Big KUDOS for saying that Tolya does not "help" with Agatha. Of course not, he is her dad and Agatha is his responsibility as much as she is yours. I really appreciate you knowing this and also mentioning it. Greetings from Austria!
@@jane5789 I mean people have separate tasks within shared responsibilities. If the responsibility is keeping the kitchen clean, one might take the trash and the other do the dishes. If someone did your task then it is helping them
@@oliviawright4523 if you are referring to my initial comment, yes, I am glad she states this AND that she understands this, because so many women, including myself until recently, keep refering to our partner "helping around the house" (not only relating to kids), when they are actually cleaning the place they themselves live in. It was something that I noticed I was doing recently so I am really happy when I see other women realizing this too 😊 yes it is well meant and hopefully not patronizing when you read the motivation for my comment.
Tolya: "I'll keep it, it's mine I really need this! I really love this thing, my whole life is related to it! And then Vika agrees to keep it." I'm cracking up! You two are so charming together.
Thank you for professing your faith in God! Despite what the media/governments say, we in America do NOT want to be enemies with Russia! We want peace! This is an awesome channel! Thank you!
Thank you for saying it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The same with Ukraine. I`m half-blood Ukrainian-Russian girl and it`s just nightmare that we see right now in the Workd. PEOPLE, PLEASE, let`s devide politics and people. We all the same and deserve to live in peace and harmony!!!!
So true! I was a teenager in the late 80's. I absolutely adored Gorbachev. I thought, and still think, he was a wonderful, brave man. I never disliked Russians despite the cold war and wanted to visit it. I've always admired the steadfastness of the Russian citizens. If I ever get the opportunity to visit your country, I will be so happy! 🙂
@@girlsdreamingofhome5573 You are a like minded person! I agree with you 100%. All countries need to find a way to get past the politics in order to find peace. 🙂
You two compliment each other, my husband is easy going and the calm one similar to Tolya. I hope you all can visit the U.S. one day, to experience it for yourselves. Best wishes always. P.S. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to your Russian
“And I saw that you love God and you have a sincere desire to know Him.” Love that answer! So glad to have come across your channel! You are both such gems and so cute together!Blessings to you both and your sweet little one❤️
I have been casually learning Russian on duolingo for a couple months and I was surprised at how many words I recognized without subtitles. Thank you for the extra practice :)
I wish all religious people were like you. Open minded, non-judging, 2 feet on the ground. It's really great to hear you talk more and share your thoughts. Loved the video:)
I dream to find Tolya's kind of a man to raise my future kids with. You guys have such a great family with great "otnosheniya" and connection with each other. Good luck in your future plans and I hope everything turns out the way you'd like it to. Your fellow Georgian fan, haha!
Liked the video. We home schooled our daughter until age 10. Then she went to public school where she was the smartest person in the school. She now has a Phd in Engineering and makes a good living. I recommend home schooling when that schooling is one or both parents full time job. That is my advise.
I was homeschooled with my twin sister and I feel that it was a great way to learn and we had homeschool friends that we played with and it was some of my happiest childhood memories. I’d say give it a try!
You are such a beautiful family. Tolya seems such a wonderful father and husband. If you visit the U.S., go to smaller cities, the heartland of our country. God bless you all
I'm from Finland too, and I'm actually half Russian. Я очень вам советую посетить Финляндию, сюда круглый год приезжают много русских туристов, некоторые остаются жить на постоянное время, и не зря, ведь здесь высокый уровень жизни. Только один минус - сложный язык. Советую посетить восточную Финляндию, тут обслуживают туристов на русском почти везде👍I hope I didn't make any mistakes I'm still studying Russian. Great video btw👍 (Большинство русских приезжают сюда за сыром 😂) .
I love Finland! I visited Finland many years ago. I was in a Symphony and Chorus group, and we toured Scandinavian countries. We played and sang in the Rock Church in Finland. The acoustics there were absolutely better than anything I have ever gotten to experience since then. It was such a privilege! I was a violinist, BTW....not a singer. My other favorite place was in Sweden when the choir sang an Edvard Grieg piece a'capella in his garden. It was one of those spontaneous things .. totally unplanned....simply because they were inspired by the peaceful, gentle surroundings. It was the best they had ever sang that piece, too. It was such an incredible tour...one of those once in a lifetime things. 🙂 Also, I a teacher from Finland when I was a young whom I adored. And, my cousin actually served a mission in Finland in 1986. At any rate, I can't help but love your country and the people there!
