Guys, I’ve just noticed that I used the wrong word!😂 On 15:00 it’s MAGAZINES actually, not JOURNALS😅 (In Russian language the word magazine sounds the same as “journal” so I kinda mixed them up, sorry💛)
better than calling a group of people a bunch of eels while saying farewell in a foreign country while trying to learn the language, thank goodness after the smile fell off their faces, the smiles returned and they all chuckled...... :- o
The only one that blew my MIND is no music. I would literally go insane. Music has helped people get through so many things. I’ve never heard of anyone not liking music. Interesting but whatever works for your lifestyle! Really good video💗
So inspiring to see a real life, non aesthetic-based minimalist! I feel like I can learn so much from you because you look, sound and think like a normal person! Subscribed!
My thoughts. Example: If you own 4 plates and 6 cups then make them nice. Why not? In the end you still have 4 plates and 6 cups but they are nice. The only difference is they will be esthetically pleasing. There is nothing wrong with owning nice things. You can still be a minimalist. A minimalist with nice things.
But it's against minimalist mindset to replace a functional piece with a more pleasing one just because. Certainly once a plate breaks a nicer one, or better quality one can be bought to replace it 😊 Sadly many of the minimalist youtubers I see just replace their functional tupperware with mason jars etc. for the aesthetic alone and create more unnecessary trash in the process
Aesthetically I think a little hodgepodge of dishware is cool. In another video where she showed her dish cupboard, I thought it looked really quaint. It made me open and look through mine, which was overflowing with crap I forgot I had.
I'm from America, my husband and I are pershing a simpler life and you are so inspiring! This list brought to my attention some ways to minimize I hadn't even thought of before. Thanks for sharing!
If minimal makes you happy, do it! But Christmas tree? Do it for Agatha and your husband.🙂. You can decorate simply. Paper snowflakes and popcorn on a string go a long way!
@@janethagen3385 also. There is no X-Mass in Russia. We have the soviet made "New Year". It is not related to any religion, just a celebration for kids. Only some kind of very religios people celebrate x-mas, or ramadan, or hanuka. But here is just a few people who really care about this.
We also don't have a Christmas tree, I don't want to buy a plastic one and there is still mess under the live one, also we have cats so they will destroy it :D also as Janet mentioned, not everybody is Christmas crazy, we are not Christians so its not a big deal for me
Love seeing how you live, my husband is from China and the differences we've seen over years are always interesting. Would love to see a video of what you eat in a week, I'm a big foodie and love to see what other people eat!
I really understand you passion about buying second hand items. I have the same...I am much more happier founding something special in thrift shop than in regular shop. My way to minimalism seems to be very long but I try method of small steps...greetings from Poland
I’m so glad that people understand and can relate to what I was talking about🥰 My way to minimalism was a very long one and I still feel like I’m only at the beginning of it😅
Love the last point you made about not buying new things. I need to remember this more often! My husband and I bought our desks secondhand a few years ago and it’s still our favorite purchase we’ve ever made and still are so excited to have those pieces of furniture.
Very wise advice. Here's a good piece of old-school advice that still works. It came from Amy Vanderbilt, who wrote an etiquette book many years ago. Her advice about fashion was to find a style that suits you and then to simply replace pieces as they wear out. It's what I do, and it has worked well for me for many years -- well, since the old school days. LOL
You are so nice to listen and I like that you are not judging other people’s lifestyle at all. You bring so much positive vibes to the youtube community :) Greetings from Bulgaria :)
I love your take on minimalism. I am trying to re-think what I buy and why. I will probably never be a minimalist but I can learn much from you. I have to say the books part surprises me. I buy loads of books and read them all. But I'm a journalist and writer so the written word is my passion. Books enrich the mind.
I am a bit of a minimalist but not necessarily by choice. Lol. We just don't have the money to buy most things. Our rent is 1800. per month our grocery bill is 1000. Canadain. Utilities, cellphones and TV about 700 per month. It is somewhat expensive here. Gas is 1.20 a liter. We play board games with our kid's, bike and swim in our river. We are minimalists with dishes only because our kid's keep breaking them and losing our utensils at school. We started buying all our dishes at the second hand store when our kids started being able to help clean up after dinner. I am thankful for your videos.
You are a little doll and you make me smile! I NEED to minimize my home for sure. The ONLY thing I could never live without is MUSIC. Love your channel. I'm watching you all day today! 😘💕
Your videos are so interesting and genuine! Listening to what you have said, I have the feeling that you might be a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) (I am myself). The sensitivity to strong smells and perfumes, the overwhelming sensation of having too many things, the confusion when entering in big malls etc. I relate to all this so much! And you made me think that I would probably feel better with a more minimalist lifestile ☺
I recently was going through sentimental childhood type stuff and came across a heavy stack of like 20 magazines and after ripping out my name on quiz pages and having a quick trip down memory lane at which i was mostly horrified at the sort of materialistic self obsessed sexist nonsense inside the magazines i realised i was happy i kept them so i could see and feel how much id changed from when i was 16 and had genuinely loved and enjoyed that rubbish! Poor teenage me im glad that awful stuff didnt rub off on me and im even more glad that ive changed so much that i can more than happily run to the bin and gleefully watch them go inside the icky bin where they belong. 😂 if i ever have a daughter or even son theyre not going anywhere near such horrible media at the very least until i teach them how to recognise the manipulative degrading marketing and when theyre already sure and confident in themselves teenagers especially shouldnt be seeing any of that toxic stuff. My mother is the type who reads magazines herself so she had no issues with me reading them i wish she had but at that age i probably wouldnt have listened anyway! Haha
I think everyone had to go through a period of stupid teenage magazines to become mature and wise😂 Don’t even want to remember these🙈 But the interesting thing is that Ive been buying very good quality magazines for the last couple years so I’ve been talking more about them. Something like Kinfolk style. And It was quite sad for me to realize that I don’t really read them till the end and never go through them again😒
Thank you for sharing your personnel life. We have alot in common, except I'm older my kids are grown. It's so nice to watch your videos, your down to earth and real. Also, your daughter is so cute!
@@VictoriaTerekhina And now more than 55 000 subscribers! WOW! You`re my INSPIRATION. I`m going to start my second channel and it`s all thanks to YOU! THANK YOU!!!
