Russia: History, Geography, Economy and Culture
Russia. It is a country that has been at the forefront of global politics for more than two centuries. Russia is a country that is almost always in the news, as the recent Russia Ukraine conflict demonstrates. It's a country you simply cannot ignore. At a time of renewed tensions between East and West, its more important than ever that we stop a moment to understand what is Russia and who are the Russians. And this is why I made this country the next in the series on Nation States of Earth.
🕐TIMESTAMPS🕖
👉0:00 Introduction, Titles
👉3:37 Early History, Kievan Rus
👉7:01 The Rise of Moscow, First Tsars
👉8:46 Russian Empire, Peter, Catherine, Napoleon
👉12:58 Russian Revolution, Russian Civil War
👉17:07 Early Soviet Union (USSR), Stalin, World War II
👉20:52 Later Soviet Union, Cold War, Collapse, Gorbachev
👉24:16 Post Soviet Era of Russia, Yeltsin, Putin
👉27:28 Russian Government Structure, Flag, Coat of Arms
👉31:21 Physical Geography of Russia
👉36:57 Climate of Russia, Biomes
👉40:10 Human Geography of Russia
👉42:48 Russian Economy
👉47:29 Russian Culture
👉51:16 Great Russians (Montage)
👉55:36 Outro
In this one hour video I explore Russian history, one of invasions going both into and out of its vast territory, and one of tyrants within its own borders, whether they be Imperial Romanov Tsars such as Peter The Great, Catherine The Great or Nicholas II or the "Red Tsars" of the Soviet Union, like Stalin. I look in detail at the events leading up to the Russian Revolution, its causes, and the aftermath of the Russian Civil War, and then the rise of the dictator Stalin, the murders and GULAG work camps, where few returned. I look at the devastation that the invasion of Russia had on the country in World War II, and how, in the war's aftermath, a new Cold War developed between the conflicting ideologies of the Communist USSR and the Capitalist West. I look at how Russia was ultimately devastated by Communism, how the reforms of Mikhail Gorbachev ("Glasnost" and "Perestroika") were too little, too late, and how it took almost two decades to recover from the brutal shock of its collapse in the 1990s, under the rule of Boris Yeltsin and Vladimir Putin.
I look at Russian Geography. The fierce Russian climate is notorious for its harsh winters, that have meant the end of European invaders such as Napoleon. In the vast realm of Siberia, we find the coldest temperatures outside of Antarctica, and with the highest seasonal temperature ranges anywhere in the world. And it is this climate that gives us the biome of the Taiga, the endless boreal forest that has almost 20% of all trees globally.
The largest of all countries by land area, it's no surprise that the Russian economy has access to an estimated 30% of all natural resources globally, with enormous natural gas, oil and mineral reserves. Its aerospace sector and space industry have been global leaders, achieving the first man in space (Yuri Gagarin) and the longest running national space station, Mir.
Both European and Asian, and something else entirely on its own, Russian culture is as rich as any nation, giving us world class writers such as Tolstoy, Dostoyevsky, Solzhenitsyn, Pasternak and Chekov. Russian Musicians are famous the world over, with such composers as Tchaikovsky, Stravinksy and Mussorgsky just some of the best composers the world has known coming from this country.
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My latest and longest production yet! I began the planning of this video late last year, and since that time, sadly, events have overtaken us. However, I felt it was correct to show Russia in its whole, so we could understand. Please share your personal experience of Russia if you have visited or indeed live there. And, especially important in these difficult times, please keep comments RESPECTFUL. God bless!
@AlexandrosKastor
2 жыл бұрын
I like your respectfull attitude here , Sir. Piaccere moltissimo. I lo sono Allessandro - Olof Montessori. You created some very nice videos, also. Nice culture approach. 🙂
@mgithaiga1
2 жыл бұрын
Please do a video on Kenya.
@mylene7091
2 жыл бұрын
your video perfect. i will use this in my geography class where Russia is a subject.
@hassanmahat6133
2 жыл бұрын
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@hassanmahat6133
2 жыл бұрын
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These videos really are a treasure. It's like watching professional documentaries, but narrated by someone who's not obnoxious, and actually knows what he's talking about. I'm glad this channel is finally starting to get at least a fraction of the attention it deserves.
@Geodiode
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Vilim, for such a considered comment. It is my passion to share my knowledge (and also much that I don't know, through hard research). And I'm glad you don't think I'm obnoxious! :D
@user-mx3mm7rv9f
Жыл бұрын
Really ? So how come we don't know about this ? en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Great_Bulgaria
@adamhornik8730
Жыл бұрын
@gwho
Жыл бұрын
there are so many popular channels that are voiced so obnoxiously. real life lore and wendover productions emphasizing every number and every superlative, every chance they get. crash course and visualpolitik always using that semi-sarcastic, blase, weirdly cadenced voice.