@@scootermom1791 Love to hear that! And what a wonderful story. Hope you'll visit the Nordic countries again some day. The peace and quiet is what I love the most about my home country. Also, that church is very beautiful indeed. 😊
this video arrived just at the right moment as I felt the onset of a panic attack when I saw the notification. Now after watching the video I am smiling and feel calm. Thank you.
You are a beautiful couple, so much in love. It is a delight to see such lovely people from such a beautiful country. I am in the 🇬🇧 UK and you help me realise that wonderful people exist all over the 🌎 world. Well done for being the best example that love happens everywhere 👏 💗
yes! I’m so glad you mentioned Montessori schools! I worked at one for 4 years and there truly is such a difference in how the kids learn, it’s such a good system, having them do their own learning at their own pace (without traditional grades) 😊
Just want you to know that I'm 70 yrs. old and I enjoy your videos so much - especially when it's with Tolya and little Agatha. You have a lovely family and you all make me smile.
Is there a way for Tolya to sell his products on a platform that we could all purchase from? We’d love to support you in every way we can. After watching you for a while, I will say that Tolya is a really good gift giver and has a very generous spirit. Even if it bothers your minimalist side… let you’re romantic side enjoy it. It will make both of you happy!
You are parents that truly respect your daughter, and care so much about her, you and your husband, will always make sure she feels happy at school, and in life, in general. God bless you and your family.
Watching you and your family is such a refreshing experience, like meeting lovely friends who happen to live somewhere else. Your love for each other, your honesty and your natural beauty touch me deeply. Thank you so much for sharing this!
Thank you! I knew that church had to be important in your lives (meeting one's spouse in church is much to be preferred), and I think that it is more than "Minimal Russian Girl" which attracts many people to your channel. Your family appears to be genuinely happy, joyful, and peaceful; that is rare in a world of chaos and discord--it is attractive because it is "rare". Augustine of Hippo, RC Sproul . . . great individuals. There are rural towns on East Coast of USA, far enough from city but in the countryside.
There’s a song by Tim Minchin called If I Didn’t Have You that is written as a comedy song that rejects the notion of soulmates or fate (“if i didn’t have you, i’d probably have somebody else”), but I think it’s genuinely romantic. I’m not with my husband because of fate. I’m with him because we both choose to be and we both put in the work to be together. We didn’t fall in love at first sight. Our love grew over time out of shared experiences and values.
You are so inspiring. Both of you. I struggle with depression and stuff and you light up my day whenever I see a new video. You make living life so easy for me and I'm very grateful for this. Thank you! Maybe you should come visit Germany :)
Washington, Oregon and California are excellent to visit for the natural beauty. East coast is also great for its historical and interesting cities :) I hope you get to visit one day. Tolya must be missing his family after such a long time!
I have to add that Utah is a great place as well. There are many national parks here. My favorites are Bryce Canyon, Arches and Zion's National Park. If you stay in St. George, Utah most of these places are within an hour or so away. 😎
Youre both so naturally sweet and funny and calm together you can really see how well you work together! You spoil us with half an hour of content! Thankyou vika was a lovely video & i didnt notice any issues with sound or quality at all so glad you posted it!
Greeting from Switzerland 👋🏼 This channel is a real treasure and you are a beautiful couple 💗 I loved this style of video too... so calm and relaxing to watch ^^ God bless you all, his love really knows no limits or borders!
My depression has healed and im happier because of your family.what ever is going on in my life I can watch any video and feel new again.I truly love all of you.
I really enjoyed this q&a. Im 21 and really want a good family someday. Im doing my best to make that dream a reality. Seeing how two healthy people interact with a young child and their partner is good, and something i dont get much exposure to. Thank you.
