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I just have a hard time comprehending how you guys get out of bed on the winter and take a bus or train to work??? What time you get up there and how long is a usual walk, train , bus etc to get to work, what time do most people work till and go to lunch and home? In California no snow, just rain, traffic ever. Day 5-6am to 4-6pm and drive to work and home. Don Los Angeles California
Hey Nastya 💛 I watch all your videos! Have you ever considered getting a small clip-on or handheld mic 🎤 ? I think it would make your vids even better. Especially the outside scenes with heavy background noise 💓
I don't know why I have such a soft spot for her. Seeing how kind other people are in the comments makes me have hope in humanity. We regular common folks don't wish for war or animosity between any country. I wish her and her family endless blessings, happiness & success. She's such a caring mother and a beautiful soul. From New York. 🩷
(father of two boys writing) 10:30 - keep that wall by any means! Space isn't all that counts. Your kids will need some privacy! If not now it will be in some years. I'm sure they both love their mum but they'll not be keen to have her walk through their room at any occasion. And you will never disturb their sleep when you get yourself a cup of tea late at night.
I would keep the wall up for that room and make it your bedroom and give the kids the big bedroom at the back and that space outside the bedrooms would be a little sitting room with the tv unit as I didnt see a lounge in the apartment
A lot of soviet era apartments don't have a separate area for tv. The sleeping area is also the living room. But your suggestion is great because it would allow for more privacy for everyone.
If you keep the corridor room, you can place the wardrobes and shelfs there, washing machine etc. Sliding doors can save you a lot of space too, cabinets, wardrobes, kitchen door etc.
And the bathroom, most boys prefer to shower, so I would do away with the bath completely and put in a nice shower. This will allow for more space to get dressed etc.?! Good Luck from South Africa.
Lovely autumn trees, no litter/rubbish on the street, people looking fit and walking on good footpaths in pleasant parks, a kind Grandmother baking cakes, an apartment to decorate = good.
I would leave the partition wall but move it in so the boys' room is a bit smaller but you have space to create a family room in the off area. To relax together, watch movies, play games, or read, etc. I love this apt!
Always loved the fountains in Russia, it adds so much charm, thanks for showing all you do, hope people come to understand the truth about people in general.
If it were me I would leave the wall up, and take the smaller room just for me and give the bigger room to both boys..And like someone else said that small area could be a study for your older son.
I'm so excited to see the finished results and also your decorating style! ❤ One of my absolute favorite things to do lately is to see how other women around the world live. I am from a 400 year old Swedish small town, and I regularly watch women in the mountains of Afghanistan, young office workers in Tokyo Japan, girls from Lagos Nigeria, a woman on Svalbard near the arctic circle...it's so beyond fascinating to me and fosters a sense of unity and solidarity because as humans we really are all the same deep down.
Hi Nastya: Interestingly I think this is one of your best videos because of the insights and perspectives it provides about Russian life in a big city in today’s Russia. I live in the open spaces of the high desert of the western USA and our lives could not be more different but I am fascinated with your story in part I think because of these differences. A suggestion(and you may already be sensitive to this): involve your sons especially your oldest in planning the apartment spaces.
Yes! I think she may be involving them but that us very important. Boys definitely need to feel like they are contributing, even just in ideas. It helps them feel they have some input, control, and trust. Having raisedv3 boys, I really feel you need to keep that wall up for privacy for them. Bunk beds have all types of options now for small spaces. Although the apartment is not a tiny house, you could get some great ideas for your boys personal areas. I feel it us very important for them to have tgat door to close- all people want a sense of privacy.
Hi Nastya, what a beautiful apartment!! I personally wouldn't knock down the wall of the kids' bedroom but I would use the "strange space" as a storage space furnished with wardrobes, and I would leave the bedroom smaller but more separated from the rest of the house. I'm sure you will all be happy in the new apartment. A hug from Italy
Nice Vid of your home town, architecture and 'new' abode! :) That looks like a BIG job to renovate the apartment though! I hope the owner is doing most of it and not only you? :O You say it's not a Khrushchevka? So does that mean it's a Brezhnevka? :/ Nice pies your Mom made and your sons are lucky too to have such a good mother! :) You seem a lot happier now that you have another apartment which is also good to see. Take care & stay safe Nas ...... 🙂 💙👍
Thank you for showing your new home. I'm sure, it will be very nice and cozy. I would not knock down the wall, because the boys need privacy too. In the smaller room you can place wardrobes or a table with chairs.
It makes perfect sense that you came back home to improve your mental health. Having a good family support system really provides a strong sense of security which reduces and eliminates feelings of anxiety and panic attacks.
i love your apartment, nastya. if it were mine i would preserve as much of the old features as possible. i love them. the cold storage space, i love those old green tiles in the bathroom and the faucets. i would refinish the old tub. those are all such treasures. i also love your big windows with the little window up high for fresh air. so clever. i wish i was moving in. enjoy your new home!
Ciao!Mi piace la tua città pulita,ordinata.Bei monumenti e palazzi e grandi spazi.Questo Paese mi ha sempre affascinata!!Ho lasciato il mio appartamento pochi mesi fa 'e ho dovuto tinteggiare le pareti .In Italia chi lascia un appartamento deve lasciarlo in ottime condizioni Avrai molto lavoro da fare ma verra'bellissimo!!un abbraccio dall'Italia 👍👏❤️❤️❤️❤️
I'm sure Nastya you can make your apartment into a beautiful home 🏠 for you and your boys. Back in the 80's l lived in an old bungalow out the back of an elderly lady's home. It's amazing what paint, furniture, curtains and soft furnishings can do. I loved my little home with just one bedroom, kitchen and bathroom combined and an outdoor loo and lived there very happily for 7 years😊
I can’t wait to see how your apartment looks when it’s been renovated! I’ve been watching your videos for a while now and I’m always amazed at how clean and well maintained the public spaces are. I never see litter!
