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Okay, i know this will sounds like a panic, and I really hope this is panic, but I afraid all goes to military mobilize and martial law...

We will know tomorrow about it, but today I have to seriously think about what to do...
If shortly, this means that they will able to break into your house and take you away.
Or to kill, if you don't want to cooperate.
Also this means that everyone who will act against war will considered as a treason.
This is extremely serious thing, and our country already saw period like this...

Taking this into account, I just have to think about way to escape...
As citizen of St.Petersburg nearest way for me is Estonia or Finland.
And here I want to ask:
I understand it sounds very arrogant but... If I have anyone from this countries... would you be able to help?
If I will able legally across the border I just don't want to be alone...

I hope all this will never happen, but I have bad foreboding /)_(\

Comments

Meganought

Jesus Christ... I'm not in either of those countries but I could probably lend you some money if you need it

Anonymous

You're not sounding arrogant at all, hopefully you find somebody, praying for your safety

Anonymous

I'm so sorry man, I wish I could help. I'm in the U.S. D: And you aren't sounding arrogant. It's always good to have a backup plan. If there's anything I can do, let me know <3

Anonymous

Theres nothing wrong with worrying about your life or your future. That being said. I unfortunately don't have a way to help.

Anonymous

I'm not in a nearby country, but should circumstances call for it, I would be happy to give you whatever financial support I'm able to. You don't sound arrogant or alarmist in the slightest; that is a genuine concern, and I am really, really sorry that you're having to give it this kind of thought >~<

Jason C

USA native here. If I had the means, I'd help you get here, honestly. And God how I wish I knew someone in Finland or Estonia...

Anonymous

I do live in Finland, and there is room in my apartment. I just live on Western part of it, and I could reside you temporarily, maybe. Long term wouldn't work though, I'd guess.

Todd Diesel

Sadly can't help with location. But I might offer a bit of advice? I'd imagine if things get that far, there would be tight scrutiny on border crossing. If you do need to leave, go somewhere more remote, but still within the country. Vyborg or Kingisepp possibly? That way, it doesn't come off as 'fleeing the country'.

Anonymous

Best solution is Finland.

Yakovlev_Vad

I really appreciate it, but honestly at this moment I afraid to transfer money from Patreon to PayPal Cuz I don't sure my PayPal account will work tomorrow... Plus analytics said that most likely government will requisition our money so even if all works at this moment I will not transfer it to my Card. Not yet at least.... I hope Europe Will not block Russians Patreon pages /)_(\

Yakovlev_Vad

I really don't love to cry and ask for help, usually i always trying to solve my problems on my own, but this is really emergency case /)_(\

Lucky

Wish I was in a area and position to help, I hope everything works out in some way or you have someone to let you in

Yakovlev_Vad

Thank you very much, I really appreciate it a lot, and I am happy that you understand... I pray each night to this madness end

Anonymous

Sorry, cannot offer a place in finland or estonia. The bare minimum I can offer you is that I'm going to drive with a car to Estland and help you out if you need to travel anywhere else in europe. Of course I could take you to Austria.. but I'm not sure that this is going to help you in any way. I could even organize a place to live or sleep (room in our house or maybe any other solution), but I just think that Austria is far away for you, I understand you want to stay nearby St. Petersburg.. you need to decide. Hope you find a way out of this misery! And that you get help you're going to need or which fits your needs.

Yakovlev_Vad

It is okay, this is countries with low population, so this was a low chance that i have any patrons from this countries, but I was need to try^^

Leo G.

I feel for you. Wish I could help, but it’s a very long swim across the Atlantic Ocean. I’m literally on the opposite side of the planet.

Yakovlev_Vad

Oh, I am really happy to find someone from Finland^^ Honestly I still hope I will don't need to escape but, if you don't mind, I will keep your name in my mind^^ What about room. I have some money on my PayPal and i think your country don't have problems with dollars. So easiest way I will just transfer money to your paypal. Unfortunately I don't know finnish so most problem for me will be Language. I will really need for a help to find room. Anyway, thanks for responding ^_^

NovemberDear

Hey Vad, I am a brand new patreon of yours. I also live in the US and cannot help you get here, but if you need extra funds I can try to donate you - if you still have a safe way to get the money. Stay safe and calm. My heart and prayers are with you. <3

Anonymous

Sorry to say this, but as far as I know from the news, the russian authories already started to turn back ppl from the border if they cannot prove they want to return to the country. If your country introduce martial law and many ppl want to flee, this might change, but at this point you best bet is to wait. What you can do is to move as close to the border as you can, so in case of time to act, you can be among the first ones. Usually acting fast could makes a lot of difference. In worst case, Ukrain already offered amnesty if you surrender, so you still have options not to fight even if you are taken. You can also check how hard is to flee to China or India, what might be less suspicious to the authories, and might be more doable. Sadly the EU is quite a hard target for you at this moment, if you want to leave legally. In an case, take care and hold on!

