Home is where the heart is. With a beautiful and (by the look of her) healthy child and a husband who likes to give you flowers - that is a great home.
Yes, I lived in apartments very similar in NYC when in my 20’s and 30’s and didn’t like the less-beautiful and not-chosen aspects. Yet, was so happy to have found a place with more than two rooms, and near the subway and a park ...looks like it’s not so different between US city & Russian city
I wish people like her would be the real social media influencers not the fake ones we have. A normal girl, with a normal life, and an amazing attitude.
Are you trying to say she's not a social media influencer? She sure has enough subs and I'm sure she'll get plenty more. But I know exactly what you mean, lol
@Brandi Guarion hugs to you, and I agree I love people and different cultures. I live in Cambrsige MA usa - so we have tons of students and it 's music to my ears passing by and hearing an accent, I love hearing different languages too, though accents are just so "musical" to my ears. : ) I love seeing the children holding onto each other's hands and walking down the street and the different coloring of skin, hair, their clothing..we are all connected. 🧡☮ 👩🏾👧🏻👩🏽🦰 👩🏽🦼🤞🏽💖 🧑🏽🧒🏻👩🦱
This seems to be a Warsaw Pact thing, giving flowers to women for no apparent reason other than a display of affection :) In Poland you can find open florist's shops even in the middle of the night!
She's a breath of fresh air. A normal woman showing her normal apartment. Nothing fake and not bombarded by most people on social media faking a lifestyle. Good luck to her. She has a nice home.
Literally, and many affordable housing around the world looks very similar to this as well. Many of my friends live in council flats here in London that have a similar appearance, but people are mocked for it no reason.
I think many people do not understand a reality is that most people do not live in glamorous, ultra modern, luxurious homes. The important thing is not what your home looks like but the happy memories you make when you are in the home. ^.^
True. Every time I get frustrated about how my place is not up-to-date and shabby, I remind myself that I HAVE a place. Heating, bed, shower, stove, washing machine, internet. A lot to be grateful for, actually.
I agree, TV is unrealistic they never show how people really live, it gives everyone a bad perception, of what real life is all about. I moved out my trailer due to the sewage coming back up into my house, the smell was atrocious and dangerous. I also had to retire from my good paying job, since I couldn't afford to take care of myself or anything due cost of living. So I'm working part time, just to cover my bills. I also had to get medicade to take care of my health.
How very right you are! But I got to say there are neighborhoods so rough here in the US that I swear to you they can't give apartments away in those places! Oof!
@Babyhowdy233 I read an article on how apartment dwellings in communist countries are purposefully built to look dreary and alike as a form of mental conditioning aka to encourage conformism and discourage individualism. Unfortunately, I cannot remember the name of the article though I did save it somewhere.
More people in The Netherlands should see this. We are so caught up in having the perfect house, a perfectly maintained garden, the newest kitchen, the biggest tv and WiFi MUST be perfect everywhere. When you don’t have solar panels installed, people will almost dislike you for it. It does not make any sense, chasing an impossible goal of the perfect life. This video puts things in perspective and shows that you don’t need everything to live a good life.
It is how people really live. It's just not shown in the media and the internet because people see it as shameful and poor. I grew up similarly to this is Los Angeles, California. I am proud of how I grew up 😊
Agree to disagree. In Russia 50 thousand people (mostly men) die from alcohol every year. And that just official stats on deaths directly connected to alcohol: poisoning, chronic alcoholism, cirrhosis. Indirectly few hundred thousand die from it every year. Living standards like these affect psychological health a lot, and since there's almost no treatment of depression in Russia, people use alcohol.
Ik woon in NL en heb 6 jaar moeten wachten op een sociale huurwoning, die ik een maand voor mijn 29ste verjaardag heb gekregen. Daarvoor lang "precaire woonvorm" geweest. Echt niet iedereen in Nederland is geobsedeerd met een perfecte woning, voor veel mensen is elke eigen woonruimte een luxe.
Don’t ever apologize for your home. There are millions of people who would give anything to have a place to lay their heads. You’re sheltered and that’s all that matters. 💕
Right!!! Absolutely! Well minus all the empty storage spaces 😂 knowing me with all the crap I have they would be overflowing 🤣🤣🤣😂😂😅😅 so I applaud her for being minimal! 👏🏻
I was surprised to see that the apartment is quite large. Victoria keeps it nicely organized and very clean. And she has lots of storage space and a very sweet baby. Thanks for showing real life, it’s what real folks appreciate 🦋🌸
I am Bulgarian and I live in a very similar apartment. Seeing this lifestyle shown online makes me a lot more comfortable with the way me and my family live. Not everyone can live in a million dollar house in LA
Makes me remember that a single family detached house is not the norm & I'm lucky. Even in my state/area, yes probably 55% live in a house but there's people in efficiencies/group homes/boarding houses. My house is old & I'm constantly doing work on it (invested in a LOT of tools) but it's huge, a big fenced in yard & I can have so many animals (the best part of it - my cuddlebutts).
Instead of “not everyone” I would say “the absolute minority of privileged elite” actually live in rich houses in LA. It is totally normal to have a small place to live if you are not a celebrity or a politician. Or Ilon Musk.
Wait what? A normal person on RUclips? A regular looking apartment on RUclips? Where am I? Now seriously, wish you and your family all happiness and success, you seem to be a good person and your English and modesty made the video special.
my country makes me mad it is so anti Russia then you watch something like this and it warms your heart media is just propaganda to make you hate people well I see through all the bul sh it I hope other people do to peace out
Beautiful hair 😊 and beautiful HER 💅😍, but horrible "box houses" scenario... 🎄💙🏅 🥺🥺🥺Imagine a future of Islam Hamas Marxist fascism in Europe with similar houses 🏢🏢🏢🏥🏢and their hanging carpets 🧣🧣 and ... the silence 💀of oppression.
I live in an eastern european country that has been under russian opression from 1945 to 1990, and i have the "luck" to live in such a soviet-built apartment building-shithole. First of all, a big FUCK YOU goes to all the soviet party secretaries that ruled our asses for 45 years and made us build these shitholes instead of normal detached houses (which by the way literally could have been built everywhere in my country considering the population size of our cities, except maybe for our capital town) that would have been a gazillion times better to be living in. Secondly, the MAIN problem with these socialist shitholes is the total lack of upgradeability. Even plastic windows don't come standard that fit each type of these fucking buildings, not to mention each and every one of them has aluminum electrical cables, tin plumbing that always breaks down, ungodly smelling garbage chutes, rats in the basements (oh btw all of these older blocks have long corridor-like basements that go down sometimes even 2 stories below, and all function as air raid shelters with natural convection-type ventilation, maybe the only positive that can be said about these buildings, but if it's not wartime then i can stick all this shit up my ass), and if made from prefabs, and not conventional bricks, then it is impossible to heat because so much waste thermal energy goes right through the walls. Luckily some of them are already deemed dangerous to live in and they started to bring them down here.
You have a roof over your head. You have a man who loves you, and a precious baby. You are blessed and have so much more than many. No apologies needed... ever.
Agreed. Best gift they can give her is their love, their presence, to keep her safe and to keep themselves happy and healthy. Where they live is second to all this.
I agree. It really looks like a nice and cozy place. I have a similar kind of place, and I wash my dishes by hand too, I also don't have a dishwasher. I live alone, which is the only difference between me and her, but I like it that way. But since she seems to be happy to have a boyfriend and baby (or was it husband, I can't remember), then she is lucky to have that.
I lived in a 12 storey apartment block in Warsaw and friends would say, 'ugh, these places were all the same, nothing was individual', but then we all bought our 'individual' furniture at Ikea! Those lovely tulips and your happy family make a home.
How very refreshing, a lovely young mum sharing part of her life. And can we really appreciate how good her English is? Thank you for giving us a glimpse into normal life in Russia
@@DrScarface74 I’m learning Russian and it’s not super difficult but it’s definitely hard to speak a language that isn’t your first to someone who is fluent like the poster of the video. Also if I wanted to type Russian I’d have to download a whole new keyboard to access the letters
In the US this apartment would be considered "ghetto" or one of those areas that's dangerous to live in. Nothing wrong with living in them. It's just interesting that different countries have their own definition of "nice"
That´s why I love the Internet. You get an insight into the life of a person you´ll never meet. It´s a really authentic way to learn about cultural diffrences :) liked the video a lot!
Apart from the fact you never get an insight like this - once I've read a story about a photographer, who went to the same place for almost 3 years just to take one picture of a very rare species...no matter how vividly it was described, one can never appreciate that determination/sacrifice/craziness/whathaveyou until going through something similar. So, though I know what you meant, only those coming from similar circumstances can really dig it...it works for a second or two, but then it wears off...I mean, so many of us have plenty of our table but rarely we feel ashamed when throwing stuff into garbage, despite knowing so many cannot even afford that little...
@@gipi23 of course a short RUclips video won't make me part of those particular life circumstances. But that wasn't the point of my comment to begin with :) i just wanted to point out that i prefer this way to learn about other cultures. For example other peoples opinion about a culture might come from movies etc. But movies (in most cases) are very artificial. They are directed. But tiny bits and pieces of the life of a person just showing her Appartement on youtube for example will show you a much more authentic portrait of that culture.
You say ' why would anybody live in a place like that.' It's your home, never apologise for where you live. It's the people inside the house that make it a home. If you were to invite me into your home I would bring a gift and be grateful for your kindness and hospitality.🧡
Я так-то из России, сама все детство прожила в таком доме. Мои родители до сих пор там и живут. Такая простая вроде бы идея для видео, но было очень интересно смотреть)
@@amardegan There’s a sufficient amount of space throughout the home, if it was furnished differently you’d say otherwise. A lot of apartments in london are smaller than this
You have a loving husband. You have a beautiful, healthy daughter. You have a roof over your head and food in your cupboard and clothes on your back. You are truly blessed. Many people live in large mansions with much money, but they don't have love - and that makes them much poorer than you will ever be. So - congratulations on being rich in love. You are one of the few truly blessed!
@@juliesprik9479 She seems quite OK to me. It could have been 1) an accident or 2) a punch out from the previous renter. I have 2 closet doors like that from the previous tenet. Waiting to have it fixed.
Your family is happy, healthy, and safe that's all that matters. A shame that so many of us forget this. Keep making videos about Russia, people need to see the other side that isn't always in the media.
I wish most people would realize this is how 90% of the world lives, this is real life. Apartments like this (not always as big in size building wise) are all over America, in every big and small city and suburbs as well. I think people watch too much tv and social media and have forgotten what is REAL. An apartment this size in America would be quite expensive especially if you could walk/take public transportation.
I mean... I don't understand what else do people expect. This is a pretty normal apartment, most of my friends and relatives that I ever knew lived like this. The most common problem in post-soviet apartments, just like shown in the video is, the building itself is old and the corridors are trashed due to poor maintenance. But apart from that, people have freedom to furnish their apartments and keep them in good shape.
Making a statement of “ this is how 90% in the world live” is REALLY AN INDITEMENT of the just bad QUALITY OF LIVING STANDARDS!! Just because so many people in your provincial life live like this- does NOT MAKE IT OKAY- at all!! My post is in NO way indicative of MATERIALISTIC IDEOLOGY!!!! Better BASIC STANDARDS ( yes- a STANDARD) is so important to what is a VERY IMPORTANT PART. - of physical AND EMOTIONAL - health and WELLBEING!! What I am watching here and what ridiculous posts about the “90%” - is NOT AT ALL- helpful in a “ basic GOOD STANDARD”!!! If THIS BUILDING is an ACCEPTABLE “ standard “ - this AND THE REST of the buildings NEED TO BE - TOTALLY DEMOLISHED!! I have worked commercial construction a LONG TIME - and I can say with TOTAL CONFIDENCE- there are HEALTH problems in THIS building with regard to LED AND the PLUMBING- that are not good at all! Just the hallways are a disaster! I have been to different parts of the EU AND SEEN THIS ABSURD acceptance of living space - ALL OVER THE EU! GO TO JAPAN- they have SMALL apartments- ALL OVER the cities- but they are SO CLEAN AND UPDATED!
