Vital wisdom of Vladimir Yakovlev for those who have nowhere to go

“What awaits Russia in the near future?” is a question that worries both those who left the country and those who stayed in it. Well-known Russian journalist and businessman Vladimir Yakovlev put forward several theories about the fate of the Russian Federation. His monologue seemed very interesting. So today we're going to look into the future through the eyes of this intriguing man.



Instagram / @vladimir_yakovlev_vainer What awaits Russia in the near future on February 24, 2022, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The war forever divided people’s lives into “before” and “after”. Most Russians supported the actions of their president and the ruling elite. But there were also those who opposed it.

According to Rosstat, over the past six months, at least 8.5 million people left Russia. People began to wake up and realize that they simply cannot live in this country any longer. But the problem is that not all Russians can afford to leave the country.



There were difficulties in obtaining visas and traveling abroad. In addition, to leave, you need decent money. What do we do? Well-known Russian businessman Vladimir Yakovlev tried to answer this question.

He has lived in Israel for a long time, so he knows what emigration is. Recently, he recorded a video in which he told what awaits Russia in the near future, in his opinion.

Vladimir Yakovlev’s monologue “Russia is going into the past,” Yakovlev begins his speech. He compares the current situation in the country with the Strugatsky novel, where every day comes not tomorrow morning, but yesterday morning.

Nevertheless, there are advantages to this. There is nothing unknown in the past. Thousands of people have lived in the past and dealt with it. Vladimir Egorovich is 63 years old, and he managed to visit this very past. And he knows exactly how to survive in it.



Staying in Russia today is not an alternative to emigration. This is her form, explains Yakovlev. Thinking Russians remain in a country that exists in a different, alien value system.

The journalist suggests treating Russia as a country where you just happened to move. When you realize that you are no longer in your home, then it will be easier for you.



Yakovlev says bluntly: “Do not hope that the situation will change for the better. That is the worst mistake that can be made.” Moreover, he believes that Russia is a country that under no circumstances can be trusted.

If you stay in Russia, which has become a stranger to you, prepare yourself for the fact that the circle of your people will narrow. “You will be isolated. Surround yourself with people who share your views. But learn not to trust them, Vladimir Egorovich advises.

Trust is not easy, especially when times are just as difficult. As practice shows, one of his own will one way or another be a traitor, a informer. That's why we need to keep our ears open.

Living in a totalitarian system, you somehow become part of it. The only question is which link you choose to be. Yakovlev believes that the structure of Russian society will change. And you need to find your new place in it.



“A totalitarian regime is a game without rules. In this situation, the art of being needed saves. The security formula is a low social status with the highest level of demand, the journalist explains.

He emphasizes that the main principle of security in a totalitarian society is not to lean out and not to climb. The easiest way to do this is by living in a big city, not a province. It's easy to be invisible in a big city.

Vladimir Egorovich says bluntly: “In a totalitarian society, it is impossible to build a career without making a deal with conscience.” Sooner or later a choice will have to be made: lose your conscience or lose your position.”



Everything can happen in Russia. And your only defense is your own foresight. For the worst, you have to prepare in advance. “Cultivate useful connections in advance to take advantage of them in stalemate situations,” the journalist advises.

Many commentators on the Internet shared the position of Vladimir Yakovlev. Living abroad, he can talk openly about what he thinks. A journalist is against war, and that's fine. But at the same time, he divides Russia, which existed before February 24, and Russia, which allegedly appeared after that day.

I don't see any difference at all. And you?