Настя, добрый день :) Многие писали здесь в комментариях, и я тоже их поддержу - думаю, не стоит сносить стену, лучше оставить комнату для детей. Они очень быстро растут и хотят своего личного пространства. К тому же, так будет тише и дети будут слышать меньше шума с кухни, ванны. Сон не будет потревожен. А странное пространство в коридоре можно использовать под хранение - например, сделать большую гардеробную / шкаф-купе во всю стену. Если хотите больше места в коридоре - возможно, стоит рассмотреть вариант со сносом стены слева от входной двери (только сперва узнать, не является ли она несущей и можно ли её сносить и делать перепланировку). Спасибо за ваши видео, смотрю с удовольствием!❤ Удачи вам с ремонтом!
I think once you renovate it will be so lovely. I’m very happy for you and your sons that you will eventually have a place of your own. I also enjoyed all the beautiful sites you shared with us. I still can’t get over how clean the cities and even subways seem in Russia. Unfortunately the same can’t be said for cities int the U.S. Great video!
I also live in an apartment built in 75 in Croatia, and your flat definitely doesn't look that bad (especially if you never did any renovations in the meanwhile), maybe kitchen and bathroom will need most work, but it's a great flat with super potential, and we would really like to see it once you are done with transformations.
I like your space. It has a lot of character. I would keep the traditional things like the old Soviet style radio, the old storage space in the kitchen and any thing related to the era of when the place was built. Those things can be of value in the future. Good luck.
I would keep the wall as is and give the large bedroom to the boys keep the small bedroom for myself and in that hallway nook install a built in wardrobe for myself that way you can keep your privacy.
I visited Belarus in 2019 and your videos remember me of this trip: big monuments, very large streets and absolutely everthing clean 😊 wish you all the best!
The apartment will be so nice and cozy…I didn’t see a “ sitting room “ or “ living room “ a place for a couch and chair for you and your boys to sit and relax all together at the end of your day…maybe that little room you could put a small couch and chair in . Russia is so beautiful… I wish I could come visit it. You are such a beautiful lady…I wish you and your boys the very best❤
You should definitely keep the little "awkward" area instead of tearing down the wall. You could make it a little office area, add wardrobes/cabinets for storage or even put your fridge in there since your kitchen is pretty small.
Good luck with the renovations! Can’t wait to see what you’ve done. Nice that your son is in sports. Our kids and grandkids are very active and it keeps them out of trouble. They are winners!❤️🌴 We live in Florida and awaiting a visit from hurricane Helene. 😢
It's the first I've seen a statue of Lenin wearing a Batman cape.😉 The expression on Mickey Mouse's face is marvelous. It looks like he was surprised by the condition of the bathtub, too.😁 I wish much success to your son playing soccer (futbol).⚽️
The little storage next to the front door: I would keep a door in it. On medium level a rack for coats, ground level for shoes/houseslippers and as much shelving as possible for seasonal coats/storage of odd things (gift wrapping, Christmas deco and such). You could even utilize the inside side of the door. I would try to make a decent boysroom out of the room you wanted as a living room/mum’s bedroom by downsizing that room and make a living room/mum’s bedroom out of the space that’s now the odd corner (perfect for build in wardrobe without looking like a wardrobe, you could utilize the full height so even store the bed linens in there) and intended boysroom. The windows are big enough for such change. And looking forward, the boys won’t be disturbed if you want to look television or have a guest over that needs to go through their room to enter/exit. You could even think about knocking down the wall to the kitchen, making a semi open kitchen. Then you wouldn’t need the door to the kitchen (where it is now) so you’d have two walls for things like a washing machine, oven, fridge, etc. A little dinerset with a bench (storage!) a table and two (or one) chair(s). A nice sofa that turns into a bed and you’d still have room for a cabinet, tv cabinet and a coffeetable. Windows on the balcony and you’d have a place to dry clothes and extra storage.
So Beautiful 😍 I'm so happy for you 🏠do not knock down that wall you can use to put a desk or maybe a little kitchen table and the kids can do homework there💞
If you take down the hallway wall, then I’d make the room at the back the kids room instead of your room. Then the big open space you are left with could be living room by day and your bedroom by night with a quality fold out bed. Kids would be snug at back and you have whole apartment to yourself in evening without disturbing them.
The small space could even be a dining room leaving more space in the kitchen for storage and counter space. I’d keep it and use it for something just so the boys could have their own contained space.
I have always placed the value of one’s home, not by the size or appearance. But by the love of the ones who live in it and call it home. May your home. House much love and happiness.
Your channel came up in my feed and my Wife and I are absolutely captivated! I believe you are an awesome young woman! I think what you are doing is great… I have never been to Russia, it seems much like America! The people seem happy and pretty much like us… I think it is good to show that… Maybe you could interview some of them? I wish you and your family all the best, keep the videos coming!
Leave it as is and do light paint touchups and repair and not change much maybe add some kitchen counters in the kitchen and put a fridge and stove from that era back into it to match. I think it’s very livable.