Oh my, you two are so adorable. This was such an enjoyable video to watch! It is evident that you have a love for each other and for God. Many blessings upon all three of you! If you do ever make it to Boston, the northern coast of Massachusetts, above Boston is beautiful. I might be biased because I live there. I have 4 boys that I never planned to homeschool, but I am doing it, and it ended up being the best decision. Whatever you end up doing with Agatha, I'm sure she will flourish with parents like you two!
Kindergarten = free daycare and you know what else. Good grades = how well you receive the message, they do not reflect how "smart" you are. Public school does not permit free thinking (or any school for that matter, especially post-secondary). I really enjoyed this upload. It's easy to see you two are completely tuned into your life and are committed to each other and are on the same page in regards to how you will raise your sweet, happy girl. Maturity and practicality is so important these days. So nice to see a young couple such as yourselves keeping it real and not getting "sucked in" to commercialism. Cling tightly to your freedom! Debt and consumerism = indentured servitude. Keep things simple and you will always be happy. Blessings.
Really fun to come back to this video a year later and see how much your lives have changed! Thank you for being so open in sharing your life with us, your family is amazing 💕
I just found your channel and I’m totally addicted! I’d been in Moscow for a month in 2009, taking a summer Russian course in Pushkin Institute, and I visited Tula (the samovar museum :D), as well as some other cities around Moscow. It was a great experience! You both seem so nice people, so down to earth, so calm and peaceful. I don’t even know you, but I like you already. I wish you all the best! Greetings from Portugal.
Growing up in South Texas it has quite the tendency of being hot (sometimes 110 degrees), so when I had the chance of traveling to the states of Washington and Oregon, it truly was refreshing, and somewhat odd given its oftentimes cool temperatures less of a tendency to have many hot, flat plains.
I love being able to listen to Russian while reading English subtitles. As a Russian language student this was very useful and enjoyable. Спосибо большое🥰
I have a 14 year old.... Even at 14 they need you as much as a toddler does, just in different ways lol yes, parenting gets more challenging but along with it, comes more joy and rewards. You three have a beautiful life together! Really, our kids, no matter how old, are the MOST precious beings. Take care Vika! 😊😊
You are a lovely couple. God blessed you both with beautiful Agatha. It’s good to know that you three go to church. May God bless you and your family. 🙏 ✝️ ❤️ 🦋
Thank you from Portugal. I learnt Russian language as a kid in former Eastern Germany, but I forgot a lot, so it's nice to hear you talking in your mother language:) You are a lovely family!
Oh my, that was so interesting and enjoyable. You seem a very happy and contented couple and very loving parents too. The sound was ok, i didn't have any problems with it. I hope you get to travel and see a bit of the world and Tolya's family too.
Very wonderful and interesting conversation. Don't be afraid of homeschooling your daughter. You can teach her according to her personality, reading aloud also is wonderful and it can be fun and interesting. Not sure what your laws would allow. My daughter homeschools, the two oldest she got through high school and she still has 8 at home from 4 to 16 years old. Blessings.
Listening to you guys talk was fascinating. You seem to just let each other, be who they are. No judgment, just acceptance and love. Discussing issues when you need to. You have such a sweet little family. I wish all the best for you. Xx
It's so neat to see how this beautiful family has brought people from all over the world together. Hello South America from the U.S! I love that you wrote "y'all". Lol 🙂
My mum is from Oregon so we visit every couple of years to see my grandparents and uncle! It’s a beautiful state! I loved hearing both of your Russian! ❤️ You two are adorable and I can tell Tolya loves you very much!
Hi Vika, I watched this video just now and think that it's amazing to see how some of the things you've been talking about already have become true - you have moved to another country and are expecting your second child. You're truly blessed! ☺ Also, as a learner of Russian, it was so cool to listen to your conversation and recognise some words and phrases. 😎
I was in Budapest for just one day and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Beautiful. The goulash I ate was the most delicious food ever. Hopefully, next time I will stay longer. God bless you and your beautiful country. 🙏 🌺 ✝️ 🦋
We have homeschooled our 4 children over the last 22 years. We just graduated our last one a few weeks ago. It was a wonderful experience for us. I had my doubts when the idea was first suggested, but it has been an amazing journey and all of our kids turned out just fine. Both of you are obviously intelligent and teaching your own is much easier than people think. It is really about having a love of learning yourself and wanting to share that with your children. Of course, we live in different countries and I do not know what it is like there to homeschool (law and community wise).
