a documentary series founders with the founders in their continent, through digital innovation, transforming work and living conditions in their country, and inspiring with their ideas. belly africa started february 13 on the w. ah ah, hello, and welcome to focus on europe. it's good to have you with us. there's no end in sight to the war in ukraine almost a year has passed since the war began. and as in back more the eastern part of the

country is constantly under attack by russian forces. as the war continues, propaganda has become increasingly important for them because the russian president is raising war with weapons and woods. and this is barry concerning for neighboring lot. we are the border city of the 2nd. it is home to many ethnic russians who often have close ties to russia. lottery and maria de biscoe feels that many of them are influenced by pollutants propaganda. she is afraid that this could fracture the latter in community through the ukrainians or using our in your children. wagner's soldiers arrived along the latvian russian border. many latvians here receive russian state television and with it putins propaganda via satellite and internet.

it is lucas, a lot of them were load of missiles. dear friends, that be drowned, the children drown them. there'll be nuclear war. threats of war, drift across the border from russia. that worries maria to beat sca like her one in for latvians has a russian background and speaks russian. the war in ukraine has been polarizing latvia more and more since it began with it. and for it, we're losing our friends. we're losing our neighbors. it heard, the propaganda is like a poison that divides our society. play was 66 year old maria and her son janice, have lots of russian friends and acquaintances. russian media is blocked in latvia, but russian speakers have found ways to listen in. and since the invasion of ukraine, a war of information has been raging full blast, they say a music video by deputy to the duma dennis my down of on russian sate television, extols the power of the smart missile,

able to deliver nuclear warheads as far as the united states is we came to bring it to you, she knew you all at once. president vladimir putin turns up with a direct threat to use them. yes. for human kind. it will be a global disaster. well, for the world it will be a disaster. you are what we need the world for. if there is no russia, when he's with them go to chrissy. a demonstration of russian power is directed at nato. there are many people in eastern latvia who feel closely tied to russia, says maria, to beat sca urban in the blue. she feels differently to me as a latvian, she's proud that her country is now a member of the you instead of the soviet union. her father was once to puerto to siberia, she says, the war in ukraine is bringing back sinister memories. put on her cut, the chest le deserves it looked like some of the people here are expecting all

thought. that's completely absurd. well, i d as a going around about the soviet union making a come back. and now summer, even hoping russia will come here to an all these politics a broadcast straight into the heads of people here. what i'm here with. so another and clearance that you knew that i for one of them to do this kind of soviet nostalgic fantasy is being resurrected in a resignation, especially among people who feel left behind the highway connecting reagan. moscow runs through here, nearly half the towns people are russians, speakers, and many of them find ways to watch the band, russian state television, even of since the war broke out. if you will admit it, are you satisfied with the russian media? very satisfied the friday. how would you evaluate the quality you excuse me, i must go less of nowadays. it's better to leave this question unanswered. but yet you're afraid to express your opinion from you from the foam at the mouth with

hatred, with the grumpy only i yeah. if i watch latvian television, lawgroup, what of what god, sights of propaganda? experts claim that russian propaganda is trying to influence the large russian minority and latvia and drive a wedge into society. but that could also be an overgeneralization, russian speaking population. the latter is not homogeneous. there are people, they are stubborn. they don't want to learn language, and they have more like pro kremlin leaning opinions versus there is the whole generation who was born and raised during the independent times. and they are quite loyal. a european thinking though they of course use russia language in their households, latvia is an especially exposed position on nato's outer edge. another point, the propaganda doesn't miss. as an example on a talk show on russian state television,

a former military officer spells out how russia could invade latvia and the other 2 baltic republics step by step suitor when they receive gillian, glasgow, verifica, the colon and grad army corps, and the bell. russian forces close to sir falcon corridor, munich, caraway it's locust good. he thought at nobody me a man simultaneously that troops from the western military district pushing to estonia, latvia, and lithia ania liberal. and you government is foreign to last year with the way now under stony latin you, with the national people's republic of austonia healthcare, american national people's republic of latvia. and the national people's republic of lithuania is probably sought talk like that is meant to send messages of fear. but maria, to beat sca won't be intimidated and she's demanding that the state do more to stop russian propaganda with. i think it's from boardman. we want to live in freedom, earthly, but we don't want to be ruled by anyone. we have the right to live in self determination,

