Comments by "Sigrid Marie Refsum" (@SigMaQuint) on "NFKRZ" channel.

  1. Having been a Russian student in the Soviet era, I get it. This is a sentiment I recognize. The caution, the ambiguous answers, often a little bit philosophical or poetic. But polls demand straight answers. I mean I think you are right about this. It is a good thing that you are pointing it out, and explaining the reasons for it..
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  2. Good point.
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  3.  @rileypetrando  Like your intelligent foreign secretary, Condoleeza Rice said: «A conflict of this magnitude always comes home.» The US need not be the police of the world, but cheering for the bully and the perpetrator is going to the opposite extreme. And it is not healthy. So lets not be fooled by Z-russian rethorics. That leads to lawlessness.
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  4.  @rileypetrando  Actually, Europe is doing a lot, perhaps not enough,, since Ukraine is still struggling with this terrorizing neighbor. Most refugees come to european countries, and that is nothing to complain about. And BTW. When Ukraine gave up its nuclear arsenal, USA was one of the guarantors for the security of Ukraine. I was in Odesa in 1995, and people with military connections were talking about that. Some were not happy that Ukraine had given up so much military technology for the sake of peace. I did not get that. Other guarantors were Russia (!), Great Britain, France, and China (!).
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  5. He IS human. That’s why he is lovable.
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  6. Yes, earned.
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  7. ​​ @Pifagorass  on a surface level, it looks similar. Historically, there has been a ukrainian statehood which Russia also branched out from, looking back to kievan rus". Palestine has been colonized land since the Massada Suicides, and the exiling of jews. There are palestinians AND jews who want to live in peace as neighbors. I hope they survive. 17:41
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  8. Thank you for a very interesting summary. What I noticed in Ukraine in 1995 was that there was a distrust against Russia erupting at times. I did not have the impression that this had anything to do with western influence, rather with a history that had not been acknowledged.
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  9. I think I saw that come up in my feed. Your friend’s panic attack is sensible.
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  10. It is an exiatential situation described by many wartime writers. I think it is a pretty common feeling you express, for people in your situation. Yes, and I think you will find a way.
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  11. Getting drunk is perhaps not the best approach, but it illustrates well a common Russian reaction. Hopelessness, distress.
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  12. Yes, that is notable.
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  13. During the current war in the Middel East I have been wondering about connections between Russia and Israel. You explained how there is a connection. There is too much in common between the attack on Mariupol and the destruction of Gaza, despite the real need for self protection of israelis.
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  14. Very important perspectives he brings.
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  15. A questìon: I heard Nikki Haley say that she wasn't in for Soviet type elections, referring to voting procedures in nowaday Russia. As far as I remember it was different back in the day. You are doing a great job in destructing misconceptions to å western audience.
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  16.  @Pifagorass  I originally learned about this as a Russian student. I recognize yours as the ukrainian version, maybe just updated, since I was a student. I welcome that Ukraine has become more visible and confident. Still, both versions accept that there first was a statehood based in Kyiv. Have you looked into moscovite, if you will, genealogy? I am curious. I have learned a good deal from Timothy Snyder and Anna from Ukraine.
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  17. My condolences, by the way.
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  18. My doctor told me to avoid news from Russia and Ukraine, after a call to the emergency. I had reacted so strongly to the realization of terrible change that it resembled symptoms of a stroke. While it might have been good advice sometimes, like taking a soldier off the battlefield when ill, it seems to go against the experience of how it goes when just focusing on your own private life. Like in Russia. Russian people are real to me and so are you. Keep your head clear, at least until you are in a safer spot. ❤
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  19. If they love their motherland so much, why not stay within uts borders and behave in a way that invites good and peaceful relations with neighboring countries, uncluding Ukraine.
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  20. In 1979 I heard Money, money, money .. being played at a restaurant in Moscow.. So that is so true what you are saying about western culture in Russia.
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  21. It is just some hater-stuff. Not very nice.
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  22. Honeymoon year for your new homeland.
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  23. Highest faith in the military.
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  24. This is alcoholism. I do understand that the parents don’t want him inside in that condition. I guess it would be pretty scary. It also feels invasive when he does not respect your privacy. Sadly, this is what happens when alcoholism is not dealt with. I know many in my country would say that you are too negative towards him. He is human too. But if you talk to members of Adult Children of Alcoholics or the like, you will get understanding. The macho praise of drinking ability in Russia, and Ukraine gives results like this. Not everyone can stop when they first get the taste of alcohol. In the beginning, all seems fine, but then it escalates.
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  25. Enlightening.