I'm from Oregon, USA and I love that Tolya chose Washington and Oregon as his top two US states to visit. Many Americans say that Portland and Seattle are problematic because of politics and socio-economic issues, but I was born in Portland and have lived within a 90 minute drive of the city my entire life (I'm 42). Yes, it's changed, as all cities do. Yes, it's going through hard times, as all cities do. It's still absolutely beautiful, though. I've been working on a spreadsheet of US states and the traits that are important to me. I'm doing it to see if any other state appeals to me more than my home state of Oregon. So far I think I could only be happy in Washington State if I ever left Oregon. The Pacific Northwest portion of the US is truly awesome. It's rare that you can drive 2-4 hours in any direction and be able to see ocean, mountains, forests, valleys, prairies, deserts, plateaus, caves, volcanoes... And winters are mild enough in the majority of the PNW (aside from mountains and high plateaus) that outdoor recreation surrounded by nature is possible year-round. I hope you can experience it yourselves soon!
I loved that in Russian! And I had no idea, your husband is such a pleasant talker, it was lovely to see him like that. Thank you for taking the time to write subtitles, I really liked that video
I live in Portland, Oregon. It is beautiful here! I was home schooled until grade 9 / secondary school. I think it made me a very independent and curious person and let me become authentically myself. My parents had no training as educators and they did fine. We did a lot of classes/camps/study groups outside the home for socializing and learning things my parents weren’t comfortable teaching. It made a “weird kid” when I started in traditional school and that was an adjustment but I still think overall it was good for me. No matter what you choose I am sure Agatha will do well and you will support her. Thanks for a very interesting video and thanks too to Tolya for sharing his perspective as well.
The sound was really good! And I loved to hear the both of you speak in russian, so sweet, I really enjoyed this video, really interesting, have a nice weekend
This video was wonderful to watch. The two of you were kind to give us a look into what is important to you individually and as a couple. Have you ever made a video about your wedding?
I love it when you guys are talking in russian since im learning русский язык now soooooo it's very useful for me to add some vocabs on my list. Stay safe guys! ❣
We also homeschooled our children and they are very successful. Just get together with others who also homeschool and go on field trips together. Love your family and may God bless all of you and go before you with a consuming fire to clear a path for you and may He light that path so brightly that you can't help but find your way!
I really enjoy hearing everything you both have to say... And I love that no one "helps" with Agatha. Y'all are equal in your relationship and I think that shows so much love and maturity. I also really respect you being gender neutral when talking about parenting. I always look forward to your videos... Hi from coastal Virginia, US!
@@texasgal6201 hahaha I love that you didn’t contradict my statement about the mental hell hole that is America.....instead you told me to leave if I don’t like it.......it’s alarming what you think the priority is in that situation!!!
Russians have no problem with smiling. This is one of the myths of the deceitful Western anti-Russian propaganda. In fact, Russians are very cheerful, cheerful people with a good sense of humor.
You are an adorable couple :) You could be sitting outside here in Canada! I love listening to you speak Russian. Thank you the opportunity to look into your life in Russia. It has certainly been eye-opening for my guys and I. Have a wonderful day! God Bless!
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Big KUDOS for saying that Tolya does not "help" with Agatha. Of course not, he is her dad and Agatha is his responsibility as much as she is yours. I really appreciate you knowing this and also mentioning it. Greetings from Austria!
@@jane5789 exactly! ☺️
@@jane5789 I mean people have separate tasks within shared responsibilities. If the responsibility is keeping the kitchen clean, one might take the trash and the other do the dishes. If someone did your task then it is helping them
@@vikzn1607 except you can't compare the responsibility of raising a child to keeping the kitchen clean
Well-meant comment but slightly patronising ‘I’m so glad that you understand this’ XD
@@oliviawright4523 if you are referring to my initial comment, yes, I am glad she states this AND that she understands this, because so many women, including myself until recently, keep refering to our partner "helping around the house" (not only relating to kids), when they are actually cleaning the place they themselves live in. It was something that I noticed I was doing recently so I am really happy when I see other women realizing this too 😊 yes it is well meant and hopefully not patronizing when you read the motivation for my comment.
