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Hello from Finland! I wish that some day i can live side by side with a good neigbour that helps each other out rather than it is now and has been. I sincerly wish you all the best.

Long time no see Zach! Hope all is well😊

So sickening. Ruining young people's lives (while sending their own kids abroad for decades) and then preventing them to check out anything else in the world which would show them just how rotten conditions in their home country are. Stay safe, Zack!

Zack you have made some excellent points. Russians should be proud of you. Because of your participation in cultural exchange, study abroad, and hard work learning a foreign language, you can now speak to and be a bridge to both sides. Americans also will hear a Russian voice and learn the truth about modern Russia, more honest than from Sergei Lavrov!

i really did not expect russia to eventually become even worse than CCCP

It's been a while, Zach! It's good to see you're doing well! That's one of the beautiful things about America. We, as citizens, have the FREEDOM to criticize our elected officials, especially if they're not doing what we've elected them to do! Until your next video is posted, take care and be safe!

Hi Zack, really glad to see your post!

Hi Zack, good to see you well and happy, from New Zealand.

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I have missed your vlogs. Thanks for this update. So sad for the youngsters trying to make a better life for themselves.

Good to see you again Zack. I hope that you are having fun adventures doing the freedom thing this summer!

Glad to hear your voice again Zack! It’s really thoughtful that the US embassy took down all the information of the participants

Thanks for being a decent person Zack.

Hi Zack , good to see you ❤ from Australia 🇦🇺

Sadly, it is what it is, Zack. I'm glad you're well and safe. Best of luck and success for your new life and future. Embrace your opportunity and don't look back.

U.S. here. I just discovered your RU-vid channel! Thank you for posting this! Very informative. I'm 74 and remember the Cold War, remember the Hungarian Revolution and the Prague Spring protests in what was then Czechoslovakia. I remember when we began exchanges, remember Glastnost, remember the protests all over eastern Europe, the fall of the Berlin Wall, and all the young people like you leading the way. I was in Berlin less than a year after the wall fell for business, and just before I left, was able to take a cab to the Brandenberg Gate. I - along with many others - was walking back and forth from what had been West Germany into what had been East Germany and back again. I started crying. Because I remembered as a kid reading an article right after the wall was built about a young person who ran across that general area trying to get to the West and got shot. He died. It made me cry remembering that. The cabbie was from East Berlin and spoke Russian. As I headed back to the cab, I saw he was standing against the cab watching me, and HE was crying. I had such hope for Russians then. That awful man took it away from you all. You deserve so much better. My heartfelt hope and love goes out to you and all Russians who are trying to navigate and change an extremely difficult and dangerous situation. It is people like you who change the world! Stay safe! 🙏💙💪

Articulate and such a decent guy ... Respect in abundance ✌🏻🇬🇧

“Free and open societies have nothing to fear from engagement with other nations and peoples”. “…a peaceful, safe, and prosperous Russia is in the US interest” and most of all it would be beneficial to the Russian people. A free and open Russia is definitely in the US and world interest, too. Until the exchange programs are restored, Zack, you will have to be the representative of who and what Russians truly are.

Hi Zack. This was very informative, thanks. I’ve subscribed to your channel. I’m an American who was able to visit Asia for 3 months through a college program and it was such a great experience. That was decades ago. But I’d always been curious about the Russian language and alphabet and about 4 years ago found a great RU-vid channel by a fun smart Russian teacher of English and I and others from all over world would watch and join in her live streams. I then joined other Russian RU-vid streams, attended many (many) virtual events around St Pete and Moscow and loved all of it, it was very fun. I know Nevsky Prospect in St Pete better than many Russians :) I started to lose my joy after watching the devastation in Ukraine (that teacher like many Russians also had close friends and colleagues in Ukraine), and now I have a close female online friend in Chernihiv. From that I know the real personal impact of this war, and hear air raid alerts in her background routinely. You’ve touched on something that most Russians will never know was lost but I do, I and those in world in those chats who felt such joy in connecting, learning, and then often stopped feeling the joy, not because we had to or were told by US government not to but because we felt a disconnect. I visited another RU-vid channel in Russia recently and liked the guy and his sharing of his personal life and town but many American fans commenting there act like they’ve just discovered Russia and our U.S. government is evil and they are very anti supporting Ukraine 🇺🇦 and it’s snarky and all the joy is gone from it and I’ve had to unfollow. Much ❤ and good luck on your journey :) The Russian people have lost so much from this war, that they don’t realize.