As someone who as never seen apartment buildings that look like this , you may think it’s boring but it’s very interesting to see how different other countries are
I like your apartment. You have so much potential for anything in there and you can do it all on a budget. Paint and wallpaper are very easy and simple ways to upgrade and make it your own.
Dear Victoria, I am an American, born in 1948 so, I will soon be 75, a widow and newly retired public school teacher in Florida. Thank you so much for showing us your apartment and thank you so much for your positive attitude. A good attitude and making the best of whatever situation you are in will allow you to have a joyful life regardless of things not being just or even near to what you really want. Many people have really nice houses in America and many people do not. Lots of people who have great houses, cars, vacations, etc. are very unhappy and only want more. Some of the most joyful and positive people I know do not have a whole lot but they enjoy their pets, friends and just life in general. A good attitude is everything!! ♥Kathleen. P.S. Your baby is beautiful!!😊
You are the first actual minimalist on youtube I believe. All these people with super expensive stuff calling themselves 'minimalists' really don't know what the word means.
I agree. However I never had much stuff I'm still a person who has to be prepared for all obstacles. So things are always there. And here in every room empty closets. That's refreshing. Time to de decluter my house :)
Minimalism and having expensive stuff doesn't mean you're not a legitimate minimalist or something. It's about how intentional you are with everything in your life (not only material things btw)
But how is this a minimalist home? She has a lot of stuff inside, lots of clothes, also apartment is not small at all. This is vintage apartment, not minimalist. We all live in apartments like this in Europe.
I love hearing Russian people speaking English. There's just something about it I like that makes me smile. I think Russian people are great people. It's so neat getting to know them through things like this. I wish our governments could learn to get along and help each other. Videos lile this show how we are all just regular people with goodness and love in our hearts. I loved your video and wish you all the best.
@WooPa DoWah One can live alone and still feel good about it.. and that kind of home also has love inside. It's what you make out of it. And as much as I like to think that families and friends make our world a better place, we have to start with ourselves and love ourselves in the first place.
You speak beautiful English. Your daughter is so very cute. And, please, do not apologize for your apartment. Life is difficult and prices are high in the best of times, let alone right now. Your apartment is very nice, and clean; and when you can, you will move to your dream place. Very few people start out their adult married lives in their dream homes. But your place is very nice. And you didn't say anything bad about the elevator - it isn't your fault that the buildings are not up to standard for handicapped access.
Your daughter is precious. Thank you for sharing your home with us. I, too would be very grateful for the elevator. I wish you many blessings for your family and hope all of your dreams come true.
Looks like a lot of apartments in America. You have a beautiful baby. Honey you have a warm , dry and safe place to live. Very clean. Thank goodness you also have family and love. Never apologize for your surroundings. We all have to start somewhere. My first apartment only had 3 rooms. My husband's feet hung out the bathroom door. LOl! You are a beautiful young family just beginning. It will get better. Believe me. We have all been there. I enjoyed your video. Big hugs.
I know what she means about all that big furniture they are not using, and cant do anything with because it is the owners! some people dont need all of those big closet/armoire looking things, too bad she could not see if the owner would let some other renter haul them to their apt?? but then they could not rent it as "furnished" smh.
ahhhh, a realistic video. No ridiculous music, no fancy houses or expensive furniture, just real life. I love it. Your simple life is perfect, and more importantly, it makes me feel that my simple life is also perfect.
I am American and your apartment looks like a good starter apartment for a young couple. I realize American media presents us as all being very materialistic, and some of us definitely are, but not all. Having what you need to begin with is the important part, you can accumulate luxuries along the road of life if you want.
I love how she really appreciates everything she has and even though she could complain about things or be ungrateful shes not, shes very positive and real. Go you!
From the Eastern-European point of view this represents a pretty decent standard of living. I know families who share similar flats with their older generations, live squeezed into single bedrooms with kids, or whose kids of different sex share tiny bedrooms until they move out. Many people don't have bedrooms, they sleep on couches in their living rooms. So I don't think this video shows the "trying to cope with what I 've got in the best possible way" attitude, but a very balanced picture of what living in Russia means.
@@Q_QQ_Q I learned in depth about propaganda in school this year and every time someone say propaganda is all bad they prove that they don’t know what propaganda is.
ive been homeless twice before, i live in america. im finally in my own small apartment now. I think its lovely. I only wish everyone could have one. 🌺
Im with you. Never been homeless, never thought I'd be homeless and have been for 5 plus years now. I've been on a waiting list for 4 years now, and like you,I'll be grateful if I'm ever blessed enough to have my own place again. It is such a blessing, which became even more apparent when I found myself no longer having that blessing in my life.
@Daddy I am happy for you and your very compassionate. You know and I know we, in the usa could house everyone, I've seen these tiny houses built for our vets and it's a shame that should never be, here or anywhere ~ enjoy the comforts of your space and all the moments .Make sure you put up pleasant things on your wall or I have fake plants, lol. I'm kinda new in this apt. so right now I have some things up with tape. ; ) look what I found..there's hope. ruclips.net/video/FhFKPZqFd3o/видео.html
I am from America and this apartment looks really nice to me. The outside looks a little rundown but wow once she got inside it looks super nice! I would count myself lucky to have such a nice space to live in…
I appreciate comments from foreigners who don't judge, don't blame and don't make outcasts out of us just because of our nationality, citizenship or lack of heroism to change something. Not every one of us, humans, is a fighter and a hero, and it's nice to see those who understand that we are just trying to live our lives and experience the same hardships and happiness that any person on this planet experiences.
I couldn’t agree with you more! People may think that because we live in the USA everyone lives in palatial homes like you see on instagram, Pinterest and other social media, but the truth is most of the people live in lower income housing, you just rarely see that. We are a very materialistic and superficial society, and very class divided. I love my country but it needs a lot of work. So it’s very refreshing to see that people around the world are pretty much like us. We’re all trying to be and do a little bit better. Bless you.
I admire her for opening up her home to the world. Its a typical city apartment--tens of millions of similar worldwide. Like everyone's home, there's always something to do to improve and in the meantime, take pride and be grateful for the warmth and security. Stay cozy.
I've done photoshoots of over 17000 houses and condos/apartments in the last 30 years, this is very common everywhere, even in Canada. It's REAL life. Love the video, it's refreshing as others have said. In my line of work I see the before and the after and what we see on tv and in photos is not REAL life.
Honestly, most of the famous RUclipsrs are rich, so we see luxurious homes and we forgot that most of us live in normal homes, so when we see ordinary homes on RUclips, we get surprised... that social media really play with our minds
I see all sorts of homes on You Tube; rich, average, poor, very poor, etc. That's one thing about You Tube. You can showcase just about anything you want. I've seen people cooking in the woods, on the floor, and in million dollar homes. There's a bit of everthing on You Tube. No sense in pretending that only the rich showcase and that somehow we are being deprived of a real experience.
Nice appartment it has everything you need to live your life with your family and your little daughter is beautiful and cute god bless you and your family
First, thank you for inviting me into your home. Second thank you again, for speaking to me in my native language. Thirdly thank you for your honesty. You appear to be a content and happy person. I expect as you grow and work you will achieve your dreams, because being from the states that’s all I know.
First off, I really enjoyed this. It’s so refreshing to see a normal person talking about a normal life. I don’t think it’s a bad place at all, it seems to suit your needs and it’s a nice size for your family. Your child is absolutely adorable. And I agree with you, why focus on the negative? Russia is your country, be proud of it, and continue being yourself. I found your video very refreshing and look forward to watching more.
Looks like you’ve made a home here….may not be your dream home but you have the basics and a lot of people don’t. You and your husband are doing great and you have a lovely family….you look happy and I really hope you are. Actually there are so many people who have money and are still not happy or content… .looks like you are. You and your husband are still young so you can work on getting more of what you want. You have the most important right now…..a husband a beautiful daughter and a roof over your head….the rest will come. Take care of each other and love each other.
These apartment buildings have been there longer than Putan. Typical apartment, all built by the same design, building after building, not handicap friendly. Most are assigned to you for free if you apply once you start your first job. You get moved to a large one when you have children. 1st floor or 5th floor, not your choice.
As an American born in 1975, I’ve always been interested in Russia and its culture. Plus the Russian language just sounds cool! Thanks for this interesting video, Victoria.
Thank you for sharing. Most of us in the “West” know so little about how the average Russian people live their lives. This type of video shows what we all have in common despite our cultural and economic differences. Always good to hear from the people rather than the press or politicians.
@@azuriu lol. Half of europe live in buildings like this. Not just post commies like Poland and Czech. But countries like France, Finland, Sweden, Germany - all very similar. Yeah, especially France.
I was raised in America. We live in the deep south. There were three of us kids. I grew up in a mobile home surrounded by cotton fields and rice fields, in a town of less than 200 people. I guess we didn't have lots of money or fancy things. I can tell you what I did have. I had love. I had parents who made sure of that. I had a beautiful mama who cooked amazing meals. I had parents who laughed and danced in the kitchen. I also had the smell of honeysuckle wafting into my bedroom because I slept with the window open. I had homemade ice cream and black berry cobbler when we went berry picking. I had fireflies. I had summers filled with friends, bare feet, popsicle mustaches. Those things are what kids remember, not the price of the house they grew up in. I'm 54 years old now. Both my parents have passed away. I cherish all the memories they gave me. To this day, whenever I feel sad or scared, my mind still goes back there. Those are my roots. That's who I am.
What truly amazing memories your parents created for you. I'm sure that anyone with a childhood such as yours would feel exactly the same. Smaller townships are also usually closer too because the whole town takes on the raising of each of the children so that none miss out on the good things in life, and also assist when the burden may be heavy. I lived in a village similar to that size during a period when my son was in his teens, and it was truly a blessing to share the raising of our children when one wasn't on the spot to deal with an infringement at the time. :)
Growing up in the Eastern bloc, the best thing about these buildings were that when they were built young families were able to buy them (with mortgage of course) to start their lives. My parents were 21 and 23 when we moved in, I was born a few weeks later. Yes, my mom moved when 9 months pregnant. Who gets which apartment was decided on something like a lottery. Every family was young (80 apartments in one building) so all the kids were the same age. We had a blessed childhood growing up and playing on those playgrounds.
That’s true! We had a lot of children there on the playground when I was a kid. We lived in the same type of building and hanging out with all the neighbors was a very cool experience in the childhood☺️
So true. Summers were the best. All the neighborhood kids would come out in the morning and we would play until dark. So many friendships! So much drama! So much activity - climbing trees, soccer, badminton. Our parents would yell our names from the balcony to come eat lunch. I was never really hungry as a kid though, haha. Also, there was also a break at 5-6pm for an hour to watch Santa Barbara with our grandmothers. The happy days.