Yakovlev_Vad

This is good advice) Actually this is my second plan. And Vyborg is good city, but I thought about Svetogorsk, a little city at a border with Finland

Yakovlev_Vad

Oh I really apriciate your help, honestly at this moment I just want to be out of Russia and no matter where. Austria is nice country, as any other country in europe. But yeah, I afraid this is really too far for me^^ I think you already know that All countries of Europe closed their air space so I just have no variants to get in Austria^^ Anyway, thank you once again, I really apriciate your help ^_^

Yakovlev_Vad

Heh, never thought I will say it but I really Envy to you X) It is kay, thank you any way^_^

Yakovlev_Vad

Thank you very much, I really apriciate it a lot, but I afraid at this moment I even didn't sure I can to get money to my card. Plus probability our government will requisitions our money, so I afraid to transfer anything from my Paypal^^ I just trying to keep calm at this moment... Anyway, thank you for your help, I really appreciate it ^_^

Yakovlev_Vad

It is not so easy to surrender. I thought about it... Just imagine situation you are on a battlefield and want to surrender. If you will run to Ukrainian troops you can get a shot to your back from russian fanatic. Or you also can get a shot from Ukrainian soldier who, obviously, can't read your thinking. You can be killed by a bomb while in an armored car. Let's assume you ran to the Ukrainian soldier and it was successful, What if this Ukrainian soldier is a father who saw a die of his Children/Friend? Will he able not to kill you? I don't sure... Anyway at this moment I really think that be near to border is most easy way for me... But I still hope I will find way to legally cross the border... Or... if Russia will attack NATO.... so, I will run to finland...

Anonymous

I'm so sorry Vad, this breaks my heart but I have no way to help other than monetarily, and I know the Russian economy's not in a good place right now. I really hope you can find some safe place to weather this storm, and I hope that it all ends soon... unfortunately I don't think that will happen until a certain world leader is deposed...

Pip

Hi Yakovlev, I really don't know what to say, I'm just very sorry for what is happening and your whole situation. I am in Italy, and if you will ever find yourself here all you need to do is to just contact me and I'll offer all the help possible. Regarding money, and I can't believe I'm saying this since I really hate it, maybe it would be better to convert some of it in cryptos if you are afraid you might not be able to access your money in the future. Or maybe find a trusted person abroad to send him a bit of money to keep safe.

sparkofinsanity

Like I said in my PM, I can offer some financial help if you really need it. I live in the United States, so I don't think I can help house you unless you're willing to fly if/when you get to a different country. I hope it doesn't have to come to you needing to leave your home, but you have my support regardless.

Anonymous

I hope you'll be safe. If one day you need to go in France, I can try to help you.

Anonymous

I talked with an associate of mine living in the Helsinki region. He can help you if you. I sent you his email in a PM.

Blackjack

I dont know anyone personally, but I hear things. Head towards Finland.

Winter Fox

I desperately wish I could help, but I’m in America. I hate what you and your countrymen are being forced to go through. If there is anything you need that you think I could help with, let me know. Be safe! I will be thinking of you.

Anonymous

Im so sorry you are going through this. You dont deserve any of it. I am trying to gather information and resources for you now, and see how we can get money over to you and get you a way out of the country. Keep an eye on your PMs for details.

Mircea Kitsune

I'm from Romania. Unfortunately I couldn't offer any place to stay. If you think I can help with any useful info here however, you can let me know. Not sure what I could do overall, and at this stage it's pointless for me to even comment further based on what I'm hearing.

Anonymous

I am in the US an unable to help with your immediate need, but please make sure to update us if there is anything we can do to help remotely (financially). Please know that we hope for Russia to be a strong and healthy country that shares with the world and have nothing against it's citizens who are not doing these horrible things. I hope you are safe and able to continue sharing your art with the world. I have multiple prints from the Travelling Pony Museum on my walls!

Anonymous

Unfortunately, I'm in the US, and the only people I know that far globally are either in Ukraine or Russia, so that is not going to help in the slightest. If you escape and find yourself in the Mountains of the West, I could physically help, but there's not much I can accomplish that far out.

Walfas

I wish I could help, I have space in my home but unfortunately I'm in Canada about 6800km away. If I could get a flight for you I would, but that would probably require you getting out of Russia and into another country first. If you're able to do that, somehow I'll more than willingly house you.

Faeble

I can’t believe this is happening to you or I guess happening in general in today’s day and age. This is SO terrible and I’m so sorry for you and everyone being affected. My hopes go out that you and your loved ones are kept safe. Your talents and works are so great but aside from that, I hope you make it out of this soon and safe.

Anonymous

If it looks like the Iron Curtain is about to come down, you should exit to Finland, regardless of whether you have something set up yet on the other side. The international community can continue to help you there in a way they won't if you stay.

Anonymous

Hey there. Just posting it here so you can see it. Do check your DM with me. I got friends together and we have a way to get you out. All we need is someone to host you in Europe, but we have done our research and can get you flights. Do let me know.

Omeggga

There's now a law that says you can be put in jail for up to 15 years for "misinformation" about the war. Careful Yak.

Anonymous

My heart sinks to see what is happening in the world right now and for the situation you find yourself in. I am yet another person watching from the other side of the world. Please let us know if there is any opportunity for us to help.

Anonymous

Unfortunately, I'm on the other side of the world. But I can also help financially, if there's a way to get funds to you. As someone who's lived through something similar I'd like to provide advice, but I was a bit too young to have anything specific that'd be applicable. And it was a different world back then... All I can think of right now is do as much research as you can on whether you need a Visa, or whether they accept asylum for your current circumstances. Each country will be different. Carry enough documentation/ID to prove where you're from. They've opened up a lot for Ukrainians claiming asylum, for obvious reasons. I've looked around and haven't seen news about opening up for Russians claiming asylum, but I suspect they'll eventually do that, as the number of political prisoners in Russia grows. About martial law, my advice is to remember that there's many more citizens than military. This means while they CAN do many terrible things, they'll also be very busy. So they key is to stay calm, be non-threatening. Cooperate, even when you feel it's unjust. Don't give them an excuse to do any more than they're already doing. Good luck, and stay safe.