Azerbaijanis living in Russia also suffer from the war in Ukraine

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Question: Afig Bey, currently in Russia political–social What is the psychological situation? Russia What do citizens think about the war waged by the President of Ukraine? Russia’s aggression against Ukraine according to Russia Do they condemn the government or do they justify it?

Answer: The general situation in Russia snowis light. People are divided on two fronts. Although people who are connected to the state in any field support the state, some are a little skeptical about what is happening. Some still do not fully understand what happened. In big cities, the pressure is increasing every day. There is a shortage in many stores. This is due to the excitement among the people. So. that, The depreciation of the ruble, as well as people who do not know what will happen tomorrow, go to the shops and buy what they have, useful or unnecessary. This leads to the emptying of supermarkets.

Russia and Ukraine The population thinks almost completely differently about the situation between. Some condemn, some support. Although the number of critics is relatively small, they stand firm. However, some of the supporters feel mistrust and injustice.

Question: Russia’s war with Ukraine according to successive Western countries to this country political, economic sanctions are coming. As a result of these sanctions, the value of the Russian ruble is falling, inflation increases. Of course that, All this is primarily the population social adversely affects the condition. How do Russian citizens assess what happened? They are social aggravation of the situation according to are they dissatisfied? In other words, is dissatisfaction growing? In humans protestis there an atmosphere of rebellion?

Answer: Yes, protests are growing over what happened. But the atmosphere of dangerous rebellion is not so strong. Although opposition parties are trying to do something, there is still no such idea. I think that, If the conflict continues, the situation may change.

The economic situation is changing every day. But this is still low and disturbs the middle class. The upper bouts featured two cutaways, for easier access to the higher frets.

Question: In general, based on your observations according to Who accuses the Russian people more? Russian government, Ukraine or the West? And how do they justify it?

Answer: Opinions vary. There are more people who blame the West. NATOare approaching the Russian border. Some attribute the absence of such talks in the Crimean conflict eight years ago to Russia’s actions. Many accuse Ukraine of being pro-Western.

Question: However, in some parts of Russia, the country is at war according to protests also occur…

Answer: Yes, there are protests in several major cities, but not so strong.

Question: To what happened according to Do you think those who justify the Russian government are victims of government propaganda? Russia has already banned social networks, and several media outlets have been criticized for their recent decisions according to ceased operations. What do your observations say about this?

Answer: Yes, there are “victims” and “compulsors”. So there are many supporters in order not to lose jobs.

Access to social networks was banned. Many well-known political scientists and bloggers have suspended their activities. Maxim Shevchenko suspended such activities. Despite all this, many people no longer belong to anyone and does not want to believe in anything. Because fake information is abundant on both sides.

In the meantime, let me note that, Our nation, meanwhile, is not far behind. It’s a lie and share so much information without justification that, sometimes people want to laugh. I think there is a need for a broad discussion on this.

Question: Azerbaijanis living in Russia also suffer from this war. Due to the depreciation of the Russian ruble, the decline in the social situation, and the fact that it is very difficult to return to Azerbaijan. Both the situation and the thoughts of the Azerbaijanis there are interesting. They are in this situation according to as they condemn?

Answer: Yes, there are difficulties for us as well. Most importantly, there are more difficult moments for businessmen and entrepreneurs. For example, as you know, fruits and vegetables come to Russia from other countries. And Fruits and vegetables purchased in those countries, including Azerbaijan, are purchased in dollars. Until the goods arrive and arrive here dollarshas a very large effect on the selling price as the price increases. The buyer’s ability to buy any fruit at that price is zero. As a result, it is clear to everyone that the fruit loses weight and spoils and s.

The issue of returning to Azerbaijan is also very important. If we remember the closure of the border in 2019, we will see that, of the human flow snowIt is not possible to buy glass. Our compatriots who have lost their jobs are returning home. The weather because the roads are closed and or because it is cheaper by land, everyone goes to Derbent. Given that that, Currently, 4 million Azerbaijanis live in Russia and more than half of them are at risk of losing their jobs. If so, I don’t even want to think about what will happen at the border. Because I know very well what can happen in 2019, because I was directly involved in that process.

90% of Azerbaijanis living here think like you, but do not express their opinions. On the one hand, many bans have been imposed, on the other hand, in the 44-day Karabakh war, many Russian bloggers, political scientists, businessmen and even ordinary people are unable to fully express their positions because they support us. and they emphasize that they are next to the truth. However, there are a small number of supporters of both sides.

In my opinion, what is this conflict and Regardless of how it ends, it would be good if the Azerbaijani state took action. Because willingly and or the number of those who return home unwillingly will be high. Maybe a few million people will want to return.