Russian YouTuber reveals harsh truth behind Kursk state aid

Vyacheslav Zaruski posted a new video on YouTube. The Russian, who fled his homeland and found refuge in Poland, spoke with a relative from Kursk. He talked about his escape from areas the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) had entered. The relative also mentioned receiving the promised 10,000 rubles (approximately $110) in state aid is difficult.

On February 11, 2022, Vyacheslav Zaruski fled Russia and settled in Poland. He then opened a YouTube channel and started recording content to reveal nuances about life in a country ruled by Vladimir Putin.

His latest video deals with the Ukrainian army's offensive, which penetrated the Kursk region. Vyacheslav mentions a conversation with his distant relative, who lived in Kursk and was evacuated from there.

"The man who saw the truth. How the state can deceive people. It really surprised him. I was surprised that he was surprised. (...) I was in shock that such people exist who can directly believe what Russian propaganda says," Vyacheslav said in the video.

The YouTuber explains that his relative confirmed the amount of state aid for residents of the Kursk region. Everyone can apply for 10,000 rubles – that's about $110. However, obtaining this money involves filling out a detailed form, including describing what was destroyed during the war, and waiting several hours in an office where many people stand in one enormous line to submit their applications.

Another issue is the payout of the aid itself – it can take a month or longer. Vyacheslav was surprised at how popular the topic of Kursk and the Ukrainian army's incursion into Russian territory is. He encourages viewers to ask questions, which he will address when communicating with his distant family in Russia.

"I didn't expect that you would be interested in this topic. I can find out more information from my relative about what is happening in Kursk itself and how people are leaving this city, where the refugees are heading, and details about the residents' lives in today's circumstances. I don't know if you'll watch it, but I can try to contact him," Vyacheslav stated in his latest video description.