@@mentiquebakabila4254 Grew up in a small house where the "living" room was also the shared bedroom, with my parents. The toilet was in the back yard, outside, and no running water in the house, only in the yard, wich meant gathering it in bottles and pans to have some inside, and warm it up on the stove to have warm water. The kitchen was also used as the place to bathe in. It was all charming as a small child, but growing into my teenage years it became suffocating and embarassing (I did not want most people from school to know where I lived, because this was not the standard even then - so I even took side streets home from school, when I felt followed by curious friends)
@@cineturon Almost Same here when I was a little kid me and my parents lived in the house of my grandparents from my father side of the family had to move out from our house beacuse there was 7 people living in it and it was quite small,so we moved to another village to my grandparents from my mothers side,it was so much fun as a kid but you know as time went on my father got better jobs and the house and living condition and such improved so it wasnt that bad but until i was like 9 we were pretty poor,I live in Hungary in the 2nd poorest county
I love her honesty and attitude. I think we should all think this way. Maybe things aren’t perfect but it is what it is and be grateful for what we have and make the best of whatever situation we are in. Thank you for sharing a piece of your life with us. 💜
Yes, I was thinking that as well! Because of trying to create a lot of housing and apartments in a very quick time during the Soviet Union, and that it has been a while since they were built, the buildings might not be in the perfect conditions, but where I live in California, an apartment this size might be a few thousand dollars a month, and the only difference from what I could see is that the ones here might have a bit of a better elevator, but the conditoin looked pretty similar to some of the older apartment complexes in LA. Honeslty, with how quick these kind of buildings were built in the soviet union, its impressive how long they are able to last. :)
Maybe don't apologize for your home but apologize for your COUNTRY!! It's great that you HAVE a home to go to and a family to care for! It's too bad that countless Ukrainians don't have that anymore because of YOUR DICTATOR AND HORRIBLE REGIME. I honestly don't know how you can sleep at night with a military that destroys cities, murders civilians, rapes women and children. I shouldn't hear any complaining! At least you HAVE a home. Try living in the streets in poor conditions because your apartment got BOMBED. Try giving birth in a train station because the hospitals delivery rooms have been burned to the ground!! I would hate being a Russian after witnessing all of this!
From the US, I can remember as a child sleeping in a train station. My mother didn’t have much money then, times were bad for us. Your doing well, your child will appreciate it.
@@jackiesc4061 When kids are young and growing up low income, they usually don't even realize it. If their basic needs are met and their not going hungry, it's usually not until they get older when they will see how other kids from school live, do they even realize that they are low income. And because I was one of those kids myself, it really made me appreciate everything that my parents did to provide for me and made me thankful for what we did have because there is always someone out there who has it worse. As much as some people complain about the USA, there are many programs to help families with their basic living expenses. Such as Food stamps, WIC that provides formula, bread, cheese, milk, fresh fruits and vegetables, HUD that will pay a portion of your rent. Medicaid that will provide low cost to no cost health insurance. Welfare which is cash assistance. HEAP that helps pay heating and cooling bills. I don't know all of the different programs but there is definitely ways to survive if a family has fallen on hard times. My only issue is that these should be used as safety nets and not as a generational way of life.
well done for survival sam tks comments DWOrse thing n Ireland n d west is Loneliness n isolation im going through it Brian no answers I Hang to Jesus take care hope ur mum gd ihv no family except d Church n strangers i talk to!
I lived in a two bedroom house with my sister parents and grandfather. My parents put some curtains up and used the dining room as their bedroom. There were no walls or doors for them. My father worked over night and mother worked all day. Grandfather was too ill and elderly. You do what you need to do to make it work and that includes living within your means and being more minimalist. I agree with you 100% I didn’t realize this wasn’t normal until older. We had food and clothes. We were clean. Our parents loved us. Now 20 years later i know my parents gave up a lot to keep our family together.
My friend, you need never apologise for anything. People cannot bestow an opinion unless they've experienced your life, which they haven't, so disregard negative responses. You speak amazing English, which is a notoriously difficult language to master, yet you've achieved flawless English. You have talents, intelligence, and honesty. These are inherently positive traits. Gos bless you and your family.
Hi Vika! Also my mum’s name is Vika and she’s from Russia. I discovered randomly your channel and I enjoyed watching your video. I feel little bit nostalgic because your home is so similar to my grandparents house. The last time that I come to Russia was more than 10 years ago. Your video remind me my roots.
It’s so nice to see someone who is a real normal happy person, in this day and age of everyone wanting to be famous for not having talent, a honest person is so nice and refreshing, I wish you love, luck and happiness for you and your family.
I agree it is so refreshing to see natural person, not someone pretending to be unique and strong snowflake whereas all of those "unique" and "talented" are boring products of malfunctioning copying and pasting
You have a great apartment, a baby that’s cute as hell and a husband that buys you flowers. You are truly blessed. Thanks for sharing. Greetings from Australia 🇦🇺
@@unknownwolf4046 Your joking right The PROHECTS LOOK BETTER THAN 'THE TYPICAL RUSSIAN APTS' . WE AMERICANS don't realize how good we have it ... 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
@@prousaburttly1577 Exactly! We're lucky that we aren't in a place that turned to communism and built all these awful concrete blocks to house people. It's good to see that they are beautifying and making the best of those old buildings in a lot of former Soviet Union Countries.
@@willsinternet I live in post-communism country Czechia, we have lots of those buildings, but we are now western country, so these buildings are modernised, elevators are safe, they are friendly to imobilised people some have included garage etc. Such apartment now cost here around 150k $$ so it is pretty popular living due to low necessity of maintainance and thanks to density of people there are around lots of shops and great public transportation. For young families is usually option before suburb living in small house having every shop or restaurant far away
It's so humbling and refreshing to see a house tour that isn't in a mansion with more expensive items than you could possibly use. There's something so cosy about it all 😊
What I see is alot of gratitude coming from Victoria in showing us her home. Here in America where we see so many living on the street, what they would do to have a comfortable place like hers to call home. Love it! ☺❤
Omg, we need more genuine people like you in the social media, so pure, so real, so close to us, no brands, no expensive fake unnecessary details , just real cute blessed human, greeting from Netherlands 🇳🇱
I echo the other comments here… No reason to be ashamed of your home. I’m so happy that you have a safe, functional home to live in. I grew up in United States, in the 1960s and 1970s. I moved 27 times by the time I turned 16. I’ve lived in ALL kinds of houses, so I know from first-hand experience that You just make the best of what you can afford and what is available and stay positive.
What a sweet girl with such a comforting voice. There's absolutely nothing wrong or ugly about your apartment. There's tons of buildings that look like your in US cities. Also, it's not about the appearance of the apartment, people that judge you based on your home don't deserve to have you in their life. Be happy and enjoy your place..I think its beautiful!
I live in Germany about halfway between Berlin and the Polish border and it's crazy how there's buildings just like that just 5 minutes after you crossed the border.In Germany bigger cities have some apartment buildings tha look similar on the outside too but they are smaller mostly. I love how you're thankful for what you have and make the best of it❤
What a lovely young woman you are. You made me cry, you are so thankful and appreciative of everything you have. Americans can learn a lot from you. God bless you and your sweet family. Thank you for allowing us into your home. A million views on this too!!!! That's fantastic!
First of all I don't know why you are apologizing for your house in general, personally I liked it, in fact it is much bigger than most of the "common" apartments here in Mexico, your house is nice because your family is there, don't give importance to people's negative comments. I send you a big hug from Mexico.
I'm Polish and such buildings and flats are typical here 😉 Your flat is quite big and spacious especially that now in our country they are trying to sell you a prison cell for a ridiculously high price. Greetings from Poland ❤️❤️
Have you been to NYC?? The same thing is happening. The owners carve up a three bedroom apartment into 6 one room apartments, around 320 square feet for like 9-1500$ a month.. ridiculous
@@celestebell9992 yup, I've been to NYC just to visit but since I'm psycho fan of this city I went online to check how are the renting prices and spaces to let and it was just ridiculous how bad is the standard and the space for such a high price. Also, when I was visiting NYC I slept in a hostel in Bowery district and it was the worst place I've ever slept in. There was a big space with wooden "walls", the "room" itself was just like a prison cell, only two beds and bed bugs, not even electricity available in a "room". Such a strange city in this term
As an eastern canadian; we have nothing similar to this in my part of the world. How amazing was it that you opened the door of your lovely apartment for us to see! I feel like I traveled a bit today thanks to you. ♥
@@shelbysloan5983 question: do the building look like that on the outside or just the inside? I've seen plenty of apartments similar to this but the buildings themselves aren't quite like this. Just curious from central Ohio. lol
@@crystalwolcott4744 I can't tell you from personal experience but we have these buildings in eastern Germany too (it's called "Plattenbau" and you can see a lot of it in Berlin). They were all build on the idea to standardize housing (actually a great idea about trying to fit many people on lesser land) so the basic design of the apartments is similar but the exact outline might differ. I don't have a lot of experience with it myself but I know that my parents for example can recognize those kind of apartments in an instant.
As a Russian, I want to confirm that this is 100% true. There are blocks of flats that look literally like this everywhere, and most of people live in the ones like this one.
@@躺平专家 Money and the post-Soviet Union collapse vortex that Russians are still healing from. The funding and workload required to get plumbing and electrical to houses built outside the city is prohibitively expensive. Instead, it’s cheaper to construct apartments in undeveloped areas in or nearby the city, as they build upwards and can accommodate hundreds of people. It’s a simple socioeconomic issue - most people don’t have the income to afford new housing construction.
@@calebmcdowell9094 i know people have low income, but its cheaper to build house in Russia as materials and labors cost less too. Most houses in China 1h drive to city are only $100K, many people also build their own house in suburbs its very cheap
@@躺平专家 you are correct, the labor and materials are cheaper, but pay is also overall much lower in Russia. 1 Rouble in Russia is equivalent to 1 penny in the USA. The income doesn’t satisfy the payment in Russia and logistically, it doesn’t make sense right now. If they build houses outside the city, they need shops and groceries. It’s an exponential infrastructure issue - nations have overcome this by federal subsidies funded by taxpayers but Russia’s government is “kinda” (more like completely) corrupt and take a lot of money (from taxpayers) to oligarchs that threaten violence and civil unrest to the government. So people pay in to the government from their hard-earned money and can’t spare enough for their own personal fulfillment.
@@躺平专家 Russia is an extremely poor country. Average salary in Russia is about $400 a month (30,000 rubles). Official average salary is higher, but Russian official statistics always lie. Moscow is 10 times more prosperous then the rest of the country. Which is actually another sign of third-world economy.
It's interesting to observe how similar people's lives can be. I also want to point out (with out any ill intent whatsoever) that her particular home has extremely well preserved almost the original interior like chairs cabinets wardrobe etc. This shows how well people from the former soviet union take care of their homes.
I was feeling really lonely tonight, but strangely when you showed the egg cartons that you save for your granddad I felt joy because my family also saves egg cartons for me and my chickens :) From Maryland, USA to Russia it is really heartwarming to see that people really are the same everywhere
Loved the tour of upur present home. It's nice and practical for a new family or for elder tbe entrance matter can be fixed, not cluttered and easy to clean . Your english is clear snd wonderful What a lovely family. From México, saludos! 🇲🇽
Please don't apologize. Your Baby has a beautiful smile and that says it all. I lived in Military Quarters in Germany as a child. Then in an apartment in 1977. Your video brought back wonderful memories for me. You are a young couple. As you age you will excel in life. Never forget where you started. You will appreciate more that way.
Thanks for giving us insight as to how the rest of Russians leave in the cities. From a South African township I think u are still blessed. But for the purpose of growth, I wish you & your family the best for the future. May you finally have the house of your dreams
Most Australians live in big houses, even in Sydney and Melbourne CBD there are houses for sale. Price is reasonable in term of income, i own a house in CBD
Excellent video! I stayed in Russia for a while and know very well the apartments. Was very nice to see that again and you've made a lovely home! Can tell its a home of love. Nicely done!
