach. Most of them view Missile attacks on Ukie civilians with fervent pride and love for their dear leader. It's not the present regime - if you look at russia's history - this is what they always were. You can put lipstick on a pig, call it totallynotussr but it's very much the same old pig still.

@allwrighty100

7 ай бұрын

And governments in the West are so much better, they don't lie or oppress in any way.

Such an execellent video. Well done Natasha!!

Great job, Natasha! Thank you❤

Thank you Natasha! I feel very sad for people all over the world who are suffering. I hope your parents can eventually get their house fixed. Warmest wishes to you and your family and friends from America!

Natasha i hate to correct you because i love your content. Please remember that just because we have 'two sides' showing opinions does not mean that the American people have knowledge of both sides. We have very much two seperate bubbles that the majority of people do not cross intovthe other side to get a broad perspective of events. We have strong biases on both sides and more extremist views than ever before. It is not 'perfect' here on this side of the fence either. Please know, that in the states we DO NOT have freedom of speech anymore and we have not since the 2000's. We have a variety of opinion and most of those opinions are NOT based in strong facts from either side of the fence. We ara all people doing our best to survive global warming and all forms of hate. Please be safe ✌

@tanler7953

7 ай бұрын

Too much censorship in the media (MSN) and in the universities, where issues were once open to debate, now these discussions are causing severe psychological trauma.

Thanks Natasha, your work is important and excellent.

Ty My friend Natasha, for sharing this. We are all friends and pray for u all. Aye love living on the farms, sad to see what it is like. We can change this. WE are brothers and Sisters. StarBase FL

Thank you for informing us about what also append in Russia. Since the beginning of the war we no longer hear, here in Europe, what's is happening in Russia. Media only talks about recent catastrophic news. They even do not speak of the war in Ukraine any-more.

@keith2515

7 ай бұрын

Your media iz terrible

Thank you for the brilliant work

I wish for you a good week. May your family be well.

Ohh sweett Natasha, where do I start? That was so interesting. You do such great videos. I could not stop watching. I feel so bad for your parents and the other flood victims. I recently had a small flood from a broken water heater and geeze the damage that small floods caused has been terrible. It flooded most of the house. But it gave me just a taste of what flood victims deal with and go through. It is sad that putin and your governor don't care or do much of anything. I am proud of you for doing such a good job with your videos. I have watched you since more than a year before the war and I feel like I know what your life has been. You are smart, brave and a Free Spirit. You will do good things in your life. Your friend Paula from Oregon, US. 😊

All the best for you and your family.

Good job Natasha! Good to learn about the real life in Russia.

Thank you for the report Natasha. Be safe and take care.

Dear Natasha, I have followed you for years now. I remember you walking around in your home city talking about life. You gave me a feeling that you were depressed. When I saw you, you looked exactly how I picture Anna Karenina in the book written by Leo Tolstoy. A beautiful reserved Angel. Over the years, this melancholy of yours follows you. It makes you who you are. This Vlog is among the best three I have seen in 2023. It might be the best...Thank you and Happy New Year ❤

I'm a 65 year-old American who, with my wife of nearly 30 years, live like hermits. We don't have family and we don't socialize. I subscribe to KZread channels infrequently. I don't use other media. I was a professor who earned a PhD in Europe and lived and for a while worked in Japan, but mostly in the U.S. I subscribed to your channel, Natasha, because you are a special person, a very exceptional person. I have often found you to be courageous. Today's video does not disappoint. I hope that you will not object to my stating that I recognize God in you. I see it to some degree in your friends, but especially in you. May God bless you and yours.

@TheNewSchmoo

7 ай бұрын

People like Natasha are a breath of fresh air.

