WATCHING UKRAINE FROM CZECHIA: Invasions all over again
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- čas přidán 1. 03. 2022
- Watching Ukraine from Czechia gives the invasion a whole new context than watching if from America. What is it like to live in Europe when war and invasion are not only theoretical possibilities? How are the Czechs responding to the invasion? How do they feel about refugees? While watching Ukraine being invaded, how does Czechia feel about their own history at the hands of invading neighbors?
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@@kiwi4354 To som nevedel. Už som im poslal peniaze.
By now you can see what awaits your old home - US if Trump takes over. There are stark similarities between American and Russian conservative far right. The Russian conservative far right is what is currently in power in Russia. They hate any change and anyone who wants it is an enemy. It doesn't matter if their ideology is not popular, they will try to force it upon other people if they have power to do so.
@@Alex-df4lt People became ideologicaly crazy once again in the history.
We will help people in our town Poděbrady... hundreds... still comming...
I'm a Canadian English Teacher in Kyiv. I've been on holiday the last couple of weeks and now I've realized that I can't go home. I had lived there 13 years. I'm technically a "refugee" I guess but it seems strange as I'm fortunate to be in a good position where I can relocate and start over. In fact, I've been thinking of moving to Prague. It's one of my favourite cities. Love your channel. It's very useful for people in my position. For those reading, please don't feel bad for me, please donate to the Ukrainian army and Ukrainian people. They need your help more than I do.
OMG, Jason, I'm so glad you weren't there, but at the same time, Kyiv is likely to you what Prague is to me, and for that, I'm so sorry for what you must be going through. I wish your friends and students still in Kyiv all the hope they need.
Come to czech republic. Make you home here.
Jason, Youre Welcome in Czech Republic here in Prague! A lot of refuges from Ukraina actualy now here. A lot of your potentionaly students here. ( im potentionaly student too with my not perfect eglish, evein if im 40+ old :) ) If i may help You, call me, or write me email. I will see how i may to help You. Nice Day! Tom
Im supporting Ukrainans what im possible to do. I was acomodated war refugees from Odesa -mama and daughter at my second flat for free ( perfect womans! But scared... logicaly- husband and brother are fighting). Also im carying for food, visitng offices, to explain rules- how is here life running, walking..).
How is the Ukrainian Army doing?
When I was 17 or so, I was introduced to my - now - friend from Petrohrad, Russia. When we were chatting about history he claimed - to this day unforgettable sentence - "But what are you talking about, we (... in 1968...) came to help! " We explained him he was wrong and what really happened. He understood and told us that they teach this all the kids in Russia at school. They just don't know. Now he's one of my favourite friends and when we met we have lot to talk about and he even attended my wedding :). Most of the russians living abroad don't accept Putin's politics. And most people in Russia just don't know any better.
This JUST costs a lot of lives now. Some don't want to know. It's 21st century, people travel and have free access to information and it wasn't yesterday. Ignorance of the history is no excuse. The same for Czechs - we should stop excusing us we lived under Communism. It was 30 years ago.
@@ivetatravnickova2433 In Russia, all media are controlled by the Putin regime and this is just non-stop Orwellian propaganda. Unfortunately, people can be easily manipulated by politics and the media, even in the 21st century, for example in March 2003, 76% of Americans supported the war in Iraq because they believed that Iraq wanted to attack the West with chemical and biological weapons, as the Bush administration had told them. And it was a democratic country with free media.
Incredibly heartfelt and insightful. As an Czech/American I could not say it any better. Agreed 100%. Thank You for your work!
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Thank you for your support :)
I'm from Ukraine, your support and support from all world so important for us! Thank you! I believe that very soon my country will be free because we are strong 🇺🇦❤️
I really hope that you are right, fingers crossed and luck to all!:)
🇨🇿🇺🇦
You guys are really amazing! Thank you so much for standing tall.
Yes, I believe it too. So, so much. I knew always that you are great, but now, oh my god. So brave, so great, so awesome. Слава Україні! Героям слава. I hope I wrote it right.
Ukraine is doing very important thing right now. I am glad to see, how much support from my country comes there. When I have seen that on thursday, when I have seen what obvious lies are told by Putin and his puppet politicians in Russia, I felt deeply disgusted by the injustice that was happening. And I am also glad for the bravery of your people and your president, who is probably the best choice for such horrible times. I do understand, that someone, who sees rubble of buildings in Ukraine, dead defenders and much bigger enemy, would like to see all the force of NATO to be used to stop such evil. But I personaly also believe, that this is exactely what NATO must not do. Sounds bad, but direct military conflict between NATO forces and Russian forces with crazy fanatic on one side is too hot mixture and it would be even more dangerous for Ukraine and maybe for world in general. I hope, that what we are doing now will help Ukraine to defend itself and it will be enough to stop Putin.
Jen, kludne sa podpisem pod kazde jedno slovo, ktore si tu povedala. Citala si mi z duse... 👍
Yes, Slovak viewer right here, enjoying your channel for so long x and also being so close to Ukraine borders is horrifying and scary for me, i can't sleep well since invasion happened because I'm so worried. But also as a member of a red cross and as a EMT worker I'm going there help for refugees to check points that government made there at the borders.
Thank you so much for your work as an EMT and Red Cross. We need more people like you and I admire you for what you're doing.
