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Western Families Sold Everything to Move to Russia. Now They’re Trapped.

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Over 1,000 Westerners packed up their lives, sold their homes, and moved to Russia on the Kremlin's promise of a "traditional values" haven. Today, that dream has collided with a brutal legal reality.In this episode of INSIDE RUSSIA, we break down the devastating bait-and-switch facing foreign families who relocated under the Shared Values visa program. Focusing on the heartbreaking reality of a Canadian family of ten who built a homestead in rural Russia, we examine how a sudden Kremlin decree has effectively trapped them. With new rules requiring men to sign military contracts to secure permanent residency, and strict financial controls making it nearly impossible to sell assets and leave, these expats are facing an impossible ultimatum. We analyze the exact mechanics of this new law, what it means for foreigners currently inside the country, and the harsh truth about the Russian state's promises. This is the reality behind the propaganda.Watch Next:• Weekly Economic Review: The true state of Russia's war economy.• Russia: Behind The Headlines: Deconstructing Kremlin narratives.Support the channel and independent analysis:Like, subscribe, and share this broadcast to help cut through the noise.

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Western Families Sold Everything to Move to Russia. Now They’re Trapped.
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@triniCleo 2 days ago

From the Caribbean. I cried when I saw the videos of the massacre in Bucha,Ukraine. Are these the Russian values that the family embraces?

@iamwhoiam4410 2 days ago (edited)

My wife of 36 years is Russian from the city of Stary Oskol and a US Citizen now. She tells everyone, DO NOT TRUST the Russian government, never. She said those people on the shared value thing are fools and better get out of Russia asap. The first time she heard about that she said it's a scam. My wife won't even return to Russia for visits to her friends.

@stefanaxelsson6397 2 days ago (edited)

Sorry, but I have nothing good to say about them. I would rather give the husband a real slapdown because how he put his family in jeopardy. I have no patience with this kind of stupidity. At the same time i admire Your gentle way towards them.

@russiandrivers9986 2 days ago

They thought they could benefit from a genocide without participating in it.

@Jim-f4j3r 2 days ago

These selfish people made stupid decisions that are going to hinder their kids lives.

@pl-hq5hr 2 days ago

Imagine buying house in Germany during ww2... pure stupidity.

@ScrapMetal-j9x 1 day ago

Canada has its problems but anyone that leaves here is crazy , Been here 52 years 👍🇨🇦

@anastasiaserwaczek204 2 days ago

RUSSIAN UNDER PUTIN CAN KEEP ITS BS "FAMILY VALUES." 🇨🇦

@ervyinjulius 2 days ago

Konstantin, thank you for your perseverance, intelligence, common decency, compassion, and inspiration. We are all so glad you made it to Luxembourg!

@Booka60 2 days ago

I am very familiar with this Canadian family, before they moved to Russia. My opinion is based on their own words. The father and wife are religious zealots, who's main problem with the western world is based in intolerance and a rabid form of homophobia. He is not a smart man, consumed with a almost cult-like plan for his family of extreme values. He was warned, he doubled down, almost in spite, and now receives the reward of his narrow minded, self justified POV. I would like to find grace in my heart for them, and for the children I do. They are the ones that will suffer the most. For him and his equally misguided wife, I have NO sympathy. As the saying goes "You make your bed, now you can lie in it".

@MotownGuitarJoe 2 days ago

"Hate" is a helluva "shared value"

@Laura-n6u6h 2 days ago

Unlike you Konstantin, I never thought of these parents as decent God fearing people. They were and are too intolerant and hateful towards anyone who does not hold their particular values. That is against everything that I believe about God.God is love and teaches us to love thy neighbor. These parents chose to go where that kind of hatred is accepted. Unfortunately, their children had no choice in the matter. I find it shameful.

@robopalo8041 2 days ago

As a Canadian, I am not willing to help them with one cent.

@markusd3455 2 days ago

They moved to Russia after Bucha. Sry, they were well informed what happened and still decided to move there. I have absolutely no sympathy for such people.

@williamyamm8803 2 days ago

Personally, I have no sympathy for a guy who decided to go living in a country who invade an other country and kill civilians (babies, childrens, womens...) each day.
This Canadian couple knew that before leaving for Russia. And they didn't give a F _ _ K.
He said that he shares Russia values, which means Putin values.
Now, he has got what he deserves.
Greeting from FRANCE 🇫🇷

@BlackEpyon 2 days ago

Speaking as a Canadian, I have no sympathy for them whatsoever. They chose to betray their own country, and have met karma by their new country betraying them.

@anastasiaserwaczek204 2 days ago

@INSIDE RUSSIA HERE'S A CANADIAN WITH BOTH POLISH & RUSSIAN ROOTS: A PERSON HAS TO BE OUT OF THER F'N MIND TO WANT TO PACK UP & LIVE IN TODAY'S RUSS FED. 🇨🇦

@jimris4170 2 days ago

I followed this family over 2 years, and commented a few times on their channel, telling them to stop promoting foreign citizens into Russia and fooling them into a system they cant get out of. I was quite hostile in my comments towards them because i saw how they got a lot of things for free, like machines and materials and poster Russian culture as superior over others. Sorry to see i was right and i have sympathy for the kids, but none for the parents even if they are hardworking people.