Same here, though I am rather noise sensitive. I'll listen to music while meditating, on the rare occasions I really want to, or on a long road trip but otherwise, none. I do enjoy going out to listen to live music - not concerts, but smaller venues, or the symphony.
I listen to music only in the car and even then, not all the time. I don't dislike music as a whole, but I almost view it as a form of "noise pollution."
I KNOW -the cute baby things! They’re so difficult to resist. And I’m inspired more to take time looking for things second-hand, because you’re right, it is more fun.
I love this! You gave me some ideas on things I can eliminate in my, and live a more minimalist lifestyle. Makeup is one thing I've also cut way back on, but could probably reduce even more. Also, thank you for the clarification on "journals" versus "magazines". That makes a lot more sense! Great video.
I absolutely LOVE your list!! I have stopped buying all the things you've listed, and I have saved more money than ever in my past. All the things you list just create a huge amount of clutter. I found, like you, that I used certain favorite items (1 handbag, five or six favorite clothing items, etc.) The rest just made my house feel like a storage space. And as far as music, I love it, but I can find and listen to most things on RUclips. You are very smart to have started this so early in life. It took me longer!! 😅 I love your channel. 💖
Wow, my husband and I really enjoy your channel and think you and your little family are inspiring in your minimalist journey. We live in New Zealand ( do you know anything about our country?). We too believe in simplifying and are gentle minimalist but not extreme. If you could share where you are from in Russia and a little about shopping, common foods and some things about your town I think more than us would love to learn. Gratitude and simplifying to focus on family, community and others is unifying around the globe. Your English is wonderful. We wish you and your family all the best.
Thank you a lot for these kind words!🥰 I’m definitely going to film these kinds of videos that you’ve mentioned. I don’t really know anything about New Zealand except that it’s unbelievably beautiful😅 And that The Lord of The Rings was filmed there. I really wish to travel to your country one day!
Thank you for another enjoyable video! As an older American, I am just beginning my journey into minimalism. It seems I spent the majority of my life acquiring treasures, only to find at this stage of my life that they are not what is important. It is such a wonderful release to rid yourself of excess. As to the no music, do you sing songs to and with your baby? No judgement here, just as a retired teacher, I wanted to mention what an important factor of young development that music can be. I am really enjoying your videos of the real Russian life.
Thank you! My husband turns on music at home almost every day so she’s quite familiar with it😅 I usually sing her just by myself without the music playing☺️
Very interesting video! I really like that you do what feels right for you, and still do not judge anyone who do things differently! Also, I am curious about one thing that you mentioned in the video. I am not from Russia so I might be wrong, but my impression is that alcohol is a big part of Russian culture. What is your experience not drinking alcohol in Russia? I live in Norway and also don’t drink alcohol, and sometimes feels like I am the only one who does’t enjoy drinking haha
Thank you! I’m not sure if I’ve ever mentioned that I don’t drink alcohol in the video😅 How did you find out?😂 I feel that people usually get more surprised that I don’t drink coffee than alcohol😂 Although you’re right - alcohol is a big thing in Russian culture. But it’s very common for Russian protestant christians to be very strict against alcohol due to cultural and historical reasons. So everyone who finds out that I’m christian suddenly assumes that I don’t drink. But it isn’t really related because I just don’t like the taste of it and also some christians drink alcohol here anyway. I also noticed that it became more common among young Russians who try to have healthier lifestyle. So I have a lot of completely different friends around me - who drink a lot, drink sometimes and don’t drink at all no matter if they are christians or not. So nobody really cares what I do personally and I also don’t feel myself anyhow unique or different from not drinking alcohol☺️ Thanks for an interesting question!
@@VictoriaTerekhina Haha, I watched the video without headphones the first time and I realize now that I just misheard you when you spoke about tea and coffee. I thought you said: "i don't drink coffee, i don't drink alcohol", but when I went back to check now I can hear that you are saying you don't drink coffee at all haha. Sorry for seeming creepy! Thank you for an in-depth answer! Very interesting to learn more about minimalism and Russian culture :D
I'm American and live in the U.S. and it's the same way here with alcohol. I don't drink it because I don't like the taste of it, I like to feel in control of my mind and I would never drink and drive, but it makes me feel like an outsider because pretty much everyone drinks and they act as though I'm weird because I don't.
Yes, I live in a culture where coffee and wine or beer drinking are the socially accepted norms. I don't like any of them, I drink tea or water most of the time, occasionally some juice and even more rarely I will drink a glass of sparkling wine like prosecco but I would rather drink a non-alcoholic version! It does make me feel left out sometimes, as if people thought I was judging them, but people who don't accept you aren't your friends...
You don’t need makeup anyway with your beautiful skin and hair and sweet face :) It took me to age 55 to realize I don’t like stuff either and it makes me overwhelmed 🤣
I feel the same way. However, I am much older. When my childrewere very small, we lived what is now described as minimalist. It's so nice to see your generation choosing a simpler lifestyle. Now as I am older, I will choose to have less clutter about. I enjoy watching you. Thank you
Only recently found your RUclips & love it, so interesting to hear things from your Russian perspective , your English is better than some native English speakers, respect x
Me to !! You never know what you find on the day you go !! I looked at my favorite over large blush color sweatshirt that has holes in it in places but I still wear it and I paid .50 cents for it in 1988 !!
I find no stimulation in this house for a child, it lacks any colour etc.... I think this is bordering on obsessional control rather than just a lifestyle, its stifling
@@BeeBee-gi2zr I do enjoy seeing the different culture, but I agree with you. Minimalism for the most part is a lifestyle of restrictions and control. For a growing mind it can be stifling.
@@BeeBee-gi2zr Like she said do what you want but she does not need to be like you. How do you know she does not have music for her daughter. Maybe she sings to her instead.
Totally agree on this. I am also a minimalist. Second hand stores are so great and the variety and prices are wonderful. The best part is being able to find things that fit well, I could care less about brand names. Most all of my clothes are second hand and I love when I get compliments on them! Having clutter in the house offends me and I love getting rid of stuff. I do like scented candles, but I don't burn them. Now if I could only convince my husband!
