Life in Russia 14 months after the Ukraine invasion- BBC News

Life in Ukraine is unrecognisable since Russia invaded in February 2022. But how has life in Russia changed since the invasion?

The BBC's Russia editor Steve Rosenberg, who lives in Moscow, reports on the shift he has seen in the country from day-to-day life to how Russia portrays its history to its people.

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[MmmMmm-ibsv]

I live in Moscow. The correspondent is absolutely right when talking about the connections which the Russian government is making between the Great Patriotic War (1941-1945) and the war Ukraine. However, describing the current situation in Moscow as 'surreal' is exaggerated. Yes, it's expensive to repair a foreign car or to buy a MacBook in nowadays Russia. Yes, there are advertisements for the war. But other aspects of life and the general mood of Russians hasn't changed. They still go to work, go clubbing and do other hobbies. The reporter even uses same depressive music in the background to make it look even more sad where, in fact, it's not that bad. Wish to see less propaganda from BBC as foreigners may have incorrect understanding of the events happening in Moscow.

[gregabbott]

As a well known author once said “Those who control the present, control the past and those who control the past control the future.'’

[gardal]

As an average Moscow resident, I can say that my life hasn’t changed at all.

[dapygor]

I live in Russia and, honestly, it hasn't changed a bit for me in these 14 month. Politicians are stating, soldiers are fighting, the frontline's standing still. The people are working, children are studying, foreigners are judging, everything's just the same. Most people including me are just tired of this neverending something happening in Ukraine. We just don't see any meaning in referencing the war most of the time, because we have no control over it anyway. The propaganda? It's always been there since its creation and it hasn't changed a bit. Nobody cares about "newspeak" or some stupid ideas, for everyone it's a war, not a SMO, but everyone's just staying in the comfort zone, because freaking 14 months have passed and nothing changed for most people.
Comments from foreigners on the Internet are mostly unauthentic and unfiting. Like, all these references to 1984 are just not true. It's as if a Russian would call USA 1984, and they would be just as right as you are. Still, it's only natural that foreigners are trying to take part in something they don't understand. There are also people in Russia that want Trump or Biden to win and for some reason care about whatever happens in the USA. I hope the war ends soon, and Ukrainians may experience peace at last.

[westbeach]

Never travel to any country where they can arrest you and detain you indefinitely on some trumped up charges.

[aimeeinkling]

The fact that they've already put it in their "hall of victory" (nice newspeak there), is mind-blowing. It's such an excellent example of why history needs to be constantly evaluated and reexamined, to make sure that truth is the priority.

[abbieroseholden]

This war between Russia and Ukraine is so unnecessary so many inncoent people have lost their lives and what for? The pain, suffering, food shortages and massive depression just heartbreaking for the innocent people in Russia and Ukraine

[jakel]

Steve Rosenberg is one of my favourite reporters. Everything he produces is pure gold. He's like a David Attenborough of Russia.

[socialghost]

Not gonna lie, the light / projector show in that museum was pretty cool.

Anyway, with that said; Russia has always been notorious for their propaganda and they are also extremely aggressive with their propaganda as well…..in other words; they are experts at lying

[shara]

I'm a university student in Russia, the only thing that changed for me is difficulties with online payment for foreign services. And also Macdonald's and Coke have other names now

[JaysonMenchavez_]

I made friends with a Russian tourist when I travelled to HongKong just 2 days ago. Even if we’re strangers we explored HK together and it was fun. I flew back to Cebu and he flew to Korea. Russian people are awesome!!

[janorgaWB]

Do not forget that in WW2 the Soviet Union invaded Poland alongside Nazi Germany in September 1939. During WW2 they invaded other countries too. The sad part is, they kept those lands for nearly 50 years as "victors and liberators".

[takehandleandshoveuparse]

I don't think they're going to be happy with you Steve.

[madcat]

Man.
I planned to visit in 17, but family events kept me home.
I wanted to visit in 20, then COVID happened.
I wanted to go in 22, the boom! War.
Its like every time things calm down, something just stops me.

[carolynsilvers]

Hoping this is resolved soon. Loss of life is horrible, regardless of which side...be safe.

[gdewyg]

War has never been solution. Only humanitarian crisis will emerge

If there are so many restrictions in Russia 🇷🇺 how come the BBC can report directly ftom Moscow?? Isnt the West hated there so hpw can this reporter walk freely in that city reporting on stuff he os reporting on?? Good on him its interesting to see life in Moscow and what is going on there, other news media reports arent always forth coming about daily lives in Russia.

[dimamishchenko]

Thanks for the report. However, I truly concerned about your security there. How are they still tolerate BBC there?

[Cptnbond]

Don't forget, during World War II Soviet invaded Poland in alliance with the Nazi's, but I guess the museum does not mention that.

[MartinOlminkhof]

Their Museum of Victory will have to be updated soon