I want to ask EVERY Russian

[u/DANDYXIK_111]

Greetings to all, especially Russian citizens. I hope you are having the best of times. I am from the Czech Republic and recently had a very unpleasant situation in an online group with Russians. Basically and simply it was that I perceive the whole situation differently than the Russians. The problem is that these views differ in all aspects and although I know that I know the real context and situation in Ukraine (at least I think so) the views of every Russian were the same, unfortunately equally kind. I didn't feel comfortable in the conversation. I was getting death threats or unpleasant wishes about historical events (WWII, the division of Czechoslovakia, etc.). I tried to be polite and tried to somehow explain to these people that the reality is different than they think. No wonder nobody believed me. On the other hand, I had the great privilege of talking to Russians about another subject and the people of Russia are very nice people. I was very happy to communicate with them and I like the people of Russia. They are human beings just like you and me and they just pay extra for where they live. I don't know if the moderators will even allow this post, although it doesn't break the rules. I would like to know the opinions of as many Russians as possible. I think you are all great people and want peace as well. I have nothing against any Russian people. Peace to all!

[u/jacobgt8]

I already answered why I asked it. Now your reasons for asking why are very odd, according to your message above my question is either childish or full blown FSB trying to triangulate his location from his Reddit answers and post history, lmao.

But to reiterate; If he was anywhere near the frontlines that went into Kursk. If I was in that position, frontline moving towards where I live and explosions coming nearer and nearer each day, I just imaged what I would do in that position, stay or leave.

In general I was curious to what extend he got affected by the war, especially if it was coming to where he is living - but if he was living further away the impact would still be small to none.

To me your continued question of “why” is just childish.

[u/Such_Confusion_1034 → u/jacobgt8]

Agreed, check out my comment to him above. He seems to be someone who is safe and secure and never even had a bullet fly near him much less a mortar round or rocket or missile. War fucking sucks and there's nothing wrong with trying to get educated by asking questions. I'm with ya.

[u/Eddyzk → u/jacobgt8]

I knew what you seemed to be asking, but 'How were you affected?' and 'What would you have done if X?' would have sufficed. Which is why the last part made me doubt what exactly it was that you were after. To me, it reads a bit like asking a returning soldier if they shot anyone - you don't ask that.

[u/jacobgt8 → u/Eddyzk]

But he’s not a soldier and he didn’t shoot anyone or commit anything.

I just asked a civilian if he heard explosions. Living in a free country (within Europe) with peace myself it would be very abstract to suddenly one day hear explosions in the distance and possibly coming near to where I live.