I am 76 in the USA and have been purchasing 2nd hand since I was your age... and... over time .. I have let go of more things & activities.. like tv and extra kitchen items etc. It feels more peaceful. But seasonal decos.. mostly home crafted rrrrreally matter to me .. as creative expression and celebration.. like wreaths for the door... AND MY BIKE 🤗 w flowers of the season. I just found your channel and find it very interesting.. and warming.. like I have a young neighbor with such a healthy family and life.. just across the way. Thank you.
Hello from California, USA. You guys are the cutest, sweetest family. We found your channel, and it's so interesting to see your life in Russia, and we love seeing what you cook!
I love your channel! I am an American with parents from the former USSR. I also speak Russian. I think you were referring to magazines when you mentioned journals.
Yep. Totally get your ideas. Personally, when I lived in NYC for many years I would keep my apartment minimal. It was much easier to clean and to me more restful. Sometimes when people would visit they would say "Oh. Did you just move in..?" And I'd joke and say "Yes. 10 years ago".
I recently found your channel and I just think you are so sweet. You truly are a minimalist the best was when you cut your hair. You mentioned all things you don't want to do with you hair it literally was everything including washing it.
I really like your videos because I don't really see much videos in English about daily life from Russia. Please keep continue to RUclips about your daily life about Russia, minimalism and your daily life. It is very interesting watching your life!
You are very practical for being so young! I am 65 and still struggle with holding on to things I never use or think I will use...but I never do use them 😊
I love your mindset. Thank you for making these videos! Similar to you, I don't buy makeup, multiple pairs of shoes, handbags, etc. However, I am a fan of second hand a clearance so I buy too many clothes for my kids. I pay $1-$3 an item so they aren't expensive. They are simple designs and are handed down to younger siblings. This is mostly because I don't like doing laundry often. I'm 33 and I no longer listen to music, either. I used to love music. I'm not sure what happened, but I prefer silence or to keep my ears open to hear my kids.
To each his own and whatever is right for YOU is what you should do. I always have a Christmas tree my kids loved them they are magical with the lights at night I have pared down but I still like books and plants and pretty art work I agree on kitchen gadgets I have too many and also dinner plates cups and saucers. I love to hear music so that is something that I need in my personal life. Plants are a must. You're very disciplined :-)
I recently found your channel and I love it! You have a beautiful family and I enjoy seeing the Russian dishes. I look forward to the day when you will own your own place! Sending lots of love from 🇺🇸💗
Even though i am not a minimalist, i absolutely love balling my eyes in second hand stores 😂. I think it's some sort of disease, i'm addicted. When i see one, i have to at least enter. And i always pray 'please God, don't let me buy anything that I don't really need!'
I envy you being able to declutter and to always consider "need" rather than "want." Good for you! If I may suggest, though, that you consider some music for your daughter. Young children seem to love fun children's songs, songs they can dance to, or songs that comfort them. Love your videos! You have a very pleasant and calming effect, as well as a beautiful family!
I appreciate your minimalistic living style, in this materialistic world, very hard to find people like you, you look absolutely beautiful and cute even without makeup, you have beautiful smile 😊 I practice minimalist living from 20 years, very rarely I go to shopping malls. Great advice and tips 👏👏
I would love to see a video like of how difficult the change was for you. You mentioned a lot of examples of you having makeup heels before so super interested in your transition to minimalism 💓
Easy for her to forego nakeup-she is naturally beautiful. I can honestly say, I've never been with a woman who wore a lot of makeup, or any, at all. This young lady is wonderful and her husband is an extremely lucky man.
I admire most of your minimalist ideas. However I find it sad, especially for Agatha you don't have Christmas decorations / Easter etc. As Agatha grows old, will you decorate for Christmas? Some of the lovely memories of Christmas for children is helping decorate the home and especially the Christmas tree. Same with clothes and toys for her.... I admire people who slim down their lifestyle but not a fan of this being imposed on children. I think there can be a happy medium xx
But you are trying to impose this tradition on her and her daughter just because it is part of your culture and you think it is normal and necessary, but if children are not raised like that, i guess they wont miss the " christmas memories" or whatever. You know, not everyone has to live the same.
It is good that you don't need a lot of things to make yourself happy. Personally though, the one thing I couldn't live without would be music. I don't listen to music everyday per say, but I do listen to it often. If you ever decided to live in a tiny home, I think you'd do quite well with not needing a lot of storage.
@Wandering Wombat I take it you don't even listen to music in your vehicle if you have one? Music is a great way to fill the silence (either at home or in the car) or keep one company on a drive. It's also great to have for something like raking leaves.
I love your approach (except, as another comment said, I couldn't do without music). My partner loves "things" and we're always at odds about it. I'm the one who cleans most things, so I feel my opinion should overrule his, but I can't get him to stop collecting items. I also stick to basics. I own one pair of jeans, a couple basic undershirts and t-shirts, a couple warm flannel shirts, and a few pairs of lounge pants/leggings. I don't do jewelry except for tiny hoop earrings I never take out. No makeup. No nail polish. Short hair most of the time, but when it's longer it's very basic, no bangs or styling products or hot tools. Just wash and air dry. Simple life = happy, stress-free life for me.
Great content Vika. You are a natural :) It's so funny that you say you don't buy all those specialized kitchen utensils - I so understand that. While I do have a peeler (only because otherwise I peel away half a carrot, potatoes look like cubes etc.) but other than that I can live with maybe three four tools only. My dear hubby though.... would buy everything specialized under the sun. Only to later forget he has it ;-) LOL I see you use glasses... I do too..even tea cups and jugs/pitchers... One time I didn't have a big enough vase for flowers i needed to cut in my garden before frost, I put them in a stainless steel bowl and they looked gorgeous in front of the window too. I'm guessing all these large corporations that produce all the different trinkets wouldn't be happy to hear us talk ;-). Have a lovely day!
Thank you for an interesting comment! You noticed it right - I use everything for everything😅😂 I really enjoy to be creative and find ways to use things that I already have. It feels like a good brain challenge every time☺️
I absolutely love the content on your channel. It feels so real, and I can learn so much from you. I hope you make many more videos about Russia and minimalism!
