The key facts
- 17-year-old Yana from Germany plans to move to Russia for about a year after finishing school in 2028, but her relatives are against it
- Lebedev believes a German citizen should not fear the move, and knowing two languages will open up work opportunities
- He also advised traveling around different regions and making important decisions independently
The blogger's advice to a viewer
Designer and blogger Artemy Lebedev advised a 17-year-old resident of Germany not to give up her dream of living in Russia, despite her parents' objections. The advice was given in another episode of the project 'Otvetoshnaya' on VKontakte, Life.ru reports.
Yana's dream and her family's position
A girl named Yana said that she has dreamed of visiting Russia since childhood. After finishing school in 2028, she plans to move there for about a year, to get to know the country's everyday life. However, her relatives are categorically against the idea and insist that the trip could be dangerous.
Lebedev's arguments
Lebedev did not share the family's concerns. In his opinion, a German citizen should not be afraid of moving, and knowing Russian and German will open up additional employment opportunities. He also suggested that the girl not limit herself to one city, but travel around different regions of the country.
Quotes and advice on independence
'Russia is the safest country for traveling', Lebedev addressed the viewer. 'Everything is fine here, everything is wonderful, the food is delicious, and the people are hospitable. So come visit.' He also advised Yana not to put her relatives' opinions above her own wishes: 'If you have the strength, make the decision yourself,' the blogger concluded.
Context
Earlier, Life.ru reported how much money Lebedev himself would need to move from Russia to the USA: according to him, he would consider such an offer at a salary ten times higher than his current one, but he has no plans to emigrate — his loved ones and colleagues remain in Russia, and he has already had the opportunity to move to America, but at the time he deliberately declined. Note that the blogger's assurances about the country's safety are his personal opinion, not a confirmed fact; the publication contains no data on the actual security situation for foreign travelers.
Why it matters
The story shows how, in the era of blogs with multimillion audiences, personal advice from public figures can influence life decisions of young people from other countries — in this case, a German girl planning a year of life in Russia in 2028. In practical terms, this means the final decision will remain with the girl herself and her family, and she will have to verify claims about safety and moving conditions through independent sources, since in the publication they are presented only on the blogger's word.