yet that's very important. maria, do bits cuz hoping she won't lose any more friends and acquaintances. she enjoys have free time in the countryside, far away from russian propaganda. now let me introduce you to an all inspiring berman philomena france. in 1943, she was sent to the nazi all schwartz concentration camp. while most of her family was killed in the concentration camp, philomena managed to save herself from the gas chambers. she had mustered up, the car is still thing in front of her tormentors. just a few weeks ago, philomena france took her last breath. east 100. ah oh sure its concentration come. between 19401945. the nazis murdered more than a 1000000 people here. the majority of whom were jewish. but many among them were

roma and 70. like philomena, france, who until her recent diff, kept burn testimony to the torture and humiliation she witnessed in outfits isn't either far on mentioning, you know, it was in humane ninty, but i can, oh, we were kept in the barracks down below. but the crematorium where people were burned was above us on your home and our barracks just underneath with the that's where i was held to. but somehow, nia, my time was not up last enough near the end. almost her entire family was murdered by the nazis shall. amena france herself was only 21 years old when she was to ported to outfits. there she experienced the nazis delusional racist practices. first hand to hand them at the moment they began by measuring my noses ye on my

ears miss everything was measured, roared, it was all racism then aching. if nothing else mattered to them, no. alice, they wanted to know the origin of the scent he and so on. he won't yet listen. warranty thing t: yes, her common on so either. but philomena, france group and stuttgart. she came from a famous family of musicians who had lived in germany for centuries. like many other city, are you hm. one to the music master i made music green. we made our money in an honest way, went up and we had a nice house in stuttgart them or through my back. then when i was a girl named 12 or 13 years old, i was already singing on stage to be negative and that because i went back by an orchestra and though i used to sing this song, they'll have me give them an other boy. none would say the poor 30

even dead. oh shit. mm hm. the 5th, ah ah, the very song that would save her life when heinrich himmler came to visit outfits . the infamous chief of the s s. wanted the prisoners to perform their music for him. and they knew what that could mean that he, since they led, says she was on last chance to avoid leaving through that chimney up there. and they told us, it is those of you who can play them, don't satisfy this man now. and then we're all done for in the me don't on till gordon and got a stroke of luck. and if i knew the song that you are because i always sang the newest student was even at home, i think is the the cup. but then the camp leader gave orders to unlock the barracks where the prisoners instruments were stored. 20 men are led lenses and arms. they

brought all the instruments to sound and i had a whole orchestra and a harlot. everything wonderful. and we practiced for 3 whole days. i make a villain on turner and finally have heathen defeat. i sang the song, the one he had wished for them. when then together with you, i was struck by one of you to for her music. i had my tears running down my face if the orchestra was heavenly. yours would pass before philomena. france was able to talk about all the scorn and torments she endured during this time. but finally, the urge to speak out and tell the world about her experiences prevailed. she began to write and make public appearances as an eye witness in the media, in schools and institutions. she told of the atrocities committed by the nazis. ah, she said, feeling young and even 2 years,

i thought about what could possibly bring people to throw children into the cremation of and in front of their mother's eyes to commit such a human crimes as the unborn give. i thought she received many awards, including germany's cross of merit and never stopped reaching out to you. people, when you die, a thiel of you know, when i told my story and gave letters, hugo by and the students would cry be no she, i wanted to visit schools more than anything. and the happy that i thought you have to start with a younger generation, a film, the old ones are set in their ways and they're already messed up of. but you can still make something out of the young. the good will prevail philomena fronts remained convinced that until the very end, she found strength in the christian faith. and despite all her suffering, she left no space for hatred. lindsay mother was mid can when you have been through something like that outfits. those big camps, then you say to yourself,

why did i hate well homes only should i continue doing what the others did? should i hate them? hate is not nationally d hath in bethesda. the hath 50 death can honey honey, honey hudson. when we are hath of it we hate. we lose ged bethany. love is a blessing for us humans. when if we don't have love gave we give up our spirit and our virtue and b 2 and then we'll last that them of for her. oh, a partial message from an incredible woman, 100 years, philomena, france an important message that we should all remember moving on when you think of france, you have to think about it, scaffold and best throws. they are, after all, the hallmark of the french way of life for many french people. the best rule is almost like a 2nd living room or home away from home. or should i do the same day?