It’s extremely impressive to see someone like yourself who chooses to be as minimalistic as you are. I just hope it’s entirety your decision, that’s all... 😉
I’m sorry, I don’t think I could ever live without my beautiful items , It’s just part of who I am . But, it’s interesting to see how some people choose to live minimalist. Greetings from New York! 🇺🇸
I have become a minimalist because of traveling abroad for 6 months a year. When in my home country everything was in storage, so I actually got rid of majority of unused things. After not using them for 10 years and having it sit in storage, I finally got rid of most of what I own except Sentimental items from loved ones who have passed. Now I just don’t buy stuff for the house because it will soon end up in storage when I move again. My family loved me because I sent boxes and boxes of things to them. I got rid of so much that they thought I was suicidal. Hahahaha because I was giving so much away. I became a minimalist by traveling and living abroad. A lot of things I valued became insignificant to me. I quit using perfume and quit buying and using make up as well. I use the same jewelry for years, until it falls off. I don’t change my jewelry. I’ve worn one necklace for the past 10 years without taking it off. I like being a minimalist. It makes my life simple and less costly.
I love these video's, thank you so much for sharing! I've always been fascinated with what goes on in Russia and looking at how fast your followers are growing (28,000+ already), I'm not the only one. You're a beautiful young lady with her head screwed on, you already know what's important and what isn't. I'm looking forward to watching your content that's already there and future stuff. 😘
I'm only not agreeing with the fact of the music... Music is art, and expression... Cure and life! I really don't understand, how someone can "decide" to not listening more any music, from a moment to other. Honestly? To see in this list the end of your music era, is something unbelievable and absurd. 🤷🏽♀️ Hope that your daughter can listening music because it's can be a huge help for her self expression.
Hi Vika ✨ thank you for the video. It was really interesting. I think I heard your daughter calling out for you when you were talking about the 'cute baby things'. I think she was like, "muuuummmm, are you talking about me?!" hehe.
I really admire your lifestyle choice. I think when I can eventually retire from my career I will be a major declutter in my including living in a smaller city. Just WAY too much stuff, but it is fun when you find a good bargain. Hard to give up.
Wonderful advice, especially for a young person or family just staring out. Here in America, it seems most home are packed full with all these extra items.
Thank you for this video. I know I could do with less and I respect your way of living. I am the opposite of you to the point where I have too much. I agree with you, but I am not quite ready to give my years of collecting at this only. We are all very different as people; I couldn’t live happily without music. I’m learning so much from you! 🌸🌺🌸🌺
Your videos are very inspiring. Thank you. I have been trying to stop collection of things and it is process for sure. I found the item about music probably the most jarring. I do not collect music but I listen to RUclips or Radio Garden online as you get stations from around the world. I cannot imagine never listening to it.
I really love your simplicity of thought and no nonsense with which you describe your life, also love the way you talk, the minimal thing I can do is LIKE your video, : )
You are absolutely adorable! I came across your channel completely by accident when a friend shared your apartment video on Facebook and now I’m hooked! I will definitely be subscribing. Sending you much luck and love from Canada!
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Guys, I’ve just noticed that I used the wrong word!😂 On 15:00 it’s MAGAZINES actually, not JOURNALS😅
(In Russian language the word magazine sounds the same as “journal” so I kinda mixed them up, sorry💛)
it's ok♡
Don’t worry. 🙂 There are so many ways to say the same things. I understood. 🙂
It’s ok your English is very good! You are refreshing to watch. Your very sweet and calming voice is lovely! Have a great day! 🌻
better than calling a group of people a bunch of eels while saying farewell in a foreign country while trying to learn the language, thank goodness after the smile fell off their faces, the smiles returned and they all chuckled...... :- o
In English, a journal can be a kind of magazine too, like an academic or medical journal that is published regularly. So it was not completely wrong!
The only one that blew my MIND is no music. I would literally go insane. Music has helped people get through so many things. I’ve never heard of anyone not liking music. Interesting but whatever works for your lifestyle! Really good video💗
Thank you! I was actually really surprised myself when I suddenly realized that I’m not into music anymore😅 So I definitely can understand you!
That one threw me off too.
I agree! I can’t go without some music everyday, it helps me when I’m cleaning or just when I’m anxious! I also listen to music when I’m cooking! 😊
@@VictoriaTerekhina i don't listen to music either, I prefer listening to audiobooks. Greetings from a new, romanian follower 😊
@@mejustine2424 not me. I CAN TOTALLY GO WITHOUT MUSIC THE REST IF MY LIFE.. nothing but a bunch of racket
So inspiring to see a real life, non aesthetic-based minimalist! I feel like I can learn so much from you because you look, sound and think like a normal person! Subscribed!
Thank you!😍
I was thinking the same 😂👍🏼
@@aryannuccia me too
Agree
would that be a practical minimalist?
My thoughts. Example: If you own 4 plates and 6 cups then make them nice. Why not? In the end you still have 4 plates and 6 cups but they are nice. The only difference is they will be esthetically pleasing. There is nothing wrong with owning nice things. You can still be a minimalist. A minimalist with nice things.
This is such a good perspective!!!
But it's against minimalist mindset to replace a functional piece with a more pleasing one just because. Certainly once a plate breaks a nicer one, or better quality one can be bought to replace it 😊 Sadly many of the minimalist youtubers I see just replace their functional tupperware with mason jars etc. for the aesthetic alone and create more unnecessary trash in the process
That is cheating. It means spending more and that is against minimalism. See this ladys china cupboard?
Golden words
Aesthetically I think a little hodgepodge of dishware is cool. In another video where she showed her dish cupboard, I thought it looked really quaint. It made me open and look through mine, which was overflowing with crap I forgot I had.
I'm from America, my husband and I are pershing a simpler life and you are so inspiring! This list brought to my attention some ways to minimize I hadn't even thought of before. Thanks for sharing!
I’m glad that you liked it!💛
I haven't bought anything for a few months and I feel liberated!I like you ideas of more minimal and sustainable way of life!Greetings from Bulgaria!
Wow that sounds like a goal!😍 You’re doing a great job👏🏻
If minimal makes you happy, do it! But Christmas tree? Do it for Agatha and your husband.🙂. You can decorate simply. Paper snowflakes and popcorn on a string go a long way!
And you can make ornaments with Agatha. You will make good memories with her and teach her to be creative.
Not everybody is Christmas crazy. There are no rules about this,
@@janethagen3385 also. There is no X-Mass in Russia. We have the soviet made "New Year". It is not related to any religion, just a celebration for kids. Only some kind of very religios people celebrate x-mas, or ramadan, or hanuka. But here is just a few people who really care about this.