It’s sad to see that your hometown and your parent’s home flooded, Natasha. You are the first Russian vlogger I started to follow several years ago, and I recall when you were still living at home and giving us a tour of your house. You also gave us a tour of your area (and a secret military base). This was long before the “SMO.” I followed your channel when you left home, when you moved to another city, and when you went to college. I recall you celebrating New Years Eve by yourself. You have had to make difficult decisions-particularly when you decided to move to Tblisi. You have a big heart, Natasha, and you also have a very smart brain. You should actually be helping to run the government of Russia. You as well as many other Russian vloggers had unwittingly become goodwill ambassadors for Russia, and until the “SMO,” people like me were learning a lot about Russia and actually wanted to visit such a beautiful and diverse country. You guys were making millions of friends all over the world! Now, instead of millions of people visiting Russia, Putin has caused millions of people to flee Russia. He has no idea how stupid he is. In that light, there are many countries with stupid leaders, including the United States. My government as well as Russia spends so much money on “defense” that they ignore the needs of their own people. They ignore a deteriorating infrastructure. The oligarchs in both of our countries are complicit in this crime. They don’t have to worry about floods in their homes, because they have many homes in many countries. In a manner of speaking, we are not enemies-it’s government and military leaders who are the enemy. I hate to say this, but the United Nations is the enemy as well, because it is useless in preventing wars. Over a billion people in the world live in poverty and about half the world only have basic needs met. 750 million people in the world have no electricity. About two billion do not have access to safe drinking water. 3.6 billion people lack adequate sanitation services. But one thing that many countries have, even poor countries, are plenty of guns and arms. Altogether countries spend $2 trillion dollars a year on weapons. Imagine if that money was used for the people and the infrastructure. The United Nations has 37,000 employees with offices in 193 countries. When this organization was formed in 1945, right after World War II, the idea was to prevent another world war. They have spent untold billions of dollars over the decades. Where did the money go? Now there such serious wars occurring that we could be on the brink of World War III-not to mention nuclear war. Sorry this comment is so long, but I want everyone to see the big picture. Thanks for reading if you made it this far.

@ticanwoneas7850

7 ай бұрын

I have a similar history with Natasha's channel (She is brilliant) and have given up on any ideas of being a tourist in ruZZia, Tunisia looks nice. I have toured much of Italy and Carthage looks interesting. Politics and governments indulging in corruption and not accountable to their people create so much waste and wasted opportunities and attempt to justify it with BS and propaganda. Administrations are littered with people who should be serving the public but think they have some power and try to abuse it because they are emotionally inadequate. Also institutions like the UN become less effective the larger they get for every human frailty reason.

@solconcordia4315

7 ай бұрын

The dissatisfied-with-their-homeland migrants should get into the Socialist Paradise of North Korea. Outside of Pyongyang's metropolitan area, they won't be much disrupted by artificial lighting.

Very sorry to hear that your family has gone through this. Thank you for your excellent journalism and in-depth look at the full picture.

Excellent commentary 👌 Natasha ❤. Keep up the good work 👏 🙌.

Perfect, you showed people how the manipulation of video can fool them and then immediately turned to the important issue. Fantastic work Natasha!

@PortsladeBySea

7 ай бұрын

Big Brother is alive and kicking 🫢🇷🇺☦️

I watched the video and was about to leave only a like but no, you've put a lot of work and thought into this video and I felt not leaving a comment of gratitude insufficient. From the opening graphics of you in a flooded living room to the well researched clips of the political machinations. Much is said about the political swamp of US politics but I think Moscow is probably leading the world in swampiness, of grifting and sucking the life out of far away regions. Well done on another quality documentary of real life in Russia.

@paparay163

7 ай бұрын

You are applauded for your videos my friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Stay strong and stay safe my friend. 😮❤🤗🙏

Amazing work as always, Natasha! I love your videos. I hope your family stays healthy and safe.

Wow, I am sorry your family has to go throught this Natasha.