@The Darkness Came i just think of my hate for large spaces.. i like to be able to see everything in the room with just a glance.. if your house is a literal mansion i'd feel completely lost.. i'd much prefer a nice cozy place
@The Darkness Came yes that would be great.. it should also feel soft to the touch so you can just lie down on the floor and be comfy.. that would be amazing
People are so obsessed with material things these days. If you don't have a luxury car, fancy name brand clothes, or expensive things to show off, people judge you and label you. As long as you are happy, than who cares. It's really a cute place you have.
mmff I Agree with ur views 1000% per cent getting same n worse to come B. Ireland i prefer d old days no going back though rising homeless n Ireland whow n gap between rich n d rest is Worse take car
If you have a roof over your head, have enough food to eat, are warm when it is cold, have plenty of clean water to drink and have the love of your family then you are doing well. Many in the world are not so well off. Have gratitude for what you do have.
Lol whot? This is such poor condition. The only difference to hk's situation is that it's just a little larger. Russia so big but cant take care basic needs of citizens. Zzz
You guys are so weird making it seem like you feel pity and she is so poor! Like Vika said, this is truly a typical and middle class apartment in Eastern Europe. Most people live in these apartments. Imagine it like a ranch house in the USA. It's actually a pretty nice place with the big tub and all the wardrobes. Thanks for sharing your home with us Vika!
Why the hell would anyone pity this life? Try finding an apartment that size in Paris or London. With a groovy modernist separate kitchen, a bathtub, a balcony, an elevator, a washing machine .... jesus, what bourgeois nonsense to look down on this.
In America we still have CHOICES.. Not for long though..in the future you will own nothing.and you will just be thankful that you are allowed to live it all.
Dear Viktoria, I was so refreshed by your video and now I feel touched and liberated. Your honesty and genuinity really touched me. It is liberating to see how you relate to the things in your life and how you transform them. You became an inspiration for me and it feels good to know that people like you exist. Love and appreciation from Budapest, Hungary from Anikó
I've never felt more similar to a Russian person. Using a chair as a bedside table, not having a lot of kitchen tools, having furniture I never use but I'm forced to live with... This is so legit and I love it.
I painted a huge box my air conditioner came in and I use it as a bedside table. I'm just too poor to buy one, lol, but it works. Who says you need money to make nice things.
Same in Czechia, lol. But at least most of our buildings that were like that have been renovated and painted some nice colors and stuff, so at least they look nicer, but the sizes and the thinness of the walls are mostly the same...
@@shoshanaveiam1869 Not at all, i live in France, and the few "cités" there are, are nothing compared to russia, they have good elevators,and are first world grade appartments, most people in france live in low rise apparments and detached houses. And city centers are mainly low rise old buildings. So no, not the same in France.
This was so interesting to see. I love seeing how people around the world live. I also love your positive outlook on life. You don't like the apartment but you're still building a happy life there.
Thank you for showing us your home. I actually loved those big units across the wall that you haven't used much of yet. It looks like you have everything you need. You're young, and you've started your family. It takes time to work up to having things the way you want, but be grateful you have all that you do have, along with a loving husband with a job and a healthy child. You have the things you and your little family need right now, which is a blessing. All the very best to the 3 of you!
yep! makes me want to know the entire history behind what makes the country so different from mine! and crazy to think that obviously the people are the same as me..
@@abbigailking3856 Russia was a communist nation for a very long time. The average person (in Russia) still suffers from the aftermath of those dynamics.... My wife and our children live in the Columbia Basin in Washington State. Watching this video made me feel very blessed, wealthy, and ungrateful.... We watch these types of videos as a part of our Home School curriculum....
One of the greatest pleasures in life is the ability to appreciate the simple pleasures. Not everyone is able to have that. You are blessed. Also, your husband likes to bring you flowers. Who doesn’t like that? I just started to smile.
@@miscalotastuff733 I like the clean oxygen, inside as much as well, for me. Love a great houseplant, thrive on clean air. There are many that have no algerians
It’s really cool how the internet allows people from all over the world to connect and share their way of life. Don’t apologize for your home! Home is where the heart is! 💛
There's nothing wrong with your apartment. It's your home that you share with your beautiful baby and your obviously loving husband. You're very lucky to have flowers 💐 from your husband. I think we are too hard on ourselves because we compare what we have or don't have with the neighbors. You look like a beautiful family. ❤ from Canada 🇨🇦
Agreed. It also reminds us how lucky we are where we assume we can grow up in Canada and one day have a home of our own. I realize that is a luxury that may elude current kids growing up big cities, but still, we don't have a lot to complain about.
I like your attitude about not being critical about things over which you have no control. You do the best you can do under the given circumstances. Well done girl.
Don't apologize for your home. Having a place to live with everything you need is truly a blessing not everyone has. Thanks for sharing!
Home is where the heart is.
With a beautiful and (by the look of her) healthy child and a husband who likes to give you flowers - that is a great home.
O O O I could NOT say it better. Yes a he of your own is a blessing
Amen 🙏🏼
Yes, I lived in apartments very similar in NYC when in my 20’s and 30’s and didn’t like the less-beautiful and not-chosen aspects. Yet, was so happy to have found a place with more than two rooms, and near the subway and a park ...looks like it’s not so different between US city & Russian city
I like it! Beautiful family!
I wish people like her would be the real social media influencers not the fake ones we have. A normal girl, with a normal life, and an amazing attitude.
Totally agree,so refreshing
Yeah, I agree, we need exactly such people
Are you trying to say she's not a social media influencer? She sure has enough subs and I'm sure she'll get plenty more. But I know exactly what you mean, lol
she has many subs because she is real person, not fake like
Absolutely 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I love how the internet allows us to know people all over the world.
@Brandi Guarion hugs to you, and I agree I love people and different cultures. I live in Cambrsige MA usa - so we have tons of students and it 's music to my ears passing by and hearing an accent, I love hearing different languages too, though accents are just so "musical" to my ears. : ) I love seeing the children holding onto each other's hands and walking down the street and the different coloring of skin, hair, their clothing..we are all connected. 🧡☮ 👩🏾👧🏻👩🏽🦰 👩🏽🦼🤞🏽💖 🧑🏽🧒🏻👩🦱
I love it too! The way to truly learn about others is to listen. I studied Cultural Anthropology and I find all cultures fascinating.
Thank you for inviting us into your life. So neat!
Assolutamente si'!
@@marysalvi242 and
As a historian, I am just smitten by this authentic video! Thank you so very much, Victoria, for welcoming us into your home!
The "My husband loves to give me flowers" part warmed my heart
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Yes❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Do you love to receive the flowers more than he loves to give them to you?
This seems to be a Warsaw Pact thing, giving flowers to women for no apparent reason other than a display of affection :) In Poland you can find open florist's shops even in the middle of the night!
In Russia there were old ladies selling flowers in the street everywhere!
She's a breath of fresh air. A normal woman showing her normal apartment. Nothing fake and not bombarded by most people on social media faking a lifestyle. Good luck to her. She has a nice home.
Literally, and many affordable housing around the world looks very similar to this as well. Many of my friends live in council flats here in London that have a similar appearance, but people are mocked for it no reason.
@@nituraa8147 I’m from russia and I’ve never seen anything like that here in the U.K.
@@nituraa8147 the thing is that here in the U.K. council buildings are in a way better condition than normal (not council) buildings in Russia
My home looks similar to hers. Much love to her for beeing so honest
@@norapodlasky8278 u ever thought of changing you life?
I think many people do not understand a reality is that most people do not live in glamorous, ultra modern, luxurious homes. The important thing is not what your home looks like but the happy memories you make when you are in the home. ^.^
True. Every time I get frustrated about how my place is not up-to-date and shabby, I remind myself that I HAVE a place. Heating, bed, shower, stove, washing machine, internet. A lot to be grateful for, actually.
Absolutely!
I agree, TV is unrealistic they never show how people really live, it gives everyone a bad perception, of what real life is all about. I moved out my trailer due to the sewage coming back up into my house, the smell was atrocious and dangerous. I also had to retire from my good paying job, since I couldn't afford to take care of myself or anything due cost of living. So I'm working part time, just to cover my bills. I also had to get medicade to take care of my health.
How very right you are! But I got to say there are neighborhoods so rough here in the US that I swear to you they can't give apartments away in those places! Oof!
@Babyhowdy233 I read an article on how apartment dwellings in communist countries are purposefully built to look dreary and alike as a form of mental conditioning aka to encourage conformism and discourage individualism. Unfortunately, I cannot remember the name of the article though I did save it somewhere.
More people in The Netherlands should see this. We are so caught up in having the perfect house, a perfectly maintained garden, the newest kitchen, the biggest tv and WiFi MUST be perfect everywhere. When you don’t have solar panels installed, people will almost dislike you for it. It does not make any sense, chasing an impossible goal of the perfect life. This video puts things in perspective and shows that you don’t need everything to live a good life.
It is how people really live. It's just not shown in the media and the internet because people see it as shameful and poor. I grew up similarly to this is Los Angeles, California. I am proud of how I grew up 😊
Slaves want the perfect structure to continue their enslavement?
Agree to disagree. In Russia 50 thousand people (mostly men) die from alcohol every year. And that just official stats on deaths directly connected to alcohol: poisoning, chronic alcoholism, cirrhosis. Indirectly few hundred thousand die from it every year. Living standards like these affect psychological health a lot, and since there's almost no treatment of depression in Russia, people use alcohol.
Ik woon in NL en heb 6 jaar moeten wachten op een sociale huurwoning, die ik een maand voor mijn 29ste verjaardag heb gekregen. Daarvoor lang "precaire woonvorm" geweest. Echt niet iedereen in Nederland is geobsedeerd met een perfecte woning, voor veel mensen is elke eigen woonruimte een luxe.
It's exactly the same here in Germany
This is the most realistic house tour I've seen on the internet. "Realistic" as in us common people can relate to.
Thank you! I’m glad that you liked it!💛
Same thoughts.
If this is normal I must be fucking rich 😅
@@M.Free23 you probably are above average... that’s not that hard in today’s world
@@M.Free23 you’re probably better off than most yeah. This is pretty normal.
Don’t ever apologize for your home. There are millions of people who would give anything to have a place to lay their heads. You’re sheltered and that’s all that matters. 💕
The home is clean and wonderful. Russia is wonderful.
3 billion people do not have the basics, you are very lucky
your home is fine, lovely and neat but it is your family that is important not where you live.
Exactly...
My first place in my 20s was a studio.. About the size of her bedroom and living room.
I think her place is pretty decent...
@@holmes426 probably means Florida
This is prob the only relatable house tour I've seen on RUclips
Right!!! Absolutely! Well minus all the empty storage spaces 😂 knowing me with all the crap I have they would be overflowing 🤣🤣🤣😂😂😅😅 so I applaud her for being minimal! 👏🏻
Exactly. Not only the space and furniture, but also when she said that the child will not care much about the walls.
Same here.
De dónde eres, Arianna? Curiosidad!
Totally agree!!
I was surprised to see that the apartment is quite large. Victoria keeps it nicely organized and very clean. And she has lots of storage space and a very sweet baby. Thanks for showing real life, it’s what real folks appreciate 🦋🌸
I am Bulgarian and I live in a very similar apartment. Seeing this lifestyle shown online makes me a lot more comfortable with the way me and my family live. Not everyone can live in a million dollar house in LA
a million dollars in LA would get u a 2 bedroom 1 bath. i know because im californian
Makes me remember that a single family detached house is not the norm & I'm lucky. Even in my state/area, yes probably 55% live in a house but there's people in efficiencies/group homes/boarding houses. My house is old & I'm constantly doing work on it (invested in a LOT of tools) but it's huge, a big fenced in yard & I can have so many animals (the best part of it - my cuddlebutts).
@@anthony57391 not a small apartment. I just looked up some today and they are $2000-3500 a month. Still ridiculous.
@@normaforsyth7950the internet is deceiving
Instead of “not everyone” I would say “the absolute minority of privileged elite” actually live in rich houses in LA. It is totally normal to have a small place to live if you are not a celebrity or a politician. Or Ilon Musk.