Zdravím, předpokládám, že jedete na Slovenskou hranici? Přes víkend jsme s kamarádem vezli dvě rodiny a ta situace byla kritická hlavně na Ukrajinské straně hranice. Hlavně pro pěší, auta sice čekají dlouho (u nás 43 hodin), ale alespoň jsou v teple, nicméně pěší tam čekají v mrazech dlouhé hodiny (můj odhad přes deset), většina z nich jsou matky s dětmi. Šel by zařídit nějaký vytápěný stan na Ukrajinské straně? Vrátili jsme se v pondělí, takže třeba se situace zlepšila - teď nemám žádné zprávy, ale když jsme jeli my, tak byly stany na špatný straně hranice. Samozřejmě nevím, jestli máte možnost to někde navrhnout, ale musel jsem to zkusit. Mnohokrát děkuji - Neměl bych zapomenout popřát Vam hodně štěstí a poděkovat, že to děláte 🙂
@@UominideOnore Dobrý deň, áno, idem na Slovensko - Ukrajinskú hranicu. Čo sa týka stanov, podľa mojich informácií 85% ľudí, ktorí boli v stanoch na Slovenskej strane hranice, včera večer opustili tieto stanové mestečká a už sú v Účelovom zariadení Ministerstva vnútra Gabčíkovo na západe krajiny, kde získali ubytovanie vyššieho štandardu. Žiaľ, situáciu na Ukrajinskej strane hranici my nemôžme ovplyvniť, nakoľko je to mimo našej jurisdikcie. Je to žiaľ na druhej strane hranice, kde sú dobrovoľníci už iných organizácií. Určite však po zhodnotení situácie skúsim navrhnúť, aby sa niečo zriadilo pre ľudí aj na druhej strane hranice. Nesľubujem však úspech, aj tak ale určite sa bude robiť všetko pre to, aby sme to tým ľuďom uľahčili. Žiaľ, aktuálne čakacie doby na hranici už pre peších presahujú 12 hodín a ďalšiu nálož utečencov ešte len očakávame. V 90% totižto títo ľudia pokračujú cez Slovensko ďalej na západ, kde ich čakajú rodinní príslušníci, poprípade majú isté bývanie na Slovensku popr. v Česku. Azylanti, ktorí prídu nebudú mať žiadne bývanie väčšinou budú utekať "na prázdno a na slepo" a bude sa o nich treba postarať. Snáď solidarita ľudí zotrvá. Vďaka za Vašu pomoc.
@@Ultraviolence14 Moc děkuji! Za informace a za snahu
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Vše jste vyjádřila naprosto přesně. Děkuji vám za to. Už jste naše!
You've expressed everything exactly! Thank you for that! You're ours!
Pouze pro hodne naivni lidi. Nebo hloupe.
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There is also more personal thing for Czechs and slovaks. Part of tuday ucraine "podkarpatská rus" (Carpathian Ruthenia) was part of Czechoslovakia and czechoslovak-rooted ethnic group still live there. 💛💙
Tak zrovna Rusíni na Podkarpatské rusi čelí dlouhodobě útlaku a perzekuci ze strany ukrajinské vlády a úřadů, podobně jako řada dalších národnostních a etnických menšin na ukrajině.
Což se ještě výrazně zhoršilo po převratu v roce 2014 a nástupu ultrapravicové nacionalistické vlády.
Also big Czech minority lives in Volhynia region of Ukraine, the Volhynian Czechs.
Thank you Jen! I have a friend in Arizona and I talked to him showing the Polish point of view, trying to be as much as possible objective. I think he understood and felt compassion for Ukraine.
I have friends who already gave their free houses for refugees, mostly women with children. Despite the hard history of our nations we are helping with heart and love. You never know when you'll have to ask for help.
Thanks DonPedro. I read today "what's the difference between you and a refugee? Luck." Kind of sunk in.
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Jen, možná si jedna z mála Američanů, kteří chápou aktuální stav české duše. Jsem dojat z tvé empatie vůči nám a jsem vděčný, že nás neopouštíš. Sláva Ukrajině! Hrdinům sláva!
Jen je v podstatě regulérní občan ČR. Ještě nemá oficiálně občanství, ale žije tu už deset let, má už dost cit pro naší mentalitu a v některých ohledech mnohé z nás domorodců předčí - já budu rád jejím hrdým spoluobčanem.
A moskaly na nože, že jo?!!!
@@peterr8863 yes. Wanna join?))
Nazi
Hello, Jen! I’m Russian, living in Prague. It’s heartbreaking for me and everyone I know as well. We haven’t ever voted for Putin and we’re devastated right now. I’m so sorry for Ukrainians and I have relatives in Odessa, that is under attack. I’m afraid and proud of those on protests in Russia - they’re beaten and arrested there, trying to say “we’re against war”. If you even name it a war there now you can be arrested. Here in Prague I feel ashamed speaking russian on streets, but I can protest and help refugees at least. Thank you for your video!
Fingers crossed for the safety of your relatives, Xenie. My friend has very kind Russian mom, and she also said that half of Ukrainians have their relatives in Russia, and it is like Czech and Slovaks. What a senseless slaughter.
I am afraid, that votes are not relevant in Russia any more, but with possible end of Putin in power, there is chance, votes will matter again. I admire bravery of defenders of Ukraine, their president for communicating with (or towards) russian citisens as to victims of Putin and I admire bravery of Russians who came to the streets of russian cities to criticise openly president Putin. Watching your own country to cause such harm must be painful. I hope you will not meet many extremists who's frustration would lead them to treat you badly here. Some people who experienced year 1968 here could have also such feelings. It would be understandable, but not right.
@@rinu1 Thank you! That is really similar!
Even if you hear some accusations against Russian citizens from Czech mouths, just don´t take it personally. Most of us don´t count every Russian as evil, even if it sounds like. It´s our way to express our sadness and anger. We have it in our nature. There are of course some stupids, who wants to transport all Russians back to Russia, but let say, it´s very minor public opinion, so as people who still supports Putin, fortunatelly.
