I've had questions like this from my family about my studying, and it made me so sad. If anything, I will work harder on my Russian because now is the time for more understanding and acceptance between different people, not less. It's foolish to blame millions of people for the actions of a tiny few who unfortunately happen to be in government. Politics won't ruin how much I love Russian history, books, art, the space race, the international friends I've made through liking the same band. Stay safe and I hope both Russia and Ukraine see peace and freedom very soon 🇬🇧❤🇷🇺🇺🇦
@sectant_saint_Javeline
2 жыл бұрын
People voted for this government. And 71% Russians support pytin
@carlosmiro4932
2 жыл бұрын
There is the misunderstanding that if only we understood each other there would be peace in the world 🌍 and we would live happily ever after. The reason why there have been, are and will be conflicts between countries is because of opposing interests. For example, Angela Merkel speaks fluent Russian and Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin speaks fluent German, and yet they never agreed with each other because the interests of Germany 🇩🇪and/or of the EU 🇪🇺 didn’t align with those of Russia 🇷🇺. Therefore, lack of language comprehension was not the issue.
@carlosmiro4932
2 жыл бұрын
@revilo178 You’re right, but you’re talking about people, us, who study other languages and their culture. For example, the Russian people didn’t start the war, Vladimir. Vladimirovich Putin did. That means that countries (governments) and their elites (ruling classes, corporations) have interests, real or imagined, and they will go to war to defend them. We have no control over them; for example our disastrous war in Iraq 🇮🇶, that was George W. Bush’s decision, not ours.
@jeygee3736
2 жыл бұрын
Yes unfortunately the western media want everyone to be anti-Russia and make everybody condemn you just because you bought Russian fudge from the supermarket.
@carlosmiro4932
2 жыл бұрын
@@jeygee3736 Just because they want us to do something, it doesn’t mean we have to actually do it.
@michaeljin9043
2 жыл бұрын
Truly a good Russian lesson. Thank you, although mostly I learned from the English transcript.
@learnalanguagewithleslie
2 жыл бұрын
It was very advanced level I think.🤓 Well for me.
@Jperre2010
2 жыл бұрын
Very deep and clever comments!
@AnnaCherRussianfromtheHeart
2 жыл бұрын
🙏🏻
@szablicka
7 ай бұрын
Thank you for this speech!
@robertnilla
8 ай бұрын
thank you my dear russian lady..I remain still highly interested in russian history, art and most of all continuing to study many words and sentences. great country that is highly misunderstood by westerners.. I will never cease my interest in your great language.. Thanks for you posting today!!
@thekondals8236
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Anna for your sincere adressing to the people who want to keep learning Russian. I look forward to the informative videos ... thanks in advance...
@AnnaCherRussianfromtheHeart
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your support!
@Lorena-tx8yy
2 жыл бұрын
I am only just starting to dabble learn Russian, but don't worry no matter the political situation it won't make me stop. I think the language and people are beautiful. Politics is ugly and personal, but it shouldn't affect the languages someone learns. That's just silly to me. I mean, I am also very seriously studying German, even though my great grandfathers fought against Germany in WW2.
@gregwong2132
2 жыл бұрын
I'm starting to learn Russian and hope to visit in 3-4 years when my Russian is good enough
@vNill
2 жыл бұрын
Those who quit learning Russian either had no strong attachment to the language/culture, and/or are lacking in perspective skills and blame the people for the faults of their government Russia is still full of rich culture, and it is integrated well into their people, music, architecture, etc. those elements aren't going away because of a conflict between leaders, l have yet to find a single reason to stop being interested in Russian, and neither should anyone
@ravenmulberry9696
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, I agree.
@hinchlnt
2 жыл бұрын
Yes I also agree. Maybe the ancients hated the Roman Empire, but it did not stop them from learning Latin because they had no choice. Likewise, the modern nations might not be fond of Great Britain nor the United States, but they still learn English. I studied German in college because of the rich culture and history of German speaking peoples. It had nothing to do with any admiration of Hitler. Likewise, Russian is one of my principal target languages today, but not because I love Putin, because I do not.
@quartzy_jane2153
2 жыл бұрын
@@hinchlnt Exactly this and a great explanation by the way. Every country is so much more than what its worst citizens decides to do ❤
@pinkvalentino
2 жыл бұрын
I second that!
@screambeyond
2 жыл бұрын
You say that because you haven't lived in Russia. I was there some years and could see this coming. Actually I was a huge huge lover of Russian culture and language before living there. But I lost my interest in Russian language much before the current war, when living there I saw the massive massive massive hate they have against the Western world and the massive brainwashing they have, plus the incredibly retrograde mentality. This happens to most lovers of Russia and to many Slavic philology students when they go there, they get terrified. Before people were not aware of what's going on in Russia, and with this war all those things are coming to light. Plus, now it is obvious that within the following decades Russia will be totally isolated from the world (even more than now) and will be very dangerous for any Westerner to go there, therefore people quit learning Russian. The fact that Russian people are so passively accomplice of what Putin is doing doesn't help neither. People who are actually (for real) against Putin are a tiny minority and even them have plenty of veiled hate against the West. I am into arts and literature, and you would expect Russian people who are into those things to be more "open minded", but many of them are pro-Putin and if they are not they are not really against Putin ideas, their opposition is really slight. The person of the video says she doesn't want to feel weird while walking on the street for being Russian, while Ukrainian people are dying and being tortured on the streets because the passive mentality of the Russian population as a whole has led Russia to have such a dictator for many years.