The beginning with Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake was great.
@Geodiode
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. It took a lot of time to find just the right clip, which I also had a license to use also!
@kevinburke9940
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, I couldn’t remember the pieces name. Lol
@start3215
Жыл бұрын
Hi, I like Tchaikovsky - Pa de de /watch?v=YR5USHu6D6U
@walkerpantera
Жыл бұрын
agreed, kept me watching.
As a native Siberian, I can attest the video is very accurate and done with a lot of care and respect. Incredible work! Thoroughly enjoyed it!
@Geodiode
Жыл бұрын
Spasibo! Glad you enjoyed it. Please share with your fellow Russians! They must think the whole world hates them right now, but this particular foreigner still loves you!
@ip4693
Жыл бұрын
@@Geodiode thank you so much for your support! ❤️
@Jana-vb3do
Жыл бұрын
@@Geodiode As an American who has been interested in Russian history, this is beautiful video. I can assure you many here respect, admire and have only best wishes for Russia and her people. I am ashamed that politicians & corporate media has distorted both the history of Russia and it's future. The sooner we learn how to embrace differences and the potential contribution of all, the better off we will be. Looking forward to my next visit.
@thorbeorn4295
11 ай бұрын
I am a Swedish history buff and Russian history has to be one of, if not the most interesting topic to study. Been fascinated by it for years. Would love to visit sometime. I really wish the best for Russia and its people in the future.
@sergikoms9611
3 ай бұрын
Russia ended in 1917, - the USSR is not a continuation of Russia, just as North Korea is not a continuation of Korea, and it is not Koreans who live there.
I commented before viewing this but felt I needed to make a followup comment. It was extremely informative and the ending was just so perfect!! I have followed Russian history for decades and and am a big fan of some of her profoundly gifted writers - from Dostoevsky to Solzhenitsyn - as well as her fine artists and composers. The history of Russia is both beautiful and rich. I had the great joy of visiting St. Petersburg (from Canada) during the food shortages in the mid 1990’s. The people were incredibly hospitable and generous and willingly shared the little they had with strangers. I visited a few orphanages and saw the sad plight of those children but also visited wonderful monuments of great artistic beauty and had the thrill of seeing all the magnificent works of the art housed in The Hermitage. I agree with you; we must learn the history of other nations and form our own opinions and not allow ourselves to be drawn into the media narrative which so often proves itself to be nothing more than a political tool used to promote a political agenda. Thanks once again for these fine productions. 😊 This was definitely an effort worthy of much praise. ❤
@Geodiode
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this well-considered comment, as well as the story of your visit. I'm glad to hear Russia still has friends in the world, despite the one-sided narrative of the Western mainstream media. In showing to the world the riches of Russian culture, I hope that others take a step back and realise that there must be more to this country than the hate-filled soundbites and headlines of the Western press.
@hazchemel
8 ай бұрын
Indeed; and also feel an unknown fraternity with Russia and Russians, as if we were relatives from distant lands who rarely meet.
@sergikoms9611
3 ай бұрын
Russia ended in 1917, - the USSR is not a continuation of Russia, just as North Korea is not a continuation of Korea, and it is not Koreans who live there.
Never been in Russia..However, Russia would be 1 of the top priority on my list's of visiting after all the conflicts R over..I had watched a few documentaries and movies of Russia past history which were fascinating just like those from other's Nations..Russia is very beautiful especially the Red Square and those majestic cathedrals as well as natural scenery's..💯🌹🇷🇺🌟🕊..
@Geodiode
2 жыл бұрын
Totally agree. I had planned to visit this year, before, sadly the current events made that all but impossible.
@jeanp5395
Жыл бұрын
Sadly, the conflicts will never be over, due to “man’s” lust for power…particularly the elites.🌏
@margo7059
5 ай бұрын
Это надолго и дальше будет только хуже. Не в России, а вообще в Мире, особенно на Западе. Не откладывайте поездку.
@sergikoms9611
3 ай бұрын
Russia ended in 1917, - the USSR is not a continuation of Russia, just as North Korea is not a continuation of Korea, and it is not Koreans who live there.
@Olga-de3ru
Ай бұрын
@@sergikoms9611Это уже похоже на спам.
I'm married now to a native Russian woman, and had visited this amazing country in 2018 before we settled in Brazil since our marriage took place. Therefore, I can bear witness that this video represented Russia like no other I've ever seen here on KZread. Thanks for sharing such great work!