Waw is already cold there , i saw 7C . But so beautiful..especially the centee and the ballet theatre...so much history. I remembered my own city Bucharest back in 80' ❤ good ́luck with renovations. By the way big rooms , cozy ...and ❤i remembered i had a "fortishka" as well in Romania at my gramma apartment in 70' -80' . 😊kisses
I love it😉I’m so excited for you and your boys. You always make your family nutritious food. I love that you are able to stay with your mom. She baked some beautiful desserts. The fall is really coming 🐿️🐿️good news about your son🎉 have a great day 😉
The apartment is lovely !! When it’s finished it will be transformed . 😊 Just an idea that wall that the tenants built move it towards the window of the boys bedroom in line with the Side of the kitchen door, remove the kitchen door and that small hall/ partition wall, make open plan with the bigger hall for your dining area an upholstered bench with a back can be a comfortable place to sit /eat/the kitchen . You can built new kitchen “ galley style “ with your big window free for light . What ever you do it will be as beautiful comfortable home 😊💫
❤ It's going to be a wonderful home for the 3 of you. I would tear down the short wall in the entry way and move your bedroom wall to make your room smaller and create a Small living room for all you to enjoy together. Then you would have a ... Living room, Kitchen, Bathroom and 2 Bedroom Apartment. Anyway i'm happy for you to have your own space. Thank you for sharing. Best wishes from the state of Virginia, U.S A
I would keep the kids room with the walls (just put up better/new ones), and that 'odd' space in the hall, turn that into a closet/storage space with a door (bi-fold doors). Also keep that little storage closet, to the right of the toilet room, and put in shelving all on the back wall......turn that into a pantry to store food in.....because your kitchen is so small. With such a small apartment those 2 storage spaces (in the hallway and new pantry)......you will NEED that storage space! The hallway closet......install a bar to hang clothes on hangers, maybe some shelves on the side walls and a 'bench' towards the bottom back wall to store shoes/boots on/under the 'bench'. Once you start putting furniture in a small apartment......it'll get even SMALLER. Anything that can be stored in the hallway closet.....will give you more space in the rooms.
The apartment has good bones for redesigning and renovating. I would rethink the idea of having your sons' room as a walk-through space. I doubt that will work out well for any of you. If you can afford to invest in an architect to redesign the space, that will greatly increase the value and your enjoyment of the apartment, even if he/she only redesigns the space but leaves you to carry out the renovation. Good luck! Novosibirsk, great ballet!
I’m from the USA and your place looks a lot like some of the homes where I grew up in middle America. I love it! It has so much potential for coziness. ❤😊
@mygirldarby neither have I, soviet union apartment videos on RUclips always shock me because I grew up in America and have never seen apartments look like that.
The architecture is russia is beautiful. Thank you for sharing it with us. Also congratulations to your son on his soccer team. 4 of my 5 kids play soccer ⚽️ also congratulations on your new apartment as well.
I love the vintage look of it, I hope you keep the special things like the cool space, spaces are always handy, you know ! That bath tap I have never seen one like it! I would renovate but keep some of those vintage features. I think your apartment is lovely even right now ❤ It just needs your love . I do hope you keep those old type windows...your apartment could be really kitch! X love from Australia
I definitely would keep the door knob latch, it is super cute and very antique looking. That small space from your entrance is almost like a Den for us here in Canada. In our condo/apartment, we have sometimes a open small room that is called a Den. You could set up a small desk or bookshelf or one make a big closet compartment where you keep your extra blankets and towels etc. However, your idea of making it a bigger room for your two boys is also nice.
Your new apartment has good bones. I'm sure you will make it into a lovely, cosy place for yourself and your sons. Good luck with the renovations! ❤❤☘☘
I like the apartment and it will be lovely when the renovations are done. All the best and may renovations go smoothly and quickly so you and your sons can move in and get settled. The autumnal colours on your walk are very pretty. I too love the season when the sun is shining and the colours are out.
Bonjour de France. Ce sera un bel appartement avec un bel espace. Comment les précédents habitants ont pu vivre dans un appartement aussi délabré ? Bon courage. J'ai hâte de voir le résultat final de vos travaux et de votre aménagement.
I like the apartment even in this miserable condition😂! it will be amazing after renovation, but my suggestion is to leave the kids rooms as it is right now, i like the idea of a room having its own door, i mean it is more convenient and private, privacy is important as a concept, and this space in front of the room you can put a sofa to rest or have a cup of coffee or whatever with a nice big painting or photo on the wall as a decor 😊
You are very beautiful and your presentations are so calming…There are so many similarities with my country, România. Novosybirsk is beautiful! Can’t wait to see the renovation! 😊
NASTYA, THE APARTMENT WILL DEFINITELY NEED ALOT OF WORK BUT, I CAN IMAGINE HOW IT MIGHT LOOK WHEN THE WORK IS COMPLETED. LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING THE BEFORE AND AFTER VLOGS. CONGRATULATIONS TO YOUR OLDEST IN MAKING THE FOOTBALL TEAM 🎉. ENJOY PICKING OUT EVERYTHING FOR THE REMODEL 😊. GOD BLESS 🙏✨ YOU. PS PUT A DESK IN THAT FUNNY LITTLE AREA FOR YOUR YOUNGEST TO DO HIS HOMEWORK OR COLORING. ADD A FEW SHELVES FOR BOOKS AND CUTE BASKETS FOR SUPPLIES, PAINTS AND SNACKS.