@enricriera8163
2 жыл бұрын
Анна, то, что ты сказала, было похоже на поэзию для ушей любого, у кого есть чувства.
@rolandoarlandos673
2 жыл бұрын
Hi, luckily people are clever enough to understand that language learning and politics go separate paths. Please keep on making these excellent videos.
@experience5988
2 жыл бұрын
People who love Russia will love it FOREVER! Whoever once falls in love with Russia, its culture and its people, loves it forever! Slava velikoi Rossii! Russophobia is as old as the XVI century. Nothing new.
@monikah.g1918
2 жыл бұрын
I'm starting to study Russian
@ota2272
2 жыл бұрын
Tired of this era and its will to impose us an enemy... As far I am concerned, there's no even the slightest change. If anything, I feel the need to practice more and get to some degree of fluency soon. Individuals we are and we remain. Keep up the good work 👍
@AvastYourAssss
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I will write this on my profile and tag your channel and name. I am sorry for the discrimination you face because of some bad apples. I have loved Polish Russian and Ukranian language since I was exposed to it through media; I hate the conflict and politics on my profile - I have friends from all areas and no one understands that Russian public are just normal people just like us, not corrupted by the deeds of 1-2 big people. I am sad Russia recieves no support or love because of this, Russia is suffering just as much as Ukraine but the circumstances are very different, the one thing everyone can agree on is no one should be killed, discriminated by, or shunned. I will continue to read my Russian books, do my Duolingo and speak Russian where I please. Many Ukranian refugees are coming to the UK (where I live) many people bought Ukranian books not understanding Russian is one of the major languages in Ukraine. People are very ignorant and judgmental - if they really want to help refugees they will try to accomdate for them EVEN IF it involves learning a few Russian words too. I wish you all well and love to everyone suffering.
@hoangnguyenhuy569
2 жыл бұрын
the title really confusing me @@, still love russian btw
@slziegler26
2 жыл бұрын
спасибо за ваше теплое и вдумчивое сообщение! это само собой разумеется, я с вами согласен
@AnnaCherRussianfromtheHeart
2 жыл бұрын
Спасибо, что послушали меня 🙏🏻
@satori1200
2 жыл бұрын
Keep support you ❤
@AnnaCherRussianfromtheHeart
2 жыл бұрын
Спасибо!
@leandrojulian7155
2 жыл бұрын
I'll try not to put politics in the middle, so firstly I'd like to say that I agree with you when you say that learning a language is much more than grammar, but an entire worldview changer experience, it's like diving into a culture, into a way of thinking. Your voice changes, you feel somehow different when speaking another language, that's a WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE to those who really and actively engage in it. I myself speak 12 languages and recently have begun studying much more seriously the amazingly rich and beautiful Russian language. So, don't give up teaching that which constitute your inner most part of your identity as a human being! It is true that in some places anti-Russian feeling may be growing up due to political actions of some world leaders, but first of all, this should be temporary (nobody knows how long that will take though... Last time it took more than 80 years...) But in the long run humanity and those who really understand the meaning of that word will benefit from the efforts of people like you. In times like ours the worst of humanity is able to come out, but this shouldn't be able to stop us of making the right things. Let the blame be on those who do the wrong things, let's just do what's right. Eventually each of us will be rewarded for our own deeds, so let's keep on doing our part. Lastly, it may also be true that even more people would be interested in learning Russian due to exposion on media. But it's sad that even the side which allegedly advocates for freedom, equality and love still acts the way the are. Будь твёрд в своём прекрасном начинании, моя дорогая собрат по человечеству!
@adarshuuu
2 жыл бұрын
I will study Russia n language and culture more now'
@ThusSpratchScotty
2 жыл бұрын
Don’t judge the people for the actions of a corrupt government. Russian language and culture is still beautiful
@iwonakubat9877
2 жыл бұрын
Я хотела бы поговарить с Вами. 🌿
@jannaarakelyan8092
2 жыл бұрын
😘😘😘😘😘😘😘👍🏻
@albertbackx426
2 жыл бұрын
Привет, хорошо сказала Анна, я продолжаю заниматься Везде хорошие люди и в России и на Украине. Всем там удачи. Спасибо тебе Анна, Альберт из Голландии
@AnnaCherRussianfromtheHeart
2 жыл бұрын
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
@MiltonJava
2 жыл бұрын
Я ненадолго остановился. Я был грустно. но я буду продолжать.
@mohammadfarsiteacher6497
2 жыл бұрын
Islamophobia was kind of outdated, so USA needed a new version of phobia, a new problem, then to offer a solution for it, to give credit to the effected counties and make a situation that they buy American weapons. It's more than a shame that they make money by innocents people's blood!
@MiltonJava
2 жыл бұрын
Вы абсолютно правильно, зато честная говоря по моему это был трудно продолжать когда я видел новости из Украины.