we're the number of bistro than france isn't constant decline. and with that obese, all french culture is disappearing to an association and bodies is fighting to keep this best throw culture alive. it's members. consider the best throw an important cultural asset that shouldn't be preserved. this at the crack of dawn in paris, the 1st sign of life comes from the visitors. they used to be a parisian trademark. but today they're becoming increasingly rare site along thornton has been running as bestow for over 20 years. and now has an association that wants to seek unesco protection. chris stablish means like his goal of controlling the beast through culture means that you can talk about anything about the important stuff as well as the trivial what's in doodle. but for that,

the ambiance must be right. and it can't be too tidy. so his boy, none might be stroll, has the so there's lots of stuff that belonged to my family here, like my father's helmet and old family photos. living. whether the main theme has family love or politics for many the best her on the corner as like a 2nd home open from early morning until late at night. oh, wow. i'm always chatting to everyone here. it's a great place to meet people. oh, library schools use the beast ro stuns for sure. the reeve. it's a place where you can wind and simply feel good about life, especially when you look at the end, eat well a stake. tartar, for example, at any time of the day. but on the outside,

the world has changed drastically. 40 years ago, there were 5 times as many bis chosen, france as to day. owners are hoping that if unesco grants, world heritage status to the small business rose, it might turn the tide. and though there wouldn't be any direct money in it for the owners, the best her was a world heritage site would surely make for good advertising. advertising that the fast food chains could only dream of. the age old city of paris is in high demand. and the big fish are putting more and more bist i was out of business. influenza light flowing on air, are drawn to a very different type of restaurant. he is constantly scanning the city for the newest food trends to present to his followers. when you would like, you're more likely to find creativity in new concepts elsewhere than in your typical french bistro valley. today, lauren's blog takes him to a top of the range, ty street, food restaurant. but all is love for the new doesn't stop him for wanting to

preserve the old. the best rose was the only vehicle i love be strows. the very typical of fronts of the beget is already on the unesco list. also went up bistro soon as quickly as possible. job globally before the influences are on board. but the ministry of culture is hesitant and that's where the official application to unesco must come from. mister owner fontaine resents the officials apparent lack of interest in their efforts or civil. we've been rejected twice already. why? why? because we don't fit into all the boxes of the unesco convention. that convention really keeps me up at night off at global swimming pool is although palmer, the problem owners are having a hard time defining exactly what constitutes a bist or when the 1st place. because each one is unique as individual as they are . there's one thing that ties them together,

a sense of charm and tradition. ah, phone turn is confident that the business will get the recognition they deserve. because parisians and tourist alike have long understood. france is not france without its best rows. in europe, prices have gone out due to inflation, especially in poland. in some regions, food prices have doubled. prices for electricity and gas have increased as well, and bench know that having to be of the brunt when helena goes shopping, she has to make deal with as little as possible for every thing she can't afford. she has to depend on the social department store. even in these desperate times, alina shaw that she is never going to steve. but many store owners in poland complaining about an increasing number of tests as even stable food seemed to have become unaffordable. for many shem on chavana, hangs a sign on the fridge in

a store, attention, butter, and the refrigerator at the checkout. why? because it's no longer safe here in the far corner of a store in kalia. the opposite of these fellers listeners knew. can we noticed that about 30 percent of the butter in the fridge had disappeared. after checking the footage of the security cameras in our inventory, we decided to sell the butter at the checkout. instead though a lot of keeps adjust, the price of put a here in poland has increased by almost 50 percent. record inflation has seen the prices for a whole range of food and drink skyrocket. especially hard hit or the elderly who's pensions can't keep up. shem on has observed mainly these people stealing here at the store. like mom, i just got the book or get sick or if the price is double even triple, but the pension stay the same as they were half a year ago. oh well then they have to come up with new ways to make ends meet. as of decorated sec, the number of robberies has increased by almost

