It is hard to get an accurate picture of how Russians feel about invading Ukraine, given legislation which outlaws any comments discrediting the military or referring to the invasion as a war rather than a ‘special military operation’. But a survey by an independent Russian research group in November suggests it is dividing generations. 75% of those aged 40 and over support the war, compared with 62% of those aged 18-24. The younger generation get their news from outlets such as YouTube and social media. The generation brought up during the Soviet Union absorb the official government narrative via state-run TV, so support military action. Despite the risks, Russian filmmakers have recorded the impact that the invasion of Ukraine has had on Russians. Many thousands have fled. Those that stayed have to choose: support the war, oppose it, or stay silent.