@AnnaCherRussianfromtheHeart
2 жыл бұрын
Новости совершенно ужасные, я с вами абсолютно согласна :(
@andreaciampi9394
2 жыл бұрын
Я НАВСЕГДА продолжаю изучать самый лучший язык на мире, Русский язык. Я согласен с тобой сто процентов. Не закончить выучить на Русском. Спасибо тебе большое.
@namor637
2 жыл бұрын
Вы знаете, я изучаю русский, успеваю Вас понимать и я Вас благодарю за то что вы делитесь со мной. Я настолько полюбил русский и у меня есть столько с ним положительных ассоциации, что никто моей любви к нему, и в том числе к Вам любившей его, не сможет мешать, никакая политика, никакие мрачные тени, никакие отрицательные чувства
@AnnaCherRussianfromtheHeart
2 жыл бұрын
Спасибо вам, я очень рада это слышать 🙏🏻
@anilmathur8107
2 жыл бұрын
An American here! Most of us love the Russian people, language, literature and culture. It’s just the crazy leader, who wants to set the clock back, that we have problems with. I’ll continue learning the beautiful Russian language!
@Ctrl_Del_0
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Anna, I hope my message will reach you. It really hurts that you made this video because it shows how great the gap is between countries. I am Dutch myself but the Netherlands that I was born in doesn't exist anymore. I live in a far away state of the United States. This is not where I want to be. I decided to leave the Netherlands for several reasons which I will not discuss here. I am exploring what my new place will be. That is why so far explored countries like Poland, Hungary, Serbia, Lithuania and Ukraine. I also want to come to Russia but as a Dutchman I cannot just get a Visa and visit your country. That hurts. It is not me who makes all these problems. So you see Anna, we are in the same boat. About Ukraine.... I was there, I know what is happening. I know the relationship between Russia and Ukraine. Also about the relationship between Ukraine and other countries. I will not share my opinion or what I know here. This is not a political story. All I want to say is that I do not approve invading a different country but I do understand why Kremlin / Putin did it. There was no other way. My heart is with the Russians and the (good) Ukrainian people alike. Two weeks ago I decided to start learning Russian to support my decision to leave my country. Russian is a terrible language to learn coming from a Germanic language but I love it. Anna, I want to conclude that for several reasons I know that this situation in the world will end. I saw it coming a few years ago as did others. This had to happen. There is no other way unfortunately. This changing of power in the world will take a while and it will be a difficult time for many countries and people but when this is over the sun will shine again. I really, really , really do hope that some day I will be welcome in your beautiful country and talk with the Russians. Please stay safe. ❤
@jsheckleberg5954
2 жыл бұрын
This didn't have to happen, I live in Ukraine right now, and you are wrong. If Russia was a democracy and a normal country, they would stop attacking their neighbours and Europeans could live in peace
@jsheckleberg5954
2 жыл бұрын
Orc apologist.
@Ctrl_Del_0
2 жыл бұрын
@@jsheckleberg5954 You are right that this did not have to happen but for a very different reason but this is not the place for a geo political discussion. Perhaps we meet each other on a different channel which is more suited for such a discussion.
@jsheckleberg5954
2 жыл бұрын
@@Ctrl_Del_0 here is fine, this conversation is relevant to the video. If people don't want to see such a discussion they do not have to read this thread. So please tell me why you think innocent Ukrainians deserve to die and have their cities and homes destroyed.
@robertburton6687
2 жыл бұрын
While I agree with the sentiments expressed here, regarding the separation of language from politics, what would you do if your italki teacher told you that she supports and votes for Putin? It happened to me recently.
@mwgood523
2 жыл бұрын
I would find a different teacher. There are plenty that don't.
@robertburton6687
2 жыл бұрын
@@mwgood523 That's exactly what I did! However, an estimated 50% of the Russian people also support Putin. It seems that separating "ordinary people" from the actions of their politicians is not that simple.
@learnalanguagewithleslie
2 жыл бұрын
Tell her to start watching RTVi news?😨
@robertburton6687
2 жыл бұрын
@@learnalanguagewithleslie When I mentioned that, amongst other acts of censorship, Rain TV had been closed down, she dismissed the fact with scorn. That's the power of State brainwashing for you. Some people unfortunately value stability, whatever the cost to personal freedom, over progressive ideas and what she referred to as "philosophy". This has in no way deterred me from continuing with my Russian, by the way. But I can't help wondering if the saying is true, that people get the politicians they deserve.
@learnalanguagewithleslie
2 жыл бұрын
@@robertburton6687 I agree with you that many Russian people seem to value stability/security over freedom, yes. I can sort of understand it (to an extent, but not this extent). I think they are also afraid of the uncertainty a regime change would bring. The Russians I've talked to seem to think a change of power requires some sort of 'revolution'. Well I see that it does now. He'll never be outvoted the conventional way things are now. Even if something were to happen to Mr. P, lavrov or someone else would just take over and it would be more of the status quo. It's a matter of if/when things get so bad with the economy, the fear of protesting becomes less than the fear of change. 🤷♂️
@flyingwithrobertjohnston7029
2 жыл бұрын
The Russian people are not my enemies. I hope they are my friends. I want them to be. I watch several Russian KZitemrs and I feel like they are my friends. The Ukrainian people are not my enemies either. To quote a character from on of my favorite movies, “ Governments don’t live together, people do”. I will not stop learning Russian. Someday I would love to speak it like a native. I will not give in to the Russophobia we are being urged to embrace by the same people who label you a “phobe” anytime you don’t agree with some godless ideology being pushed by the world. I pray to God in Heaven that the killing will stop, that truth ( whatever it is ) will be revealed and become apparent to all, and that the PEOPLE caught in the middle of all this can go back to living their lives and pursuing their happiness.