Anyway most of us can´t recognize russian language from ukraine, so don´t be ashamed :)
PŘÁTELÉ, DOBROVOLNÍCI Z ČESKÁ REPUBLIKA ❗ KONTAKTUJTE PROSÍM SVÉ VELVYSLANECTVÍ, ABYSTE POMOHLI UKRAJINĚ V BOJU S AGRESOREM RUSKO⛔ ZDE JSOU STRÁNKY S PODROBNÝMI INSTRUKCEMI "FIGHTFORUA"❗PŘIJĎTE NA UKRAJINU, DĚKUJI🙏🙌
Asi mě nikdy nepřestane překvapovat Vaše neskutečná schopnost vnímat českou mentalitu. Klobouček...
Tak to jiste. Co sem da, to je naprosta blbost. Vy jste tu asi lehce retardovani.
@@Rasam3 Platená Sorošom určite, však? Idiot... Myslím že Američanka žijúca cca 20 rokov v Česku asi získa cit a pochopenie pre Slovanské národy ako je ten náš, Vás, či Poliakov. Kurva, buďte radi že tam máte niekoho, kto Vás takto pozitívne reprezentuje Amíkom. Moje posledné slová.
Váš Milý Hornomaďar, Suquartz.
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Ono by slečně neuškodilo přestěhovat se mimo Prahu. Praha je vřed ČR. Vše naopak. Krom toho její videa sleduji, jsou vynikající.
@@josefsustek7669 OMG. Praha je srdce Evropy, matka měst. Možná bys naopak ty měl vytáhnout hlavu z té "díry", kde bydlíš a to píšu jako obyvatel cca sedmitisícového městečka.
The experience I have with the Ukrainians living here is really positive. They work extremely hard, and I see they are really trying to implement themselves into the Czech workplace collectives.
That's why I didn't feel necessarily scared but more so pissed off when the Russians invaded Ukraine. It's almost as if they were attacking my own people.
Ty jsi podnikatel a platíš je minimální mzdou,tak jak to bývá už desetiletí?
@@petranovak8490 Demente. Nejsem podnikatel a nikde jsem to ani neřekl.
Did you feel the same when Serbia attacked Croatia? When Azerbaijan attacked Armenia? Both recent wars in Europe. Or it's just Ukraine that Matters?
There is another thing. Part of Ukraine - Subcarpathian Ruthenia was part of Czechoslovakia.
My great grandfather got job in Rakhiv and my grandma was born there and told me wonderful stories about living there.
My grandma is from Rakhiv! What a small world!
I remember seeing old map at my grandma’s… it was “ given as gift “
to Soviet Union after the war…
Yes. And there was a Czech area there also. Their inhabitants can chose to relocate after Velvet revolution if they wanted.
My grandfather was a Czech teacher there just before the WW II, in Zahattia, not far from Mukachevo. Always remembering the good people and the beautiful countryside full of "polonynas" en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polonyna_(montane_meadow)
@@jitkavalkova7951 Ofc it wasnt gift. When Russian army "freed" this area from germans, they did referendum like in Crimea 2014 - the only possible answer was yes to soviet occupation. People that were against it were sent to gulags..
Just found your channel- I’m a 3rd Gen Slovak-American from Colorado that’s about to become a citizen of Slovakia along with my father. My family is from a small village in the east right next to the Polish border. My best friend who I consider a sister is Slovak as well and as a precaution we made sure that if things got really bad that they knew they could all stay here as well as my blood relatives right away. I have family and friends in Poland, Russia and Belarus as well and it’s been very overwhelming.
I’ll definitely be watching more of your videos. Thank you for making this! ❤️
Perfectly explained the situation, thank you
Jen, I really enjoy your videos and I could tell how heartfelt this one was.. 💛 I had tears in my eyes at times, because this feels so personal and it is absolutely heartbreaking to see what is happening in Ukraine.
I am Czech who’s living in Minnesota and I am so darn proud of how Czechs are helping Ukrainian people in this crisis 💔 I also have to say, maybe for the first time ever, that I am proud of the Czech government and all the measures they took to help Ukraine 💛
Thank you for all you do, I love hearing your insights and can tell that you really love this country. In this video, I truly felt your pride to be in Czech and with other Czechs and it warmed my heart and brought tears to my eyes. Thank you!! 💛
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Jste fakt moc šikovná kolik toho víte o naší mentalitě a historii. Smekám.👍
Diky Jiri ☺
Perfektní slova, zdravím z Ostravy a dávám odběr. Nejvíc si teď přeji ať se už neválčí :)
Very accurate and in depth analysis everybody should be watching. Thank you Jen.
Hi Jen, I really appreciate you sharing an empathetic insight into how different groups of people view or are affected by the current conflict. It is broadening my grasp of what the war actually means to people in distant parts of the world. And I strongly believe that, by doing this, you are adding a great asset to the whole world's society. Well done! Marek, Brno, 26 y.o.
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Thank you for this video. I also hope this madness will end soon and we are about to hear happier news.
I just wanna say that you're amazing. Your insight is amazing. Your compassion is amazing. This whole situation is incredibly overwhelming to me, especially being a fresh mother and thinking to myself "what kind of world did I bring this child into?"
Hearing you, an American, say in this situation that this is your home and you're not gonna leave means a lot. It is inspirational and strangely, it gives me hope. Thank you for loving Prague so much.