I have a small artifical tree, a Crib , lights etc. They live in a box and come out every Advent. Some are decades old.
We also don't have a Christmas tree, I don't want to buy a plastic one and there is still mess under the live one, also we have cats so they will destroy it :D also as Janet mentioned, not everybody is Christmas crazy, we are not Christians so its not a big deal for me
Love seeing how you live, my husband is from China and the differences we've seen over years are always interesting. Would love to see a video of what you eat in a week, I'm a big foodie and love to see what other people eat!
Thank you! This video is definitely on my list for the nearest future!☺️
Yesss!!
I really understand you passion about buying second hand items. I have the same...I am much more happier founding something special in thrift shop than in regular shop. My way to minimalism seems to be very long but I try method of small steps...greetings from Poland
I’m so glad that people understand and can relate to what I was talking about🥰 My way to minimalism was a very long one and I still feel like I’m only at the beginning of it😅
I look at thrift shopping as hunting for women.
Love the last point you made about not buying new things. I need to remember this more often! My husband and I bought our desks secondhand a few years ago and it’s still our favorite purchase we’ve ever made and still are so excited to have those pieces of furniture.
Very wise advice. Here's a good piece of old-school advice that still works. It came from Amy Vanderbilt, who wrote an etiquette book many years ago. Her advice about fashion was to find a style that suits you and then to simply replace pieces as they wear out. It's what I do, and it has worked well for me for many years -- well, since the old school days. LOL
You are so nice to listen and I like that you are not judging other people’s lifestyle at all. You bring so much positive vibes to the youtube community :) Greetings from Bulgaria :)
Thank you🥰
Can I make you a request to do a video about how to travel like a minimalist, and what do you usually bring in your bag pack? thanks so much
Yes I wanna know see it too!!
I love your take on minimalism. I am trying to re-think what I buy and why. I will probably never be a minimalist but I can learn much from you. I have to say the books part surprises me. I buy loads of books and read them all. But I'm a journalist and writer so the written word is my passion. Books enrich the mind.
I am a bit of a minimalist but not necessarily by choice. Lol. We just don't have the money to buy most things. Our rent is 1800. per month our grocery bill is 1000. Canadain. Utilities, cellphones and TV about 700 per month. It is somewhat expensive here. Gas is 1.20 a liter. We play board games with our kid's, bike and swim in our river. We are minimalists with dishes only because our kid's keep breaking them and losing our utensils at school. We started buying all our dishes at the second hand store when our kids started being able to help clean up after dinner. I am thankful for your videos.
Damn....what part of Canada is that?
That could be a huge monthly mortgage payment.....
Alberta
You have a great philosophy ! I need to be more like you.... I buy way too many things! But books- I could never stop buying books! 😊
You are absolutely right about finding what you need used. I think I’m more excited to find used items for a great price than new. Love your videos 🌈
You are a little doll and you make me smile! I NEED to minimize my home for sure. The ONLY thing I could never live without is MUSIC. Love your channel. I'm watching you all day today! 😘💕
Hello from San Diego. I found your perspective so inspiring- I am decluttering too! Thank you 💛
Thank you🥰
Your videos are so interesting and genuine! Listening to what you have said, I have the feeling that you might be a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) (I am myself). The sensitivity to strong smells and perfumes, the overwhelming sensation of having too many things, the confusion when entering in big malls etc. I relate to all this so much! And you made me think that I would probably feel better with a more minimalist lifestile ☺
I was thinking this too.
I recently was going through sentimental childhood type stuff and came across a heavy stack of like 20 magazines and after ripping out my name on quiz pages and having a quick trip down memory lane at which i was mostly horrified at the sort of materialistic self obsessed sexist nonsense inside the magazines i realised i was happy i kept them so i could see and feel how much id changed from when i was 16 and had genuinely loved and enjoyed that rubbish!
Poor teenage me im glad that awful stuff didnt rub off on me and im even more glad that ive changed so much that i can more than happily run to the bin and gleefully watch them go inside the icky bin where they belong. 😂
if i ever have a daughter or even son theyre not going anywhere near such horrible media at the very least until i teach them how to recognise the manipulative degrading marketing and when theyre already sure and confident in themselves teenagers especially shouldnt be seeing any of that toxic stuff.
My mother is the type who reads magazines herself so she had no issues with me reading them i wish she had but at that age i probably wouldnt have listened anyway! Haha
I think everyone had to go through a period of stupid teenage magazines to become mature and wise😂 Don’t even want to remember these🙈 But the interesting thing is that Ive been buying very good quality magazines for the last couple years so I’ve been talking more about them. Something like Kinfolk style. And It was quite sad for me to realize that I don’t really read them till the end and never go through them again😒
Recycling them would be good.
Thank you for sharing your personnel life. We have alot in common, except I'm older my kids are grown. It's so nice to watch your videos, your down to earth and real. Also, your daughter is so cute!
I really enjoyed your video and I have stopped buying a lot of things as well! Best wishes to you and your family from Canada!🌻
Thank you! Glad to see you here!☺️
Your channel is blowing up! Already 4.800 subscribers, congratulations! 🤯🥳
Already 5500😅 It’s mind blowing🙌🏻
@@VictoriaTerekhina And now more than 55 000 subscribers! WOW! You`re my INSPIRATION. I`m going to start my second channel and it`s all thanks to YOU! THANK YOU!!!
the lack of music......... wow... everything else i can relate to though. Thanks for sharing! Pretty interesting
She has cute little heart's, when she smiles, her cheeks take on the shape of hearts.
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No home decor or music! I’m impressed! 💕
Hey Vika, I like your Channel so much. Your positive Inspiration is a present to me. Thank you and best wishes from Germany 😊
Thank you a lot!🥰
I'm such a fan of your wise words. I think you are an excellent role model! 😊😊😊👍👍
I just found your channel. It really hit me...I have things I don’t use and in my way. You inspired me to let things go. You have a beautiful family.
I can't believe there's someone like me who doesn't like listening to music. I thought I was weird 🙃
I never have background music on....
me too
Same here, though I am rather noise sensitive. I'll listen to music while meditating, on the rare occasions I really want to, or on a long road trip but otherwise, none.