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  26. Suggesting Q was hilarious. ..Good you are checking this in English. You have a better background for seeing what is going on. I think you need to know Russian in order to get that everything does not come from the USA. Many friends of mine have this America-centric view.
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  27. Thanks a lot. I have been really blind to all this. I had this dreamy idea of Russia as cultured. More so than our own government that took down tve Y-block. There are references. Europa Nostra for one tried to save it.
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  28. This makes a lot of sense. I watched how Zelensky was pleading.. these people you are sending to attack us, they are not cattle..
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  29. I will share this. It is important.
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  30. I like languages and if you, in your entertaining manner could tell me a little bit more about portuguese.. You are entertaining. And yes, I would also have eaten too much .. or too little.. I get that reaction.
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  31. I can imagine you are tired of this crap. There are people who see you for what you are, and there are many who disagree with immigration policies in the Schengen. I guess it is of no comfort that you are not alone, just a perspective. The importance of taking care of democracy and speaking out in time becomes very clear to me.
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  32. There is a shocking resemblance. I have been wondering how come..
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  33. You give some unique insight.
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  34.  @brandoninhofer6592  it is more nuanced than that. I heard the whole vlog.
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  35.  @brandoninhofer6592  I think this vlog has a lot more nuance to it than you suggest. I would recommend listening thoroughly.
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  36. "Russian soul" is meant to be positive. . "Russian ghost" is a translation of something really eerie.
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  37. Horrible hate crime it was referenced to. This Ruzzian enjoyed being in Germany, and did this? !! I appreciate your demystifying what is going on in you mother land. I had some illusions before the fullscale invasion. So thanks for healthy views and insights.
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  38. I'll share this on fb and see what happens.
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  39.  @WormWrang  you cannot expect understanding from those you attack with letal weapons. But bystanders may see your humanness.
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  40. There are many human russians, as there are americans, as there are ukrainians.. .. We have human nature. I don't expect ukrainians to love russians for the time being. But that is a matter of trauma. I am really horrified by what some ruzzians are doing to their fellow citizens. In a way it is more frightening than the war. I guess she experienced less racism in Russia, as russians really value sports and Peak Performance.
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  41. I am not sure that it is PTSD. Haters like this exist a lot of places, and they have something off in their personalities, venting at soft targets. Narcissism, psycopathy, sociopathy may also be an explanation. I have respect for these people. They are doing the best out of what they have.
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  42. Very good. Yes, you have noticed the thieves.
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  43. YOU make sense.
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  44. Going against the country’s values..
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  45. Yes, there are bad things happening everywhere, but there is a difference .. And we need to see it. Dysfunction comes in many flavors, but when someone talks about real trouble, It is best just to listen. The things summed up here can be checked and verified. Others have mentioned it, you find it in open sources.
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  46. Take care, Roman. I appreciate your clarifications.
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  47. Big bigger biggest, from the worlds biggest country to the country that appreciate more and bigger.
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  48.  @blackhawk17927  Russia is the part that is escalating. Or is protecting your property escalating?
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  49. @blackhawk17927  I did not find my comments.
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  50. Keep your sharp focus, man. .. Sentimental is my word for it. Have a good meal!
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  51. They may fall for the most convincing presentations.
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  52. The current government is actually what I learned is fascism. Everything answers to the top leader, Before 1993 there were different powers, several institutions. As I understand it. I agree that the parliament should be able to confront the president.
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  53. I think this really is a quality mark on your channel. My respect.
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  54. Deep grief is powerful.
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  55. Well. I sought out Vinnitsiya on youtube and the days after it was bombed. Chelyabinsk in Family guy is even more likely to be inspired by your vlogs. Health care is not ideal in the US, unless you are well off economically or happen upon some charity.
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  56. You cracked me up today, 🙂
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  57. Roman, you are really smart. Portugal was imperial back in the day. So you have some interesting history to dig into. Something to compare.
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  58.  @Александр911-х6л  I don’t think that contributed to a peaceful future. Russians who have experienced that might think that there are real nazi’s in Ukraine, also a misinterpretation.
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  59. Yes, 1937 is not far off. Shocking at first. So how about real crime? Do the police care about that? Do they have time? Or are criminals too terrified to commit crimes now? .. Then lip service seems to have deep roots in the culture (?) . Not pleasant at all. Thanks for updating us.
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  60.  @tjenadonn6158  seems like friendly and even emotionally intelligent people can allow despots to rule. I was figuring this when I witnessed a busdriver, maybe from Eritrea or Ethiopia. Super elegant way with passengers, lovely, friendly personality. Still we have refugees from Eritrea, and signs of despotism in Ethiopia. You may appreciate the ability to avoid conflict and promote friendliness, but somehow, some bad people make use of it. The emotional intelligence of ethiopians I know, seems to be a lot more advanced than my own kin.