Hi Nastya! What a great apartment you have here! Blank canvases are the best to make your own. With a little love & care its gonna look beautiful. I know, its none of my business, however cant help it to give you a piece of advice. If I were you, I wouldnt remove the wall that separates the room. Separate rooms are separate rooms ( with each of em having their own entering door, thats great ) Even kids need privacy. As they ĺl get older they may regret the "open space & my mums always going through my room" kinda thing. & the corridor place that is left is great for wardrobes built-in shelves etc. & if you consider the room too small for 2 kids you can always switch the rooms as they get older ( or from now on :D ) Either way., whatever you decide its up to you, & im sure it will turn out nice. Cant wait for the "before & after" video! Good luck with the renovation & take care! P.S. & keep that little door knob :) & the "winter fridge" - what a great thing, i wish our slovak apartments had this! ( not in my town, sadly, maybe in some old apartments in the capital )
Maybe leave the wall and make the little space into a dining area with table and chairs. School work could be done there too…this leaves extra space in kitchen without table for more cabinets and storage.
Congratulations on getting your own place and to your sons success! I think the apartment definitely needs work but has some good attributes like the large windows and space; the door handle was lovely! Can't wait to see what its like after the renovations. Best of luck to you guys!🙂❤
I really like your new apartment too. It looks shabby now but it has the potential to become a very cozy place. I also love how bright it is due to the windows. The toilet is definitely the worst and I'm sorry for the previous tenants who needed to live like this - I would actually feel more dirty after getting a shower there! I hope they found a good new place also.
I like old apartment buildings and have lived in some in Canada and USA. The ones I lived in were built better than many newer ones. Old buildings have character. Your apartment has character and it's a good size for you and the boys. I'm excited to see what you do with it! 😊 And... thanks for the tour of Prague! 👏👏👏
I loveyournew apartment. So much lite and 8t will be perfe🎉ct for you and your boys ❤ I'm very excited to see how it looks when you are finished renovating. You are right, it has a vibe😊 all the blessings and love for you and your boys future 🙏😘
Your new apartment building looks older than the 70's. It has charm. I think you could do a lot with the spaces. I love the big windows and window seals to put stuff on, like plants and cute decorations or candles. Congratulations 🎉👏. Oh and the old door latches too. We had those in our old beach house growing up in Michigan, USA. I love those.
Thank you for sharing your journey with us . I know how much you wanted your own place to call home! We should all know that we never start somewhere perfect , but we make it perfect for our situation❤. Your boys will know how hard their mother worked for what they have. They will grow up not picky and have compassion for others. Big blessings for your family ! All love for you from a California girl 🫶
I love the old architecture. Just a thought, maybe you could put the boys where you said would be ur room push the wall back where u enter back a few feet and as one of the above comments mentioned the removal of kitchen door gallery kitchen to access windows for your room and a dining room with bench seating. Regardless I'm sure you'll make it very nice 🙂. Looking forward to seeing your reno
Another lovely vlog, thanks for sharing. I love your vision for your new apartment and look forward to seeing the after. The cathedral in the center of Russia is amazing also. P. S your mum is a great cook. Wishing you and your family a great week
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I just have a hard time comprehending how you guys get out of bed on the winter and take a bus or train to work??? What time you get up there and how long is a usual walk, train , bus etc to get to work, what time do most people work till and go to lunch and home? In California no snow, just rain, traffic ever. Day 5-6am to 4-6pm and drive to work and home. Don Los Angeles California
Hey Nastya 💛 I watch all your videos! Have you ever considered getting a small clip-on or handheld mic 🎤 ? I think it would make your vids even better. Especially the outside scenes with heavy background noise 💓
I don't know why I have such a soft spot for her. Seeing how kind other people are in the comments makes me have hope in humanity. We regular common folks don't wish for war or animosity between any country. I wish her and her family endless blessings, happiness & success. She's such a caring mother and a beautiful soul. From New York. 🩷
She has a very gentle nature, like some shared peace in this crazy world.
this beautufull soul supports war and killing people in Ukraine.
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@@Kostyaboysuch animosity is unnecessary. You seem like you need a hug or good day. I wish that for you.
I can only agree with that, hello from Germany
(father of two boys writing) 10:30 - keep that wall by any means! Space isn't all that counts. Your kids will need some privacy! If not now it will be in some years. I'm sure they both love their mum but they'll not be keen to have her walk through their room at any occasion. And you will never disturb their sleep when you get yourself a cup of tea late at night.
Maybe you could leave the partition and turn the funny little space into a study area for your older son so he has some privacy when doing homework xx
Exactly! Or for a small piano or keyboard, desk, and/or small couch! If you make it a pullout couch, you can have guests over also
I really like this idea! Or maybe that could be like, the solitary room? Anyone who feels the need to be alone for a little while can go in there.
or for the refrigerator because the kitchen is too small
Definitely! I'm sure her older son would enjoy a quiet place of his own.
Great idea!
I would keep the wall up for that room and make it your bedroom and give the kids the big bedroom at the back and that space outside the bedrooms would be a little sitting room with the tv unit as I didnt see a lounge in the apartment
This is the correct answer, I think.
A lot of soviet era apartments don't have a separate area for tv. The sleeping area is also the living room. But your suggestion is great because it would allow for more privacy for everyone.
I agree!
There will be a time, when you are glad there's a wall between you & the boy's, trust me 😊
I believe that you will make a very lovely home for you and your sons. Good luck with the renovations
That's the plan 😊
I just found your channel a few days ago. Thanks for sharing.