@TheMisterlordy
Жыл бұрын
if you don't like the politics of russia...consider that you also didn't like the culture of the past...politics and language is not the same...but culture and politics is...otherwise people would change the politics if they absolutely disagree... and maybe it's better to understand politics especially geopolitics first before start to learn a language or teach the language...you live in the states and don't understand the culture here anymore maybe...maybe you understand but don't want to admit that you live in the country which is responsible for all the horror now in Ukraine
@J.I.Lourenco
2 жыл бұрын
Привет всем! There are people that blame everybody because of one, this kind of human being is ignorante and did not learned nothing with life, I hope soon this ONE human being be arrested and punished by his horrific acts and the two nation be free, and all nation that is at war too because this it is not just happen in Ukraine. Life for all good human beings.
@odairmigueljunior7973
2 жыл бұрын
Здравствуйте с днём 8 марта поздравляю тебя
@AnnaCherRussianfromtheHeart
2 жыл бұрын
Спасибо большое!
@mikedantoni6303
2 жыл бұрын
Language has nothing to do with wars. If it did, English would be the least popular language in the world because of America.
@quartzy_jane2153
2 жыл бұрын
Very true. Language itself is neutral, with a great deal of potential for good. Politicians with bad intentions who weaponise it are the problem. Let's keep studying so we can talk with people all over the world and try to undo that hatred 💪☮
@fivetimesyo
2 жыл бұрын
I wanted to learn Russian because I wanted a window to an extraordinarily rich and complex culture that has always been on the margins of my own western worldview. As far as I'm concerned none of that has changed. If we learned only the things pertaining to cultures that have never been involved in wars, we would learn nothing at all. Nobody - country or person - amounts only to his worst actions. And to judge somebody by his worst moments would only mean missing out on his best. The way I see it, the best way to prevent future conflicts among peoples is by building bridges and learning to see the world from the other's perspective, not by cutting ties and digging blind trenches. I admire Russia and it's culture, although I of course regret the war. And I wish nothing but peace and well being to everybody involved in this conflict.
@tordilsayed3910
2 жыл бұрын
Learn Russian to better understand the language of Putin 😅 To avoid Miscommunication. No to discrimination No to racism. Should we leave English, when they attacked Afghanistan More than third time? Please not make everything political. Unfortunately we see discrimination against Russian people, sports people, businesses men, ordinary people.
@Ronlawhouston
2 жыл бұрын
I will continue my studies. I need to because my love is coming out of Ukraine and I must be able to communicate with her. Be the bridge and not the bomb. Мир - это путь
@lindathullm.d.1121
2 жыл бұрын
I apologize for not being tactful. My emotions, like those of Russianphobes got the better of me, I part by asking the rhetorical question for English speaking people, Why is it that English has the most speakers? To whom, and for what shall we always give thanks?
@michaelwilson2419
2 жыл бұрын
I remember meeting some Russian female exchange students at my university in the 1970s. They would sing beautiful Russian songs to me in the evening. I remember their kindness and love. That was more than 50 years ago. I will continue studying Russian.
@bph_119
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this. In times of hardship and geopolitical tension and conflict, we all need to be able to speak MORE effectively with each other, not less. Thank you for taking the time to speak on such a difficult topic and reiterating what many others have already said- to separate the language, culture, and people from the actions of people in government. I learn so much from you and get a ton of exposure from your videos, so I really appreciate you and your spirit to continue these videos for people trying hard to learn. Спасибо вам большое, Аня! 🇺🇦🇷🇺❤️
@Историк-ь1в
2 жыл бұрын
Конечно мы будем продолжать наших изучениях, и даже ваше видео об этом тема лишний по моему. Не надо говорить о войне и о языке, потому что война- ужасно в каждой культуре. Поддерживаем вас.
@carlosmiro4932
2 жыл бұрын
Stop learning Russian? Are you kidding me? I’m too far in (four semesters at Sacramento City College) to quit now. Russia 🇷🇺 is in the hot seat now, so we should stop learning Russian. Fair enough, but then we shouldn’t learn English because of what USA 🇺🇸 and Great Britain 🇬🇧 have donde and keep doing in their foreign policy. And let’s not even talk about learning German (which I’m also learning) because of Germany’s 🇩🇪 recent history. And also forget learning Spanish (my native language) because of Spain’s 🇪🇸 past histor; , the Inquisition, the colonization of America, and our Nazionalcatholicism just to name a few “issues.”