Byl sem zvědavý na váš názor. Nezklamal sem se ve vás, máte mozek který umíte používat. Máte vědomosti a přehled který z vás dělá člověka který se nenechá strhnout ke hysterii.
Už po tisící musím prohlásit že jste výborná.
Jen, that was brilliant.
I very appreciate you dont want to run away if the event become worse. Many of us are stressed and many feared of what could come. Stay brave Jen and Honza.
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1) Hello from polish ex-pat in Prague ;)
2) thank you for this video. I have Russian coworker (a wonderful man and was always strongly anti Putin) and I see what he's going through. To be honest I never thought that Americans feel the same. I learned something today.
Amen Jen! You have great observation skills and I’m amazed how well you understand all the context. You seem like a very openminded person. I really enjoy your videos! Hope you get many US viewers , so they can learn a bit more about other cultures too :)
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I was born in Czechoslovakia, to a Czech mother and Slovak father. It wasn't until I did 23 and Me, I found out the majority of my DNA is Polish and Ukrainian. My heart hurts for all these people. I was a child refugee escaping Russia, but I would have stayed if I had a choice. I am so proud of those staying and fighting for their country 🇺🇦. Sooner or later, justice will prevail.
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I don't have to imagine tanks on the streets--I was a child in Czechoslovakia when the 1968 invasion kicked off and saw APCs (which at the time I thought were tanks) and other military vehicles rolling down my town's main street headed toward Praha. The most memorable part of that was the look on the faces of the adults along the street.
My hopes and prayers to Ukraine and its people.
Wow, that must have been horrific, I'm sorry for your experience. I feel like Czechs can so empathize with the situation now.
no ..tenkrat asi bylo spravny nebojovat ...dneska by se bojovalo .. ukrajincu je dost a v obrane je vzdy vyhoda..snad jim posleme spoustu zbrani ..jsem zvedavej jak dlouho bude trvat nez to rusaci pochopi,,,a co pak bude s ukrajinou delat? necha tam milion vojaku za dlouhy penize a loutkovou vladu ,,,
to pochopil i hitler u nas ...to je silene drahy ... zacinam mit pocit ze se na ukrajine nezastavi....silenci delaj sileny rozhodnuti .. nato tam nevleze protoze to by byl duvod putinovi porpagandy branit maticku rus..)) amici vyckavaji...biden chudak uz ani nevi kdo je...(( vidim to tak na 2 roky a bude TO
@@DreamPrague my father always told me how the noise of the invading country woke them. He said it was the scariest thing he experienced
@@petex3909 Tenkrát neměl kdo bojovat. Armáda byla na straně Rusů, a mezi lidmi nebyly zbraně.
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Ahoj,. Thank you for this.
Já to říkám furt. Jsi prostě naše❤️. A jsi statečná, i když ti určitě běhá mráz po zádech, co bude dál. 💙💛
"This is our home, I can't imagine leaving it". I like the spirit. Slava Ukrajine! Hrdinom slava!
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Jen, ďakujem za toto video. Donútilo ma nad niektorými vecami sa zamyslieť.
Edward Klecka I love your video and very proud of being an American Czech from south east Texas. My first time to Czechia was in 1970 and last time 2019 as my parents took groups to Czechoslovak from USA. My Dad was station in Exeter, England during WW II, next the Czechs pilots that fought with our allies.
Excellent analysis!
Great views, and good perception! Hello from Poland!
❤️ thank you for the beautiful video
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You nailed it. As always...
Děkuju, Jen.
Hi Jen, thank you. You understand our culture and feelings really really well, you are already deeply rooted in the Czech Republic. Thank you. Pořádná česká holka!! NECHŤ PŘEVLÁDNE SVOBODA!
I would like to add that despite the video, you can see how deeply, emotionally this topic affects you. Thank you again, and thank you for accepting the possibility that you would stay here and help us defend ourselves if something bad happens.
Děkuji. Zejména oceňuji tvou schopnost hledat správné výrazy, pro popis abstraktních pojmů, jako jsou třeba pocity, ale i pojmenovávání věci zjevných, které bijí do očí tak, že je nikdo nevidí :( . Ještě jednou děkuji a snad se to neztratí v překladu. A ještě doufám, že ti tahle země vydrží býti domovem co nejdéle (ale to ve skutečnosti přeji spíš sobě, aby se tu dalo žít! :) )
I could see how upset you are about the whole situation. I could tell straight away from the way you talked. Thank you for sharing your emotions with us. Good to see an opinion on this from other than native Czechs. I am with you in all you said.
she is absolutely right…this girl is so smart,intelligent,…just to speak about war hurts so much,l pray for ukraina everyday 🇸🇰✌🏻tom
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Hi, I just found this video and (not being through it just now) I am re-living that fear from a year ago (as I live near the Ukrainian border and never plan to move out). Do you consider a continuation? Like how is it to live near a war zone, or your take of our take on immigrants now? I love your insights in Czech mentality. It's refreshing and funny. Take care! 👍🏻
I was expecting video with this topic. Great job.
As for historical parallels, I am becoming more and more sure the whole thing will be following "Las Malvinas" scenario.
(Falkland War - reasons for the outbreak, expectations of easy victory and of little reaction from outside, failure to achieve the intended goals, followed by defeat and finally the collapse of the aggressor's regime, all during one year).
I hope Alexei Navalny will be Russia's new leader
I could see you trying hard to control the emotions for this video and I can relate so much. I'm a teacher and trying to put on a brave face when talking about this war with kids (I teach 7 - 8 year olds) while also feeling afraid is hard.
