Jul 20, 2026

I am out of the hospital and returning to the INSIDE RUSSIA livestream, but my recovery is still under way. I was interrupted by a direct threat: Russian security services managed to track down and call my hospital room. Tonight, I will explain exactly what happened during my hospitalization, detail the chilling phone call I received from the KGB apparatus, and expose how they attempt to intimidate dissidents in exile.

They tried to use my medical vulnerability to silence my reporting on the Kremlin, the Russian economy, and the realities of Putin’s system. They failed. I am back, medically stable, and I refuse to be intimidated by state terror tactics.
Thank you to everyone who has supported me, watched the channel, shared the videos, and stood beside my family. Your support matters more tonight than I can explain.

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I’m Konstantin Samoilov, a Russian in exile and creator of Inside Russia community. I talk to people inside the country every day, follow the numbers and the mood, study Russia under microscope and share my findings with the world. No hype — just facts. Sources: open public data and reporting (Russia Today, MinFin, CBR, Rosstat, business press). This video is commentary and analysis for information/education only and follows YouTube community guidelines.