Wait what? A normal person on RUclips? A regular looking apartment on RUclips? Where am I?
Now seriously, wish you and your family all happiness and success, you seem to be a good person and your English and modesty made the video special.
In an alternate universe
There are youtubers on here that earn a middle class income from RUclips
ruclips.net/video/U6rV-wZ2qlw/видео.html
Modesty !?
Ok boomer
yes! this is what actually youtube is made for, a genuine and honest vlog, no bullshit no crappy music. love your videos!
Agreed
Was this Soviet unions version of housing projects in order to.provide much needed housing to people?
Well said. That’s what I’m always looking forward
my country makes me mad it is so anti Russia then you watch something like this and it warms your heart media is just propaganda to make you hate people well I see through all the bul sh it I hope other people do to peace out
You’ve made a lovely home for your beautiful family 🌹🌹🌹
I really appreciate she’s showing a real life room tour and not one of these horrible white-and-beige-influencer-room tours
What a fresh breath of air, genuine and normal human. We need more of such people instead of fake influencers
then go... outside??? some "regular" people do vlog n make content just for fun too who told you that you can only consume the fake one?
you just have to know where to look, it's as simple as that. small time youtubers, stop clicking trending trash.
Beautiful hair 😊 and beautiful HER 💅😍, but horrible "box houses" scenario... 🎄💙🏅 🥺🥺🥺Imagine a future of Islam Hamas Marxist fascism in Europe with similar houses 🏢🏢🏢🏥🏢and their hanging carpets 🧣🧣 and ... the silence 💀of oppression.
RUclips is full of people like this, but 99.9% of them don't get any views
I live in an eastern european country that has been under russian opression from 1945 to 1990, and i have the "luck" to live in such a soviet-built apartment building-shithole. First of all, a big FUCK YOU goes to all the soviet party secretaries that ruled our asses for 45 years and made us build these shitholes instead of normal detached houses (which by the way literally could have been built everywhere in my country considering the population size of our cities, except maybe for our capital town) that would have been a gazillion times better to be living in. Secondly, the MAIN problem with these socialist shitholes is the total lack of upgradeability. Even plastic windows don't come standard that fit each type of these fucking buildings, not to mention each and every one of them has aluminum electrical cables, tin plumbing that always breaks down, ungodly smelling garbage chutes, rats in the basements (oh btw all of these older blocks have long corridor-like basements that go down sometimes even 2 stories below, and all function as air raid shelters with natural convection-type ventilation, maybe the only positive that can be said about these buildings, but if it's not wartime then i can stick all this shit up my ass), and if made from prefabs, and not conventional bricks, then it is impossible to heat because so much waste thermal energy goes right through the walls.
Luckily some of them are already deemed dangerous to live in and they started to bring them down here.
Never apologise about your home - it's what you make it and you've made it lovely. Thank you for sharing.
It is not hers for God sake
@@nikoladamjanovic2313 oh no! I made a mistake! Shame on me. Perhaps I should hang myself from the nearest tree
@@queenslanddiva what a great reply, it made me laugh out loud
Yes absolutely
dont tell her what to do
You have a roof over your head. You have a man who loves you, and a precious baby. You are blessed and have so much more than many. No apologies needed... ever.
Agreed. Best gift they can give her is their love, their presence, to keep her safe and to keep themselves happy and healthy. Where they live is second to all this.
I agree. It really looks like a nice and cozy place. I have a similar kind of place, and I wash my dishes by hand too, I also don't have a dishwasher. I live alone, which is the only difference between me and her, but I like it that way. But since she seems to be happy to have a boyfriend and baby (or was it husband, I can't remember), then she is lucky to have that.
Well said, and very true!
Bla Bla, 🤙🏽💚🍀
Exactly xx
I lived in a 12 storey apartment block in Warsaw and friends would say, 'ugh, these places were all the same, nothing was individual', but then we all bought our 'individual' furniture at Ikea! Those lovely tulips and your happy family make a home.
How very refreshing, a lovely young mum sharing part of her life. And can we really appreciate how good her English is? Thank you for giving us a glimpse into normal life in Russia
It’s always interesting to show how we live to people from other countries. Because many things can be different around the world.
Too bad we cant appreciate your good russian, because you seem to be another low educated marginal
@@DrScarface74 I’m learning Russian and it’s not super difficult but it’s definitely hard to speak a language that isn’t your first to someone who is fluent like the poster of the video. Also if I wanted to type Russian I’d have to download a whole new keyboard to access the letters
for real, i love her accent
In the US this apartment would be considered "ghetto" or one of those areas that's dangerous to live in. Nothing wrong with living in them. It's just interesting that different countries have their own definition of "nice"
That´s why I love the Internet. You get an insight into the life of a person you´ll never meet. It´s a really authentic way to learn about cultural diffrences :) liked the video a lot!
Thank you!🥰
This is dreadful. Noise from neighbors? Thin walls. Rats, insects?
Apart from the fact you never get an insight like this - once I've read a story about a photographer, who went to the same place for almost 3 years just to take one picture of a very rare species...no matter how vividly it was described, one can never appreciate that determination/sacrifice/craziness/whathaveyou until going through something similar. So, though I know what you meant, only those coming from similar circumstances can really dig it...it works for a second or two, but then it wears off...I mean, so many of us have plenty of our table but rarely we feel ashamed when throwing stuff into garbage, despite knowing so many cannot even afford that little...
@@gipi23 of course a short RUclips video won't make me part of those particular life circumstances. But that wasn't the point of my comment to begin with :) i just wanted to point out that i prefer this way to learn about other cultures. For example other peoples opinion about a culture might come from movies etc. But movies (in most cases) are very artificial. They are directed. But tiny bits and pieces of the life of a person just showing her Appartement on youtube for example will show you a much more authentic portrait of that culture.
How many rubles a month?
You say ' why would anybody live in a place like that.' It's your home, never apologise for where you live. It's the people inside the house that make it a home. If you were to invite me into your home I would bring a gift and be grateful for your kindness and hospitality.🧡
Yes!! It looked fine and normal to me!!
I agree. You visit the person not the house
Fab comment Sam and a wonderful reflection on the person you are.
Yesssssssss you are correct about everything you said.
aha. BS. living like a dog is not making a home out of something,. stop your bs
Я так-то из России, сама все детство прожила в таком доме. Мои родители до сих пор там и живут. Такая простая вроде бы идея для видео, но было очень интересно смотреть)
Lovely little family thank you for sharing with us bye bye x
this is one of the only house tours I’ve seen where the house actually looks lived in and comfortable. It actually looks like a home.
Good point
Nah, doesn't look comfy to me, I would not be able to live there.
it looks like a fucking slum, I wouldn't live there
@@amardegan in Russia you would
@@amardegan There’s a sufficient amount of space throughout the home, if it was furnished differently you’d say otherwise. A lot of apartments in london are smaller than this
You have a loving husband. You have a beautiful, healthy daughter. You have a roof over your head and food in your cupboard and clothes on your back. You are truly blessed. Many people live in large mansions with much money, but they don't have love - and that makes them much poorer than you will ever be. So - congratulations on being rich in love. You are one of the few truly blessed!
💕 it's true .
Somebody punched the door in.It was shown briefly.I hope she's ok.
Well said!!
@@juliesprik9479 She seems quite OK to me. It could have been 1) an accident or 2) a punch out from the previous renter. I have 2 closet doors like that from the previous tenet. Waiting to have it fixed.
I absolutely agree!
Your family is happy, healthy, and safe that's all that matters. A shame that so many of us forget this. Keep making videos about Russia, people need to see the other side that isn't always in the media.
I am humbled by watching this video!You have a lovely baby and family and lovely disposition.
You are right You have to see the other side in order to appriceate what you have.
@@charlyromeo7926 😂📸🤡
I wish most people would realize this is how 90% of the world lives, this is real life. Apartments like this (not always as big in size building wise) are all over America, in every big and small city and suburbs as well. I think people watch too much tv and social media and have forgotten what is REAL. An apartment this size in America would be quite expensive especially if you could walk/take public transportation.
We have similar ones in Canada too
In Germany they are also very similar but the bathroom is mostly worse
Looks like the projects in America
I mean... I don't understand what else do people expect. This is a pretty normal apartment, most of my friends and relatives that I ever knew lived like this. The most common problem in post-soviet apartments, just like shown in the video is, the building itself is old and the corridors are trashed due to poor maintenance. But apart from that, people have freedom to furnish their apartments and keep them in good shape.
Making a statement of “ this is how 90% in the world live” is REALLY AN INDITEMENT of the just bad QUALITY OF LIVING STANDARDS!!
Just because so many people in your provincial life live like this- does NOT MAKE IT OKAY- at all!!
My post is in NO way indicative of MATERIALISTIC IDEOLOGY!!!!
Better BASIC STANDARDS ( yes- a STANDARD) is so important to what is a VERY IMPORTANT PART. - of physical AND EMOTIONAL - health and WELLBEING!!
What I am watching here and what ridiculous posts about the “90%” - is NOT AT ALL- helpful in a “ basic GOOD STANDARD”!!!
If THIS BUILDING is an ACCEPTABLE “ standard “ - this AND THE REST of the buildings NEED TO BE - TOTALLY DEMOLISHED!!
I have worked commercial construction a LONG TIME - and I can say with TOTAL CONFIDENCE- there are HEALTH problems in THIS building with regard to LED AND the PLUMBING- that are not good at all!
Just the hallways are a disaster!
I have been to different parts of the EU AND SEEN THIS ABSURD acceptance of living space - ALL OVER THE EU!
GO TO JAPAN- they have SMALL apartments- ALL OVER the cities- but they are SO CLEAN AND UPDATED!
As someone who as never seen apartment buildings that look like this , you may think it’s boring but it’s very interesting to see how different other countries are
I like your apartment. You have so much potential for anything in there and you can do it all on a budget. Paint and wallpaper are very easy and simple ways to upgrade and make it your own.
No doubt..Wow.💯👊👍🙏
Dear Victoria, I am an American, born in 1948 so, I will soon be 75, a widow and newly retired public school teacher in Florida. Thank you so much for showing us your apartment and thank you so much for your positive attitude. A good attitude and making the best of whatever situation you are in will allow you to have a joyful life regardless of things not being just or even near to what you really want.
Many people have really nice houses in America and many people do not. Lots of people who have great houses, cars, vacations, etc. are very unhappy and only want more. Some of the most joyful and positive people I know do not have a whole lot but they enjoy their pets, friends and just life in general. A good attitude is everything!! ♥Kathleen. P.S. Your baby is beautiful!!😊
Such a kind comment 🥰
Long live kathleen❤
❤
Agree, nice comment. All the best from Slovakia.
😊
You are the first actual minimalist on youtube I believe. All these people with super expensive stuff calling themselves 'minimalists' really don't know what the word means.
I agree. However I never had much stuff I'm still a person who has to be prepared for all obstacles. So things are always there. And here in every room empty closets. That's refreshing. Time to de decluter my house :)
its easier to be minimalistic when u r poor😂
Minimalism and having expensive stuff doesn't mean you're not a legitimate minimalist or something. It's about how intentional you are with everything in your life (not only material things btw)
But how is this a minimalist home? She has a lot of stuff inside, lots of clothes, also apartment is not small at all.
This is vintage apartment, not minimalist.
We all live in apartments like this in Europe.
@@alessandrakostic9049 minimalist for a Russian and for someone with a child ... she had like nothing in the kitchen ...
I love hearing Russian people speaking English. There's just something about it I like that makes me smile. I think Russian people are great people. It's so neat getting to know them through things like this. I wish our governments could learn to get along and help each other. Videos lile this show how we are all just regular people with goodness and love in our hearts. I loved your video and wish you all the best.
