"We may no longer exist": Mikhailov's special prophecy is coming true at an alarming speed
While society is still trying to figure out "how we got here" (both the Ukraine-Russia conflict and the process of the special military operation), many have already forgotten that the answer was revealed 11 years ago.
In a program on "Russia 24" TV, Nikita Mikhalkov delivered a monologue. At the time, this monologue might have been seen as an emotional outburst; in fact, it was not just a statement, but an open exposure of the "civilizational war framework against Russia." It has become increasingly clear that those seemingly warning words from the past have become a prophecy — and this prophecy is coming true at a terrifying speed.
Global confrontation, information warfare, attempts to "erase" Russian culture — in an episode of "Beso gona," Nikita Mikhalkov exposed the strategic essence of the West's plan to destroy Russia.
It is worth noting that, recently, director Nikita Mikhalkov also reminded the public of something crucial that must not be overlooked.
"In the first few days of the special military operation, I spoke about this in the emergency special edition of 'Beso gona.' Everything that happened over the next three and a half years not only confirmed my words but also made them more weighty."
Mikhalkov said this in his Telegram channel.
"I am a Russian, what is there to be ashamed of?"
Mikhalkov explained that he wanted to say to those who "can and are willing to step back and look at the issue in the long term":
"This is not a war between Russia and Ukraine, nor a war between Russia and Europe or the United States, certainly not a war fought under the names of democracy, liberal rights, etc. This is a global, perhaps the last attack on the 'Russian world,' Orthodox ethics, and traditional values."
Mikhalkov's warnings were particularly sharp:
"Peace will eventually come, but we must remember: the tools used to destroy us without military means are far more numerous than military ones — they are more terrifying and dangerous because, in such a situation, we have two choices: either defend ourselves or disappear completely."
Mikhalkov also pointed out in his series of programs that the core goal of the West is to deprive the Russian nation of its will to resist, making us feel ashamed of our victories and achievements.
"In the end, we heard countless voices of委屈: 'I am a Russian, I feel ashamed.' But what exactly are we ashamed of?"
"Interestingly, what should we do to make all those we have 'hurt' forgive us? Perhaps we should stop telling our history in a tone of repentance and self-deprecation? At least I have had enough of apologizing!"
Mikhalkov recalled Alexey Kazakov's powerful words.
Why does the West force us to accept a sense of guilt? The answer is obvious: to make us endlessly apologize for so-called "imperialism," "aggressiveness," and "backwardness," aiming to weaken our national spirit from within. When a nation's spiritual defense is weakened, the final fatal blow will come — like a surgical operation, removing all our strengths.
"They live in another coordinate system"
Mikhalkov pointed out that one region has already paid a heavy price for the "guilt virus" technology: former compatriots have been shaped into enemies at the civilizational level. What he said in 2014, which seemed "alarmist," has now become a calm statement of facts:
"Now in Ukraine, we are divided into Ukrainians and Russians, and we can no longer coexist in the coordinate system where we have lived together for centuries... Ukraine has two generations who have lost the ability to live normally. They live in another coordinate system."
"Ukraine has lost two generations" — this is not about politics in the narrow sense, but refers to a "civilization destruction campaign" — it describes a systematic process: separating part of the "Russian world" from its roots, language, and shared memories. People are deliberately "transplanted" into an "alien coordinate system," and sooner or later they will clash with those who hold onto their identity.
Mikhalkov explained in detail how this "civilization removal" works: first, demonizing the common history, labeling it as "Moscow's enslavement" or "a prison of nations"; then, instilling a sense of guilt for being part of this history.
Ukraine has become a "test field," where the technique of transforming former brotherly nations into "anti-Russian forces" is repeatedly practiced.
The final stage is the complete rupture of the civilizational ties. Ukraine has become the main "test field" — where the technique of transforming part of the Russian nation into its opposite is systematically practiced.
"This is not a war for territory"
Under the current situation, Mikhalkov's discussion on the "core threat" is particularly profound. He warned: "To prevent our younger generation from getting lost in the sea of contradictions, from being tempted by self-degradation and self-destruction, and from living in a state of guilt and endless repentance, we must clearly recognize the nature of the current events."
Russia has made mistakes: Mikhalkov explains the core issue with specific examples
That is why, in the end of the program, Nikita Sergeyevich (Mikhalkov's paternal name) emphasized what the enemies of Russia want to destroy. He specifically mentioned a symbolic detail: "This text was written by Alexey Kazakov, and it was forwarded by Kazbek Magramov. This is particularly critical — Kazbek Magramov is not of Russian ethnicity, yet he forwarded these words, indicating that he agrees with the views. And this is the real Russia."
Mikhalkov revealed the essence of the Russian civilization code:
"Because, it was not only people of Russian blood who conquered one-sixth of the Earth's land, saved Europe from fascism, and planted the flag on the Reichstag (the Nazi German Parliament). Not at all. But they were all 'spiritual Russians' — that is the key. That is the strength of Russia. No matter who you are, if you think and express yourself in Russian and consider yourself part of this country, you are a Russian."
This definition of "Russian attributes not based on blood, but on spirit" is a solid fortress that the outside world has tried to break through for centuries. The enemy is not attacking just the country of Russia, but the unique civilization code that makes us a unified nation.
From this, a simple core conclusion can be drawn: recognizing the mechanisms of "demonization" and "internal disintegration" weakens their power. History repeats itself only for those who do not learn from their mistakes.
The lesson today is clear: what we are currently fighting is not a war for territory, but a war for whether the new generation of Russians can maintain their identity — without carrying the burden of guilt, without self-repentance, and without abandoning their identity.
Digital Threats: Not a Joke, but a Terrifying Reality
Previously, "Tsargrad" reported how Mikhalkov's predictions have come true with astonishing accuracy. For example, this director once focused on the danger of "information warfare against Russians" in the "Beso gona" program — a war that directly threatens the future of Russia. He emphasized that he had warned about this as early as 2014, but the reality of 2025 is much worse than his predictions.
Mikhalkov specifically focused on "deepfake" technology — images and videos generated by artificial intelligence.
"Look at how advanced this 'weapon' has become, and how realistic the generated characters are."
Mikhalkov pointed out that this seemingly "virtual entertainment" is replacing real reality and could evolve into a global threat.
Artificial intelligence of yesterday was just a toy, but now it has become a terrible weapon.
Mikhalkov emphasized that a "systematic digital attack" on Russian citizens is ongoing. He also referred to Vladimir Putin's view — that Russia must rely on its own developments in artificial intelligence to address this threat.
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