It's easier to control your people if they don't know how good and wealthy your enemy is. Look at North Korea for example (no one can leave) or even China (only people with high social scores that are rich and loyal to the CCP can travel, let alone out of the country).

More videos Zach

Good to see you Zack!

I just love the story with your english teacher regarding Crimea events. It gives us hope on so many levels...

So happy to see you again and hope the arms are healed. Please post more (and let us patreons know how you are dealing with the bills).

Zack it's so good to see you back! I've been wondering what happened to you. I'm so glad you are in the US now. We love you! 😂

You are welcome to stay! Especially, in South Carolina!

Always well spoken

Good to see you again Zack and excellent and informative video as expected! So good to see you are settling in your life in the US and going your way! 😎

Lots of love from Germany!

“Free and open societies have nothing to fear from engagement with other nations and peoples”. “…a peaceful, safe, and prosperous Russia is in the US interest” and most of all it would be beneficial to the Russian people. A free and open Russia is definitely in the US and world interest, too. Until the exchange programs are restored, Zack, you will have to be the representative of who and what Russians truly are.

I am so sorry you are caught-up in this insane mess Zack. This is affecting us all, but not nearly as much as the citizens of Russia. I am praying for you and your family.

Zack- the best journalist around- your information on this situation is so good- be safe and best wishes.

I am so happy you are okay and have missed your commentary and documentaries. Enjoy your summer 😊

Well done Zack! You are developing into quite the communicator!!

Wow. Very sad. I went on an exchange program between UNC Charlotte and ВГМУ in Voronezh in May 2015. Such a different Russia today... 😢

Zack, it is so wonderful to see you! I am so proud of you!

Zack I’m an American and thank you much for explaining life and ways of Russia. I hope you don’t put yourself in danger trying to get to see family again but rather try to move your family to safe area. Putin may pressure your family to get at you and I hope you can resettle them and you in a free country as we in the USA would love to see you stay.

Thank you Zack for your update. Hope you are enjoying the summer. What are you up too, did you get another motorcycle?

You are awesome Zach. Never stop speaking out my friend. You're making a difference.

very good video !! keep it up it is really useful to understand what is actually going on in Russia

It's good that you are in the US now, and probably will never go back to Russia again.

💛💙💜💙💛 I was wondering what you were doing!! 🙂 glad you're okay, Zack!! 🇺🇦 🌏 🇺🇸

Very happy to see that you are ok. Better to stay in the Usa! Thank you so much Zack for this great video and take care💕🪻⚘️🌷

Hey Zack, great video. It's a shame that Putin and his government took this position, but not unexpected. Thankfully, you're safe in Myrtle Beach. I hope that your 1st year at HGTC was as good as you had hoped. I'm curious about what you'll be doing over the summer break. Good luck and stay safe! Cheers from The Garden State (NJ).

In the end. rule from, the 'top down' always ends badly. I have lived, worked and am related to many Russians. Remember to always try to separate the people from their rulers in your thinking.

The good news is that now Russians can go study abroad in North Korea....

Thanks!

The Iron Curtain is dropping fast

You are one of the good ones Zack. God bless you🙏

Thank you for this insight Zach ...keep it up ....change is coming 👍.

It's sad to see how a despot can ruin young lives. When the Soviet Union fell, all I heard was politician's wanting to punish the people instead of providing a path for improving their lives. Funny, and sad, how learning how to heal and help is being prohibited and even criminalized.

Strong speech, brave guy!

Putin's Russia moving to a North Korean like dictatorship, missile economy included

Glad to see you are back

are you still in the states Zack? stay safe bro we don't want you in jail.

Just discovered your channel.

Hope you are enjoying your summer break.

Your English is spot on now dude! I hope the war ends soon, but glad you got here when you did, hope you can your citizenship!

Another interesting & informative video. Hope you’re doing well.

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Вы должны заметить, что российские политики не заботятся о российских гражданах. Запрет программ студенческого обмена вредит российской молодежи! Мы любим наших русских братьев и сестер! Требуйте лучшего от своих лидеров!

So so glad that you were able to come through one of those programs. Also I’m really happy that you are back in the USA and safe from the war and not canon fodder in an unjust war against Ukraine! Glad that you are continuing your education!