Hello Natasha. I was not aware of the flooding in Spassk. It's terrible and sad for your family. It is very dangerous to stay in the attic during a flood. People can get trapped and die. Every form of government needs a certain degree of socialism. For infrastructure and emergency, such as flooding. In the U.S. the Reight Wing Republicans denounce socialism, but are the first to cry for help from the government, when disaster strikes. The fire 🔥 n Hawaii was horrible. The islands are far away from the mainland, making it more difficult to receive aid. It is slower, but they will get the help they need and deserve. Climate change greatly increases the frequency and intensity of these types of disasters. Thank You for Making this video, it was very informative. I'm happy you are staying in touch with your family. I I'm also happy you stand up with your beliefs. Your parents home looked quite nice and comfortable, I hope they can repair it back to normal. Yes, the Russian government should do more to prevent the flooding, instead of wasting people's lives and great amounts of money on the "S.M.O."✌️🗽

This is another very fine video Natasha. I love how versatile you can be with your videos - jumping around to different topics and scenarios while keeping your overall perspective on Russia within focus. You are quite good at this.

Nothing but respec and best wishest to Natashas family from her devoted KZread friends.

MORE THUMBS UP PEOPLE, PLEASE. SHE DESERVES THEM! 👍👍

I live in Spassk and confirm everything that has been said. I would like to add that there are deaths, two people in this town.

@ZemplinTemplar

7 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear that. :-(

You did an excellent job presenting this story, and I am sorry your family home got flooded, but on the bright side it sounds like all your family is okay, "things can be replaced, people cannot." A couple of the engineering consulting firms I use to work for did a lot of river modeling (I did a lot of river modeling) here in the U.S. A lot of people are unaware the amount of time and money the US Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) invest in studying flooding here in the US. Using historical flood events, projected weather patterns and current land forms, they/we have simulation software which can predict where flooding may occur. The flood maps the ACOE produces affect where developers can/cannot build, insurance rates, structural design of bridges, revetments and dam works. We even studied, the velocity along the rivers for different year flood events, stuff like, scouring, landscape sheer, debris & mineral depositing and of course updating the ACOE flood maps to adjust for present condition. "is it perfect engineering...no, but it is pretty damn close." The important thing is the ACOE taks an active role studying the river systems, make recomendations, and help to define a set of design criteria to eliminate or mitigate flooding.

@yorik4897

4 ай бұрын

People in the United States do not expect the federal government to save them from floods, solve all their problems, and give them a check for a million dollars to buy a new home. In the USA, as far as I know, many households buy insurance, the cost of which depends, among other things, on the risks. And in Russia almost no one buys. But if something happens, tears and complaints begin about the wrong government, which did not save, did not provide. At the same time, potential flood zones are well known. Moreover, people still build in them because the house should be closer to the water. As for the reaction of the authorities, I remember in the US there were discussions that the federal government was not helping the victims of a train accident where chemicals spilled and caught fire.

Thank you for your efforts to speak up. ❤

Good video Natasha. We hope all works out well for your parents during this hard time.

Really well articulated, its very hard to eliminate bias when you're closely affected by the situation. You bought up some really fantastic points and I hope one day basic infrastructure spending becomes a reality alongside basic needs being met.

Thank you for having the sensitivity to feel compassion for Ukraine. 💕

What a great vlog Natasha! Thank you....

Your reporting is brilliant. World class.

I Have nothing but praise for you, you are an amazing person who deserves all the happiness in your life. You are doing a great work to open the eyes of people around the world to the problem in Russia . You are touching a lot of people’s hearts. God bless you and your family.❤

I am extremely sorry to see this happening to you and your family. Unfortunately the problem is worldwide. I hope that you receive some assistance and the situation improves.

Much love to you Natasha and to your family.

This is really great journalism. Thank you for your voice, Natasha.

I know what you mean. My girlfriend lives in odessa and when she doesnt talk to me in 24 hours i dont know if something happened to her

This is one of your best videos. The world outside of Russia needs your information. Please continue, and also remember your safety. Thank you.