He’s a quality guy and a man of God. God bless your marriage richly.
I rejoice in knowing that you can practice your faith freely in Russia now.
I am a bit jealous, ngl! I'd love to have my own someday (Lord pls 🙏🏼)
@@Jenavee26 you will. Just keep looking. If you are nice person that is what you will attract to your life. Good luck.
Tolya: "I'll keep it, it's mine I really need this! I really love this thing, my whole life is related to it! And then Vika agrees to keep it." I'm cracking up! You two are so charming together.
That part was so funny...I giggled so much😄
You have a lovely family
my whole life is related to this! very cute
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I laughed so hard! This was so sweet and funny!
I love when they toldwhat the love about each other neither mentioned anything about looks and physical appearance. So refreshing to see :)
I noticed that, too. How utterly refreshing to see two people who are not only in love, but love each other with kindness and respect.
Yes! They understand what love really is! I wish we didn't have to say it is refreshing, though; I wish it were the norm!
Russians in the movies: cold mysterious humans who shove their feelings deep inside.
Vika be like: Hi internet here is my cheerful husband!
Yes the husband would be no good as a Russian villain in a Bond film.
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The best
To be honest it's very true still though ... ryssians aren't known for wearing their emotions on their sleeves. (I'm Russian )
The sound of the birds went perfect with your conversation
The birds were amazing.
I agree!
Love listening to you both speak in your native language.
Yes right?!! 😍 loved this video
Thank you for professing your faith in God! Despite what the media/governments say, we in America do NOT want to be enemies with Russia! We want peace! This is an awesome channel! Thank you!
Thank you for saying it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The same with Ukraine. I`m half-blood Ukrainian-Russian girl and it`s just nightmare that we see right now in the Workd. PEOPLE, PLEASE, let`s devide politics and people. We all the same and deserve to live in peace and harmony!!!!
So true! I was a teenager in the late 80's. I absolutely adored Gorbachev. I thought, and still think, he was a wonderful, brave man. I never disliked Russians despite the cold war and wanted to visit it. I've always admired the steadfastness of the Russian citizens. If I ever get the opportunity to visit your country, I will be so happy! 🙂
@@girlsdreamingofhome5573 You are a like minded person! I agree with you 100%. All countries need to find a way to get past the politics in order to find peace. 🙂
Couldn’t agree more, fellow American here and I have nothing against any country… just want peace for us all! 🙏🏼
@@girlsdreamingofhome5573 can’t because even if no war humans by default are destroying each other with abuse and narcism humans are evil
LOL when he handed u the flower. that was cute. you guys are so down to earth and i loved hearing you both speak Russian! thanks for the subtitles!
I don’t have subtitles
@@gaynorross9783: Did you touch the three vertical dots, or the wheel/gear icon, where you can choose subtitles?
We all can see how you guys love each other , this is so precious. I hope everyone can find someone like u guys
You two compliment each other, my husband is easy going and the calm one similar to Tolya. I hope you all can visit the U.S. one day, to experience it for yourselves. Best wishes always. P.S. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to your Russian
Love how your husband is always smiling. Also, this new colour suits you very well Vika :) 🌼
Thank you! I like it so much too☺️
I think she looks great in vibrant colours.
“And I saw that you love God and you have a sincere desire to know Him.” Love that answer! So glad to have come across your channel! You are both such gems and so cute together!Blessings to you both and your sweet little one❤️
I have been casually learning Russian on duolingo for a couple months and I was surprised at how many words I recognized without subtitles. Thank you for the extra practice :)
Congrats! 😊
Same
It was interesting
I wish all religious people were like you. Open minded, non-judging, 2 feet on the ground. It's really great to hear you talk more and share your thoughts. Loved the video:)
You are such a nice couple. You both have a good sense of humour and Tolya is a very sweet man. Agata is lovely.
