Pavel Talankin, a teacher from a small town in the Southern Urals, has gained international recognition for his documentary 'Mr Nobody Against Putin', which critiques the political situation in Russia. Despite winning prestigious awards, including an Oscar, his film was banned in Russia shortly after its release, and he was labeled a 'foreign agent'. Talankin reflects on the impact of the war in Ukraine on Russian society and the challenges faced by a generation of youth caught in the conflict. He expresses gratitude for the attention his film has received, despite mixed reviews, and shares his thoughts on living in exile and the differences he observes in European societies.