Oh no natasha… I’m so sorry to hear of the flooding in your family home!! The flooding is terrible, the uk has been having flooding lately (well, more like Scotland) it’s upsetting and sending hugs to you and your family in these horrible times xx

Good video. I appreciate the effort you made in preparing it and the content . I had a couple of floodings . Smaller but they create a lot of issues still. Had to throw away a lot . Best of luck with your work

Love the intro- it sucks how little investment Russia makes in Siberia and any of its other regions that aren't already very wealthy and well developed.

@Blackadder75

7 ай бұрын

none of russia is wealthy and well developed except a few % around moscow and leningrad

@Canoby

7 ай бұрын

@@Blackadder75 I think you ultimately understand my point :)

@prakorngirodkunkid7877

7 ай бұрын

Same as India Democracy that less investment in rural areas. Apply Communist China (not real communist) more investment in rural areas & more prosperity than democracy India.

@Canoby

7 ай бұрын

@@prakorngirodkunkid7877 in fairness under-investment in rural areas is an issue in many nations (including mine, the US) but outside of the Moscow/St Petersburg area, these people aren’t seen as “legit Russians” etc.

Sorry house is flooded. Natural disasters can be pretty bad. Much love and prayers from Georgia U.S. ❤

@PortsladeBySea

7 ай бұрын

Unfortunately 50% of Americans don’t believe in climate change, or don’t believe that it is caused by the burning of oil, gas, coal, rubbish etc 🫢💨🔥🌊

This is the kind of thing I watch your channel for. A clear view of life in Russia and its neighboring countries, from the perspective of an ordinary civilian experiencing the bad and the good. I learn a lot from you. It really stood out to me that 1/5 of the Russian population don't have indoor toilets. There are places in America with that problem, too, but nothing like that high a number. People still being reliant on their gardens for food, too. Again, not unheard of in America, but not common. It's sad that your country, one of the most powerful and prominent in the world, takes so little care of its own people.

Excellent work Natasha!

There is no perfect society. I am glad you are safe and can report such stories. Thank you

The love of your parents for your animals is really touching.

Excellent video. I hope the situation gets better.

Well done, Natasha. Excellent reporting and commentary. And great editing, particularly the flood graphic on your intro. As for the flooding in Primorsky Krai, you are right about natural disasters happening anywhere. (By the way, I have not seen coverage of this flooding anywhere except in your vlog. This is why I consider you a true journalist - you tell stories of real life not found anywhere else.) But what is important is the response to the flooding. Does the government - local, regional and National - mobilize to help citizens or leave them to struggle on their own? This is is difficult for you to cover from exile in Georgia, but hopefully you can continue to get details from friends and family. Meanwhile, you offer insight from your years living there. Keep it up.

Natasha, you have produced a documentary about this destructive event that is informative and thought-provoking. Thankfully, your parents and their pets have survived. They have cleaned the house as best they can. However, no amount of cleaning will get rid of the mould that is sure to be there. Some of us are more sensitive to mould than others but long-term breathing of mould spores will damage anyone's health. Here in Canada, all our homes have some mould. The trick is to keep it to a minimum by avoiding excessive moisture in the inside air. Exhaust fans in the bathroom and kitchen are a must. Windows should be kept open a crack even on cold winter days. Sealing up a home to make it feel cozy and warm can make the air quality worse. Good luck to your family and everyone affected by this flood. Keep us informed.

@solconcordia4315

7 ай бұрын

Yes, keeping one's living quarters dry is important for health. I try to maintain 44% relative humidity in the lower areas, using dehumidifier as necessary. Upper areas with the risen warmed air can usually maintain their dryness naturally because warmed air is drier.

@hakangustavsson3538

7 ай бұрын

Уксус (white vinegar) is a very effective and inexpensive mould killer. I used to spray it on affected beams and seemingly clean beams in danger in my house and it solved my problem.