If you keep the corridor room, you can place the wardrobes and shelfs there, washing machine etc.
Sliding doors can save you a lot of space too, cabinets, wardrobes, kitchen door etc.
I think the same 😊
Yes, there's so little storage anywhere else. Could be extra pantry space as well.
Ooohh this is very smart! It’ll free up space in her kitchen.
I hope she gives the suggestions some thought.
And the bathroom, most boys prefer to shower, so I would do away with the bath completely and put in a nice shower. This will allow for more space to get dressed etc.?! Good Luck from South Africa.
I'm excited to see the transformation of the apartment!
Keep the wall în place. You can make a bedroom for boys to have some intimace space and in the hallway you can put an office or a cozy small couch
who wants to sit in such narrow space, looking to a wall?
Lovely autumn trees, no litter/rubbish on the street, people looking fit and walking on good footpaths in pleasant parks, a kind Grandmother baking cakes, an apartment to decorate = good.
Your new space is great! I can imagine how beautiful and comfortable it will be once the needed changes are made! I hope you get to move in soon.
Keep the wall up. That space can be used as a multipurpose space. Homework/ dining room or you can turn it into a pantry/ closet etc. please keep it!
Thanks!
Thank you, appreciate it 🫶🏻
I would leave the partition wall but move it in so the boys' room is a bit smaller but you have space to create a family room in the off area. To relax together, watch movies, play games, or read, etc. I love this apt!
Always loved the fountains in Russia, it adds so much charm, thanks for showing all you do, hope people come to understand the truth about people in general.
If it were me I would leave the wall up, and take the smaller room just for me and give the bigger room to both boys..And like someone else said that small area could be a study for your older son.
I'm so excited to see the finished results and also your decorating style! ❤
One of my absolute favorite things to do lately is to see how other women around the world live. I am from a 400 year old Swedish small town, and I regularly watch women in the mountains of Afghanistan, young office workers in Tokyo Japan, girls from Lagos Nigeria, a woman on Svalbard near the arctic circle...it's so beyond fascinating to me and fosters a sense of unity and solidarity because as humans we really are all the same deep down.
You should just re grout that bathroom tile! I love the color and how its all faded! Awesome apartment. Very cool style, and it's yours!!!!
What a beautiful city with those old buildings. Blessings on your new apartment.
Just imagine small towns with really old buildings 😉
They're amazing in their old style.
I like your videos so much. The sibirian lifestyle is so interesting and reminds me of my childhood in East Germany. Greetings from Dresden...
I can't wait to see what it looks like when you have finished 👍
Hi Nastya: Interestingly I think this is one of your best videos because of the insights and perspectives it provides about Russian life in a big city in today’s Russia. I live in the open spaces of the high desert of the western USA and our lives could not be more different but I am fascinated with your story in part I think because of these differences.
A suggestion(and you may already be sensitive to this): involve your sons especially your oldest in planning the apartment spaces.
Yes! I think she may be involving them but that us very important. Boys definitely need to feel like they are contributing, even just in ideas. It helps them feel they have some input, control, and trust. Having raisedv3 boys, I really feel you need to keep that wall up for privacy for them. Bunk beds have all types of options now for small spaces. Although the apartment is not a tiny house, you could get some great ideas for your boys personal areas. I feel it us very important for them to have tgat door to close- all people want a sense of privacy.
Hi Nastya, what a beautiful apartment!! I personally wouldn't knock down the wall of the kids' bedroom but I would use the "strange space" as a storage space furnished with wardrobes, and I would leave the bedroom smaller but more separated from the rest of the house.
I'm sure you will all be happy in the new apartment. A hug from Italy
Nice Vid of your home town, architecture and 'new' abode! :)
That looks like a BIG job to renovate the apartment though! I hope the owner is doing most of it and not only you? :O
You say it's not a Khrushchevka? So does that mean it's a Brezhnevka? :/
Nice pies your Mom made and your sons are lucky too to have such a good mother! :)
You seem a lot happier now that you have another apartment which is also good to see. Take care & stay safe Nas ...... 🙂 💙👍
but she's exactly the owner
Thank you for showing your new home. I'm sure, it will be very nice and cozy. I would not knock down the wall, because the boys need privacy too. In the smaller room you can place wardrobes or a table with chairs.
It makes perfect sense that you came back home to improve your mental health. Having a good family support system really provides a strong sense of security which reduces and eliminates feelings of anxiety and panic attacks.
i love your apartment, nastya. if it were mine i would preserve as much of the old features as possible. i love them. the cold storage space, i love those old green tiles in the bathroom and the faucets. i would refinish the old tub. those are all such treasures. i also love your big windows with the little window up high for fresh air. so clever. i wish i was moving in. enjoy your new home!
It looks very clean city nastya , I love the cold, like where you can store food under window 👌🏻☘️☘️
Big hugs from New Zealand ❤I’m french and my family lives in Poland, It reminds me their flats😊 looking forward to see the renovation🎉
🎊Congratulations on your new place! Thank you for showing it to us. It will be fun to see it transform into your cozy family home. 🏠
Ciao!Mi piace la tua città pulita,ordinata.Bei monumenti e palazzi e grandi spazi.Questo Paese mi ha sempre affascinata!!Ho lasciato il mio appartamento pochi mesi fa 'e ho dovuto tinteggiare le pareti .In Italia chi lascia un appartamento deve lasciarlo in ottime condizioni Avrai molto lavoro da fare ma verra'bellissimo!!un abbraccio dall'Italia 👍👏❤️❤️❤️❤️
I'm sure Nastya you can make your apartment into a beautiful home 🏠 for you and your boys. Back in the 80's l lived in an old bungalow out the back of an elderly lady's home. It's amazing what paint, furniture, curtains and soft furnishings can do. I loved my little home with just one bedroom, kitchen and bathroom combined and an outdoor loo and lived there very happily for 7 years😊
I can’t wait to see how your apartment looks when it’s been renovated! I’ve been watching your videos for a while now and I’m always amazed at how clean and well maintained the public spaces are. I never see litter!