You said people have 1968's invasion in living memory. Well, there is a whole generation of Czechs now who don't, me included. I was lucky enough to be born into peace and freedom and I'm struggling hard with this shift of my reality. I don't have the mental tools to deal with the threat of (nuclear) war and I'm mourning the loss of the illusion of my world being safe and (mostly) fair.
My heart goes out to all the Ucranian people suffering, but also to the Russian people who suffer because of their dictator's actions.
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Ahoy Jen ! I'm American and really enjoy your channel-what you had to say today was especially good.. My father's parents were from (what was then) Czechoslovakia. I remember 1968 very well-it was a year of such darkness-the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia was just one part- there was a lot of home grown sorrow and madness as well. I most definitely see myself as leftist and like you could strongly empathize with the Russians who felt such intense shame for what their government/ruling elite have done and are doing. Keep up the good work. Slava Ukrainu!
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Amen to what you said! Spot on!!
The analogy with the Sudetenland was exactly correct! I thought exactly the same thing when the war started!
Thank you so much for your thoughts! Heartfelt and honest. As an expat who has been out of Czech for the past two weeks, I will return today and your insight has given me enormous hope that I now live in a place where people care about their neighbours whatever their nationality. Please continue to comment on this atrocious war, so many people value your insight.
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Thank you for the donation link.
I am understand totally 💯. Is just so crazy what is happening
I am Cuban American living in USA 🇺🇸 but my partner is Czech and he is very political so I have various points of view coming from a communist country and having a partner that was under Russian invasion.
I am very optimistic person and as you said the president of Ucrania 🇺🇦 give to all the world the power to believe .
Long life to Ucrania 🇺🇦
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I accepted a teaching job and will arrive next week. My friends are asking me the same questions, but I'm still going.
Souhlasim a podtrhuji vše co bylo řečeno!
Thanks for this video Jen. My husband is American, we live in Prague, and the moment the invasion started his family called to check on us and ask if we're leaving. We're not, this is our home. However we're realistic and if the conflict gets nuclear (missile attack/power plant damage) we're gone.
Thanks Jen. I am in Prague right now. I have been making video diaries of my time here. And I have made two of the Czech reaction to Putin's invasion. I had a flight back to to Tbilisi Georgia, who already had a small war with Russia in 2008, through Kiev. I had to cancel it. I've been having pretty deep conversations with my Czech friends. My Georgian friends feel like they are high up on Putin's menu. And I too have been asked if I was moving back to America. And not just America, but Alaska! Talk about a perfect place to hide out! But like you I said absolutely not. I'm here. Georgia is my home now. Thanks for echoing those thoughts Jen. Stay safe and sane and brave.
I would hate to burst your bubble, but Russian propaganda is already pondering the idea of Alaska being 'repatriated!'
Alaska is just too close to russia. Face the globe the right way.
@@paulselinger6658 Yeah I've heard this rumor for years. I think if he's having problems with Ukraine he's going have just a bit more problems trying to invade America. I hate to point out the obvious. (Do you have any idea how much ordnance is near Fairbanks?) Good attempt at scaring me. Won't work though. And completely ill-informed.
@@ivanvarcek2814 See what I just wrote to the other dude who tried to get me nervous. Have you ever watched The Most Dangerous Catch? The oceans there are nightmarish. And you can't take anything with planes. Do you really think ANYONE could land there? I mean anyone. The answer is NO. The Japanese couldn't even take a tiny island. Get a grip.
@@georgiancrossroads I meant something like rockets. Those don't mind rough oceans. But these days you can not feel safe anywhere in the world with intercontinental missiles around.
Thank you Jen
I really like you, Jenn. You're good person :)
You're very kind to say so :)
You will receive CZ citizenship? Gratuluji! Vítej mezi námi
Prague 1968 it was only time my father ever cry front of me.I never forget that.
I've heard Putin never fully got over the fall of the USSR, and that's what he wants right now - to revive it.
Fortunately as you said a lot of former satelite states are in NATO now, so it's not as easy as it was back then when Hitler and later Stalin came like "I like it, it's mine now."
Thank you for video :-)
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Thank you. I was hoping you would post links for donations -and of course you did :) I've donated to various organizations but want to make sure some of the money I am donating is realy going to make it to the Ukrainian people. I trust this one. My thoughts are with Ukraine and all of you so very close to the war. Be well.
Hi Jen, I was born in Prague and I witnessed the 1968 Russian invasion as a teenager living between the national museum and Radio Prague buildings.
Later as a 27YO, I defected to the USA. Currently I live in the earthquake and fires part of CA (near SF).
I'm in America for most of my adulthood (over 40 years). I have to say I'm so proud of my fellow Czechs living there. They are driving cars, busses, etc to the Ukraine border and p/u refugees and bringing them to homes. Keep up the good work, I'm waiting for every new video of yours...❤ Honza
I just came back from a weekend in beautiful Prague. It was heartwarming to see so many Ukrainian flags flying and so much support for Ukraine 🇺🇦
No konecne nove video! Sakra uz bys mela fakt delat aspon 2 tydne :D
Nebo mozna si na youtube zapnout to placene clenstvi a to 2. video davat jn pro cleny :D
Ne, minulý tyden, jsme cestovali. :)
@@DreamPrague I mean make TWO videos per weeks :D and every week. And why you didnt make video from road trip? ;(
Congratulations on your decision to become Czech citizen! I hope you will spend many, many lovely peaceful years in that wonderful country.
Thank you SO much for this! I’m coming to visit for 10 days in May and I will try to find donation centers to buy and bring things for Ukrainian refugees. Some people think I should cancel, but after COVID I would think my tourist $ are needed, now more than ever. I had a general sense that Czechs would be supportive of Ukraine on principle, given their history, but I didn’t realize it was so much deeper than that.