@chanelalala
2 жыл бұрын
It never crossed my mind to cease learning the russian language. 3 1/2 years on & my passion has only increased. I am in love with the russian language and culture. This, for me, will always be independent of politics. Thank you ❤️
@AnnaCherRussianfromtheHeart
2 жыл бұрын
🙏🏻
@josiecoyne9871
2 жыл бұрын
Да
@SteveMallen
2 жыл бұрын
Wow, such a great speech! Thank you for expressing this. I was starting to consider pausing my Russian studies, because the sound of the language was reminding me of the current situation. But you're absolutely right - language and culture are bigger than this. I will continue my studies to continue to support my teachers. Let's hope this horror is over soon and the healing can start
@AnnaCherRussianfromtheHeart
2 жыл бұрын
I believe, your teachers need your support at this moment more than ever, so it's wonderful if you are going to continue with Russian! 🙏🏻
@SteveMallen
2 жыл бұрын
@@AnnaCherRussianfromtheHeart Thanks Anna. They are the Zlatoust school in St Petersburg. Just had A a note from my bank that I may not be able to pay them in future. Let's hope I can figure something out!
@theplaylists1991
2 жыл бұрын
I agree with you. So stupid to e.g. cancel concerts by great Russian composers because of this war. They have done it here in my country stupid people who happen to be in the government.
@jeygee3736
2 жыл бұрын
@@theplaylists1991 it's all done to influence public perception and create fear since they know we don't make good decisions under fear. It's funny how several EU countries haven't sanctioned the oil coming in from Russia but they sanction every other thing citizens use and even ban russian students who are strongly against the war.
@jglee6721
2 жыл бұрын
Of course, people should continue to study Russian. Russians have many relatives in Ukraine and vice versa. There will be peace.
@raphaelpaulian
2 жыл бұрын
I kinda agree with you, still i have to admit i've found it immensely difficult to open my grammar books and go back to podcasts in russian lately.
@lisanidog8178
2 жыл бұрын
I'm starting to learn Russian again starting with the alphabet. Russian has a beautiful sound to it. I have many countries in my line. Russian, Polish, Hungarian, German, Lithuanian. And I don't let any bad politics spoil that richness I have inside.
@knatterton415
2 жыл бұрын
It's rather crazy that such a commentary seems to be necessary, because what you are saying is so obvious
@marksawesomeadventures
2 жыл бұрын
I Still want to Study Russian because Russia is full of lots of Smokin Hot Blue Eye Goddesses, and now that the Economy is going down a little in Russia, this means I can afford to take my Smokin Hot Russian Dream Goddess out to a Nice Restaurant more often :) And buy her a Latex Catsuit and stuff :D
@sweetgrassprincess
2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful words from a beautiful heart. I am so grateful to you for your lessons and this is a wonderful service that you are doing for the world. May we all resonate with peace for peace in the world.
@AnnaCherRussianfromtheHeart
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your support 🙏🏻
@michelemunoz757
2 жыл бұрын
Très émouvant ce message ! Pas de soucis, on continuera à apprendre le russe et à s’intéresser à ce grand pays qu’est la Russie, à son histoire et à sa culture flamboyante , à sa géographie qui fait rêver les aventurier(e)s du monde entier Маленькое слово из Франции !
@auriauri4668
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video. Tbh All the etnic phobias are disgusting racism and they all disgust me deeply. Please, at least us people can be united? I cannot believe why some people don't understand what knid of dangerous hysteria they are diving into, I never saw a phenomenon like this supported by all the social system, with any other conflicts! I'm not saying this to justify this conflict, not talking about the conflict of course, just saying it to point out how can for some people it's ok to justifying racism? How do we get to this point? Sorry if I sound not totally calm, but in my country there are some russophobia actions people do without any shame of themselves and I'm a bit mad :( I already fought against for example islamophobia, and this time, idk...it seems ok for all the social and public system if people vandalize russian restaurants, it seems ok if there are kids beating other kids just because one of their parents is russian, to block bank accounts if you are russian, to cancel a class about Dostoevskij in a public university and so on. But maybe more than racists what makes me sad are people victims of the racism that think maybe is right...and maybe they should "adapt" to this madness...like some of your collegues, if I understand well, that thought if they should keep teaching russian or not. That's almost makes me cry. In fact I'm happy people like you will keep going. Anyway, thanks for your video, I studied a bit of russian when I was a student and in the last months I was thinking about studying again russian and of course I will continue.
@PeterSodhi
2 жыл бұрын
Cross cultural exchange is the only way to reduce conflict. I will continue to study Russian Language and Culture. It is even more important now. Love your video
@johnerickson8785
2 жыл бұрын
You know if people starting treating Americans the way we are treating Russians right now we would be sanctioned for life. We have bombed and destroyed 7+ countries in the last 22 years . I couldn't imagine being so weak that the actions of a president would make me not want to still pursue learning the language. This is all stems from bigger issues in our "tolerant" society.
@juanmanuelmartinezdelgado2225
2 жыл бұрын
I don't care for the reasons governments have for things they do, but for people whom suffer these actions. Anyway, pasando a cosas mas bonitas, sería interesante escuchar a Anna hablar un poco de Español, seguro lo habla muy bien porque los Rusos lo dominan sin tanta dificultad.
@jimbyers3092
2 жыл бұрын
Well spoken and greatly appreciated. May the hell caused by a few at the top soon stop, and may Russia and Ukraine evolve ruled by all their people and not those few, very misguided creatures at the top that the world sees.