@Geodiode
11 ай бұрын
Thank you Gabriel, and great to hear of your story, joining two very different worlds together.
@sergikoms9611
3 ай бұрын
Russia ended in 1917, - the USSR is not a continuation of Russia, just as North Korea is not a continuation of Korea, and it is not Koreans who live there.
@Gabriel.Bonfim
3 ай бұрын
@@sergikoms9611 I partially agree with you
@sergikoms9611
3 ай бұрын
@@Gabriel.Bonfim - at the USSR there were people who lived before 1917 - these were different people than the Soviet ones, who grew up from the Pioneers and in Soviet reality
@Gabriel.Bonfim
3 ай бұрын
@@sergikoms9611 do you think that if Russia had never been overtaken by communism, it'd be a different country now? If the Czars were still in power!
Thank you for showing is true Russian culture ! ,Rather than the unfortunate current political mess.
@Geodiode
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you again Shrek! Yes, I didn't get to decide on the timing of all this, but I kept well and truly out of the politics, and, like all my videos, just want to promote understanding.
@Olga-de3ru
Ай бұрын
Беспорядок в России был в 90-е гг., порожден западной полумарионеткой Ельциным.
The amount of work and time you put into these documentaries is incredible. I now have a better understanding of the history of Russia and the world we live in. Keep in up!! Thank you.
@Geodiode
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks v much Henry. Yes, this has been an exhausting production for me, taking almost 3 months outside of my day job. Look forward to more in the future, but perhaps only 2-3 per year, as they take so much time compared to my other, shorter videos.
@gwho
Жыл бұрын
we can replace all history teachers with youtube videos. it's not like any of them really teach you methodology of historical analysis anyway, just regurgitate facts at you.
Больше хочется сказать о людях. Мы не лучше и не хуже любого другого народа и у нас есть свои характерные черты. Я бы выделил две, это сострадание и дружба. Мы, русские, действительно умеем дружить, у нас не бывает много друзей, но те что есть самые преданные, настоящие. И ещё в каждом русском человеке, даже самом обычном, спрятан подвиг. Когда проходят сытые времена и наступают времена испытаний русский народ сбрасывает всю лишнюю шелуху и являет чистый бриллиант, прекрасный и прочный. Мы не самые лучшие люди, но мы самый героический народ. Люблю Россию ❤
@sergikoms9611
3 ай бұрын
Русские кончились в 1917м, - дальше пошли краснопузые головорезы.
as a iraqi born , now living in the US, I have always admired other cultures especially the russian people. Unfortunately politics have gotten in the way to further divide but real people recognize the truth.
These videos are really amazing. The pictures and videos in the background and the information that you provide is really informative and astonishing!
@Geodiode
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed it!
I love Russia, also would like to visit Russia to see the culture and the history of this country
@user-mh6qm1yj9r
Жыл бұрын
🇷🇺=🇰🇵
@dussaneekhengpimon625
Жыл бұрын
@@user-mh6qm1yj9r Russia is more relaxed than North Korea. People live more comfortably Food was not starving. and have the right to vote the president too
@user-mh6qm1yj9r
Жыл бұрын
@@dussaneekhengpimon625 sorry
@NorakiUrobomo
Жыл бұрын
@@dussaneekhengpimon625 Have you ever seen "Elections" that are dishonest. + Russians are even worse than North Koreans, because the vast majority of Russians support war crimes
The use of Tchaikovsky in the the intro is beautifully done.
@Geodiode
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! And thanks for the sub!
@agudam
2 жыл бұрын
@@Geodiode Thank you for putting out such high quality content for free.
You forgot to put in wrestler Alexander Karelin. Best Olympic wrestler who ever lived and now a Russian Federation senator.
@Geodiode
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. So many Olympians. It was hard to know who to include and who not to!
Excelent presentation of a unique country, showing the beauty of this vast land, covering its history, economy, climate, art, and many other topics. Thanks for such complete and interesting work!
@Geodiode
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Richard!