I do enjoy going out to listen to live music - not concerts, but smaller venues, or the symphony.
I listen to music only in the car and even then, not all the time. I don't dislike music as a whole, but I almost view it as a form of "noise pollution."
Yes! I sometimes listen to music but I am not crazy about it and I can go days without listening to music.
I KNOW -the cute baby things! They’re so difficult to resist. And I’m inspired more to take time looking for things second-hand, because you’re right, it is more fun.
I agree with you!I spend most of my money on food😂
I can relate to that to 100%!😂
I'm so not a minimalist lol. If I want it, I buy it XD. But it's interesting to see some people be minimalist!
I love this! You gave me some ideas on things I can eliminate in my, and live a more minimalist lifestyle. Makeup is one thing I've also cut way back on, but could probably reduce even more. Also, thank you for the clarification on "journals" versus "magazines". That makes a lot more sense! Great video.
I absolutely LOVE your list!! I have stopped buying all the things you've listed, and I have saved more money than ever in my past. All the things you list just create a huge amount of clutter. I found, like you, that I used certain favorite items (1 handbag, five or six favorite clothing items, etc.) The rest just made my house feel like a storage space. And as far as music, I love it, but I can find and listen to most things on RUclips. You are very smart to have started this so early in life. It took me longer!! 😅 I love your channel. 💖
A few days ago you had about 2000 subscribers, now almost 6000...wow Vika, I'm happy for you (sorry for my bad English, try my best😄)
That’s you! That’s mind blowing to me but I’m very happy too😍
@@VictoriaTerekhina now near 12.000...absolutly woooow❤
Almost 90000 now
And, two.momths after the last comment here, 132K. Well deserved.
Yes! I also no longer buy/use makeup, nail polish, things like that. You have a great list. I'm glad I found your channel! Subscribed!
Wow, my husband and I really enjoy your channel and think you and your little family are inspiring in your minimalist journey. We live in New Zealand ( do you know anything about our country?). We too believe in simplifying and are gentle minimalist but not extreme. If you could share where you are from in Russia and a little about shopping, common foods and some things about your town I think more than us would love to learn. Gratitude and simplifying to focus on family, community and others is unifying around the globe.
Your English is wonderful. We wish you and your family all the best.
Thank you a lot for these kind words!🥰 I’m definitely going to film these kinds of videos that you’ve mentioned. I don’t really know anything about New Zealand except that it’s unbelievably beautiful😅 And that The Lord of The Rings was filmed there. I really wish to travel to your country one day!
Thank you for another enjoyable video! As an older American, I am just beginning my journey into minimalism. It seems I spent the majority of my life acquiring treasures, only to find at this stage of my life that they are not what is important. It is such a wonderful release to rid yourself of excess. As to the no music, do you sing songs to and with your baby? No judgement here, just as a retired teacher, I wanted to mention what an important factor of young development that music can be. I am really enjoying your videos of the real Russian life.
Thank you! My husband turns on music at home almost every day so she’s quite familiar with it😅 I usually sing her just by myself without the music playing☺️
Very interesting video! I really like that you do what feels right for you, and still do not judge anyone who do things differently! Also, I am curious about one thing that you mentioned in the video. I am not from Russia so I might be wrong, but my impression is that alcohol is a big part of Russian culture. What is your experience not drinking alcohol in Russia? I live in Norway and also don’t drink alcohol, and sometimes feels like I am the only one who does’t enjoy drinking haha
Thank you! I’m not sure if I’ve ever mentioned that I don’t drink alcohol in the video😅 How did you find out?😂 I feel that people usually get more surprised that I don’t drink coffee than alcohol😂 Although you’re right - alcohol is a big thing in Russian culture. But it’s very common for Russian protestant christians to be very strict against alcohol due to cultural and historical reasons. So everyone who finds out that I’m christian suddenly assumes that I don’t drink. But it isn’t really related because I just don’t like the taste of it and also some christians drink alcohol here anyway. I also noticed that it became more common among young Russians who try to have healthier lifestyle. So I have a lot of completely different friends around me - who drink a lot, drink sometimes and don’t drink at all no matter if they are christians or not. So nobody really cares what I do personally and I also don’t feel myself anyhow unique or different from not drinking alcohol☺️ Thanks for an interesting question!
@@VictoriaTerekhina Haha, I watched the video without headphones the first time and I realize now that I just misheard you when you spoke about tea and coffee. I thought you said: "i don't drink coffee, i don't drink alcohol", but when I went back to check now I can hear that you are saying you don't drink coffee at all haha. Sorry for seeming creepy! Thank you for an in-depth answer! Very interesting to learn more about minimalism and Russian culture :D
I'm American and live in the U.S. and it's the same way here with alcohol. I don't drink it because I don't like the taste of it, I like to feel in control of my mind and I would never drink and drive, but it makes me feel like an outsider because pretty much everyone drinks and they act as though I'm weird because I don't.
Yes, I live in a culture where coffee and wine or beer drinking are the socially accepted norms. I don't like any of them, I drink tea or water most of the time, occasionally some juice and even more rarely I will drink a glass of sparkling wine like prosecco but I would rather drink a non-alcoholic version! It does make me feel left out sometimes, as if people thought I was judging them, but people who don't accept you aren't your friends...
@@fridenilsen758 that’s very funny! But anyway I could answer your interesting question so it turned out good☺️
LOVE your channel! 😊
You don’t need makeup anyway with your beautiful skin and hair and sweet face :)
It took me to age 55 to realize I don’t like stuff either and it makes me overwhelmed 🤣
I feel the same way. However, I am much older. When my childrewere very small, we lived what is now described as minimalist. It's so nice to see your generation choosing a simpler lifestyle. Now as I am older, I will choose to have less clutter about. I enjoy watching you. Thank you
Only recently found your RUclips & love it, so interesting to hear things from your Russian perspective , your English is better than some native English speakers, respect x
Thank you a lot💛
I love buying things second hand! :)
Me to !! You never know what you find on the day you go !!
I looked at my favorite over large blush color sweatshirt that has holes in it in places but I still wear it and I paid .50 cents for it in 1988 !!
Much respect for not being a meaterialist, but music is food for the soul.