But it's normal, it must be like this, no?
Congratulations on your new apartment. You have such a kind personality and i'm sure you will make it nice for you❤
Настя, добрый день :) Многие писали здесь в комментариях, и я тоже их поддержу - думаю, не стоит сносить стену, лучше оставить комнату для детей. Они очень быстро растут и хотят своего личного пространства. К тому же, так будет тише и дети будут слышать меньше шума с кухни, ванны. Сон не будет потревожен. А странное пространство в коридоре можно использовать под хранение - например, сделать большую гардеробную / шкаф-купе во всю стену. Если хотите больше места в коридоре - возможно, стоит рассмотреть вариант со сносом стены слева от входной двери (только сперва узнать, не является ли она несущей и можно ли её сносить и делать перепланировку).
Спасибо за ваши видео, смотрю с удовольствием!❤
Удачи вам с ремонтом!
I think once you renovate it will be so lovely. I’m very happy for you and your sons that you will eventually have a place of your own. I also enjoyed all the beautiful sites you shared with us. I still can’t get over how clean the cities and even subways seem in Russia. Unfortunately the same can’t be said for cities int the U.S. Great video!
I also live in an apartment built in 75 in Croatia, and your flat definitely doesn't look that bad (especially if you never did any renovations in the meanwhile), maybe kitchen and bathroom will need most work, but it's a great flat with super potential, and we would really like to see it once you are done with transformations.
I like your space. It has a lot of character. I would keep the traditional things like the old Soviet style radio, the old storage space in the kitchen and any thing related to the era of when the place was built. Those things can be of value in the future. Good luck.
Look forward to seeing your renovation.
I would keep the wall as is and give the large bedroom to the boys keep the small bedroom for myself and in that hallway nook install a built in wardrobe for myself that way you can keep your privacy.
Your new apartment needs a lot of work but I’m looking forward to seeing how you change it and make it your own. ❤ I’d love to see the process to.
I visited Belarus in 2019 and your videos remember me of this trip: big monuments, very large streets and absolutely everthing clean 😊 wish you all the best!
The apartment will be so nice and cozy…I didn’t see a “ sitting room “ or “ living room “ a place for a couch and chair for you and your boys to sit and relax all together at the end of your day…maybe that little room you could put a small couch and chair in . Russia is so beautiful… I wish I could come visit it. You are such a beautiful lady…I wish you and your boys the very best❤
Welcome here one day!
Beautiful apartment. I love the windows and floors! Keep the kitchen radio, even if it doesn't work.
with vision and work, good people can build a life they are happy in. You will make it a Happy Home Nastya :)
You should definitely keep the little "awkward" area instead of tearing down the wall. You could make it a little office area, add wardrobes/cabinets for storage or even put your fridge in there since your kitchen is pretty small.
Приятно наблюдать за своим родным городом со стороны 😊
Good luck with the renovations! Can’t wait to see what you’ve done. Nice that your son is in sports. Our
kids and grandkids are very active and it keeps them out of trouble. They are winners!❤️🌴
We live in Florida and awaiting a visit from hurricane Helene. 😢
Hope you guys are going to be all right!
It's the first I've seen a statue of Lenin wearing a Batman cape.😉 The expression on Mickey Mouse's face is marvelous. It looks like he was surprised by the condition of the bathtub, too.😁 I wish much success to your son playing soccer (futbol).⚽️
😀 and thank you 🫶🏻
The little storage next to the front door: I would keep a door in it. On medium level a rack for coats, ground level for shoes/houseslippers and as much shelving as possible for seasonal coats/storage of odd things (gift wrapping, Christmas deco and such). You could even utilize the inside side of the door. I would try to make a decent boysroom out of the room you wanted as a living room/mum’s bedroom by downsizing that room and make a living room/mum’s bedroom out of the space that’s now the odd corner (perfect for build in wardrobe without looking like a wardrobe, you could utilize the full height so even store the bed linens in there) and intended boysroom. The windows are big enough for such change. And looking forward, the boys won’t be disturbed if you want to look television or have a guest over that needs to go through their room to enter/exit. You could even think about knocking down the wall to the kitchen, making a semi open kitchen. Then you wouldn’t need the door to the kitchen (where it is now) so you’d have two walls for things like a washing machine, oven, fridge, etc. A little dinerset with a bench (storage!) a table and two (or one) chair(s). A nice sofa that turns into a bed and you’d still have room for a cabinet, tv cabinet and a coffeetable. Windows on the balcony and you’d have a place to dry clothes and extra storage.
Nastya, the apartament is great. When you renovate it, it will Look beautiful. Beautiful place for you and your sons❤
So Beautiful 😍 I'm so happy for you 🏠do not knock down that wall you can use to put a desk or maybe a little kitchen table and the kids can do homework there💞
I see so much potential in that apartment. You definitely have room there.