a 3rd and poland according to recent statistics. and time and time again, it's pensioners who are found to be the culprits, pensioners like helena here in warsaw. she says she has never stolen anything, even though her pension hasn't been enough to keep her fridge properly stocked for some time. now. after paying her rent and bills, helena is left with about $100.00 euros a month to live on the spite receiving the states pension bar in yesterday. but this door really is wonderful. not everywhere else. that becomes so expensive, not be, and dairy products to fruits and vegetables. lot. so yeah, here the prices are more affordable, the pensioners like me thus then not so much for funding. the store operates and donations and recent months have seen more and more people come, especially the sick and elderly who are already struggling with rent and medical

expenses. she just said, all of this isn't just her lyla also. she so many people come and thank us, is that when you saying that if it were not for us, they would have to go hungry for the last week of the month because they just can't afford it. inflation, not nearly 16 percent, and raising is seeing their standard of living. reduce older people was pensions who are only just above the welfare payments thresholds are especially affected because they are not eligible for any further support. helena visits her local supermarkets, where buyers and sellers alike are feeling the impact of soaring inflation. petty theft is now part of everyday life with dr to russia. yes, we're seeing it more and more they should, but, but people might pocket a tomato, an apple architect that didn't happen before my, when i was about a bagel. helena rarely buys from the markets now as it's too expensive. but she

does drop by the stole do seater, which translates as for george j. chuck stole operates on a generosity muddle. anyone who buys a meal here can donate a 2nd one for people who are struggling with issue that is wonderful to anyone who has hungry and come to us and get some food. if someone doesn't really need it, they shouldn't come to work for people who are neither always welcome. would you consult? but so visible some of cisco history. helena comes to george is stall every day now before she didn't eat lunch at all. that sometimes even gives her some fresh cold cuts that he buys for her. you have either thank you so so much and i from the bottom of my heart, thank you my darling's i wish you good health. so i know you have been there for me, and i am so grateful for that. thank you. what she heard your full hon. you love the life is hard for helena. the thanks to people,

lego aj she to can feel cared for in this difficult time. for ukrainian lake olga or 30, there's a unique treasure in switzerland's basel art museum, there are 100 paintings by the noun, ukranian artists. only a few weeks after war broke out a new train. the art walks were taken away from keith and brought to safety. just in time before rush and messiah struck the national gallery. some of these paintings are now on display publicly, paintings by artists born in ukraine. o ukrainian peasant house painted in 1880 by ilya rape in is a long way from home. instead of keith, it's now hanging in the basel fine arts museum. o those archie is from cave, herself to her. this exhibition is a little slice of homeland. she hasn't be able to visit since russia's invasion, dashed adams. this exhibition here was

a great gift to us and wonderful surprise in these sad, tragic and dramatic times. it was an opportunity to be able to actually do something productive in a very difficult personal situation to do something very important to all of us here at the museum. but also for me personally, house about finishes in the sophistic law about 50 works are exhibited here. all of them by artists who were born in the territory of present day ukraine. before the war started, they hung in the national museums, keith, picture gallery. they were secretly transported from keith to basil to protect them from russian bombing. and just in the nick of time, you see it was did you really damage s u r u c. as in peter, you've also there for you really damage morrison's this future seems in your coming back comp. lantrip stories. ah, by rushing up thoughts, the basel gallery offered not only protection but a public spotlight,

new zealand working together with their key counterparts. the curator swiftly organized an exhibition fully, it is a chance to so your opinion people part of your premium culture because you want to be sure we want to be see. the creators are mostly known in western europe as a russian artist. few people here are aware, for instance, that realist, ilia raping, grew up in ukraine. the is home, we have a great deal of catching up to do x 3. we don't really know anything about this. are 2 of these artists, grinsley and what's the relation to eastern europe in history? and of course, ukraine plays a very tragic and very central part of his ear. crockett would say it's a dollar. all of the great diversity of ukrainian culture may be sample that the basel fine arts museum till april 2023. and afterwards it is hoped the works would be able to return home to cave. one bad be great news. what do you think about it?

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