“My husband loves to give me flowers” Awwww
I read this comment as she was saying it in the video!!! Creepy 🤗
It’s an habit of Russian guys/men
@@alisocka4 that’s cute
@@alisocka4 nice
As a westerner I’ve never received flowers on a date I would be so surprised and happy if it happened to me
The yellow tulips are the proof that what makes a home is not the walls or the entrance but the love that lives inside
Hey i'm Algerian too ! Also I totally agree our old house when I was little kinda looks like this and we used to be so happy on it :)
Also saha 3idek x)
@WooPa DoWah One can live alone and still feel good about it.. and that kind of home also has love inside. It's what you make out of it. And as much as I like to think that families and friends make our world a better place, we have to start with ourselves and love ourselves in the first place.
Exactly 😍
What do the yellow tulips have to do with the love that lives inside their apartment?
You speak beautiful English. Your daughter is so very cute. And, please, do not apologize for your apartment. Life is difficult and prices are high in the best of times, let alone right now. Your apartment is very nice, and clean; and when you can, you will move to your dream place. Very few people start out their adult married lives in their dream homes. But your place is very nice. And you didn't say anything bad about the elevator - it isn't your fault that the buildings are not up to standard for handicapped access.
Your daughter is precious. Thank you for sharing your home with us. I, too would be very grateful for the elevator. I wish you many blessings for your family and hope all of your dreams come true.
I like your apartment because of the space. I used to live in Miami Beach in studio apartment 400sq ft for many year and I never complained.
Looks like a lot of apartments in America. You have a beautiful baby. Honey you have a warm , dry and safe place to live. Very clean. Thank goodness you also have family and love. Never apologize for your surroundings. We all have to start somewhere. My first apartment only had 3 rooms. My husband's feet hung out the bathroom door. LOl! You are a beautiful young family just beginning. It will get better. Believe me. We have all been there. I enjoyed your video. Big hugs.
Is it me or does her husband own more clothes than her ??
I have relatives in Germany who live in apartments similar to this one!! this was actually super comforting and refreshing to watch thank you
I guess it is in former DDR?
Do not be ashamed, your home is nice and clean and it has potential. It's a blessing to have a home and great family.
It's a very well kept apartment, don't let the rich you tubers and there fancy cars and houses makes you feel bad. Most of them are faking it anyhow
I didn't think she was ashamed.
I know what she means about all that big furniture they are not using, and cant do anything with because it is the owners! some people dont need all of those big closet/armoire looking things, too bad she could not see if the owner would let some other renter haul them to their apt?? but then they could not rent it as "furnished" smh.
She watches too much Kardashians... so she's ashamed
I like the fact that she addressed that she was grateful for her apartment regardless if it wasn’t her dream apartment .:)
ahhhh, a realistic video. No ridiculous music, no fancy houses or expensive furniture, just real life. I love it. Your simple life is perfect, and more importantly, it makes me feel that my simple life is also perfect.
I am American and your apartment looks like a good starter apartment for a young couple. I realize American media presents us as all being very materialistic, and some of us definitely are, but not all. Having what you need to begin with is the important part, you can accumulate luxuries along the road of life if you want.
No idea why RUclips recommended this, but I enjoyed your tour! Hi to your baby from the UK :)
Same ;)
Same but I’m in California by the beach. Polar opposite life.
Same here. This video just popped up :).
In ex Yugislavia we have similar buildings but I have to say our buildings have been better maintained and they are livable.
@@Negativespace95 there are also many beaches in Russia. This has nothing to do with this video.
I love how she really appreciates everything she has and even though she could complain about things or be ungrateful shes not, shes very positive and real. Go you!
From the Eastern-European point of view this represents a pretty decent standard of living. I know families who share similar flats with their older generations, live squeezed into single bedrooms with kids, or whose kids of different sex share tiny bedrooms until they move out. Many people don't have bedrooms, they sleep on couches in their living rooms. So I don't think this video shows the "trying to cope with what I 've got in the best possible way" attitude, but a very balanced picture of what living in Russia means.
no she couldn't really complain, she's well off
@@damiengates7581 anyone can complain about anything, in fact wealthy people tend to complain more than those who have less
@@Q_QQ_Q I learned in depth about propaganda in school this year and every time someone say propaganda is all bad they prove that they don’t know what propaganda is.
@@Q_QQ_Q what no I'm saying everyone complains and those who have it better complain even more because they dont appreciate what they have
ive been homeless twice before, i live in america. im finally in my own small apartment now. I think its lovely. I only wish everyone could have one. 🌺
Im with you. Never been homeless, never thought I'd be homeless and have been for 5 plus years now. I've been on a waiting list for 4 years now, and like you,I'll be grateful if I'm ever blessed enough to have my own place again. It is such a blessing, which became even more apparent when I found myself no longer having that blessing in my life.
Take care of you my dear virtualy friend🙏
@Daddy I am happy for you and your very compassionate. You know and I know we, in the usa could house everyone, I've seen these tiny houses built for our vets and it's a shame that should never be, here or anywhere ~ enjoy the comforts of your space and all the moments .Make sure you put up pleasant things on your wall or I have fake plants, lol. I'm kinda new in this apt. so right now I have some things up with tape. ; ) look what I found..there's hope. ruclips.net/video/FhFKPZqFd3o/видео.html
@@staciacarney8085 ~ hugs ~ it will come, meanwhile, try to enjoy the moment you are in right now, not all our moments are happy I know ~ 💞
Agreed.
I am from America and this apartment looks really nice to me. The outside looks a little rundown but wow once she got inside it looks super nice! I would count myself lucky to have such a nice space to live in…
I appreciate comments from foreigners who don't judge, don't blame and don't make outcasts out of us just because of our nationality, citizenship or lack of heroism to change something. Not every one of us, humans, is a fighter and a hero, and it's nice to see those who understand that we are just trying to live our lives and experience the same hardships and happiness that any person on this planet experiences.
safe to say you haven't had it really that easy last few decades politics wise
I couldn’t agree with you more! People may think that because we live in the USA everyone lives in palatial homes like you see on instagram, Pinterest and other social media, but the truth is most of the people live in lower income housing, you just rarely see that. We are a very materialistic and superficial society, and very class divided. I love my country but it needs a lot of work. So it’s very refreshing to see that people around the world are pretty much like us. We’re all trying to be and do a little bit better. Bless you.
This is just normal
this!! you can’t help a lot of these things you just make do with what you have and make it how you will 🖤.
@@temporaryremoved5671definitely that's right
Funny that no matter where you are...everybody has a drawer for all the random stuff
Yes, in USA it’s called a junk drawer!! 😻😹
@@konapuppy10 and every one with a pair of orange scissors that cuts everything from paper to tin cans 😂
I think it's because we all have random stuff 🤷😁
Or a room 😆
@@konapuppy10 or..devil's drawer hahaha
I admire her for opening up her home to the world. Its a typical city apartment--tens of millions of similar worldwide. Like everyone's home, there's always something to do to improve and in the meantime, take pride and be grateful for the warmth and security. Stay cozy.
I've done photoshoots of over 17000 houses and condos/apartments in the last 30 years, this is very common everywhere, even in Canada. It's REAL life. Love the video, it's refreshing as others have said. In my line of work I see the before and the after and what we see on tv and in photos is not REAL life.
Honestly, most of the famous RUclipsrs are rich, so we see luxurious homes and we forgot that most of us live in normal homes, so when we see ordinary homes on RUclips, we get surprised... that social media really play with our minds
If people didn't watch social media, people wouldn't get rich.
I see all sorts of homes on You Tube; rich, average, poor, very poor, etc. That's one thing about You Tube. You can showcase just about anything you want. I've seen people cooking in the woods, on the floor, and in million dollar homes. There's a bit of everthing on You Tube. No sense in pretending that only the rich showcase and that somehow we are being deprived of a real experience.
Most You Tuber's live beyond their means. Most are in debt and on credit..
Nice appartment it has everything you need to live your life with your family and your little daughter is beautiful and cute god bless you and your family
First, thank you for inviting me into your home. Second thank you again, for speaking to me in my native language. Thirdly thank you for your honesty. You appear to be a content and happy person. I expect as you grow and work you will achieve your dreams, because being from the states that’s all I know.
What a well constructed and lovely comment.
First off, I really enjoyed this. It’s so refreshing to see a normal person talking about a normal life. I don’t think it’s a bad place at all, it seems to suit your needs and it’s a nice size for your family. Your child is absolutely adorable. And I agree with you, why focus on the negative? Russia is your country, be proud of it, and continue being yourself. I found your video very refreshing and look forward to watching more.
Tbh she shouldnt get used to it, thats why Russia is how it is. Putin has destroyed a beautiful country.
@@mihagames2757 Russia is better off now than it has been in a century.
Looks like you’ve made a home here….may not be your dream home but you have the basics and a lot of people don’t. You and your husband are doing great and you have a lovely family….you look happy and I really hope you are. Actually there are so many people who have money and are still not happy or content…
.looks like you are. You and your husband are still young so you can work on getting more of what you want. You have the most important right now…..a husband a beautiful daughter and a roof over your head….the rest will come. Take care of each other and love each other.
@@mihagames2757russia is better with putin than before, and there are people living in shacks freezing to death in other countries
These apartment buildings have been there longer than Putan. Typical apartment, all built by the same design, building after building, not handicap friendly. Most are assigned to you for free if you apply once you start your first job. You get moved to a large one when you have children. 1st floor or 5th floor, not your choice.
As an American born in 1975, I’ve always been interested in Russia and its culture. Plus the Russian language just sounds cool! Thanks for this interesting video, Victoria.
Thank you for sharing. Most of us in the “West” know so little about how the average Russian people live their lives. This type of video shows what we all have in common despite our cultural and economic differences. Always good to hear from the people rather than the press or politicians.
its not just russian people that have apartment buildings like these
This is a regular post-cummunist country apartment...
@@azuriu can say more, not regular, bit worse than regular
@@azuriu lol. Half of europe live in buildings like this. Not just post commies like Poland and Czech. But countries like France, Finland, Sweden, Germany - all very similar. Yeah, especially France.
@@RivieraByBuick new york city apartments are smaller and in worse shape for like 2000 dollars a month
I was raised in America. We live in the deep south. There were three of us kids. I grew up in a mobile home surrounded by cotton fields and rice fields, in a town of less than 200 people. I guess we didn't have lots of money or fancy things. I can tell you what I did have. I had love. I had parents who made sure of that. I had a beautiful mama who cooked amazing meals. I had parents who laughed and danced in the kitchen. I also had the smell of honeysuckle wafting into my bedroom because I slept with the window open. I had homemade ice cream and black berry cobbler when we went berry picking. I had fireflies. I had summers filled with friends, bare feet, popsicle mustaches. Those things are what kids remember, not the price of the house they grew up in. I'm 54 years old now. Both my parents have passed away. I cherish all the memories they gave me. To this day, whenever I feel sad or scared, my mind still goes back there. Those are my roots. That's who I am.
So sweet
Beautiful.
You made me cry... but in a good way.
You are blessed 💞
What truly amazing memories your parents created for you. I'm sure that anyone with a childhood such as yours would feel exactly the same. Smaller townships are also usually closer too because the whole town takes on the raising of each of the children so that none miss out on the good things in life, and also assist when the burden may be heavy. I lived in a village similar to that size during a period when my son was in his teens, and it was truly a blessing to share the raising of our children when one wasn't on the spot to deal with an infringement at the time. :)
Growing up in the Eastern bloc, the best thing about these buildings were that when they were built young families were able to buy them (with mortgage of course) to start their lives. My parents were 21 and 23 when we moved in, I was born a few weeks later. Yes, my mom moved when 9 months pregnant. Who gets which apartment was decided on something like a lottery. Every family was young (80 apartments in one building) so all the kids were the same age. We had a blessed childhood growing up and playing on those playgrounds.
