"Putinversteher" - "those who understand Putin" - that's what they are called in Germany, those who support the Russian president and his policies. Many Putinversteher are convinced that life in Russia is much better and freer than in Germany. However, they are in no hurry to move, preferring to express their love for Russia and its president from a distance. Even after the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

So who are these Putinversteher? What language do they speak and what music do they listen to? How are they regarded in Germany? And why, despite their strong love for Russia, do they not return?