@goma7075
2 жыл бұрын
Matar a la propia gente porque huyen de la guerra o porque no oponen resistencia a los militares rusos se considera un pueblo traidor Y les disparan Los soldados nazis AZOV sabes lo que hacen los soldados rusos a veces se rinden o los secuestran los matan toman sus cosas de vestir a los ejércitos rusos y sus armas para ir y disparar a los civiles para crear un genocidio para culpar a los rusos al hacerlo atraen a Europa, América y otros países a su lado porque quieren condenar a Rusia a toda costa con sanciones, pero lo más importante para ellos es poder crear un conflicto entre las fuerzas armadas rusas y la OTAN. Y este sería el objetivo de su victoria contra los rusos. Pero los ucranianos han olvidado que fueron aliados de Hitler en la Segunda Guerra Mundial. Stalin los había exterminado pero no del todo Aquí están una vez más y en 2014 declararon la guerra a Donbas creando un genocidio masivo masacres violencia contra mujeres y niños civiles desarmados Es por eso que el mundo de Europa culpa a Rusia de los genocidios en Ucrania y aquí les presento a los nazis aliados de los nazis ucranianos Hitler Europa América y todos los que están de su lado hijo de joe biden Hunter Biden al descubrir que los ucranianos Sono eran nazis se fue a crear laboratorios de investigación de armas biológicas, dando vida al financiamiento de los nazis y creando un golpe de estado en Ucrania Es por eso que Joe Biden protege a Ucrania para proteger los crímenes y crímenes cometidos por su hijo joe. biden se ve obligado a sancionar a rusia porque el único autor real de los crímenes de genocidio de guerra en donbass Es él quien debe ser condenado joe biden el hijo Hunter Biden Vi prego di condividere queste informazioni con tutta la gente Killing one's own people because they flee the war or because they do not put up resistance against the Russian military is considered to be a traitor people And they are shot The Nazi AZOV soldiers do you know what Russian soldiers do sometimes they surrender or they kidnap them they kill them they take their stuff from clothing the Russian armies and their weapons to go and shoot civilians to create genocide to blame the Russians by doing so they attract Europe, America and other countries to their side because they want to condemn Russia at all costs with sanctions but the most important thing for them is to be able to create a conflict between the Russian military and NATO And this would be The goal of their Victory against the Russians But the Ukrainians have forgotten that they were Hitler's allies in the Second War World Stalin had exterminated them but not completely Here they are once again and in 2014 they declared war on Donbas creating mass genocide Massacres violence against women and children unarmed civilian people This is why the world of Europe blames Russia for the genocides in Ukraine and here I present the Nazi allies of the Ukrainian Nazis Hitler Europe America and all those who are on their side joe biden son Hunter Biden discovering that the Ukrainians Sono were Nazis he went to create biological weapons research laboratories, giving life to financing the Nazis and creating a coup in Ukraine This is why Joe biden protects Ukraine to protect crimes and crimes committed by his son joe biden is forced to sanction Russia because the only real perpetrator of the war genocide crimes in donbass It is he who must be condemned joe biden joe biden the son Hunter Biden Please share this information with all people
Самая приятная, поучительная и информативная история России, с которой я сталкивался на сегодняшний день. Спасибо вам из Новой Зеландии. Most enjoyable, enlightening and informative history of Russia I’ve come across to date. Thank you from New Zealand.
@Geodiode
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome, Ray! Thanks!
@EkoFranko
Жыл бұрын
Скоро не будет вашей россии, фашисты
I am sending love to everyone who reads this. You are so special. Great things are coming to you. I can feel the energy just by typing this. You are great. you are good enough. Times are changing. You radiate love and compassion for the world. Believe in it. feel it. Live it.
Congratulations on completing this epic documentary. I really admire your courage and hard work that's been put into this great work. From a geographical and historical perspective, it's almost impeccable and absolutely informative. I really learned a lot from it. Also, it's great to see the artistic side of Russia in this video,especially for classical music, which Russia is iconic of in the 20th century and contributes as a real treasury to the world culture. Given it's such a huge country with a long history and diverse culture and that one video may not be able to cover everything, I wonder if there could be more information introducing people's lifestyle, local customs, or diplomatic or inter-cultural relations in future videos. Even though I know as a hardcore science channel, it might be somewhat challenging to include subjective content like these:)
@Geodiode
Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much for your considered comments. Greatly appreciated! Perhaps a more detailed look at cultures in a future series, but for now, as this series is so popular, I'll keep the current formula for the next 50+ countries 😊
@mathsdaniel
Жыл бұрын
@@Geodiode cool. can't wait to see the rest of this series and learn. Thanks again for the great work! :)
As a Persian-Iranian A,merican I also ATTEST you've done magnificent work on this video (ACCUARATLEY DESCRIBED) I truly enjoyed your PERSIAM/Iranian Video! PLEASE keep up the EXCELLENT work you do! I am HONORED! Maxem Nick Tanouse from Virginia, USA
@Geodiode
Жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you! Yes i try to steer a line between the official history and also some unconventional or challenging narratives on official events
I can't believe how good your channel is, thanks for your epic work, can't wait to learn about more countries
@Geodiode
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@LokiBeckonswow
2 жыл бұрын
@@Geodiode thank you!!!
Russia is a beautiful land .. The beginning with Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake was great..
