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Love l these pre and post soviet stories from you're point of view as an english speaking Russian expat. The youth from your era have lived through some extreme changes; and to what it seems now to have reverted back too.
Hello Elvira. Can't see why you wouldn't get real love easily. Here staring at you mesmerized by your story and delivery. Keep going. The fans will come. Hello from Seattle
"What is love? I have met it on the street, a weary, poor man who was in love, his hat was old, his coat worn, the water passed through his shoes, and the stars through his eyes"
@@elvirabary When I saw the photo of you in the black dress I thought it was from the Buffy show at first glance. You could have been a stunt double for Buffy. But you lived on the other side of the planet and had no knowledge of this show. Yet you looked very similar to her. Did I miss something here?
Hello Elvira, my name is Ger, I'm from Ireland. I wish you well with your channel, you have a captivating voice and you really feel the emotions behind the words. You will have many subscribers.
I have an appreciation of the algorithm suggesting your site. Not quite sure why you do not have more followers...will be picking up your books. Actually in the USSR the year you were born, 1975, so your perspective is interesting to me. Your salary in 1990's? My guess about $125.00 to $150.00 monthly--but I could be way off. Definitely subscribed...
My salary was $100, and I spent $50 to pay my rent and the rest to buy the cheapest pelmeni (dumplings) for myself and my friends, who were way poorer than me.
Prices in USD were definitely crazy at that time in Russia. Also keep in mind that Moscow has always been the most expensive city, outside of it and perhaps St. Petersburg, the prices were half.
It's too bad that most love stories these days usually come to an abrupt and ugly end. I blame social media and the rampant narcissism that it breeds. I wish I had been born 50 years sooner.
I'm going to guess $30/month, in U.S. equivalent dollars at the time. In the mid-late 90s a young woman postdoc researcher from Russia came to our department on some sort of Yeltsin fellowship. It was U.S. money that went to Yeltsin to pay for this sort of thing. She said she came, not completely sure if the fellowship money would even be in an account for her, Yeltsin being Yeltsin and all, and was pleased upon arrival to learn that it was. She said her father was an army colonel who was making about $30/month, so that's where I get that figure. My memory may be faulty, though. And, of course, army pay could be very different from anything else.
Actually, the figure of $28/month sticks in my mind, but it was a long time ago so I don't quite trust my memory. I figured there had to be more to the story, , but I heard similar stories elsewhere and I didn't press for details.
The Scorpions- "Wind Of Change" I follow the Moskva Down to Gorky Park Listening to the wind of change An August summer night Soldiers passing by Listening to the wind of change The world is closing in And did you ever think? That we could be so close? Like brothers The future's in the air I can feel it everywhere Blowing with the wind of change Take me to the magic of the moment On a glory night Where the children of tomorrow dream away (dream away) In the wind of change (Mmmmmmm) Walking down the street And distant memories Are buried in the past forever I follow the Moskva And down to Gorky Park Listening to the wind of change Take me (take me) to the magic of the moment On a glory night (a glory night) Where the children of tomorrow share their dreams (share their dreams) With you and me (you and me) Take me (take me) to the magic of the moment On a glory night (a glory night) Where the children of tomorrow dream away (dream away) In the wind of change (wind of change) The wind of change blows straight Into the face of time Like a storm wind that will ring The freedom bell for peace of mind Let your balalaika sing What my guitar wants to sing (sing) Take me (take me) to the magic of the moment On a glory night (a glory night) Where the children of tomorrow share their dreams (share their dreams) With you and me (you and me) Take me (take me) to the magic of the moment On a glory night (a glory night) Where the children of tomorrow dream away (dream away) In the wind of change (wind of change)
@@elvirabary I don't know you, but listened to your story. I became fascinated. You said; Gorky, I thought of the song and it's true meaning. I was in Germany before the wall came down. We do have a few things in common, but in the meantime take care, and stay in touch.