I dream to find Tolya's kind of a man to raise my future kids with. You guys have such a great family with great "otnosheniya" and connection with each other. Good luck in your future plans and I hope everything turns out the way you'd like it to. Your fellow Georgian fan, haha!
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Liked the video. We home schooled our daughter until age 10. Then she went to public school where she was the smartest person in the school. She now has a Phd in Engineering and makes a good living. I recommend home schooling when that schooling is one or both parents full time job. That is my advise.
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I was homeschooled with my twin sister and I feel that it was a great way to learn and we had homeschool friends that we played with and it was some of my happiest childhood memories. I’d say give it a try!
Also my Mom said it was pretty easy when we were in the younger grades. I think you could do a great job
I totally agree with you Lee, homeschooling is awesome. My older boy finished HS at age 13.
Like I said don't let social media ruin your family
Exactly! It's not worth it...ever! 🙂
You are such a beautiful family. Tolya seems such a wonderful father and husband. If you visit the U.S., go to smaller cities, the heartland of our country. God bless you all
I absolutely loved to hear your thoughts and the atmosphere was so serene. It was enjoyable, thank you. Greetings from Finland. 🇫🇮💕🌸
I'm from Finland too, and I'm actually half Russian. Я очень вам советую посетить Финляндию, сюда круглый год приезжают много русских туристов, некоторые остаются жить на постоянное время, и не зря, ведь здесь высокый уровень жизни. Только один минус - сложный язык. Советую посетить восточную Финляндию, тут обслуживают туристов на русском почти везде👍I hope I didn't make any mistakes I'm still studying Russian. Great video btw👍
(Большинство русских приезжают сюда за сыром 😂) .
I love Finland! I visited Finland many years ago. I was in a Symphony and Chorus group, and we toured Scandinavian countries. We played and sang in the Rock Church in Finland. The acoustics there were absolutely better than anything I have ever gotten to experience since then. It was such a privilege!
I was a violinist, BTW....not a singer. My other favorite place was in Sweden when the choir sang an Edvard Grieg piece a'capella in his garden. It was one of those spontaneous things .. totally unplanned....simply because they were inspired by the peaceful, gentle surroundings. It was the best they had ever sang that piece, too. It was such an incredible tour...one of those once in a lifetime things. 🙂
Also, I a teacher from Finland when I was a young whom I adored. And, my cousin actually served a mission in Finland in 1986. At any rate, I can't help but love your country and the people there!
@@scootermom1791 Love to hear that! And what a wonderful story. Hope you'll visit the Nordic countries again some day. The peace and quiet is what I love the most about my home country. Also, that church is very beautiful indeed. 😊
@@Princessusch Me too! I love the peace and quiet as well. I love the beauty and nature there, too. 🙂
this video arrived just at the right moment as I felt the onset of a panic attack when I saw the notification. Now after watching the video I am smiling and feel calm. Thank you.
So glad you’re feeling better! Take care💛
You are a beautiful couple, so much in love. It is a delight to see such lovely people from such a beautiful country. I am in the 🇬🇧 UK and you help me realise that wonderful people exist all over the 🌎 world. Well done for being the best example that love happens everywhere 👏 💗
Compared to men in America your husband is good, happy, loving, smart and worthy. He is "not a fool" for certain. Strong. I envy you.
About being a fool, it wasn't seriously. We just have an expression "smiling without a reason is a sign of stupidity" in Russian culture.
yes! I’m so glad you mentioned Montessori schools! I worked at one for 4 years and there truly is such a difference in how the kids learn, it’s such a good system, having them do their own learning at their own pace (without traditional grades) 😊
Как приятно читать столько светлых добрых комментариев от людей со всего мира про наших людей. Вера в человечество укрепляется.
Just want you to know that I'm 70 yrs. old and I enjoy your videos so much - especially when it's with Tolya and little Agatha. You have a lovely family and you all make me smile.
Is there a way for Tolya to sell his products on a platform that we could all purchase from? We’d love to support you in every way we can. After watching you for a while, I will say that Tolya is a really good gift giver and has a very generous spirit. Even if it bothers your minimalist side… let you’re romantic side enjoy it. It will make both of you happy!