Your daughter needs music tho , make sure she listens to songs and stories for her age group. As a teacher , I have found this is very important .
I find no stimulation in this house for a child, it lacks any colour etc.... I think this is bordering on obsessional control rather than just a lifestyle, its stifling
@@BeeBee-gi2zr I do enjoy seeing the different culture, but I agree with you. Minimalism for the most part is a lifestyle of restrictions and control. For a growing mind it can be stifling.
@@BeeBee-gi2zr Like she said do what you want but she does not need to be like you. How do you know she does not have music for her daughter. Maybe she sings to her instead.
Totally agree on this. I am also a minimalist. Second hand stores are so great and the variety and prices are wonderful. The best part is being able to find things that fit well, I could care less about brand names. Most all of my clothes are second hand and I love when I get compliments on them! Having clutter in the house offends me and I love getting rid of stuff. I do like scented candles, but I don't burn them. Now if I could only convince my husband!
Love the content and your vibe ! Keep sharing amazing content with such a great attitude! Kiss from Paris !
Thank you! I’m glad that you liked it!☺️
I am 76 in the USA and have been purchasing 2nd hand since I was your age... and... over time .. I have let go of more things & activities.. like tv and extra kitchen items etc.
It feels more peaceful.
But seasonal decos.. mostly home crafted rrrrreally matter to me .. as creative expression and celebration.. like wreaths for the door... AND MY BIKE 🤗 w flowers of the season.
I just found your channel and find it very interesting.. and warming.. like I have a young neighbor with such a healthy family and life.. just across the way. Thank you.
Hello from California, USA. You guys are the cutest, sweetest family. We found your channel, and it's so interesting to see your life in Russia, and we love seeing what you cook!
I love your channel! I am an American with parents from the former USSR. I also speak Russian. I think you were referring to magazines when you mentioned journals.
Yes, I was talking about magazines actually😅
Thank you, you are a breath of fresh air. Live simply so that others might simply live, Seton. God bless you.
Yep. Totally get your ideas. Personally, when I lived in NYC for many years I would keep my apartment minimal. It was much easier to clean and to me more restful. Sometimes when people would visit they would say "Oh. Did you just move in..?" And I'd joke and say "Yes. 10 years ago".
Me watching this and rethinking my bath and body works candle collection... 🤔😂
Lol
Um yeah, me too lol
I recently found your channel and I just think you are so sweet. You truly are a minimalist the best was when you cut your hair. You mentioned all things you don't want to do with you hair it literally was everything including washing it.
8:38 wow...you are telling me you're beautiful eyebrows are naturally so thick and pretty :0
I really like your videos because I don't really see much videos in English about daily life from Russia. Please keep continue to RUclips about your daily life about Russia, minimalism and your daily life. It is very interesting watching your life!
You are very practical for being so young! I am 65 and still struggle with holding on to things I never use or think I will use...but I never do use them 😊
I love your inspiring channel. Just subscribed. Thanks!!! 👍
Thank you!🥰
@@VictoriaTerekhina You're welcome!
I love your channel! You are such a down to earth honest person! You have a new subscriber!
I love your mindset. Thank you for making these videos! Similar to you, I don't buy makeup, multiple pairs of shoes, handbags, etc. However, I am a fan of second hand a clearance so I buy too many clothes for my kids. I pay $1-$3 an item so they aren't expensive. They are simple designs and are handed down to younger siblings. This is mostly because I don't like doing laundry often. I'm 33 and I no longer listen to music, either. I used to love music. I'm not sure what happened, but I prefer silence or to keep my ears open to hear my kids.
To each his own and whatever is right for YOU is what you should do. I always have a Christmas tree my kids loved them they are magical with the lights at night I have pared down but I still like books and plants and pretty art work I agree on kitchen gadgets I have too many and also dinner plates cups and saucers. I love to hear music so that is something that I need in my personal life. Plants are a must. You're very disciplined :-)
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I recently found your channel and I love it! You have a beautiful family and I enjoy seeing the Russian dishes. I look forward to the day when you will own your own place! Sending lots of love from 🇺🇸💗
Even though i am not a minimalist, i absolutely love balling my eyes in second hand stores 😂. I think it's some sort of disease, i'm addicted. When i see one, i have to at least enter. And i always pray 'please God, don't let me buy anything that I don't really need!'
I envy you being able to declutter and to always consider "need" rather than "want." Good for you! If I may suggest, though, that you consider some music for your daughter. Young children seem to love fun children's songs, songs they can dance to, or songs that comfort them. Love your videos! You have a very pleasant and calming effect, as well as a beautiful family!
I just wanted to say...I love you and your channel!!
I appreciate your minimalistic living style, in this materialistic world, very hard to find people like you, you look absolutely beautiful and cute even without makeup, you have beautiful smile 😊
I practice minimalist living from 20 years, very rarely I go to shopping malls. Great advice and tips 👏👏
Buy a small Christmas tree for him this year...Hell love it!!
I would love to see a video like of how difficult the change was for you. You mentioned a lot of examples of you having makeup heels before so super interested in your transition to minimalism 💓
Easy for her to forego nakeup-she is naturally beautiful.
I can honestly say, I've never been with a woman who wore a lot of makeup, or any, at all.
This young lady is wonderful and her husband is an extremely lucky man.
I admire most of your minimalist ideas. However I find it sad, especially for Agatha you don't have Christmas decorations / Easter etc. As Agatha grows old, will you decorate for Christmas? Some of the lovely memories of Christmas for children is helping decorate the home and especially the Christmas tree. Same with clothes and toys for her.... I admire people who slim down their lifestyle but not a fan of this being imposed on children. I think there can be a happy medium xx
But you are trying to impose this tradition on her and her daughter just because it is part of your culture and you think it is normal and necessary, but if children are not raised like that, i guess they wont miss the " christmas memories" or whatever. You know, not everyone has to live the same.
Christmas and Easter are pagen holiday's that have nothing to do with Jesus. His real name is Yeshua which means salvation.
There's a video that shows Agatha with toys and she has a lot of toys, so they aren't as restrictive on Agatha as they are on themselves.
This was a GREAT list. I appreciate the thought you put into it. You have inspired me to look at what I can but second hand more often. Thanks!
It is good that you don't need a lot of things to make yourself happy. Personally though, the one thing I couldn't live without would be music. I don't listen to music everyday per say, but I do listen to it often.