Thanks for the support! Ukrainians are also watching your channel with interest =)) The analogy about the ex-abusive boyfriend is so true. Actually, in 2013 Ukrainians wanted to "date" others, we wanted to become the part of EU... and our president stepped back at the last moment. So, the Ukrainians went for a peaceful protest to show their disagreement. Yanykovich (ex president) ordered police to fight this protest. After many students were injured by a police, every Ukrainian went to the streets. Putin just used the unstable situation to invade Ukraine, because his plan is to recreate Soviet Union. He already swallowed Belarus, and their troops are invading Ukraine as well. Thus, Putin's story about saving russian speaking people is such a bullshit. I am so-so grateful for all the support from governments and people all over the world. I believe that together we will stop this threat to democracy.
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Thanks and appreciate.
Nezapomínej na Maďarsko 1956 ! To byl masakr!
Akurát, že Maďari sa z toho nepoučili a Orbán to aj teraz hrá na obe strany ☹️
@@PeterHarbut Hehehe, a my se poučili?! Jediní, kdo nenávidí rusáky na 100% jsou Poláci. Asi u nás a v Maďarsku měli také udělat něco, jako bylo v Katyni, aby si to lidé uvědomili, že rusové jsou po staletí pod vedením velkých vůdců a o demokracii nevědí ani prd.
@@PeterHarbut Ja si myslím, že je to len tým Orbánom. Ak majú Maďari nejaký základný príbeh o tom, čo to znamená byť Maďarom tak sú v ňom hlavne dva roky 1848 a 1956. My Česi a Slováci sme mali šancu v 1938 a tú sme premeškali (spätne hodnotené z pohodlia klávesnice), 1968 a rozpad Československa v 1993 boli už len dôsledky...
@@AB8511 The problem is that a large part of the Hungarian people, especially the older generation, believe with a religious zeal in Orbán. It is absolutely terrifying to me that my parents, who have actually lived through 56 as kids, don't quite see the parallel, and are just eating up Russian propaganda.
@@rczv I assume you are a Hungarian. I can not say that I uderstand hungarian people (literally and metaphorically :) ), but as a Slovakian and I am under impression, that if I came Budapest and started to scream at square, that all 1956 was sham and nonsense, all that blood was spillt needlessly and you should have give up and shut up, I would probably get my nose broken...
As a first generation American raised by Czech parents in Chicago(Cicero)in the 1950's, I was always made aware of the "Old Country" and the painful history Czechs endured. This made it easy for me to fully support Ukraine in their struggle against Putin and Russia. Thank you for this very important message.
Thank you for your content. Really good points, good analysis of our mentality and I'm glad you're sharing this. I'm in my early 20s but I've always been interest in history and years 1938, 1968 and 1989 always resonated with me. And I am happy to see that the people, inlcuding me, who were afraid that the western countries would give up on another invaded country, those who thought that the elites would choose compromises instead of doing everything to stop Putin, were wrong. I am also stunned and amazed by the help of ordinary people around the world, especially the Czech Republic. It makes me believe in humanity, because.... I am happy to see that humanity is united.
I believe in peace but sometimes... we need to fight for it.
Slava Ukraini
Hi Jen! When you were saying that everyone of us know an Ukrainian you were right. Ukrainians built homes for many of us, I guess everyone of us know at least one, probably more, Ukrainian doctors here whose services we use. Ukrainians became our colleagues, neighbors even friends. One of my Prague friends who married an Ukrainian guy said that Ukraine is just like a more eastern Moravia. And I agree.
Also we share a part of our history with Ukraine. The western part of the country was a part of the Austria-Hungary. Later Caprathian-Ruthenia became part of the Czechoslovakia. Also from the times of Austria-Hungary there were strong Czech communities in Ukraine. During the first world war the Czechoslovak Legion formed in today's Ukraine.
And Putin said he wants to restore the CCCP in it's pre-1990 borders including the satellite states such as Czechia and Slovakia.
Those are the main reasons why Ukraine has such support from us now.
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Ukrajina á podporu jen u pár zmanipulovaných jedinců. Měl by ses učit něco z historie, ne si nechávat vyplachovat hlavu sluničkáři.
jen is so right and speaks so elloquent…love from slovak guy🇸🇰✌🏻tom
Podpora všem, kterých se to týká! V prvé řadě Ukrajincům po té Rusům... Než mě tu začněte hejtit... Vyjadřuju podporu Rusům né Putinovi! Je to obrovský rozdíl! Těm kteří jsou zatíkáni za protesty, těm kteří též žijí ve strachu a neví co bude apod. Válka si vybírá oběti vždy na všech stranách! A vždycky to odnesou nevinní... Opět na všech stranách... 💛💙💓 Ano na té jedné vždycky více... Ale chci jen ukázat, že mince má dvě strany.... Ve válce není vítězů. Ať tohle dopadne jakkoliv - Putin je už dávno poražen... Ale bohužel i všichni ostatní....
AŤ ŽIJE UKRAJINA - MÍR A JEDNOTA! UKRAJINA NENÍ V TOM SAMA - CELÝ SVĚT JE S VÁMA A MÁTE JEJICH I NAŠI PODPORU - VAŠE ODHODLÁNÍ BOJOVAT A NEVZDÁVAT SE NÁS INSPIRUJE SE SJEDNOTIT A O TO VÍC VÁS PODPOŘIT! 💛💙
Hello Jen, wow, you mentioned Pelíšky! I remember your film review and you asked why this film still resonates. I think you now understand.