I loved this little history lesson! So interesting ☺️
If you take down the hallway wall, then I’d make the room at the back the kids room instead of your room. Then the big open space you are left with could be living room by day and your bedroom by night with a quality fold out bed. Kids would be snug at back and you have whole apartment to yourself in evening without disturbing them.
It's hard to imagine, that people had to live here, it's going to be really nice when it's been renovated.
Wow! I can't wait to see what you do with this apartment.
The small space could even be a dining room leaving more space in the kitchen for storage and counter space. I’d keep it and use it for something just so the boys could have their own contained space.
I have always placed the value of one’s home, not by the size or appearance. But by the love of the ones who live in it and call it home. May your home. House much love and happiness.
Your channel came up in my feed and my Wife and I are absolutely captivated! I believe you are an awesome young woman! I think what you are doing is great… I have never been to Russia, it seems much like America! The people seem happy and pretty much like us… I think it is good to show that… Maybe you could interview some of them? I wish you and your family all the best, keep the videos coming!
Leave it as is and do light paint touchups and repair and not change much maybe add some kitchen counters in the kitchen and put a fridge and stove from that era back into it to match. I think it’s very livable.
The apartment is your blank canvas to make it whatever you want. I’m sure it will be warm, beautiful and inviting when you’re done with it. ❤
Waw is already cold there , i saw 7C . But so beautiful..especially the centee and the ballet theatre...so much history. I remembered my own city Bucharest back in 80' ❤ good ́luck with renovations. By the way big rooms , cozy ...and ❤i remembered i had a "fortishka" as well in Romania at my gramma apartment in 70' -80' . 😊kisses
I love it😉I’m so excited for you and your boys. You always make your family nutritious food. I love that you are able to stay with your mom. She baked some beautiful desserts. The fall is really coming 🐿️🐿️good news about your son🎉 have a great day 😉
The apartment is lovely !! When it’s finished it will be transformed . 😊 Just an idea that wall that the tenants built move it towards the window of the boys bedroom in line with the Side of the kitchen door, remove the kitchen door and that small hall/ partition wall, make open plan with the bigger hall for your dining area an upholstered bench with a back can be a comfortable place to sit /eat/the kitchen . You can built new kitchen “ galley style “ with your big window free for light . What ever you do it will be as beautiful comfortable home 😊💫
Lovely, what does that mean exactly to you?
That’s going to be a lot of work!! But I think it will be such a lovely cozy home when you’re finished! ❤😊
I hope so 😊
❤ It's going to be a wonderful home for the 3 of you. I would tear down the short wall in the entry way and move your bedroom wall to make your room smaller and create a Small living room for all you to enjoy together. Then you would have a ... Living room, Kitchen, Bathroom and 2 Bedroom Apartment. Anyway i'm happy for you to have your own space. Thank you for sharing. Best wishes from the state of Virginia, U.S A
I would keep the kids room with the walls (just put up better/new ones), and that 'odd' space in the hall, turn that into a closet/storage space with a door (bi-fold doors). Also keep that little storage closet, to the right of the toilet room, and put in shelving all on the back wall......turn that into a pantry to store food in.....because your kitchen is so small. With such a small apartment those 2 storage spaces (in the hallway and new pantry)......you will NEED that storage space! The hallway closet......install a bar to hang clothes on hangers, maybe some shelves on the side walls and a 'bench' towards the bottom back wall to store shoes/boots on/under the 'bench'. Once you start putting furniture in a small apartment......it'll get even SMALLER. Anything that can be stored in the hallway closet.....will give you more space in the rooms.
The apartment has good bones for redesigning and renovating. I would rethink the idea of having your sons' room as a walk-through space. I doubt that will work out well for any of you. If you can afford to invest in an architect to redesign the space, that will greatly increase the value and your enjoyment of the apartment, even if he/she only redesigns the space but leaves you to carry out the renovation. Good luck!
Novosibirsk, great ballet!
I’m from the USA and your place looks a lot like some of the homes where I grew up in middle America. I love it! It has so much potential for coziness. ❤😊
I've never seen homes in the US that look like Soviet-era apartments.
@mygirldarby neither have I, soviet union apartment videos on RUclips always shock me because I grew up in America and have never seen apartments look like that.
May your home be blessed with alot of love,joy and laughter.😊
The architecture is russia is beautiful. Thank you for sharing it with us. Also congratulations to your son on his soccer team. 4 of my 5 kids play soccer ⚽️ also congratulations on your new apartment as well.
Thank you so much 😊
Why are you lying
I love the vintage look of it, I hope you keep the special things like the cool space, spaces are always handy, you know ! That bath tap I have never seen one like it! I would renovate but keep some of those vintage features. I think your apartment is lovely even right now ❤
It just needs your love . I do hope you keep those old type windows...your apartment could be really kitch! X love from Australia
Beautiful home! Feels like a great place for a new chapter.
I definitely would keep the door knob latch, it is super cute and very antique looking. That small space from your entrance is almost like a Den for us here in Canada. In our condo/apartment, we have sometimes a open small room that is called a Den. You could set up a small desk or bookshelf or one make a big closet compartment where you keep your extra blankets and towels etc. However, your idea of making it a bigger room for your two boys is also nice.
Hi from Australia, your place looks like it has character!
Your new apartment has good bones. I'm sure you will make it into a lovely, cosy place for yourself and your sons. Good luck with the renovations! ❤❤☘☘
I like the apartment and it will be lovely when the renovations are done. All the best and may renovations go smoothly and quickly so you and your sons can move in and get settled. The autumnal colours on your walk are very pretty. I too love the season when the sun is shining and the colours are out.