@randomguy5189
2 жыл бұрын
I am Corsican and not so long ago people in the streets still spoke corsican as their native language. Not anymore... Corsican is very closely related to italian, in its vocabulary and structure, but because we became french in 1769 and because of the fact italy fought alongside germany during WW2 many of our grandparents and parents didn't teach our "historical" language. Today our language is slowly dying and nobody really uses it on a daily basis outside of older people. (even though most people could if they made an effort) it all started because of politics, it all started because some people want you to believe that a language is an ideology
@erickaflores9828
2 жыл бұрын
I started studing Russian language because I realized that's what make me the happiest person in the world, and if people start hating the reason of my happiness they can go to hell 😠
@georgeskoufis3681
2 жыл бұрын
Хотя Я против войны понимаю что явно эта война лучше чем завтрашняя ядерная война..мир по всему миру
@fahriturk9742
2 жыл бұрын
Спосибо болшое Анна. Я обсолутно согласен с вами
@ajisenramen888
2 жыл бұрын
I learn Russian for the same reason I learned French Spanish Korean and Arabic. To understand the great thinkers by reading original texts. Language is a window to the culture. The more we understand the more we empathise with each other. Compassion soon follows. Thank you for your window to your world.
@ralfj.1740
2 жыл бұрын
Of course I will continue learning this wonderful language!
@rudypieplenbosch6752
2 жыл бұрын
If anything, Russian has become more important
@atallahkhalil1412
2 жыл бұрын
eto doljen bit TDx razgavur! So inspiring!
@ninadelorme5846
2 жыл бұрын
I absolutely agree with you. We should know the difference between the politics and the people. I love Russian language, Russian literature, music, painters and movies. Russia’s wealth is not natural resources, it is talented Russian people.
@olegpetrov2617
2 жыл бұрын
And cuisine
@guydecoupigny2832
2 жыл бұрын
En parfaite harmonie et accord avec vous. Je défendrai toujours la langue et la culture russe.
@AnnaCherRussianfromtheHeart
2 жыл бұрын
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
@strident6192
2 жыл бұрын
This is so sad. Last week, my friend from Moscow DM me on Instagram and she asked "Are we still friends?". I mean come on! It is clearly not her fault and I don't blame her. We should draw a line between Government and people who live in the Country. Although, they live in that country (Russia) but they are not the same. Russia is more than politics
@cactusowo1835
2 жыл бұрын
I also have a friend from russian, he's in peters', when war started he got really angry because of the decisions of the government, he told me he has friends in ukraine and that he's very worried about them, then and the last few day I see him a bit low in energy, didn't wanted to ask him why, I just knew, that shit hit me in my heart as I'd never imagine.
@jasonjackson5696
2 жыл бұрын
Personally I think you are very lucky to be born into & come from such a beautiful culture as Russia. The language itself is absolutely incredible because it can be so precise in the way someone can communicate with another. Currently, I am learning to read, write and speak Russian because, as a writer, I want to know the depths of communication within the framework of this country that greatly values art and education. I am an American who often times wishes I was born into this culture. Although the world is experiencing this major conflict, I will not let it affect me or deter me from learning to speak Russian.
@AnnaCherRussianfromtheHeart
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your wonderful words 🙏🏻 Good luck in your studies!!
@jasonjackson5696
2 жыл бұрын
@@AnnaCherRussianfromtheHeart and thank you, your videos help me tremendously. I sometimes wish you were less attractive so it would be easier to concentrate 😂😂 Забавный я 😁
@hinchlnt
2 жыл бұрын
@@jasonjackson5696 Hah! Hah! I once tutored a lazy algebra student, making no progress. I soon resigned in favor of a very young math tutor who was only age 18. I learned he developed a crush on her (he was age 16) and so he put more effort into his studies. But it never lasted long. Some twenty years later, I ran into a relative of his, working as an electrician. He reported to me that this lazy student had dropped out of high school but was faking it on his job resume, claiming that he held a high school diploma even though it was not true.
@jasonjackson5696
2 жыл бұрын
@@hinchlnt - Maybe if you would’ve made the subject more interesting and relative to life, he may have stayed with you. However, there are some students who cannot relate to or want to understand a subject. I was that kind of student myself, even in college. I have tutored students in a variety of subjects and lecture and what I have learned is interest and progress go hand-in-hand. I have a really good sense of humor and I use it in teaching moments all of the time to break routine, boredom or disinterest.
@jasonjackson5696
2 жыл бұрын
@Rob Scovell I would definitely fit right in because I read and study a lot about the human condition and what drives thinking and that eventually leads to a the creation of cultures. I intentionally went to a a restaurant in Saint Petersburg called Pushkin, which was the hub of creative thinking from all over Europe. Many different types of brilliant artists would gather at this restaurant, back in the mid-1800s, and feed off of each other and contribute to one another. It was a place of change and the spearhead of thinking outside the box. That influence rippled across all of Russia and is a large part of why the culture is the way it is and why most Russians are educated.
@a.e.m.1452
2 жыл бұрын
Great thoughts, extremely grounded. Language is experiential, not based on abstractions or arbitrary categorizations on a map. I've been following the responses by many Russian teachers to these ongoing events, and this is the one that has resonated most with me so far.