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My newest video just dropped titled "Russia's Shocking Future Exposed by One Insightful Formula", it's already one of the most viewed on this channel: ruclips.net/video/2AP5yFf8SY0/видео.html
Would love to hear your thoughts about this controversial topic!
As a historian, I’m captivated by your channel. Thank you for the content.
Your natural charm is off the charts
Thank you!
Absolutely
OK, Elvira, you've got me. I subscribed, if only to eventually hear Tata's stories. I just turned 70 so I hope you do not wait too long.
Thank you for subscribing! Tata is an extraordinary person and I'm lucky to consider her my friend. More stories from her and about her are sure to come!
What a charming storyteller you are. ❤
Thank you for your support!
@@elvirabary 😀
Love l these pre and post soviet stories from you're point of view as an english speaking Russian expat. The youth from your era have lived through some extreme changes; and to what it seems now to have reverted back too.
More stories coming!
Hello Elvira. Can't see why you wouldn't get real love easily. Here staring at you mesmerized by your story and delivery. Keep going. The fans will come. Hello from Seattle
Thanks for your support! I think in order to receive real love, we must first be ready to give it and I'm not sure I was ready back then.
@elvirabary Are you ready now? 😊. Will continue to look out for your videos. Every success and a happy new year. Mervin
I miss magazines and their captivating, motivating charms. I would LOVE to read your Prince's translated letters!
Those were the good old days. Opening a freshly printed magazine was something special.
Enjoy the unique perspective of a Russian writer/ historian. Sharing your life stories is very relatable, you got me hooked.
Glad you enjoy it!
Monthly salary in late 80s / early 90s in Eastern Europe - around 20-30$ :)
But, we were still all millionaires due to exchange rates.
Still a pretty woman.. very smart, too!
Thank you!
Loving this channel! You have such a cool way to explain how people felt
Thank you and I hope you like my other videos as well! :)
Charming!
"What is love? I have met it on the street, a weary, poor man who was in love, his hat was old, his coat worn, the water passed through his shoes, and the stars through his eyes"
So beautiful!
What is love?
Oh, baby, don't hurt me
Don't hurt me, no more
Oh, baby, don't hurt me
Don't hurt me, no more
"love want to own nothing, it only wants to love"
@@elvirabaryThat nice phrase is from Victor Hugo, Les Miserables.
I stumbled upon your show a few days ago and thoroughly enjoyed it. I subscribed and look forward to watching your future shows.Thank you!
Thank you and welcome!
"Step softly under snow and rain, To find the place where man can pray, The way is all so very plain, That one may lose the way"
Beautiful
Love your stories and personal insights !
Thank you !
@@AliHussain-s4d thank you!
Very sweet! As well as you looked back than... BTF*
Bring on the Tata.
I was in my 20's back in the 90's. That Vampire Slayer look really worked for you. It must have been a big trend in Cali.
Thank you, however I don't think the Vampire Slayer phenomenon got to Russia until the 2000s. :)
@@elvirabary But didn't you live in California in the late 1990's?
I didn't get to California until the 2000s. :)
@@elvirabary When I saw the photo of you in the black dress I thought it was from the Buffy show at first glance. You could have been a stunt double for Buffy. But you lived on the other side of the planet and had no knowledge of this show. Yet you looked very similar to her. Did I miss something here?
The 1990s was a great time to fall in love. I sure did. In those days anything seemed possible but I left her before she could break my heart too.
Thank you so much for this story. Your friend/mentor sounds like a delightful woman!
She is amazing.
Hello Elvira, my name is Ger, I'm from Ireland. I wish you well with your channel, you have a captivating voice and you really feel the emotions behind the words. You will have many subscribers.
Thank you for your kind words.
I look forward to reading your translations of Tata's stories ...
I have an appreciation of the algorithm suggesting your site. Not quite sure why you do not have more followers...will be picking up your books. Actually in the USSR the year you were born, 1975, so your perspective is interesting to me. Your salary in 1990's? My guess about $125.00 to $150.00 monthly--but I could be way off. Definitely subscribed...
