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In the latest episode of the podcast "Rzecz w tym", Bogusław Chrabota talks to Anas Adi, a Syrian entrepreneur and long-time resident of Poland. The history of Syria, the brutality of Assad's rule, and dreams of freedom and democracy - these are the main topics of this conversation. What does life look like for Syrians after decades of civil war? Does Syria have a chance for a peaceful and democratic future? The road to Poland and memories from Hama Anas Adi talks about his road to Poland and painful memories from his native Hama, where in 1982 he witnessed a brutal massacre committed by the regime of Bashar Assad. "I was a teenager when the city was bombed. It was a massacre - 40,000 people lost their lives," he recalls. Propaganda of the regime and the true face of the war The interviewee emphasizes that the war in Syria did not begin with terrorism, but with peaceful protests brutally suppressed by the government. "The entire propaganda of the regime spoke about fighting terrorism. That was nonsense. People wanted dignity and democracy,” says Adi, pointing to the manipulations of Assad and his secret services. Hope for a democratic Syria Anas Adi believes that Syrians will not allow a new form of dictatorship, regardless of whether it is religious or political. “Syrians have matured. After 54 years of dictatorship, they will not agree to any other form of tyranny,” he emphasizes. The role of Russia and international interests Adi criticizes the attitude of Russia, which supported the Assad regime, leading to further escalation of the conflict. “Russia made a huge mistake by betting on Assad. The Syrian people will not forget this,” he says. The future of Syria in the eyes of emigrants Does Syria have a chance to rebuild? Adi expresses hope for the future: “I dream of an open and tolerant Syria, where the law will be respected and people will be able to live in peace.” His vision is a country that rebuilds itself on the foundations of democracy and cooperation between all social groups.