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Zeman didn't apologise at all. He just said that he was wrong. I don't take that as an apology.
Good differentiation.
Yes, he just said what he had to say.
I was shocked to see the clips from Russian TV where Lavrov was quoting Zeman, he was using the quotes to prove that the talk of the invasion of Ukraine was nonsense.
good point
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Hi Jen. Thanks a lot for your opinion on this - I think you got it right. I was born into democratic country of Czechoslovakia and even thought our country separated into two different countries and maybe exactly because of our peacesful split, I always thought, that all of the european nations learned their lesson in WWII. And I was so shocked during these past few days, that it is not the case. I feel really sorry for the Ukrainians, but also for Russians, who I don´t think even want this war (only a minority wants that). We are all scared and angry and frightened, because we all think about 1968 and the invasion and the similarities today with Ukraine. That´s also why our attitude so changed and we all try our best to help Ukraine. As I am - as the Game of Thrones would call it: "Sweet Summer Child" I never thought about how important it is for us, that we are part of the NATO and therefore we are protected. But now I am really thankful for that. My view of the world was shattered into pieces during these past few days and I don´t feel good about that. I just hope, that the peace will be here soon - even thought I don´t think, that I will be satisfied with the outcome of the peace agreement. But it would be still better than WWIII.
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No, já evakuační zavazadlo nemám, ale minulý týden jsem dokoupil čtyři další průhledné plastové zásobníky do SA-58 a ještě jednu bedýnku s tisícovkou nábojů 7,62x39 s ocelovým jádrem. Takže asi tak...
For me as a czech. Slovaks are not immigrants. They are our brothers, those who visit you and your mum and get food, money on the way home but you are selfish prick and wanted it all for yourself. But you love him and thats just a beef.
I am the "stupide" guy who would join a resistance. (in case of attack on Slovakia / Poland) I am not running from my homeland.
Last few days have shown me who should be a role model and who should be forgotten for eternity.
Make really sure not to blame ordinary Russians living abroad/in your country for what is happening in Ukraine right now. Most of those people probably left Russia just to avoid Putin's authoritarian regime.
That is true. Thank you! (I’m Russian living in Prague)
Exactly, I have watched a heartbreaking video today of some captured Russian soldiers, who are SO young and scared and have had no idea they were going to actual war. That is a real propaganda in action. Collective blame is so devastating.
Everyone I know (Americans) blame the regime and P., not the people. What is different now is the ability to connect via smartphones and social media, to illustrate the humanity on both sides. We’re seeing stories we never have before with mainstream media.
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The repeating history sure echoes with lot of us. We can definitely empathize with Ukraine because of 1938 and 1968. It’s also kind of sad, that although right, Zeman’s speech was SURPRISING.
I reckon he only backpaddled, because he would be removed from office as a traitor otherwise.
@@Gahanun Absolutely correct assumption! 👌👍 I think I heard him gnash his teeth in disgust as he spoke! 🤔😂😉😛
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You expressed it incredibly well, Jen. Sláva Ukrajině!💙💛
Velice dobre zhodnocení 👍 Na Američanku máš dobrý přehled a děláš čest své zemi 👍
Moc se mi líbí, že Prahu a Česko považujete za svůj nynější domov. Kéž by naše republika měla více lidí, jako jste vy. Mně je jedno, zda tu žije Čech, Američan, Vietnamec, Ukrajinec.. proč by ne i Rus. Když bude mít tuhle zemi rád, stejně jako vy, a ať je i kritický, budu ho mít klidně za souseda
JEN NA HRAD! Školu na to máte, občanství bude. Máte skvělý pohled na věc. S nadhledem a humorem.
V Česku může být prezidentem občan narozený v jiné zemi?
@@czechboy72 Musí to být český občan. Snad jen jedna podmínka bude překážkou. Věk musí být více než 40 let.
Já bych Jenn volil okamžitě!!! 👌👍✌🤞🇺🇸🇨🇿
Honza by byl skvělý jako první dáma a s Tobikem by se dobře doplňovali.
You know, the Russians have been difficult throughout modern history. They've basically never been at war (in a formal sense).
They entered Poland in 1939 without a declaration of war. They invaded Finland (1939) also without a declaration of war. Hitler invaded the USSR (1941) also without a declaration of war. They militarily suppressed the Hungarian uprising (1956) by the way (fraternal aid). Same in Czechoslovakia (1968). The entry into Afghanistan (1979) was also not a war but just a "military intervention". Chechnya, North Ossetia, etc. again just intervention or "suppression of insurgency". And now Ukraine - again killing on the basis of a "special peacekeeping operation".
I hope this stops now that most of the world is against them, but they don't care or care about the opinion of other countries.
Karel Havlicek Borovsky wrote after his stay in Russia that "Russians like to call everything Russian Slavic, so that they can then claim that everything Slavic is Russian. ". Václav Havel said: "I think that for many centuries there has been a Russian problem that Russia does not know exactly where it begins and where it ends. Even though it is the largest country in the world, it still feels that it is a little bit small and that it is threatened by the tiny neighbours it has around it." The Russians use the former to justify the latter. Not all Russians, but oddly enough for their ruling elites, this has always been true.
And remember the years 1944 - 1945 in Subcarpathian Ruthenia (Podkarpatská Rus). This region was from the end of 1919 a part of our Czechoslovak Republic. The russian - soviet army came there and, in violation of bilateral international agreements, made it impossible to restore our Czechoslovak rule over this territory. Under political pressure and after a manipulated referendum, our government was forced to hand over this territory to the Soviet Union with a part of eastern Slovakia between the city of Čop and the suburbs of Užhorod. That all without a declaration of war as well. This former part of our country (Podkarpatská Rus) is a Transcarpathian region of Ukraine now.