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  61.  @MICEinUS  Emotional intelligence is a quality I respect.
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  62. I guess they were found kind of neporyadozhnye. I get why you got away.
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  63. I think it was the title. They do not know what is beneath the title. I would like your take on how you would put it. So I would really like to know. Just change the title.
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  64. Thinking of it, I recall a recent time of my life when I felt really stuck with a long term project not moving forward at all.. so I can empathize, or even know those feelings.
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  65. The fear, the instinctual reticence against speaking your mind, is a result of brainwashing. That was a new thought for me. But I think you are right.
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  66. Peace to you..
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  67. I remember my surprise hearing ABBA: Money, money, money in a big restaurant during the Soviet Union in Moscow. No advertisments in the streets, though.
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  68. I think it is hard for ukrainians in Ukraine to realize how terrible it might be to live in Russia now. I get it. Actually, in a way I think that things going on in Russia now is eerie, and really scary. It is not like the threat of bombs while you sleep, .. but, this spooky, not being able to trust anyone, .. . It IS SCARY what is going on in Russia now.
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  69. Still, I remember the father of Malala Yousafzai saying: «I did not clip her wings». And that is exactly what is going in Russia now. Wings are getting clipped, people losing their sanity. As Pushkin put it in a poem, God forbid that I ever go insane, it would be easier to be a tramp and a beggar, work hard and go hungry. .. Something to think about. I think Zelensky wants to get russians to go home and fight. That is what it is about.
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  70. But I am only witnessing this from abroad. Easy for me to talk.
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  71.  @minnesotasteve  many Russians don't feel the time for that is right now, I guess.
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  72.  @minnesotasteve  this is not just dislike. It is past that now. People are scared. They cannot trust family and neighbors, even.
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  73. Have you considered writing? You have a way with words, especially when you go in depth.
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  74. You sound pretty depressed. I will just acknowledge your judgement when it comes to different solutions. And I think you are realistic. Except that getting turned down for asylum makes you unwanted within borders for five years, not for life. Anyway, I just wonder if your are considering suicide or are you just feeling hopeless, but still wanting to live, come what may?
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  75. This is important sovremenniy stuff. Thanks.
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  76. Thanks for your passionate overview and expression.
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  77. Heard a russian in Odesa, saying things about jews that would be downright bezobrazniy where I live. So I do have an example. A likable and friendly person in other ways.
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  78. Take care. You make good content. Are you doing something depressing? Depressants? I can understand that with the things you know and experience. My doctor told me to focus on nice and cosy everyday things. I had come because of a shock reaction to some Stalin like happenings in Z-country. Hope you will find something good. You are not alone. Some of this is real grief.
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  79. You even made this interesting.
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  80. You are doing a good job, demasking this sheltered world of foreigners who live in Russia.
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  81. Take care ❤
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  82. Someone I know warned about Putin. She originally came from the Russian speaking part of Ukraine. It is something about understanding the language and the culture. You are a good communicator, Roman. You know the East and you touch the West.
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  83. Capitalism definitely needs limitations. There will always be poor and sick people, and in a humane society, they will survive without becoming outcasts. All who work need decent pay and reasonable conditions.
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  84. Congratulations ❤
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  85. You make it funny :-)
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  86. Are there skiers ?
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  87. Maybe learn the tax vocabulary in Portuguese.. Most people have annoyances. Do avoid concussions. I had two the last year. THAT slows you down..
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  88. Contradiction is part of fair justice systems. I listen to this as contradiction. Also you point out this lack of discernment. Although I understand that these car thing can be explained by the moscovyian signs witnessed in Donbas 2014, you point out that this is overkill. Husbands of leading politicians seem to be a liability. You have a democratic right to speak about this.
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  89. The King speaks to the nation at eight o’clock PM, New Year’s Eve. The Prime minister speaks at the same time on New Year’s Day. The difference is the choice of midnight, when the New Year starts. On the other hand, hugging, partying or praying, making wishes.. fireworks .. that is what fills people’s minds.
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  90. Interesting insight. Keep your sanity, bro. Vagueness about the Nadyezhdin in nineties indicates deception.
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  91. With this inflated interpretation of extremism, Ruzzia was not able to ward off the Crocus-massacre. That says a lot.
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  92. A player..
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  93. Bubble person.
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  94. My feeling too.
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  95. I trust that YOU can learn any language you set out to master. I wish you good luck with that. Your English is so good, and so fluent, that I have great confidence that you know something essential about language learning.
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  96. Commentators seem to com in swarms. Especially the z-types.