My salary was $100, and I spent $50 to pay my rent and the rest to buy the cheapest pelmeni (dumplings) for myself and my friends, who were way poorer than me.
I lived in Moscow in the early 90s and it was cray-zee. But I had a two-room apartment near Metro Station Tushino for $100 per month.
Prices in USD were definitely crazy at that time in Russia. Also keep in mind that Moscow has always been the most expensive city, outside of it and perhaps St. Petersburg, the prices were half.
i love your hair , looks great!!!!!!! neat story!!!!!!
Thank you!
It's too bad that most love stories these days usually come to an abrupt and ugly end. I blame social media and the rampant narcissism that it breeds. I wish I had been born 50 years sooner.
I have another love story, with happy ending. My husband and I are married for 22 years and still in love.
@@elvirabary красивая!
@@sweetdrreemz Thank you!
Regards from Scotland.
I like ur channel
Wow incredible story 😂
Thank you!
Still very pretty. New subscriber. This is the second video of yours i am watching
Thank you and welcome!
I'm going to guess $30/month, in U.S. equivalent dollars at the time. In the mid-late 90s a young woman postdoc researcher from Russia came to our department on some sort of Yeltsin fellowship. It was U.S. money that went to Yeltsin to pay for this sort of thing. She said she came, not completely sure if the fellowship money would even be in an account for her, Yeltsin being Yeltsin and all, and was pleased upon arrival to learn that it was. She said her father was an army colonel who was making about $30/month, so that's where I get that figure. My memory may be faulty, though. And, of course, army pay could be very different from anything else.
Actually, the figure of $28/month sticks in my mind, but it was a long time ago so I don't quite trust my memory. I figured there had to be more to the story, , but I heard similar stories elsewhere and I didn't press for details.
It was $100 / month. $50 was rent another $50 were spent on food and fun.
You are still an incredibly beautiful woman
Thank you!
The Scorpions-
"Wind Of Change"
I follow the Moskva
Down to Gorky Park
Listening to the wind of change
An August summer night
Soldiers passing by
Listening to the wind of change
The world is closing in
And did you ever think?
That we could be so close?
Like brothers
The future's in the air
I can feel it everywhere
Blowing with the wind of change
Take me to the magic of the moment
On a glory night
Where the children of tomorrow dream away (dream away)
In the wind of change
(Mmmmmmm)
Walking down the street
And distant memories
Are buried in the past forever
I follow the Moskva
And down to Gorky Park
Listening to the wind of change
Take me (take me) to the magic of the moment
On a glory night (a glory night)
Where the children of tomorrow share their dreams (share their dreams)
With you and me (you and me)
Take me (take me) to the magic of the moment
On a glory night (a glory night)
Where the children of tomorrow dream away (dream away)
In the wind of change (wind of change)
The wind of change blows straight
Into the face of time
Like a storm wind that will ring
The freedom bell for peace of mind
Let your balalaika sing
What my guitar wants to sing (sing)
Take me (take me) to the magic of the moment
On a glory night (a glory night)
Where the children of tomorrow share their dreams (share their dreams)
With you and me (you and me)
Take me (take me) to the magic of the moment
On a glory night (a glory night)
Where the children of tomorrow dream away (dream away)
In the wind of change (wind of change)
Oh I love this song.
@@elvirabary I don't know you, but listened to your story. I became fascinated. You said; Gorky, I thought of the song and it's true meaning.
I was in Germany before the wall came down. We do have a few things in common, but in the meantime take care, and stay in touch.
Young lawyer salary then $120 USD per month
I had $100
MMMBOP, UMM UMM-BOP, MMM-BOP, UH-MOW, MOW
ELVIRA!
Sad that u felt the need to harshly judge a man that did u no harm.
He never knew about it. And I believe he didn't care.