Comments by "Omelyan 🇺🇦" (@EAGauss) on "IWrocker" channel.

You got really lucky because as a kvas lover, I tasted almost all the Ukrainian kvas brands, and Kvas Taras black is my personal favourite. In general, kvas is a Ukrainian traditional drink. It's made with a technology similar to brewing beer but it's non-alcoholic. People of Ukraine have been brewing kvas for millennia, and it's still a very popular refreshment drink, especially when it's served cold. I would compare it with Guinness stout but still Kvas Taras black tastes way better, smoother, more refreshing and without the beer bitterness. In addition, there are white and regular versions of it by this brand, and they are still nice in a way but again, in my taste you picked the best of the best, especially considering the fact that you're abroad.
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@vulcanitu2578 sencu sucks
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@Art-ob4cv the best kvas was the one my grandparents brewed in a 3 liter jar on a windowsill - dry rye bread toasts, yeast with some sugar or honey in water, and maybe some lemon juice.
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@enjoyer4795 Oh, the "achievements" of the USSR in Ukraine? Let's take a look: - Holodomor (1932–33): An artificial famine that killed millions of Ukrainians. - Chornobyl (1986): A nuclear disaster caused by Soviet negligence, with lasting effects. - Great Purge: Thousands of Ukrainian intellectuals and leaders executed or sent to gulags. - Forced Collectivisation: Widespread destruction of rural life and mass starvation. - Russification: Suppressed Ukrainian language and culture in favour of Russian dominance. - Forced Deportations: Communities uprooted and sent to Siberia, many not surviving the journey. - Ecological Damage: Rivers drained, ecosystems destroyed, and communities displaced. - Religious Persecution: Churches closed, clergy arrested, and traditions erased. These "achievements" caused immense suffering. Let's not rewrite history.
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@enjoyer4795 So you understand, they talk like this not just about kvass, but also about the "achievements" of the USSR in Ukraine. Let me remind you: Holodomor, a man-made famine that killed millions; Chornobyl, a nuclear disaster caused by Soviet negligence; the Great Purge, where thousands of Ukrainians were executed or sent to gulags; forced collectivisation that led to mass starvation; Russification, which suppressed Ukrainian culture; forced deportations with many not surviving; ecological damage, and religious persecution. These "achievements" caused immense suffering. Let's not rewrite history.
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@enjoyer4795 Russia's manipulation of history, especially regarding WWII, plays a major role in justifying its invasion of Ukraine. russia often accuses Ukraine of being a "Nazi state” and claims it's glorifying Nazism. They focus on WWII-era groups like the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), which they wrongly say collaborated with the Nazis. In reality, the Nuremberg Trials didn't recognise the UPA as war criminals, and many of its members were imprisoned or killed in Nazi concentration camps. The "Glory to Ukraine” slogan, used widely by Ukrainians today, is another target of russian propaganda. It's a symbol of Ukrainian independence, not Nazi ideology, and has been used for decades before WWII and after.
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@enjoyer4795 The cities in Donbas that russian forces have destroyed show the true extent of russia's intentions. Since the invasion began in 2022, Mariupol, Severodonetsk, Bakhmut, Lysychansk, Popasna, Avdiivka, and Soledar have suffered massive destruction. Mariupol, for example, was practically obliterated, with over 90% of the city destroyed by the spring of 2022. Severodonetsk and Lysychansk were also heavily shelled, with the russians turning them into ghost towns by the summer of 2022. Bakhmut and Soledar, once bustling industrial centres, have faced months of relentless bombardment, leaving most cities unrecognisable. The destruction of Popasna and Avdiivka has been equally severe, with civilian casualties mounting and entire neighbourhoods reduced to rubble.
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@lothariobazaroff3333 Since we're reading the label of a drink produced in Ukraine, it makes sense to pronounce it in Ukrainian. I agree that "Quass" is the closest approximation to how it sounds.
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@vladislove1337 Not sure where you're coming from, but as a Ukrainian, I can call it a traditional Ukrainian drink because it is. That doesn't mean it's not also traditional in other Slavic countries. If you think it's more tied to another culture, cool - share your take! But accusing Ukrainians of appropriation is just wrong. Let's chill and enjoy the kvas.
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@enjoyer4795 Oh, the “achievements” of the USSR in Ukraine? Let me remind you of a few: - Holodomor (1932–33): A man-made famine that killed millions of Ukrainians due to Soviet grain policies. - Chornobyl (1986): A nuclear disaster caused by Soviet negligence, devastating Ukraine and beyond. - Great Purge: Thousands of Ukrainian intellectuals, artists, and leaders executed or sent to gulags. - Forced Collectivization: Destroyed rural life and starved millions. - Russification: Suppressed Ukrainian language and culture while enforcing Russian dominance. - Forced Deportations: Entire communities uprooted and sent to Siberia or other regions. Not many even survived the journey, and I haven't even mentioned Crimean Tatars, the indigenous people who also faced forced deportation. - Ecological Damage: Rivers drained, ecosystems ruined, and communities disrupted. - Religious Persecution: Churches closed, clergy arrested, and traditions erased. Should I keep going? These “achievements” killed millions of Ukrainians. Maybe next time, let's skip the revisionist history lesson, yeah?
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@enjoyer4795 Russia's manipulation of history, especially regarding WWII, plays a major role in justifying its invasion of Ukraine. russia often accuses Ukraine of being a "Nazi state” and claims it's glorifying Nazism. They focus on WWII-era groups like the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), which they wrongly say collaborated with the Nazis. In reality, the Nuremberg Trials didn't recognise the UPA as war criminals, and many of its members were imprisoned or killed in Nazi concentration camps. The "Glory to Ukraine” slogan, used widely by Ukrainians today, is another target of russian propaganda. It's a symbol of Ukrainian independence, not Nazi ideology, and has been used for decades before WWII and after. The cities in Donbas that russian forces have destroyed show the true extent of russia's intentions. Since the invasion began in 2022, Mariupol, Severodonetsk, Bakhmut, Lysychansk, Popasna, Avdiivka, and Soledar have suffered massive destruction. Mariupol, for example, was practically obliterated, with over 90% of the city destroyed by the spring of 2022. Severodonetsk and Lysychansk were also heavily shelled, with the russians turning them into ghost towns by the summer of 2022. Bakhmut and Soledar, once bustling industrial centres, have faced months of relentless bombardment, leaving most cities unrecognisable. The destruction of Popasna and Avdiivka has been equally severe, with civilian casualties mounting and entire neighbourhoods reduced to rubble. This destruction is part of a broader russian strategy to wipe out Ukrainian culture and replace it with russian influence. The idea of "denazification” pushed by russia is nothing more than a false narrative to justify an invasion and the ongoing obliteration of Ukrainian cities. russia is not just fighting a military war-they're trying to erase Ukraine's sovereignty and rewrite history while leaving behind a trail of devastation.
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