Now we are in the Crimea's capital, Simferopol. We are taking interviews from the locals about the 7th anniversary of being a part of Russia.
- Hello! On 16 March 2014 you had the referendum and on 18th you became the part of Russia. What have changed during this time? - Lots of things changes, the people's consciousness has changed. The attitude to life has changed. Everything has changed. We are staying at the place - look at the children, at achievemnets shown at the exhibition. The dolls' theatre is being built. first of all there are changes in people. - Was it better during Ukraine? Or it has got better now? - Of course, now it is better. We feel defended. Our children as well. There is bright future ahead.
- Seven years is a big period of time. - What would you like to wish to the Crimeans? - Health, first of all. Then it is optimism. It is important to feel secured. Health and wealth. Especially for children. - Thanks.
- Hello! Where are we now? - It is the center of Simferopol. - Hello! On 16 March 2014 you had the referendum and on 18th you became the part of Russia. What can you tell about this? - It is good. I am happy. - What have changed during these 7 years? - Lots of things have changed. Lots. - What exactly? - I don't even know what to tell. Just lots of things. - Have you been at the elections? - Yes. - Who did you vote for? - For Russia, for changes. - What is better: Ukrainian times or now? - There are both pros and cons. It depends. - What can you wish to the Crimeans and Russia in general? - Prosperity. That's it. - Thanks.
- Hello! Where are we now? - We are in center of Simferopol, on the main street, maybe it is the most beautiful place in Simferopol. - On 16 March 2014 you had the referendum and on 18th you became the part of Russia. What can you tell about this? - Well, the life is going despite anything, regardless the country you have just to do your job. - What is better: Ukrainian times or now? - It depends on the point of view. - What can you wish to the Crimeans? - To develop and to think about themselves before putting the borders. The borders are only in our mind. - Thanks. Goodbye.
- Have you been to the elections? - Of course. Everything has changed to the better. It is impossible to do everything in one year. Everything improves step by step. - So it became better with Russia. - Million times better. - Thanks.
- Hello! On 16 March 2014 you had the referendum and on 18th you became the part of Russia. What do you think about it? - Honestly, I am glad that it happened. Because I remember well the events of 2014. Moreover I was the participant of the Antimaidan actions in Kiev. If you have seen the film "The Crimea" you may remember the moment when 4 buses came back from Kiev and 2 of them were burnt. I witnessed those events. I am glad that it is calm now. There are no shelling and no Molotov cocktails throwing to the windows. We live friendly and want to believe that our country's future will be better and better. - Have you been to the elections? Who did you vote for? - I don't go to the elections. I am in general disappointed in politics. If there are some changes, they are very slow. - What have changed during 7 years? - The roads have become better. Simferopol is being repaired. Historical buildings are being restored. - What is better: Ukrainian times or now? - Something was better at Ukraine's times then, something is better now. Some Ukrainian goods were of a better quality than now. Now it is better that the retired have more preferences. There are more chances to find a well-paid job. it is good that the bureaucrats are afraid of bribing.
- Thanks. What can you wish to Russia and the Crimea? - To raise from its knees. And go forward with the straight back. We will win! - Thanks.
- We are now in Simferopol and we will go to Sevastopol.
So, guys, let's go. Now we are moving to Sevastopol to interview the locals there.
So now we are in Sevastopol.
- Hello! On 16 March 2014 you had the referendum and on 18th you became the part of Russia. Whta can you tell about this? - Nothing. - What has changed during 7 years? - Nothing. It became dirtier. Today is saint Patrick's day. Now it will be the orthodox feast as well. So in Yalta there are many changes. It became more interesting in Sevastopol. - As for me nothing has changed. - The level of patriotism has risen. It is important. - What is better: Ukrainian times or now? - It is a difficult question. It was bad at Ukraine's times, but I can't tell that it is good everywhere in Russia. It is good in Moscow, not bad in the Crimea. People die like they did. Everything is OK. For the usual mortal people nothing has changed. It is not the third Reich and nobody is sent to the concentration camp. It is good.
- Rallies for Navalniy haven't taken place. - No, It was. - Really? - In our place people are lazy to go anywhere. - Where are you from? - I am from Feodosia. - I am from Yalta. - What can you wish to the Crimeans? - Health and prosperity. What else? Good weather. And you? - I wish the chances to the better achievements. - Thanks a lot.
- On 16 March 2014 you had the referendum and on 18th you became the part of Russia... - It was unforgettable. I am full of pride and confidence in the future. I feel proud for our country and our city Sevastopol. We are very happy. - What is better: Ukrainian times or now? - Of course, it has become better at Russia's times. - What have changed during these 7 years? - Many things, our main big marine quay. The Crimean bridge has been built. There is the railway service. That's it from the best things. - Thanks. 15 00:12:16,601 --> 00:12:12,180 So, guys, it was our final shooting in Sevastopol and we have shown you everything. Good luck to you!