That’s true! We had a lot of children there on the playground when I was a kid. We lived in the same type of building and hanging out with all the neighbors was a very cool experience in the childhood☺️
This is actually great
This apartment is so much larger than the ones here in Rio de Janeiro. Loved the tour, loved the flowers🥰
So true. Summers were the best. All the neighborhood kids would come out in the morning and we would play until dark. So many friendships! So much drama! So much activity - climbing trees, soccer, badminton. Our parents would yell our names from the balcony to come eat lunch. I was never really hungry as a kid though, haha. Also, there was also a break at 5-6pm for an hour to watch Santa Barbara with our grandmothers. The happy days.
@@juliak7783 The same in my childhood! Just no "Santa Barbara" couse my childhood was in 1960-1970 years :)
That’s honestly better then most flats in the uk haha! Such a lovely channel so nice to find a real person like yourself giving us these insights
Haha I was going to say, I live in Canada and my apartment is pretty much the same as hers, but hers is much bigger than mine! 😂
Your home is clean and comfortable. That’s all that matters. Also, your English is excellent. 😊
Would you live there ?
@@chrisbaxter3597 Actually, I lived in dire poverty as a child. We were poor but I was always clean, fed and loved. That makes me rich.
I bet you russian is extremely bad, right?
It's a great answer, @Chris baxter!
@@DrScarface74 your mom's Russian is extremely bad
When I was a kid, in early 90's Romania, I was jealous of people having such apartments!
Where you lived?
@@mentiquebakabila4254 he said Romania..
@@mentiquebakabila4254 Grew up in a small house where the "living" room was also the shared bedroom, with my parents. The toilet was in the back yard, outside, and no running water in the house, only in the yard, wich meant gathering it in bottles and pans to have some inside, and warm it up on the stove to have warm water. The kitchen was also used as the place to bathe in. It was all charming as a small child, but growing into my teenage years it became suffocating and embarassing (I did not want most people from school to know where I lived, because this was not the standard even then - so I even took side streets home from school, when I felt followed by curious friends)
@@cineturon Almost Same here when I was a little kid me and my parents lived in the house of my grandparents from my father side of the family had to move out from our house beacuse there was 7 people living in it and it was quite small,so we moved to another village to my grandparents from my mothers side,it was so much fun as a kid but you know as time went on my father got better jobs and the house and living condition and such improved so it wasnt that bad but until i was like 9 we were pretty poor,I live in Hungary in the 2nd poorest county
@@cineturon like how people prove that Russia is not worst place on the world
Your English is excellent and you have such a pleasant manner about you. Thank you for allowing us into your home.
I love her honesty and attitude. I think we should all think this way. Maybe things aren’t perfect but it is what it is and be grateful for what we have and make the best of whatever situation we are in. Thank you for sharing a piece of your life with us. 💜
Girl, never apologise for your home! A home is a blessing
@@mistersquare7327 Absolutely. I'm not American, but I totally agree with you!
Yes, I was thinking that as well! Because of trying to create a lot of housing and apartments in a very quick time during the Soviet Union, and that it has been a while since they were built, the buildings might not be in the perfect conditions, but where I live in California, an apartment this size might be a few thousand dollars a month, and the only difference from what I could see is that the ones here might have a bit of a better elevator, but the conditoin looked pretty similar to some of the older apartment complexes in LA. Honeslty, with how quick these kind of buildings were built in the soviet union, its impressive how long they are able to last. :)
Maybe don't apologize for your home but apologize for your COUNTRY!! It's great that you HAVE a home to go to and a family to care for! It's too bad that countless Ukrainians don't have that anymore because of YOUR DICTATOR AND HORRIBLE REGIME. I honestly don't know how you can sleep at night with a military that destroys cities, murders civilians, rapes women and children. I shouldn't hear any complaining! At least you HAVE a home. Try living in the streets in poor conditions because your apartment got BOMBED. Try giving birth in a train station because the hospitals delivery rooms have been burned to the ground!! I would hate being a Russian after witnessing all of this!
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Aww "a home is a blessing" :') so true
From the US, I can remember as a child sleeping in a train station. My mother didn’t have much money then, times were bad for us. Your doing well, your child will appreciate it.
That is so heart breaking... I hope you didn’t have to live long like that. Breaks my heart when I hear of children’s’ suffering..
They have a washer! Wow
@@jackiesc4061 When kids are young and growing up low income, they usually don't even realize it. If their basic needs are met and their not going hungry, it's usually not until they get older when they will see how other kids from school live, do they even realize that they are low income. And because I was one of those kids myself, it really made me appreciate everything that my parents did to provide for me and made me thankful for what we did have because there is always someone out there who has it worse.
As much as some people complain about the USA, there are many programs to help families with their basic living expenses. Such as Food stamps, WIC that provides formula, bread, cheese, milk, fresh fruits and vegetables, HUD that will pay a portion of your rent. Medicaid that will provide low cost to no cost health insurance. Welfare which is cash assistance. HEAP that helps pay heating and cooling bills. I don't know all of the different programs but there is definitely ways to survive if a family has fallen on hard times. My only issue is that these should be used as safety nets and not as a generational way of life.
well done for survival sam tks comments DWOrse thing n Ireland n d west is Loneliness n isolation im going through it Brian no answers I Hang to Jesus take care hope ur mum gd ihv no family except d Church n strangers i talk to!
I lived in a two bedroom house with my sister parents and grandfather. My parents put some curtains up and used the dining room as their bedroom. There were no walls or doors for them. My father worked over night and mother worked all day. Grandfather was too ill and elderly.
You do what you need to do to make it work and that includes living within your means and being more minimalist.
I agree with you 100% I didn’t realize this wasn’t normal until older. We had food and clothes. We were clean. Our parents loved us. Now 20 years later i know my parents gave up a lot to keep our family together.
My friend, you need never apologise for anything.
People cannot bestow an opinion unless they've experienced your life, which they haven't, so disregard negative responses.
You speak amazing English, which is a notoriously difficult language to master, yet you've achieved flawless English.
You have talents, intelligence, and honesty.
These are inherently positive traits.
Gos bless you and your family.
Well said and it was also very kind
Hi Vika! Also my mum’s name is Vika and she’s from Russia. I discovered randomly your channel and I enjoyed watching your video. I feel little bit nostalgic because your home is so similar to my grandparents house. The last time that I come to Russia was more than 10 years ago. Your video remind me my roots.
It’s so nice to see someone who is a real normal happy person, in this day and age of everyone wanting to be famous for not having talent, a honest person is so nice and refreshing, I wish you love, luck and happiness for you and your family.
Agreed!
I agree it is so refreshing to see natural person, not someone pretending to be unique and strong snowflake whereas all of those "unique" and "talented" are boring products of malfunctioning copying and pasting
Very well put!!
@@Erintii I think, RUclips is a place where you can find more normal people than on Instagram, for example.
@@Natashanjka Agree. Instagram is now a full of snowflakes and boring influencers in training
You have a great apartment, a baby that’s cute as hell and a husband that buys you flowers. You are truly blessed. Thanks for sharing. Greetings from Australia 🇦🇺
At least other countries have better apartments USA boring and small
@@unknownwolf4046 having grown up in a very similar one, it is hell, believe me.
@@unknownwolf4046
Your joking right
The PROHECTS LOOK BETTER THAN
'THE TYPICAL RUSSIAN APTS' .
WE AMERICANS don't realize how good we have it ... 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
@@prousaburttly1577 Exactly! We're lucky that we aren't in a place that turned to communism and built all these awful concrete blocks to house people. It's good to see that they are beautifying and making the best of those old buildings in a lot of former Soviet Union Countries.
@@willsinternet I live in post-communism country Czechia, we have lots of those buildings, but we are now western country, so these buildings are modernised, elevators are safe, they are friendly to imobilised people some have included garage etc. Such apartment now cost here around 150k $$ so it is pretty popular living due to low necessity of maintainance and thanks to density of people there are around lots of shops and great public transportation. For young families is usually option before suburb living in small house having every shop or restaurant far away
It's so humbling and refreshing to see a house tour that isn't in a mansion with more expensive items than you could possibly use.
There's something so cosy about it all 😊
Actually there are a lot of videos like that, but they aren’t popular. People should stop watching this type of content for a change.
It's cozy for about an hr, then you want to hang yourself as the cold gray socialist utopia eats your soul.
@@Mike-ij8uq The best reply I have read the truth hurts.
@@gregfarleyeverst69 These are miserable places to live. Nothing "cozy" or "refreshing" about living in poverty.
It’s all about poverty in Russia. They are surviving with very little.
What I see is alot of gratitude coming from Victoria in showing us her home. Here in America where we see so many living on the street, what they would do to have a comfortable place like hers to call home. Love it! ☺❤
Omg, we need more genuine people like you in the social media, so pure, so real, so close to us, no brands, no expensive fake unnecessary details , just real cute blessed human, greeting from Netherlands 🇳🇱
quite funny: most of her wardrobes and furniture is actually empty. Very nice girl and by far not the worst option to live either.
Ahh I’m in the Netherlands right now for vacation your country is so cute greetings from Germany
I very much agree.
@@SadijeAkaru you're welcome 😊
You need a real life outside of your box in front of your box eating you boxes.
I echo the other comments here… No reason to be ashamed of your home. I’m so happy that you have a safe, functional home to live in. I grew up in United States, in the 1960s and 1970s. I moved 27 times by the time I turned 16. I’ve lived in ALL kinds of houses, so I know from first-hand experience that You just make the best of what you can afford and what is available and stay positive.
What a sweet girl with such a comforting voice. There's absolutely nothing wrong or ugly about your apartment. There's tons of buildings that look like your in US cities. Also, it's not about the appearance of the apartment, people that judge you based on your home don't deserve to have you in their life. Be happy and enjoy your place..I think its beautiful!
I live in Germany about halfway between Berlin and the Polish border and it's crazy how there's buildings just like that just 5 minutes after you crossed the border.In Germany bigger cities have some apartment buildings tha look similar on the outside too but they are smaller mostly.
I love how you're thankful for what you have and make the best of it❤
As someone living in Bosnia, this is pretty much what our apartment buildings/apartments look like. Very real and relatable
Also in Romania, a former Soviet country that borrowed the style.
Yes, once I was in Sarajevo, I felt like I was in a very familiar place haha (I live in Saint Petersburg)
yes completely same in Slovakia
Romania too!
I’ve seen similar in Kosovo.
What a lovely young woman you are. You made me cry, you are so thankful and appreciative of everything you have. Americans can learn a lot from you. God bless you and your sweet family. Thank you for allowing us into your home. A million views on this too!!!! That's fantastic!
Amen
Our millennials need to take notes...
I’m Canadian and this applies to us as well.
First of all I don't know why you are apologizing for your house in general, personally I liked it, in fact it is much bigger than most of the "common" apartments here in Mexico, your house is nice because your family is there, don't give importance to people's negative comments. I send you a big hug from Mexico.
...i’m sure it’s not about the house by about how sketchy the place is
@@xstarlust3362 It is not a dangerous area, she is mostly explaining the outside.
I agree. I thought it was a nice apartment other than the building's entrance. I would be using the balcony, though, weather permitting.
@@xstarlust3362 you're not russian loool
Definitivamente Mas grande que Las casas del FOVISSTE
I really appreciate, she's showing her real life room tour and not one of these horrible white-and-beige-influencer-room tours. 😍🇵🇭
I'm Polish and such buildings and flats are typical here 😉 Your flat is quite big and spacious especially that now in our country they are trying to sell you a prison cell for a ridiculously high price. Greetings from Poland ❤️❤️
That sucks. Sounds like the globalist mafia is getting to you all too. I think they drive the price of housing up on purpose.