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  97.  @blessedkarl5764  not everyone is Wagner. I am thinking of real russians who want nothing to do with Wagner, annexations, and "russkiy mir". They are in jail, in exile, or keeping very low profiles.
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  98. ​ @blessedkarl5764  I would add that some russians who want nothing to do with Wagner do pick up weapons and do sabotage. Their actions are visible.
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  99. The great granddad of Pushkin, Russia’s national poet, was called «The negro of Peter the great». That is some absolutely higher rank in historical context.
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  100. I enjoyed this overview. Good work. BTW .. singers and performers don't all die young, so I guess the target group is fans of all ages. (Melanie Safka:"I tried to die young") As for the wheat hair. Makes me think of envy to ukrainian fields and the attempts to stop ukrainian ships from getting out of the ports of Odesa.
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  101. There are lots of fields in the US BTW. Lousy artificial rythmics. It is OK to love your country, but this weird.
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  102. You say nobody cares.. There are exceptions. That is what I disagree with. . Passionate speach from a creative well informed person like you is thought provoking.
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  103. There was a great surge of democracy in the early 90-ties. The explosions happening now reminds me of the anarcist and nihilist movements in the 19th century. .. Actually, you remind me of classical Russian writers. You have such depth and nuance in your thinking.
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  104. I wonder what Zelensky really means. ..That russians should go back and fight their government? Without a clear strategy, without a plan, without leadership? Ukraine has all that, besides being terribly wounded. But in Ukraine there is hope.
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  105. You are making more money than me ;-), but I am youtube subscriber. I think that helps. It would be fun to get to know about your language learning experience.
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  106. My condolences to your hopes and dreams for Russia. It is really sad what we see now. I am impressed by your fluent English.
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  107. Enjoyed a lot😂
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  108. That is a great point, because poles know what they are up against.
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  109. Even when you are very convincing. Thankful this has been uncovered.
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  110. I think he may be a representative of a western Russia-lover. Yes, he sums it up, and you show us cracks in his reasoning. He may be right about the devotion to the craft, though. We have those in the west too. Being devoted to your work and craft is not purely russian. I would add that I love passion for a craft. . As to Lenin, that may be just the opposite. Many people died in his day too, inside the country, but not abroad. Social democracy is not black or white, it is more complicated, annoying at worst, but still there are good and healthy practices in that way of ruling a country. . And I value crafts highly. I actually like that ;-) The man here is placed in a framing, a bubble. We do not know how it was put together.
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  111. I can see the insanity surrounding Russians. While it is not life threatening the ukrainians experience it, insanity is heart wrenching. If it is some consolation, there are a lot of people who never are able to travel. Some are nomads, though. One option is standing up to your government in such a visible way that you are granted an asylum. .. Idk.. I have never been in that position, or in your position.
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  112. Some commenter talked about reading between the lines. Well, I do. And I get it. I know about that caution that gets instinctive. Being surrounded by insanity, or treacherous squabblers.. I think you are brave. Talking as freely as you do. Something very important when being subject to narcissists is to live a rich life. Maybe this is the best you can do under the circumstances. You are not reckless or suicidal.
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  113. Something good I can say about russians as that they have survived the harshest winters for generations. You are actually better at financing than I am.
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  114. I think there is some difference when it comes to imperialism. Russia is actually the largest country in the world. Israel can hardly be called large. .. There have been jews in the former roman colony of Palestine as well as beduins, drusians, palestinians. The situation is not as clear cut with Israel/Palestine. . I notice that despite being russian you do not glorify suffering. The sanctions are not based on principle as you are pointing out. . I don't think other nations have that sense of guilt towatds russians as there is towatds jews. I have jewish friends who absolutely do NOT cobdone the actions of Israel towards Gaza population
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  115. Sickening, no exxaggeration.
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  116. Very sad development. Thanks anyway.
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  117. Made me think of how we as students were received in the Soviet times. There was no demand that we change our opinions, just questions and answers about topics. I guess this was some of the russian hospitality. Compared to that, I get that the sanction reaction to these young guys are upsetting. More so to a russian than perhaps to a western european. We did become friendly towards Russian, and we excused a lot of things, thinking the west was too sceptical. I even hoped that Mr. Trump could make relations better, because of his experience with Eastern Europe. This is just to illustrate the high value of hospitality in russian culture. (Not only there) Hospitality and friendly recreption does influence a lot. So, yeah, Roman, you do have a point. BTW.. The sanction countries are wary of getting fooled, again. A war has many victims.
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  118. I am glad that you were joking, because I realize your despair. I guess you are not able to take other work either.
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  119. Good luck learning the language! The nasals and conjugations. I am curious about language stuff.
