Americans Relocating to Russia? A Family-Values Visa With a 1930s Soviet Ghost

Описание: Curious about Russia’s new “shared values” visa—also dubbed the “anti‑woke” or “spiritual asylum” program? In this video, I dig into how Russia is courting conservative Americans with promises of traditional values, housing, healthcare, and citizenship. But don’t be fooled: it’s smart propaganda wrapped in ideological appeal. Russia is leveraging this for demographic and economic advantage. Europe (and the U.S.) already has places like Wyoming or Idaho for those seeking traditional lifestyles—so why take a risky leap to a place with a history of betrayals?

I also revisit the tragic history of Americans in Stalin’s USSR. In the early 1930s, as many as 10,000 Americans were recruited by Soviet programs—enticed by job ads and ideological promises—but most were later arrested, deported, or killed during the Great Purge, with only a handful surviving.

Voices like Victor Herman, who spent 18 years in the Gulag and refused Soviet citizenship, remind us that Russia’s offer comes with a hidden cost

I urge any American living in—or thinking of moving to—Russia to reconsider. Nostalgia for “traditional values” doesn’t absolve the cold reality of authoritarian control, repression, and unpredictability.

Key themes:

What’s behind Russia’s “shared values” migration incentives
Historical parallels: 1930s Soviet recruitment of Americans
Risks of relocation vs. safer alternatives in the U.S.
A warning to those enthralled by ideological appeal

Perfect for anyone interested in immigration, U.S.–Russia relations, modern propaganda, or Cold War history.