@MyDieca
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for this video. This is the reason why I started learning Russian. I am Spanish and speak 4 other languages. To speak another language is to possess another soul, as you well say and I have been a long life admirer of the Russian soul and the culture it has produced. My heart bleeds for the Ukranian people but also for the Russian population, a people who has suffered so much throughout the centuries and will now again be set back. Last week I was at a concert in Edinburgh where Shostakovich's Cello Concerto was played. I was glad that the audience expressed their solidarity with the Russian people at the concert. I hope the promotion of understanding between peoples will continue and I'll do what I can to encourage it. I dedicated 40 years of my life to teaching languages and broadening students horizons, so I wish you and all your compatriots all the very best.
@jen3566
2 жыл бұрын
What an eloquent and good video, thank you for this. The year is 2022 and in these modern contemporary times, if we as a species haven’t figured out we shouldn’t “cancel” an entire culture over the actions of an elite (or radical) few, that’s a sad state of things. Culture and race phobias should be dead but I digress. I think you’re right, that most people didn’t really think to stop learning Russian over this. Didn’t cross people’s minds until insecurity made people say “my decision with Russian” etc. The rational response would be, if you are a student of the language, to take it more seriously. I know that language CAN be a politically charged topic, the examples of Irish and Ukrainian come to mind, but it shouldn’t be politicized for clout or virtue signaling. You don’t have language without culture, which you can’t have without people. Language IS culture and it’s people, it’s not a superficial fashion statement to say “oh I’m learning X language” it’s part of human identity. So anyone who is dropping a language over geopolitical upsets obviously didn’t take to heart what make all languages and cultures so special. It should be normal to not have dumping all things X culture the immediate reaction. I understand that maybe some individuals who are ACTUALLY close to the situation may be venting some raw emotions in dealing with this situation, but they are an exception to a situation where “canceling” a language over these things is, frankly, morally and objectively moronic. Maybe some people want to take a small (hopefully temporary break) from Russian studies while they wrap their head around this. But to see all of these wonderful, smart, kind, and amazing language teachers feel a pressure to apologize or buckle from their work is sad. Sad and telling. I’m in Oregon, the state with one of (if not the) highest populations of Russian speaking people in The States. I really hope they are weathering this, and that no one has any Rusphobia towards them. Many of them are from Ukraine and Belarus as well, but Russian as a lingua franca helps unite their smaller sub cultures into a larger slavic immigrant community. But I don’t exactly trust a person with the outlook of “Oh I’m so disgusted by current events I’m just axing my studies and canceling anything to do with Russia AND I’m going to blast social media with my decision” to have enough critical thought to come across some of these people, hear them speak Russian, and not have an immediate prejudice against them for something that the prejudiced person doesn’t even understand. Learning languages has been a lifelong dream, but something I thought was unobtainable for me until recently. Russian, Arabic, and Mandarin are my white whales so to speak, and Russian is something I started a little under a year ago to be acquainted with in studies. I fell so in love with the fierce familial love common in slavic cultures, and the art and history. My immediate social circles thought it was an eccentric language for me to learn but… maybe I will be a Russian interpreter in the future. I know Oregon has opportunities for it. But I was focused on Spanish and Norwegian mainly, now I find myself regretting not being more entrenched in Russian. But now that’s changing. Thanks to you and a solid group of other content creators, I have a wonderful place to start. All of that long winded thought dump to say: thank YOU, and the rest of the Russian teaching community, for your generosity, intelligence, and admirability for sticking to your own language and culture, showing some pride, and doing life changing work. Thoughts and prayers to all of you caught up in this mess.
@Islandlifefornow
2 жыл бұрын
Don’t worry about me. Although I’m not a fan of the Russian President, I do love the Russian language and culture. The history is also fascinating. Thanks for sharing! 🙏🏼❤️
@minatodarck11
2 жыл бұрын
Love for this !! of course i wont give up on russian !!
@alonzoperez2470
2 жыл бұрын
Я знаю, в России девушки красивые.. Почему перестану учить русский язык?
@JONNIEBGOOD-to6jr
2 жыл бұрын
As long as people are willing to teach only stupid people will live in ignorance. Thank you for your help and time in my journey through this language. Пусть зта весна принёс нам мир.
@franki7
2 жыл бұрын
I wont be discontinuing to learn Russian
@marciomaciel1112
2 жыл бұрын
I agree with you, o perigo está em se confundir as coisas e vc pode e deve continuar falando russo sim.
@sofias1085
2 жыл бұрын
I came to this channel quite by accident. I was interested in what was being said here. Please do not crucify me for my further words. No, it is not true that we can separate politics from other matters. Unfortunately, politics is embedded in our daily lives more than we would like. Even on a subconscious level, this cannot be separated. Therefore, we must, with all our reason, take the position that we want remain human and not become animals. It’s hard to say, but no, it’s not true that the president is one thing and the people are another. Not all people are the same, some have the same mindset as the president. Since I speak Russian, I read a lot of comments from Russians these days, from ordinary to famous (for example, Nikolai Baskov's comments on IG). OMG, how so much hatred and indulgence towards people suffering in a “special military operation” is possible. Everyone who applauds this knows, that this "operation" means destruction and death. Others people, who have remained human and have not become animals, unfortunately not all dare to express their opinion. We know why. To all of you who are learning Russian, I can only say that it would be a shame if you decided to stop learning Russian. Being a polyglot, I know what it means to speak a foreign language.
