Why I Left Russia (But Not the Language) | Easy Russian 48

The video discusses the speaker's move from Russia to Riga due to censorship and persecution in Russia. It highlights the presence of the Russian language in Latvia, the challenges faced by refugees, and the emotional turmoil experienced during the war. The speaker shares plans to continue promoting the Russian language and culture through new media projects, despite being in exile. Marina, a colleague, shares her experiences of adjusting to life in Latvia and the linguistic dynamics there.

What prompted the narrator to leave Russia?

• The start of a war and censorship

• A new job opportunity

• Family reasons

• Educational pursuits

Why is Russian widely spoken in Riga, Latvia?

• Most Latvians are of Russian descent

• Russian is taught in all Latvian schools

• It is the official language of Latvia

• Due to Latvia's history as a Soviet republic

What was the initial reaction of the narrator and others to the war?

• They were hopeful

• They were indifferent

• They were scared and confused

• They were excited

What is the narrator's perspective on the war's impact on Ukrainians?

• They believe Ukrainians are unaffected

• They acknowledge the severe impact on Ukrainians

• They think Ukrainians are benefiting

• They are unsure about the impact

What is the narrator's main goal while in exile?

• To learn a new language

• To continue sharing Russian language and culture

• To stop speaking Russian

• To return to Russia as soon as possible

How does the narrator plan to continue their work from exile?

• By creating content about Russian language and culture

• By ignoring the situation in Russia

• By focusing solely on Latvian culture

• By stopping all activities

What challenge does the narrator face in learning a new language in Latvia?

• Everyone speaks only English

• There are no language schools

• It is not allowed by law

• It is very energy-consuming