I’d give you 1000 likes but I can only give you one. This work was so well done. Thanks for sharing!
@Geodiode
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 😀
This was an awesome video! I was adopted from Prokopyevsk into an American family. Didn't know too much about the Russian culture, simply since my older sisters (also adopted from the same city) experienced the brunt of some of the hardest conditions in an orphanage in the 90's and just wanted to move on and embrace the American culture. There has been a part of me my whole life that wanted to know my own culture, but it wasn't until the past few years where I finally am wanting to truly learn everything about Russia. This video was great in giving me a lot of basic knowledge for such a wide range of topics.
@Geodiode
11 ай бұрын
Thanks! Amazing story to hear... Yes the 90's were a terrible time, as I alluded to in the video (one of many terrible times for Russians!) I hope you get the opportunity to visit your homeland, once all the current nonsense has passed.
@anonymoususer8895
6 ай бұрын
You were not. That’s a load of crud. You’re still in Russia with your sisters.
Hi! This is one of the best videos I have seen today! Keep uploading such great videos. I look forward to more of your videos my friend. Have a wonderful day! Stay Connected. 👍
@Geodiode
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! 😀
Really informative and interesting. Thanks for your clear voice and soft music with out disturbing the narrative. It is a blessing for the new generation. Please try to do as much as possible to spread this type
@Geodiode
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Yes more like this on the way.
Please do more of these videos. There's so many interesting countries and cultures you could cover.
@Geodiode
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Glad you liked it. Yes I'll be focusing on this series going forward, as it is the most popular theme I've addressed.
I would like to thank you for this video and the people who left positive and friendly comments for their kindness, it's rare these days. It felt like coming home, even for an hour, reliving the good and the horrible. Wishing for peace for every nation in this troubled world!
@Geodiode
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome Nadia!
Beautifully done! I love your work!
This has become my new favorite channel. THANK YOU for the time and effort you obviously put into these videos. They are fantastic!
@Geodiode
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Stephanie! Welcome aboard!
Thanks so much. We homeschool and are doing a Culture class- this week it was the Philippines. Such a great video!!
@Geodiode
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Thanks!
What an impressive and ambitious undertaking! Yet again, the channel delivers top tier content!
@Geodiode
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks my Canadian friend! It was almost 3 months of work. I feel totally exhausted. I wanted to make this video 2 years ago, but didn't have the balls to face such a massive task. Now it's over, and I'm greatly relieved!
Reveal the history of a country is best than showing the landscape and buildings of that country. Excellent work with best narration. Thanks for the video.
@Geodiode
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 😀
I think the video is really well made and does, as with your other videos, make me want to visit the country to see and experience its culture. And I think that you timed this video to give more insight into Russia at this time is needed. Just seeing negative media will not promote collaborations.
@Geodiode
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks v much for a very considered remark. This was 3 months of work, and to sit on it until the crisis would end (who knows? Years?) was something I couldn't do, and I then thought, as you said, it was important that people understand at least one side of what is going on. With understanding, we can learn and hopefully avoid conflict in the future.
@jorgoasparuhov4131
2 жыл бұрын
@@Geodiode Hardly, as long as the powerful Western Goebbels machinery works, where Russia and the Russians are presented as evil, enemies, inferior beings, it is difficult for anyone to change that.
@Geodiode
2 жыл бұрын
@@jorgoasparuhov4131 I concur on the western media comment. I have always been deeply suspicious of them and in the last few weeks have seen they've just given up on any form of "reportage" and are now just out-and-out Russophobic propaganda.
Very fascinating. 10/10 stars
@Geodiode
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you dear!
This was a fantastic video very informative and enlightening. Thank you. I have a much greater understanding of Russia now. What a magnificent country and how resourceful and persevering are its people.I have always wanted to visit Russia and still hope to one day in the future.
@Geodiode
Жыл бұрын
Very happy to hear this. My mission is accomplished. With all the Russophobia in the mainstream media right now, it's important to counter this with a look at how deep the culture and history of these people are. Much older than the USA!
@edmurks236
Жыл бұрын
@@Geodiode Very true and Russia has such a wonderful culture, civilisation, and of course beautiful cities and people.
Russia is a beautiful land .
@omalashevich
9 ай бұрын
always been and always will be. why west hate it so much?
@Auroral_Anomaly
8 ай бұрын
We don’t hate Russia, we hate their government.
@Art-ot2jn
7 ай бұрын
Much similar to 🇨🇦 Canada cold dreary
@Auroral_Anomaly
7 ай бұрын
@@Art-ot2jn Especially if you are against oil companies destroying indigenous land.