Well, let's catch up, Zack!

Hey cutie Zack, haven’t seen u in a while. I hope all well. Great vid as always!

The good news is now you can study in North Korea free of charge!

Now that PooTin was on an inspirational visit to his fellow buddy Kim...soon "Juche" (the quasi-religion of NK) will become mandatory too in Ruzzia...called "Puche"!

I am so sad to hear this. I hope you are okay.😢❤

Thank you, Zack. I've wanted to visit Russia and be introduced to Russian culture for many years, but Putin has ruined it for me(us). We can only pray that peace comes back soon to Russia and Ukraine and civility.

Thanks Zack. I didn't think about how those student exchange programs aren't just good for education, they're good for world peace

Keep up the great work , Zack . Nothing but respect for you !

I was surprised it lasted till 2024, I would think the sanctions would have put a full stop to any exchange program in 2022

This was really well done. In the simplest of terms, it shines the spotlight on absurd decision-making at that highest level. In following you and other Russian content creators, I am so impressed with your thoughtful insight on any subject matter.

That’s extremely sad to me. Parents make decisions for their children with their children. The idea that the president would stop me from allowing my child to participate in an educational opportunity is outrageous.

I haven't seen your videos in a while. You got older. Heck... I sent you money for year 2 tuition. Glad you're still rocking.

why kreml is still living in medieval times :D

Love your channel, please do more and show us how you're getting along in the US.

Hello

Where have you been?

Soloyov's son also turned gay living in London 😂

Hey,you are in a video on "European reacts " channel, video from 1 month ago.

Sweaters are illegal in Russia. What a joke of a country it's turned into. Zach, you made a wise choice.

Thanks for the video Zack. Please keep posting your videos. Glad you escaped and are living a better life here in the US.

Hey Zack! Sorry that your homeland is such a mess!

Zack I was worried as you haven't been posting for few months so I've missed your videos back. it's so ironic that the rich oligarchs send their kids to the UK to schools here but will forbid poor kids to go abroad! The hypocrisy! And Zack your country should be so proud of you!!!

I hope the state department helps you stay in the US. Thanks for the history lesson!

I’ve a counter proposal for Putin. Why doesn’t he organise an exchange program the other direction for American ‘conservatives’ who have good grades (there’s got to be one or two!😂) so they can live with your average Russian host family and experience the wonders of ‘traditional’ values in Russia with none of that woke nonsense they’re always whining about. I’m sure 100% will return with a favourable opinion of Russia, its future and the vibrant society Putin has built. 😉

Good on you

Biology is biology. You can't MAKE someone gay. God did. Take it up with him.

see: Inside Ukraine’s Bold New Strategy! Will Crimea Be Russia's Undoing? | Peter Zeihan

I was looking through my subscriptions last week, and I noticed you hadn’t posted for 3 months. I was hoping you were okay, and nothing bad had happened to you. I’m relieved to see you are healthy and doing well. 🇺🇸My country only makes the frogs gay btw We use the water supply

Greetings, Zack. I know it is a bit late but since you've cared so much about both Russian and Ukranian citizens being the victims of war, why not you also make videos about the ongoing situations that are happening outside of Russia? Instead of reporting within your country? Im not saying that you should change your content completely, but at least have some concerns and try something different. Thanks.... 😊

Congratulations, you remembered your password!

Good luck ,most people want peace , russia is about to fall very hard

Zac why are there still English language classes in Russia now I know many Russians who ask me to speak English with them via phone calls. I have family in RU and I want to go visit its been 5 years with covid but I am very worried to be put in jail

nice video! 😊

Russia still has students? I thought they got turned all into meat now or left the country if lucky

In the Russian spirit, I'd expect that mostly the privileged kids would be able to take advantage of such programs for a number of reasons. Personally I think that the West should have closed down the "exchange" programs already at the beginning of the war. And yes, there will be collateral damage, but there is actually a war going on. The apathetic Russian people has turned themselves into "guilty, until proven innocent".

Outstanding English well done

We'll never be healthy, when we live by fear. Either personal, societal or of other countries. So many people, all over the world plus the UK and US love Russia and want to visit it even now. Real education is reciprocal, it's freeing and a powerful tool for good. A soul searching piece of work Zack. We look for peace. I pray more Russians will some day know this truth, for a fact! ❤

Are you still in the USA?