Hi Nastya, If I were you, I’d keep the door handle,the Soviet radio and the cool storage.I can’t wait to see the renovation😊❤
Hi Nastya - I really enjoyed seeing your centre of the city and the historical buildings as well as the beautiful fountain. Bye bye
This is going to be so nice after you have the work done. Congratulations!
This apartment is spacious and will be very cozy.
That is a contradiction.
Bonjour de France. Ce sera un bel appartement avec un bel espace. Comment les précédents habitants ont pu vivre dans un appartement aussi délabré ?
Bon courage. J'ai hâte de voir le résultat final de vos travaux et de votre aménagement.
Скорее всего, бывшие жильцы, были уже старыми людьми.
I like the apartment even in this miserable condition😂! it will be amazing after renovation, but my suggestion is to leave the kids rooms as it is right now, i like the idea of a room having its own door, i mean it is more convenient and private, privacy is important as a concept, and this space in front of the room you can put a sofa to rest or have a cup of coffee or whatever with a nice big painting or photo on the wall as a decor 😊
You are very beautiful and your presentations are so calming…There are so many similarities with my country, România. Novosybirsk is beautiful! Can’t wait to see the renovation! 😊
NASTYA, THE APARTMENT WILL DEFINITELY NEED ALOT OF WORK BUT, I CAN IMAGINE HOW IT MIGHT LOOK WHEN THE WORK IS COMPLETED. LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING THE BEFORE AND AFTER VLOGS. CONGRATULATIONS TO YOUR OLDEST IN MAKING THE FOOTBALL TEAM 🎉. ENJOY PICKING OUT EVERYTHING FOR THE REMODEL 😊. GOD BLESS 🙏✨ YOU. PS PUT A DESK IN THAT FUNNY LITTLE AREA FOR YOUR YOUNGEST TO DO HIS HOMEWORK OR COLORING. ADD A FEW SHELVES FOR BOOKS AND CUTE BASKETS FOR SUPPLIES, PAINTS AND SNACKS.
Csodálatos ez a város, és a lakás is szuper lesz! 🥰
Hi Nastya! What a great apartment you have here! Blank canvases are the best to make your own. With a little love & care its gonna look beautiful. I know, its none of my business, however cant help it to give you a piece of advice. If I were you, I wouldnt remove the wall that separates the room. Separate rooms are separate rooms ( with each of em having their own entering door, thats great ) Even kids need privacy. As they ĺl get older they may regret the "open space & my mums always going through my room" kinda thing. & the corridor place that is left is great for wardrobes built-in shelves etc. & if you consider the room too small for 2 kids you can always switch the rooms as they get older ( or from now on :D ) Either way., whatever you decide its up to you, & im sure it will turn out nice. Cant wait for the "before & after" video! Good luck with the renovation & take care!
P.S. & keep that little door knob :) & the "winter fridge" - what a great thing, i wish our slovak apartments had this! ( not in my town, sadly, maybe in some old apartments in the capital )
Maybe leave the wall and make the little space into a dining area with table and chairs. School work could be done there too…this leaves extra space in kitchen without table for more cabinets and storage.
Congratulations on getting your own place and to your sons success! I think the apartment definitely needs work but has some good attributes like the large windows and space; the door handle was lovely! Can't wait to see what its like after the renovations. Best of luck to you guys!🙂❤
I really like your new apartment too. It looks shabby now but it has the potential to become a very cozy place. I also love how bright it is due to the windows. The toilet is definitely the worst and I'm sorry for the previous tenants who needed to live like this - I would actually feel more dirty after getting a shower there! I hope they found a good new place also.
I like old apartment buildings and have lived in some in Canada and USA. The ones I lived in were built better than many newer ones. Old buildings have character. Your apartment has character and it's a good size for you and the boys. I'm excited to see what you do with it! 😊 And... thanks for the tour of Prague! 👏👏👏
Looking forward to tours of those beautiful buildings and your new apartment renovation. I’m sure you’ll have it looking great. Congratulations!
I can't wait to see what you do with it!
I loveyournew apartment. So much lite and 8t will be perfe🎉ct for you and your boys ❤ I'm very excited to see how it looks when you are finished renovating. You are right, it has a vibe😊 all the blessings and love for you and your boys future 🙏😘
The place is scary right now. I’m sure you will make it lovely.
Your new apartment building looks older than the 70's. It has charm. I think you could do a lot with the spaces. I love the big windows and window seals to put stuff on, like plants and cute decorations or candles. Congratulations 🎉👏.
Oh and the old door latches too. We had those in our old beach house growing up in Michigan, USA. I love those.
Thank you for sharing your journey with us . I know how much you wanted your own place to call home! We should all know that we never start somewhere perfect , but we make it perfect for our situation❤. Your boys will know how hard their mother worked for what they have. They will grow up not picky and have compassion for others. Big blessings for your family ! All love for you from a California girl 🫶
I love the old architecture. Just a thought, maybe you could put the boys where you said would be ur room push the wall back where u enter back a few feet and as one of the above comments mentioned the removal of kitchen door gallery kitchen to access windows for your room and a dining room with bench seating. Regardless I'm sure you'll make it very nice 🙂. Looking forward to seeing your reno
Another lovely vlog, thanks for sharing. I love your vision for your new apartment and look forward to seeing the after. The cathedral in the center of Russia is amazing also. P. S your mum is a great cook. Wishing you and your family a great week