@margo7059
5 ай бұрын
@@omalashevich Запад не смог завоевать Россию. В этом причина ненависти. Сейчас идёт очередная попытка. Форма новая, но содержание старое.
Amazing video there! Keep up this amazing work! :D
@Geodiode
Ай бұрын
Thanks for the visit
loved it! Thank you for your videos. plz keep on going
@Geodiode
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Will do! Appreciate the comment.
Love 🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺Russia always un heart of Middle eastern... 🇵🇸
Thanks for your amaizing work! As a Russian, I can attest that this is a very accurate, reliable, and perhaps even a little overly complimentary video about our country (we are always ready to argue much more negatively about our history and culture among ourselves).
@Geodiode
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Konstantine! I generally try to paint a positive note in all my Nation State videos. Although I think I was pretty harsh about the USSR, no?
@markb3786
9 ай бұрын
You owe your history to Kyiv. Russia wasn't even a toilet yet
This is a great job. Thank you! 😊
Thanks for such great Russian political History. first time I have ever seen so much positive information on Russia having born and grew up in the west especially after experienced the Cuban Missile crisis as they called it. God bless the Russian people . all the Russian I met were such nice people.
@Geodiode
Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it, and thank you. Yes it's important to be reminded of the positive side of Russian culture in these current days of Russophobia being pushed so hard by the western media
@saitidzezair404
8 ай бұрын
RUSSLAND KANIBAL TERRORISTEN DIKTATUR
Wonderful documentary. Congratulations for this production!
@Geodiode
2 жыл бұрын
Many thanks Fabio!
Thank you for this video! I have really enjoyed watching this about my country ))
Thank you for this great video and story. ❤❤❤ I’m glad to share this video in this hard time to other peoples.
@Geodiode
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! It took a lot of effort to make, and i greatly appreciate you sharing with others!
Superb, the video, the content and the choice of music. Thank you
@Geodiode
2 жыл бұрын
Many thanks!
Thanks You for these videos 🙏 They are amazing and informative 💯
@Geodiode
Жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
Very Happy to have visited St Petersberg. The Hermitage museum beats everything. 💓
Wow ! I cannot believe this is amateur work. This is incredibly well done and great quality. I just found your channel, I will watch all the other videos for sure. What is the song at the beggining of the video, it reminds me of something but I can’t pinpoint hahah
@riostand
2 жыл бұрын
Swan Lake.
@Geodiode
2 жыл бұрын
Merci beaucoup Jean Sebastien! I hope you enjoy the rest of my videos. As @riostand points out, it's Swan Lake by Tchaikovsky.
@goma7075
2 жыл бұрын
Matar a la propia gente porque huyen de la guerra o porque no oponen resistencia a los militares rusos se considera un pueblo traidor Y les disparan Los soldados nazis AZOV sabes lo que hacen los soldados rusos a veces se rinden o los secuestran los matan toman sus cosas de vestir a los ejércitos rusos y sus armas para ir y disparar a los civiles para crear un genocidio para culpar a los rusos al hacerlo atraen a Europa, América y otros países a su lado porque quieren condenar a Rusia a toda costa con sanciones, pero lo más importante para ellos es poder crear un conflicto entre las fuerzas armadas rusas y la OTAN. Y este sería el objetivo de su victoria contra los rusos. Pero los ucranianos han olvidado que fueron aliados de Hitler en la Segunda Guerra Mundial. Stalin los había exterminado pero no del todo Aquí están una vez más y en 2014 declararon la guerra a Donbas creando un genocidio masivo masacres violencia contra mujeres y niños civiles desarmados Es por eso que el mundo de Europa culpa a Rusia de los genocidios en Ucrania y aquí les presento a los nazis aliados de los nazis ucranianos Hitler Europa América y todos los que están de su lado hijo de joe biden Hunter Biden al descubrir que los ucranianos Sono eran nazis se fue a crear laboratorios de investigación de armas biológicas, dando vida al financiamiento de los nazis y creando un golpe de estado en Ucrania Es por eso que Joe Biden protege a Ucrania para proteger los crímenes y crímenes cometidos por su hijo joe. biden se ve obligado a sancionar a rusia porque el único autor real de los crímenes de genocidio de guerra en donbass Es él quien debe ser condenado joe biden el hijo Hunter Biden Vi prego di condividere queste informazioni con tutta la gente Killing one's own people because they flee the war or because they do not put up resistance against the Russian military is considered to be a traitor people And they are shot The Nazi AZOV soldiers do you know what Russian soldiers do sometimes they surrender or they kidnap them they kill them they take their stuff from clothing the Russian armies and their weapons to go and shoot civilians to create genocide to blame the Russians by doing so they attract Europe, America and other countries to their side because they want to condemn Russia at all costs with sanctions but the most important thing for them is to be able to create a conflict between the Russian military and NATO And this would be The goal of their Victory against the Russians But the Ukrainians have forgotten that they were Hitler's allies in the Second War World Stalin had exterminated them but not completely Here they are once again and in 2014 they declared war on Donbas creating mass genocide Massacres violence against women and children unarmed civilian people This is why the world of Europe blames Russia for the genocides in Ukraine and here I present the Nazi allies of the Ukrainian Nazis Hitler Europe America and all those who are on their side joe biden son Hunter Biden discovering that the Ukrainians Sono were Nazis he went to create biological weapons research laboratories, giving life to financing the Nazis and creating a coup in Ukraine This is why Joe biden protects Ukraine to protect crimes and crimes committed by his son joe biden is forced to sanction Russia because the only real perpetrator of the war genocide crimes in donbass It is he who must be condemned joe biden joe biden the son Hunter Biden Please share this information with all people
Great content, thank you...(For future reference, I found most of the background track of music distracting.)