@paulh5494
2 жыл бұрын
Well said have just subscribed
@rustambikzamanuddin1192
2 жыл бұрын
Language is not to blame as an afghan I like russian language. The problem is with politics. The more language the Moore friends .Chem boolshe tem lochshe. Spasiba .thank you
@gilsonmattos1511
2 жыл бұрын
I won't stop learning Russian! No one should mix politics with language and culture. Russian people shouldn't pay the price for something they're not to blame. No government represents all of its citizens. May the war end soon. May love, generosity, and peace win. #stoprussophobia
@shupingwang3392
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your remarks !! I have learned Russian and will continue to speak it whenever I can. It is sad to see my friends in Russia being in a corner.... I live in Berlin. Now the war has brought division and hate. Some diplomat here call all Russians "enemies". I do not subscribe to that view, dear Anna. Equally I can not stop such attitude.
@ambfoodmachinery
2 жыл бұрын
The beauty of russian language and culture is by no way diminished because of the events occurring these days in Ukraine. 150 million men and women cannot be blamed because of that. I have no russofobian feelings, nor have all the people I know. For sure I won't stop studying russian. You are right to be proud of your russian heritage. Ciao from Italy.
@MichaelMillaralamomme
2 жыл бұрын
Very thoughtful and well-stated throughout. I love Russian and will continue to study this rich and fascinating language. Cheers to all studying Ukrainian and Russian, or both, there are great benefits to be reaped in any case while these students also appreciate a wider world perspective.
@AnnaCherRussianfromtheHeart
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your great comment and support, Michael!
@yerisonL04
2 жыл бұрын
This put many things in perspective that I can’t even talk about it. But some countries have so much freedom, that the understanding of what that freedom takes to maintain, gets lost with a generation that only focus is to deny nature itself. One truth is that the world is control by evil humans, that give us brakes in between.
@adarshuuu
2 жыл бұрын
Russian is more important now
@daveboys8424
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Anna, thank you so much for continuing to teach the Russian language. You spoke sensibly and eloquently
@SusanMJB45
2 жыл бұрын
I have just found your channel in the past few days and I am very impressed. You are an excellent teacher. I studied Russian in college in the United States in the1980s and with the current world situation.... for some very odd reason...... it caused me to pull out my old textbooks and then come online to find some KZitem channels that would help me start all over again with learning Russian as I have not used it in 40 years and have forgotten everything. Thank you for making these videos for those of us who love Russian culture and the Russian language while deploring the current government.
@cosanostra101
2 жыл бұрын
I am still studying russian.
@jocl9752
2 жыл бұрын
I just started 1 month ago
@ΛιναΚοτρωτσιου
2 жыл бұрын
I am from Greece🇬🇷 and I think Russia is an excellent country and also russian language🇷🇺❤️💪
@edreed1928
2 жыл бұрын
My Baba is Russian and Geda is Ukrainian. Just sad. I have family in both countries.
@AnnaCherRussianfromtheHeart
2 жыл бұрын
This is so sad :( It's true for many families..
@learnalanguagewithleslie
2 жыл бұрын
Ohh that was very deep, very profound and... a little complicated for me.🙂Was that C1 level?🤔🤕 I must admit I did feel almost heartsick for one or two days there when I realised that there was (is) some genuine support for this war, the realisation that it wasn't just one person. I made a recent video about it. I am *definitely* going to continue to learn Russian though. The truth is that I never even considered quitting, not even for one second. If anything, I think more people should learn Russian, not less. Now more than ever. Oh but I do think Maria Zakharova is making matters worse.😬Not keen on Lavrov + Peskov either. Oh well. That's all I'll say here.😳 I mainly support freedom, not 'sides', and I hope freedom comes to Russia soon. I do feel like speaking out against this war (in Russian). I hope that won't affect my chances of getting a visa one day, but I think it's more important for me to speak out than remain silent. Я буду как иностранный агент-диссидент. It's upsetting seeing people speaking the same language killing each other, it really is. 🇷🇺🇺🇦 I have lost two Russian chat friends, that's about all. I said what I had to say to them, I can live with that. Thanks very much for your video, I'll try to watch it again soon, several new words for me, two new words for "increasing". мир.
@MasonBentley-x7n
2 жыл бұрын
Спасибо за этом видео. Мне нравится смотреть твои канал, и твоя стила. I hope you keep up the work you do here, and also hope you or anyone do not have to deal wiith any hate or anger. From the outside looking in, it's a political agenda thing, nothing to do with the people themselves. I've never understood, when and why, an entire people group get hated on over such a thing. I find it rather saddening. Anyway, thank you for being you, и пожалуйста, никогда не стоп.
@heliosilvano5275
2 жыл бұрын
Beijos pra vc, Anna😘😘
@lisanidog8178
2 жыл бұрын
I have Russian on dad's side. I had Russian landlords for a while in my youth and was sad when they left. They were the nicest people I've ever met. It sickens me that politics ruins everything.
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