If you ever decided to live in a tiny home, I think you'd do quite well with not needing a lot of storage.
@Wandering Wombat I take it you don't even listen to music in your vehicle if you have one? Music is a great way to fill the silence (either at home or in the car) or keep one company on a drive. It's also great to have for something like raking leaves.
I love your approach (except, as another comment said, I couldn't do without music).
My partner loves "things" and we're always at odds about it. I'm the one who cleans most things, so I feel my opinion should overrule his, but I can't get him to stop collecting items.
I also stick to basics. I own one pair of jeans, a couple basic undershirts and t-shirts, a couple warm flannel shirts, and a few pairs of lounge pants/leggings. I don't do jewelry except for tiny hoop earrings I never take out. No makeup. No nail polish. Short hair most of the time, but when it's longer it's very basic, no bangs or styling products or hot tools. Just wash and air dry.
Simple life = happy, stress-free life for me.
Great content Vika. You are a natural :) It's so funny that you say you don't buy all those specialized kitchen utensils - I so understand that. While I do have a peeler (only because otherwise I peel away half a carrot, potatoes look like cubes etc.) but other than that I can live with maybe three four tools only. My dear hubby though.... would buy everything specialized under the sun. Only to later forget he has it ;-) LOL I see you use glasses... I do too..even tea cups and jugs/pitchers... One time I didn't have a big enough vase for flowers i needed to cut in my garden before frost, I put them in a stainless steel bowl and they looked gorgeous in front of the window too. I'm guessing all these large corporations that produce all the different trinkets wouldn't be happy to hear us talk ;-). Have a lovely day!
Thank you for an interesting comment! You noticed it right - I use everything for everything😅😂 I really enjoy to be creative and find ways to use things that I already have. It feels like a good brain challenge every time☺️
I can relate to so many things you’ve mentioned in this video! Enjoyed watching it :)
I feel the same about buying 2nd hand clothing. Not having to choose a colour for example, great! Greetings from The Netherlands
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@@zomerkoningin9354 you have a "like" and a reply (well, 2 replies now 😉). Perhaps those are the marks you are seeing?
I absolutely love the content on your channel. It feels so real, and I can learn so much from you. I hope you make many more videos about Russia and minimalism!
Thank you!🥰 I’m really glad that you liked it🌼
It’s extremely impressive to see someone like yourself who chooses to be as minimalistic as you are. I just hope it’s entirety your decision, that’s all... 😉
I’m sorry, I don’t think I could ever live without my beautiful items ,
It’s just part of who I am . But, it’s interesting to see how some people choose to live minimalist.
Greetings from New York! 🇺🇸
I have become a minimalist because of traveling abroad for 6 months a year. When in my home country everything was in storage, so I actually got rid of majority of unused things. After not using them for 10 years and having it sit in storage, I finally got rid of most of what I own except Sentimental items from loved ones who have passed. Now I just don’t buy stuff for the house because it will soon end up in storage when I move again. My family loved me because I sent boxes and boxes of things to them. I got rid of so much that they thought I was suicidal. Hahahaha because I was giving so much away. I became a minimalist by traveling and living abroad. A lot of things I valued became insignificant to me. I quit using perfume and quit buying and using make up as well. I use the same jewelry for years, until it falls off. I don’t change my jewelry. I’ve worn one necklace for the past 10 years without taking it off. I like being a minimalist. It makes my life simple and less costly.
This makes me feel guilty having 2 garlic presses 😱
I love these video's, thank you so much for sharing! I've always been fascinated with what goes on in Russia and looking at how fast your followers are growing (28,000+ already), I'm not the only one. You're a beautiful young lady with her head screwed on, you already know what's important and what isn't. I'm looking forward to watching your content that's already there and future stuff. 😘
You’re very smart to buy second hand. It saves a lot of money. I also buy used as much as I can.
I'm only not agreeing with the fact of the music... Music is art, and expression... Cure and life! I really don't understand, how someone can "decide" to not listening more any music, from a moment to other. Honestly? To see in this list the end of your music era, is something unbelievable and absurd. 🤷🏽♀️ Hope that your daughter can listening music because it's can be a huge help for her self expression.
You are so wise, for your age! So honest and assumated person! Like you so much! Greetings from România! 👍👋
Hi Vika ✨ thank you for the video. It was really interesting. I think I heard your daughter calling out for you when you were talking about the 'cute baby things'. I think she was like, "muuuummmm, are you talking about me?!" hehe.
Thank you! Yeah, she woke up at this moment and started to play with the dad☺️ But she’s always quite loud during playing😅
Awesome down to earth family love your videos
I really admire your lifestyle choice. I think when I can eventually retire from my career I will be a major declutter in my including living in a smaller city. Just WAY too much stuff, but it is fun when you find a good bargain. Hard to give up.
Wonderful advice, especially for a young person or family just staring out. Here in America, it seems most home are packed full with all these extra items.
I would be so happy with your gifts when you travel, lol. My kind of gift.
But I still love my music. Can't live without it.
Very good topic. Get things you need. Save money! Very pleasantly presented.😊
I could also get rid of or stop buying some unnecessary things.
Great list of things not to buy. Music I listen for free but as with all things. Moderation.
Thank you for this video. I know I could do with less and I respect your way of living. I am the opposite of you to the point where I have too much. I agree with you, but I am not quite ready to give my years of collecting at this only. We are all very different as people; I couldn’t live happily without music. I’m learning so much from you! 🌸🌺🌸🌺
Your videos are very inspiring. Thank you. I have been trying to stop collection of things and it is process for sure. I found the item about music probably the most jarring. I do not collect music but I listen to RUclips or Radio Garden online as you get stations from around the world. I cannot imagine never listening to it.
I really love your simplicity of thought and no nonsense with which you describe your life, also love the way you talk, the minimal thing I can do is LIKE your video, : )
You are absolutely adorable! I came across your channel completely by accident when a friend shared your apartment video on Facebook and now I’m hooked! I will definitely be subscribing. Sending you much luck and love from Canada!
Thank you so much!😍
Secondhand stores are my favorite ....I too, rarely buy things new mostly secondhand but I do buy bras panties and socks new
I so knew what you meant. Love this video!! Very inspiring! 💜