@Geodiode
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it. Re the soundtrack - I try best to get it right, in terms of volume and style, but I realise for some any kind of music is distracting.
The effort to create this video is very clearly seen in detail..the editing, background music, pictures, narration..all of these are superb..the ending is just perfect..There are a few names that are missing like Russian popular culture like filmmaking, the lifestyle of Russians, particularly the urban population, is very similar to Europeans but a distinctive taste is there... Russians put great stress on fundamentals than any other nation in the world, so the skill sets in fine arts, music, sports etc. are so remarkable. Overall, I congratulate you for making such a great documentary..hope you will create a documentary about India one day..keep doing great work!
@Geodiode
9 ай бұрын
Thank you! And yes I agree with your assessment. I'm assuming you spent some time there.
Thank you o much for this great video - it was so informative and enjoyable to watch. Looking forward to seeing more of your work -- new subscriber..
@Geodiode
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you and welcome aboard!
What an amazing production, congratulations!!
@Geodiode
8 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot!
This is a masterpiece production! Bravo!
@Geodiode
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
Just discovered the channel. Thank you... You've earned +1 more subscriber
@Geodiode
11 ай бұрын
Awesome, thank you! And welcome aboard!
as always very impressive production!
@Geodiode
2 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated!
Interesting, suprising and informative, presented clearly with excellent film and photography. Thanks much and will look forward to future programs.
@Geodiode
2 жыл бұрын
Many thanks George. Nice to be appreciated after all the hard work put in!
That was a truly superb summary of the history and geography of Russia as well as an excellent, succinct description of its great accomplishments in art, literature, dance, music, architecture, science and other creative avenues of human endeavour. The hours of research and hard work that you must have put in to create this must be enormous. Please accept my hearty congratulations and sincere thanks to you for such a wonderful production.
@Geodiode
11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much. I really appreciate the comment. And yes, so many hours went in to it!
Sir, I really like your channel, the japan video is my favorite. I learned new and interesting things from your well made, well-edited and relaxing comfortable ost videos. I hope you can expand more into Asia and maybe one day make a video about my country China.
@Geodiode
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! China is on the future list, but I need a break after Russia. That will be a looong video to try to cover everything important!
Fabulous really enjoyed this. 🙏
@Geodiode
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Hey, very nice high-quality video! Since 24th of February I felt like literally everyone was talking only and only about the war in Ukraine. I get why, and it's now a part of our history, I don't deny that it is VERY important to both citizens of Russia and Ukraine. But you know, when you only hear about one thing and one thing only it starts to get very repetitive and a little tiresomely. This video was a good break from that, thanks. You also asked about my experience of Russia, so here it is : I'm from St. Petersburg, it's a beatiful city and I love it. Live quality is pretty decent here for me, but it does depends on a family and city. I'm also very asian looking (I'm half buryat) yet I haven't encountered any racism, dispute many people saying that russians are racists towards anyone who doesn't look european. (which isnt true, it depends on the person, like in any other country.) Over all, dispute the fact that I highly dislike our goverment, war at Ukraine etc. I still love Russia. I'm a patriot, and I want the best for my country, and I really hope that one day the goverment will change. I think there's many potential in Russia, it can become a democratic and developed country, and I hope I will live long enought to see it. Again, thanks for the video! Peace.
@Geodiode
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for those wonderful words. It is true that Russians are one of the least racist of all people as many people of different ethnicities rose to prominence during the Soviet era (Stalin was Georgian, kruschev Ukrainian). The whole business of Ukraine, of East Slav killing East Slav is an enormous tragedy, but i point the finger firmly at the US deep state for creating this conflict in their goal of using Ukraine as a hammer against Russia. Let's all hope for peace and reconciliation soon
Thank you for subtitle
Amazing video!