I totally agree. Greetings from Białystok ☺
Developers mafia and banksters get eveywhere sooner or later. They are like octopus with eighty trillion tentackles.
Have you been to NYC?? The same thing is happening. The owners carve up a three bedroom apartment into 6 one room apartments, around 320 square feet for like 9-1500$ a month.. ridiculous
@@celestebell9992 yup, I've been to NYC just to visit but since I'm psycho fan of this city I went online to check how are the renting prices and spaces to let and it was just ridiculous how bad is the standard and the space for such a high price. Also, when I was visiting NYC I slept in a hostel in Bowery district and it was the worst place I've ever slept in. There was a big space with wooden "walls", the "room" itself was just like a prison cell, only two beds and bed bugs, not even electricity available in a "room". Such a strange city in this term
As an eastern canadian; we have nothing similar to this in my part of the world. How amazing was it that you opened the door of your lovely apartment for us to see! I feel like I traveled a bit today thanks to you. ♥
I’m so glad that you liked the tour💛☺️
Same here! NS!
@@shelbysloan5983 question: do the building look like that on the outside or just the inside? I've seen plenty of apartments similar to this but the buildings themselves aren't quite like this. Just curious from central Ohio. lol
@@crystalwolcott4744 I can't tell you from personal experience but we have these buildings in eastern Germany too (it's called "Plattenbau" and you can see a lot of it in Berlin). They were all build on the idea to standardize housing (actually a great idea about trying to fit many people on lesser land) so the basic design of the apartments is similar but the exact outline might differ. I don't have a lot of experience with it myself but I know that my parents for example can recognize those kind of apartments in an instant.
There are definitely places like this in NYC.. as in they look like they're from eastern Europe during communist times.
As a Russian, I want to confirm that this is 100% true.
There are blocks of flats that look literally like this everywhere, and most of people live in the ones like this one.
I dont understand, Russia is so big why dont you just build houses like the West?
@@躺平专家 Money and the post-Soviet Union collapse vortex that Russians are still healing from. The funding and workload required to get plumbing and electrical to houses built outside the city is prohibitively expensive. Instead, it’s cheaper to construct apartments in undeveloped areas in or nearby the city, as they build upwards and can accommodate hundreds of people. It’s a simple socioeconomic issue - most people don’t have the income to afford new housing construction.
@@calebmcdowell9094 i know people have low income, but its cheaper to build house in Russia as materials and labors cost less too. Most houses in China 1h drive to city are only $100K, many people also build their own house in suburbs its very cheap
@@躺平专家 you are correct, the labor and materials are cheaper, but pay is also overall much lower in Russia. 1 Rouble in Russia is equivalent to 1 penny in the USA. The income doesn’t satisfy the payment in Russia and logistically, it doesn’t make sense right now. If they build houses outside the city, they need shops and groceries. It’s an exponential infrastructure issue - nations have overcome this by federal subsidies funded by taxpayers but Russia’s government is “kinda” (more like completely) corrupt and take a lot of money (from taxpayers) to oligarchs that threaten violence and civil unrest to the government. So people pay in to the government from their hard-earned money and can’t spare enough for their own personal fulfillment.
@@躺平专家 Russia is an extremely poor country. Average salary in Russia is about $400 a month (30,000 rubles). Official average salary is higher, but Russian official statistics always lie.
Moscow is 10 times more prosperous then the rest of the country. Which is actually another sign of third-world economy.
It's interesting to observe how similar people's lives can be. I also want to point out (with out any ill intent whatsoever) that her particular home has extremely well preserved almost the original interior like chairs cabinets wardrobe etc. This shows how well people from the former soviet union take care of their homes.
I was feeling really lonely tonight, but strangely when you showed the egg cartons that you save for your granddad I felt joy because my family also saves egg cartons for me and my chickens :) From Maryland, USA to Russia it is really heartwarming to see that people really are the same everywhere
Loved the tour of upur present home. It's nice and practical for a new family or for elder tbe entrance matter can be fixed, not cluttered and easy to clean . Your english is clear snd wonderful
What a lovely family. From México, saludos! 🇲🇽
Yep! I can't leave my moms without taking the egg boxes!
Hello fellow Marylander ❤️ 🦀
Marylander here too.
I collect egg carton for my egg raising neighbors.
I love living in the countryside.
I hope you are feeling less lonely today. 🐓❤️
Please don't apologize. Your Baby has a beautiful smile and that says it all. I lived in Military Quarters in Germany as a child. Then in an apartment in 1977. Your video brought back wonderful memories for me. You are a young couple. As you age you will excel in life. Never forget where you started. You will appreciate more that way.
Hello from Australia 🇦🇺 social media would have us believe that everyone lives in luxury which is a lie. Thank you for sharing your life with us.
Only if all your friends are rich. You must know some rich people. I don't.
Thanks for giving us insight as to how the rest of Russians leave in the cities. From a South African township I think u are still blessed. But for the purpose of growth, I wish you & your family the best for the future. May you finally have the house of your dreams
I'm from Australia too, my apartment is quite similar, I'm on ground level though. I bet youve got a better view than me.
@@jsmith8904 Uh
Most Australians live in big houses, even in Sydney and Melbourne CBD there are houses for sale. Price is reasonable in term of income, i own a house in CBD
Excellent video! I stayed in Russia for a while and know very well the apartments. Was very nice to see that again and you've made a lovely home! Can tell its a home of love. Nicely done!
Her home shows that you don’t need to have a big glamorous home to live comfortably and happily
@The Darkness Came i just think of my hate for large spaces.. i like to be able to see everything in the room with just a glance.. if your house is a literal mansion i'd feel completely lost.. i'd much prefer a nice cozy place
It's a 3 bedroom apartment. Trust me that many Russians find that glamorous.
@The Darkness Came yes that would be great.. it should also feel soft to the touch so you can just lie down on the floor and be comfy.. that would be amazing
That apartment looks glamorous and opulent to me. I could only dream of living in such a palace.
It’s all about your perspective
???? Hello. This so comfortable? Do you live in the US???
People are so obsessed with material things these days. If you don't have a luxury car, fancy name brand clothes, or expensive things to show off, people judge you and label you. As long as you are happy, than who cares. It's really a cute place you have.
mmff I Agree with ur views 1000% per cent getting same n worse to come B. Ireland i prefer d old days no going back though rising homeless n Ireland whow n gap between rich n d rest is Worse take car
If you have a roof over your head, have enough food to eat, are warm when it is cold, have plenty of clean water to drink and have the love of your family then you are doing well. Many in the world are not so well off. Have gratitude for what you do have.
Lol whot? This is such poor condition. The only difference to hk's situation is that it's just a little larger.
Russia so big but cant take care basic needs of citizens. Zzz
@@retired5218 Agree, boring video of a girl who shows her appartement without any knowledge of all the real misery all over the world.
@@Methilde "Apartment".............not appartement.........no offence.
You guys are so weird making it seem like you feel pity and she is so poor! Like Vika said, this is truly a typical and middle class apartment in Eastern Europe. Most people live in these apartments. Imagine it like a ranch house in the USA. It's actually a pretty nice place with the big tub and all the wardrobes. Thanks for sharing your home with us Vika!
Maybe it’s not pity it’s compassion and support. Why attack others when you don’t know their intent?
Why the hell would anyone pity this life? Try finding an apartment that size in Paris or London. With a groovy modernist separate kitchen, a bathtub, a balcony, an elevator, a washing machine .... jesus, what bourgeois nonsense to look down on this.
Trust me, this is a typical middle class apartment in the world. Old apartments in NY are not much better than this.
In America we still have CHOICES.. Not for long though..in the future you will own nothing.and you will just be thankful that you are allowed to live it all.
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Found the MAGA.
Dear Viktoria, I was so refreshed by your video and now I feel touched and liberated. Your honesty and genuinity really touched me. It is liberating to see how you relate to the things in your life and how you transform them. You became an inspiration for me and it feels good to know that people like you exist. Love and appreciation from Budapest, Hungary from Anikó
I've never felt more similar to a Russian person. Using a chair as a bedside table, not having a lot of kitchen tools, having furniture I never use but I'm forced to live with... This is so legit and I love it.
I painted a huge box my air conditioner came in and I use it as a bedside table. I'm just too poor to buy one, lol, but it works. Who says you need money to make nice things.
@Shlomo Golnenbaum Shekelberg It is also most New York livings..just saying. Big cities are pretty much the same.
Me, in Poland, watching this video with an interest of a wide-eyed tourist, as if out cities weren't full of exactly the same ...
Same in Czechia, lol. But at least most of our buildings that were like that have been renovated and painted some nice colors and stuff, so at least they look nicer, but the sizes and the thinness of the walls are mostly the same...
@@wendywhoisit1819 still the same in Bulgaria. You can buy one still :)
same in france
@@shoshanaveiam1869 Not at all, i live in France, and the few "cités" there are, are nothing compared to russia, they have good elevators,and are first world grade appartments, most people in france live in low rise apparments and detached houses. And city centers are mainly low rise old buildings. So no, not the same in France.
Same with Romania!
This was so interesting to see. I love seeing how people around the world live. I also love your positive outlook on life. You don't like the apartment but you're still building a happy life there.
Thank you! I’m glad that you liked the tour!☺️
Thank you for showing us your home. I actually loved those big units across the wall that you haven't used much of yet. It looks like you have everything you need. You're young, and you've started your family. It takes time to work up to having things the way you want, but be grateful you have all that you do have, along with a loving husband with a job and a healthy child. You have the things you and your little family need right now, which is a blessing. All the very best to the 3 of you!
I’ve never wanted to know more about how people live in Russia than after watching this video. Very insightful.
Agreed!!
yep! makes me want to know the entire history behind what makes the country so different from mine! and crazy to think that obviously the people are the same as me..
Have spent much time in Siberia ...Love it ..Great people ..Great amenities ❤🤍💙
@@abbigailking3856 Russia was a communist nation for a very long time. The average person (in Russia) still suffers from the aftermath of those dynamics.... My wife and our children live in the Columbia Basin in Washington State. Watching this video made me feel very blessed, wealthy, and ungrateful.... We watch these types of videos as a part of our Home School curriculum....
Greetings from St.Petersburg 😁
The most important thing in any home is a loving, healthy family.
@Barry Allen, your comment, universal truth. You made me fill up - with love ~ thank you 💖
One of the greatest pleasures in life is the ability to appreciate the simple pleasures. Not everyone is able to have that. You are blessed. Also, your husband likes to bring you flowers. Who doesn’t like that? I just started to smile.
Unless the little buggers trigger severe asthma. No flowers or plants in the home. Everything is outside.
@@miscalotastuff733 I like the clean oxygen, inside as much as well, for me. Love a great houseplant, thrive on clean air. There are many that have no algerians
It is especially good to appreciate austerity and bleakness when you are given no other choices. Might as well enjoy your obedience to the state.
You’re such a breath of fresh air. No complaints, just gratitude for what you have. Such a sweet family. ❤
It’s really cool how the internet allows people from all over the world to connect and share their way of life. Don’t apologize for your home! Home is where the heart is! 💛
There's nothing wrong with your apartment. It's your home that you share with your beautiful baby and your obviously loving husband. You're very lucky to have flowers 💐 from your husband.
I think we are too hard on ourselves because we compare what we have or don't have with the neighbors.
You look like a beautiful family. ❤ from Canada 🇨🇦
Well stated!
What a lovely comment
♥️ from India
Love from the third world country..Indonesia
Agreed. It also reminds us how lucky we are where we assume we can grow up in Canada and one day have a home of our own. I realize that is a luxury that may elude current kids growing up big cities, but still, we don't have a lot to complain about.
I like your attitude about not being critical about things over which you have no control. You do the best you can do under the given circumstances. Well done girl.
Agreed.