Máš pravdu, Slováky bereme jako bratry, nikdo je tu nevidí jako imigranty. Mnohdy ani jako cizince, ale spíš jako by byli jedni z nás (jen s trochu jiným jazykem).
Ta podpora Ukrajině je fakt obrovská. Například u nás na škole člověk natrefí na každém kroku alespoň na jednu ukrajinskou vlajku. Dokonce máme teďka u vchodu finanční sbírku a kdo přispěje, tak si může vzít připínací stužku s jejich barvami nebo třeba klíčenku.
Ve třídě máme jednoho kluka z Ruska, z počátku jsme nevěděli, jak o tomto tématu před ním mluvit. Dokonce mezi námi převládaly i obavy, zda nebude muset zpět do Ruska nebo co bude s jeho rodinou, která tam stále žije...
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"Slováky bereme jako bratry, nikdo je tu nevidí jako imigranty. "
Někdy. Slyšel jsem už celkem dost hejtů na Slováky studující v ČR, že to jsou paraziti atd.
A pak kdykoli se hraje hokej nebo fotbal.
@@JanPospisilArt Pravý Čech Slováky nehejtuje.
@@JanPospisilArt Hej, i bráchové si ze sebe můžou dělat srandu ne? :D Holt ten menší se chtěl osamostatnit, ale prachy toho staršího mu furt nesmrděj. :D
@@JanPospisilArt There is always some share of idiots in every nation. We also have some stereotypes about Czechs (lets say jokes about legendary Czech frugality) and some Slovaks talked some stupid nonsense about Czechs (1939, 1993 etc). But when foreigners ask me about our relationship I use to say, that we will do everything for you ... well declaring war and sending huge amount of money would require some thinking, but otherwise we would provide any help immediately
Hi Jen...I thought you hit some really sad but important points in this video. I moved here last September and I am from Chicago. I had come to live here with the plan of getting back to my roots. My Great Grandmother escaped from the Czech Republic before it was taken over by Russia. I didn't even know they left behind their religion/hereditary (Jewish) until I got here and found my great Uncles are in the Jewish Cemetery. I am crushed to see that history is repeating. I feel like my dead family spirits reached out to me and brought me here for this moment. We must all do what we can to help. I am not leaving either. I do know the pain of being of being an Ugly American. You expressed the heartbreak and frustration. Divided we are only one. Together we can do everything.
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Perketní, klobouk dolů, a díky že používáte termin Střední Evropa nikoli Východní Evropa. / Good job, i can agree with all of it. Thanks for using term Central Europe instead of East Europe when talking about CZ.
You said it all very well. Většina Čechů to určitě cítí stejně. Díky ♥
Hi I booked to come over to Pague in early January for a week this coming Sunday, I'm not concerned at all about coming to Prague from a safety point of view but feel almost guilty that i'm coming over for a holiday and to experience Prague during this difficult time.... Do you think it would be considered offensive to the locals for tourists to come and be well tourists.... Excellent video, Totally agree with your standpoint.
Hi from Prague!
I don't think it's offensive - it's really nice weather here and not too many tourists right now and, frankly, you coming here helps the economy, which in turns means we can support Ukraine better. So unless you plan to do some awful tasteless things like get black out drunk in the streets etc., I thing we will be glad to see you!
@@Erizu. Thank you so much for the reply. No I'm not a beer tourist. I've always wanted to visit Prague as it looks so beautiful and I travel for my interest in different cultures and history. Oh and lots of local food 😃... Will definitely be respectful of the situation. It's terrible what's going on. And will of course join in with the support... Thanks again. Looking forward to seeing your city. ✌️....
In my opinion, if the war between the Russian Federation and NATO started, there is not much to choose where to run. Africa maybe. All I'm afraid of is nuclear war. I experienced the most fear yesterday when one very close friend wrote to me that he took a bus and travels to Ukraine. There with supply and aid and back bring refugees. I'm still worried about him.
Oh Mari, I'm sorry to hear about your friend, though he's very brave and I admire him. And yes, if NATO goest against Russia, there is nowhere safe unfortunately. That's the truth no one is talking about seriously, but we need to.
Russian officers wont let the Old Man to launch nuclear missiles, as they want to live in this world and not to be just an ash, they have families as we have them in Ukraine too. In history there was a moment when Lenin thought he rules the country, but he wasn't. He's old "allies" did. So here we believe history has cycles that repeat. Slava Ukrajině :)
South America?
@@jtb301 I wish you were right, JTB. However, I did not think they would let him launch a full scale invasion of their neighbors either. :(
@@js-pb2kf russia and ussr had no wars after ww2, but they always "help" semeone - priština, afganistan, chechen wars, south osetia, eastern Ukraine, etc. "Invasion" is a synonym to "russia" so it is not something strange strange. We gave them our nuclear weapon after they guaranteed our safety and said "we will never invade other slavs" in 90s and after all we got stabbed in back with rockets, without sayn' we are at war, at 5 am. History is such a bi**.
Jenn, your insight in things is remarkable. We are prejudiced against Americans as ignorant and shallow people and you are shattering this. Thank you, it's admirable.
And she literaly confirm all the prejudices xD
Many czech things start making sense now eh?
@B D She grew in 80s, no 50s-60s.
I think you captured that the best
Your analogy of the abusive boyfriend was spot-on. I'm old enough to remember the 1968 invasion of Czechoslovakia by the Soviet Union. The two best lathe operators in the company where I worked were a Czech couple who had escaped in '68.