@Geodiode
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Peter!
@PeterSwinkels
2 жыл бұрын
@@Geodiode : You're welcome! :-)
Спасибо за видео!
I enjoyed this so much that I watched it 3 times. Russia is such a rich and diverse country. What a complex and wonderful country. Also so under rated by the rest of the world.
@Geodiode
Жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you so much! 3 times is a thumbs up, I guess! Honestly, I could have spent 2 hours on the whole subject, there was so much to tell. And yes it is being much maligned by the Western media right now for their own ends, which is a big shame. But then the West has always shut out Russia, if you look back across the centuries.
Another great video!
@Geodiode
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Josh - and appreciate you coming to the premiere!
Thank YOU for your excellent presentation. Expect more on future!
Θαυμάσιο βίντεο!!!!!!!!!!
Wonderful documentary - elegant and succinct. Thank you. I subscribed.
@Geodiode
9 ай бұрын
Thanks v much Colin! Hope you enjoy the rest of the series. And thanks for the sub!
Brilliantly done!
@Geodiode
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Absolutely phenomenal video
@Geodiode
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Westy, and thanks for coming to the premiere!
Awesome!! Magic!! Marvelous video!!
@Geodiode
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!
Nice video! Pretty amazing work.
@Geodiode
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot! And thanks for the sub!
niceeee timinggg ;)
@Geodiode
2 жыл бұрын
I know, right? Actually a coincidence, as I started work on this almost 3 months ago...
Beautiful. Excellent work.
@Geodiode
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 😀
Thank you! It is very interesting video.
@Geodiode
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
I loved it! Thank you! 🙏🌷
You have an amazing channel brother BRAVO !!
@Geodiode
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 😀
Was the last music not from Chopin (Poland)?
Thanks for very accurate and rather thorough video about my country!
@Geodiode
Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it Maria! Thanks!
I love Russians and Russia
May be the next episode of Bulgaria please! That would be very interesting. 🇧🇬🤍💚❤️🇧🇬
Beyond the war, there is the INNOCENT people of Russia and Ukraine, nicely done and great story
@Geodiode
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I wish more people could also share that viewpoint about the wonderful people of this country.
Thank you so much for this opportunity to learn more about Russia.
@Geodiode
Жыл бұрын
Welcome!
Very interesting! Thank you very much!
@Geodiode
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
Love from-:Saudia Arabia🌴👑🇸🇦👑🇷🇺👑
@Geodiode
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for stopping by!
yesss!! Totaly, this guy B.J.Ranson is all the MONEY (so we say here in Greece when something is awesome, perfect etc.) So ...in three lines Ranson gives you the truth and in concise form the meaning of the story(History) and the events we experience in the here and now situation!! THANK YOU B.J. !!!!!
@Geodiode
2 жыл бұрын
Efaristo Steph! I'll be doing your amazing country at a future date...
@SM.TechIT
2 жыл бұрын
@@Geodiode I hope u do, cant wait 2 watch it. soo Euxaristo very much bud!! :)
Lovely amalgam of persons of significance from Russia at the end. Nicely done!
@Geodiode
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Thank you very much for your video❤
@Geodiode
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
Excelent, Thank you
@Geodiode
Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it! And thanks!
Really well done documentary
@Geodiode
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Karolina! Glad the effort was all worth it
Excellent video 😊
@Geodiode
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
Kudos to you and thank you. I live in the USA and do not often get to see something like this. Hope to visit Russia one day.
@Geodiode
Жыл бұрын
Thanks v much! Yes, it's important in these days of the media onslaught against Russia to be able to view its people objectively.
If the world did more understanding and less accepting what the media or their government tells them, then perhaps we'd have more peace on this planet. ....I haven't finished the video yet, but for this comment I'll give you a like
I was born and lived the fist 30 years of my life in USSR. So, I am familiar with the subject. I can attest that Geodiode delivers accurate and well thought summary of Russia. And in splendidly executed video. It is now one of my favorite KZread channels now. Greatly executed brilliant idea. Thank you and I am looking forward to watch all of your videos !
@Geodiode
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Yuri. That means a lot. I had a Tatar Russian friend check my script prior to recording, and she made a few comments also that helped. Glad to have you aboard. And well done on surviving 3 decades of communism!
Superb!!
@Geodiode
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
It's an amazing country....
A great project!
@Geodiode
Жыл бұрын
Thanks v much!
Great video !!!👍.
@Geodiode
Жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