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  120. I am sorry you had to go through this. I wish you a speedy recovery. Anyway, thanks for your effort. For blind admirers of Russia, you definitely are an eye-opener. I think the humor is mirroring some of the russian perception and reaction. I wish your humor some really good enjoyment.
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  121. Funny stance..and there is something to it, it seems.
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  122. I really hope you will be heard! You are really a sobering voice on this.
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  123.  @lAsteriosl  that is a quick understanding. All members had to vote a yes, and Sweden has had some problems being accepted by all NATO-members.
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  124. Yes, and this was also visible before the invasion. President Zelensky wanted to talk to Putin, but Putin only wanted to talk to Biden. Showing the same attitude of superiority versus Ukraine. Ukrainians are sick and tired of that attitude, coming from more russians than their president.
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  125.  @SorbusAucubaria  Friendly assistance in the rescue operation of Kursk crew was not even wanted, for the sake of protecting military secrets. So much for openness.
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  126. There were beryoskas were foreigners could leave their currency, there was the GULag system, there was a shelf with a ton of mintgreen cotton yarn in the middle of Moscow. (Not that useless luxury of white cotton yarn, who would need that ?😮) A young girl could stroll around alone late in the evening. So it was kind of safe. And if you started talking to locals about political systems, your new acquiantance would pull away. . I guess Ukraine, with a closer historical connection to Greece, has a better grasp on democracy. . As to unfairness in the economical system, there were thieves who got hold of the common goods and made it just for their own benefit. . Social democracy has the best of both, I guess.
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  127. Interesting to listen to you. Sing some more to us.
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  128. Imagine he came up to you on the street, or started talking to you on public transport? What would you think?
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  129. Just imagine the interviewee on an empty street starting to talk this way to you. What would you do?
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  130. And would you buy a car or invest in something following his advice? Imagine you have no clue who he is. Just watch.
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  131. Norwegians are also aware of European bureaucracy… ;-)
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  132. Surprising that a celebrity singer cannot walk elegantly on high heels in her snake costume. . I don't think as badly, esthetically speaking, when it comes to the vatnik. The associations it brings is worse than its looks.
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  133. You are performing well .. I mean, you do what Bob Hope said was necessary. You believe in what you do.
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  134. You know what you know. Even though grief fluctuates with rage and reflection, you are moving forward.,
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  135. Thank you for explaining!
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  136. How are they thinking about suitable age for becoming president? You have a future ahead, like a warning.
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  137. I sensed you almost crying. No, You are not faking. Folks are not always proud of those they were born with. Take care.
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  138. Deconstructing that americo-centric viewpoint of Sneaky.. Strange that he does not even know any ukrainian musicians.
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  139. Wow, you did get dramatic responses. I did not completely agree with you, but there were three points where we seem to coincide. 1. The bombing of Gaza reminds me of the bombing of Mariupol. . Yes, good reason to wonder how and why. Judging from photos it seems that the demolition is even worse in Gaza. Or are ukrainian builders better craftsmen? Other explanations? . 2. Bombing children to death is horrendous. Especially when you know so well. ?? . 3. The similarity in explanations has puzzled me too. . I have been listening also to palestinians and israelis who are intent on sharing this land of theirs, as I did not want to add to the animosity. Despite the similarities I have come to the conclusion that the situation differs. One is the matter of size. The largest country on earth wanting to devour the largest country in Europe. Yes, Z-mindset reminds me of carnivore compared to one of the tiniest statehoods in the world harshly defending itself against an even smaller statehood. One wise person said that you cannot expect the opposing parties in a war to think humanly of the other, but we who are not directly threatened must keep a balance. I cannot deny that israelis feel they are fighting for life. There are mixed messages about palestinians, but there is no doubt that also are suffering enormously with a higher death toll.
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  140. Quite some work you are doing.
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  141. Not everyone wants to pay for your opinions, no. I did not make money on Y-blokka featuring Flexi Aukan. It is a video protesting the demolition of a highly acknowledged government building. I was in debt for a year after it was made, but I don’t regret it. Sometimes your opinions cost you. As a joke I wrote to the government and asked about where to send my invoice. That was just democratic action, .. no one to pay for that.
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  142.  @svjatoslavblokhin1178  Yes, I know the scholars teaching us, knew something that wasn't official, and they, were critical of teaching material. I understand more of that now. Reading between the lines became a necessary skill.
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  143. You are explaining the crazymaking within your country. Stay sane <3
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  144. Chilling. Take care.
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  145. Insanity is the word. It is not your insanity. There is crazymaking, sure enough.
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  146. Thanks for your reminder. :-)
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