Russian YouTuber in Poland reveals hidden struggles of Kursk evacuation
Vyacheslav Zaruski posted a new video on YouTube. The Russian, who fled his homeland and found refuge in Poland, spoke with a relative from Kursk. He talked about his escape from areas the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) had entered. The relative also told him that receiving the promised 10,000 rubles (approximately £90) in aid from the state is not so easy.
On 11 February 2022, Vyacheslav Zaruski fled Russia and settled in Poland. The Russian opened a YouTube channel and started recording content in which he revealed nuances about life in a country ruled by Vladimir Putin.
His latest video discusses the Ukrainian army's offensive, which penetrated the Kursk region. The YouTuber mentions a conversation with his distant relative, who lived in Kursk and was evacuated from there.
The man who saw the truth. How the state can deceive people. It really surprised him. I was surprised that he was surprised. (...) I was in shock that such people exist who can directly believe what Russian propaganda says - Vyacheslav said in the video.
The YouTuber explained that his relative confirmed the amount of state aid for residents of the Kursk region. Everyone can apply for 10,000 rubles – that's about £90. However, to get this money, you must fill out a detailed form describing what was destroyed during the war. Then, you must wait a few hours in an office, where most people stand in one enormous line to submit their applications.
Another issue is the payout of the aid itself – it can take a month or longer. The YouTuber was surprised at how popular the topic of Kursk and the Ukrainian army's incursion into Russian territory is. He encourages asking questions, which he will repeat when talking to his distant family in Russia.
- I didn't expect that you would be interested in this topic. I can find out more information from my relative about what is happening in Kursk itself and how people are leaving this city. Where the refugees are heading and generally tell them in detail about the residents' lives in today's times. I don't know if you'll watch it, but I can try to contact him - as we read in Vyacheslav's latest video description.