You are parents that truly respect your daughter, and care so much about her, you and your husband, will always make sure she feels happy at school, and in life, in general. God bless you and your family.
Watching you and your family is such a refreshing experience, like meeting lovely friends who happen to live somewhere else. Your love for each other, your honesty and your natural beauty touch me deeply. Thank you so much for sharing this!
Thank you! I knew that church had to be important in your lives (meeting one's spouse in church is much to be preferred), and I think that it is more than "Minimal Russian Girl" which attracts many people to your channel. Your family appears to be genuinely happy, joyful, and peaceful; that is rare in a world of chaos and discord--it is attractive because it is "rare". Augustine of Hippo, RC Sproul . . . great individuals. There are rural towns on East Coast of USA, far enough from city but in the countryside.
There’s a song by Tim Minchin called If I Didn’t Have You that is written as a comedy song that rejects the notion of soulmates or fate (“if i didn’t have you, i’d probably have somebody else”), but I think it’s genuinely romantic. I’m not with my husband because of fate. I’m with him because we both choose to be and we both put in the work to be together. We didn’t fall in love at first sight. Our love grew over time out of shared experiences and values.
You are so inspiring. Both of you. I struggle with depression and stuff and you light up my day whenever I see a new video. You make living life so easy for me and I'm very grateful for this. Thank you! Maybe you should come visit Germany :)
You are amazing, focus on positive. Everyday is a new day😍 do things you love
Just saw your comment, please be strong and if you need a random person to talk about depression, know that i understand and am here
you are sooo cute together omg. may your marriage and relationsship be blessed!
Washington, Oregon and California are excellent to visit for the natural beauty. East coast is also great for its historical and interesting cities :) I hope you get to visit one day. Tolya must be missing his family after such a long time!
I have to add that Utah is a great place as well. There are many national parks here. My favorites are Bryce Canyon, Arches and Zion's National Park. If you stay in St. George, Utah most of these places are within an hour or so away. 😎
Greetings from Boston, Come to Boston Ma and Good Old Cape Cod a must see, friendly people everywhere
I loved hearing the bird song and seeing the beautiful birch trees.....it felt like I was sitting there with you. :))
Youre both so naturally sweet and funny and calm together you can really see how well you work together! You spoil us with half an hour of content! Thankyou vika was a lovely video & i didnt notice any issues with sound or quality at all so glad you posted it!
I also did not have issues with sound. I could just hear the birds and the wind, and it added nicely to the video
The loud bird in your video nests in my home state of Minnesota every summer, it reminded me of my youth.
Greeting from Switzerland 👋🏼
This channel is a real treasure and you are a beautiful couple 💗
I loved this style of video too... so calm and relaxing to watch ^^ God bless you all, his love really knows no limits or borders!
My depression has healed and im happier because of your family.what ever is going on in my life I can watch any video and feel new again.I truly love all of you.
That is true: Tolya looks like James Bond. Do he have some kind of special mission in Russian 😀?
Probably the secret one that I don’t know about😅
Thank you for deciding to upload! Sound is more than ok! Your language is beautiful ❤️
You guys are such couple goals! So lovely how you compliment eachother, your characters really suit eachother 💖😊🕊
I love that all over the world there are people who speak boldly of their love for God!
And all over the world they are people who speak loudly of their not needing gods.
@@alefone7666 go away lol
I love that people from all over the world come together to express their love for this sweet family! 🙂
@@Nomarcaper I second that. Ha ha!
I really enjoyed this q&a. Im 21 and really want a good family someday. Im doing my best to make that dream a reality. Seeing how two healthy people interact with a young child and their partner is good, and something i dont get much exposure to. Thank you.
You seem like a great couple! May God continue to bless your family!
Glad you found each other!
я Русское но живу в Америке, родилась в Омске, Твой канал дает мне чувство комфорта, спасибо
Oh my, you two are so adorable. This was such an enjoyable video to watch! It is evident that you have a love for each other and for God. Many blessings upon all three of you! If you do ever make it to Boston, the northern coast of Massachusetts, above Boston is beautiful. I might be biased because I live there. I have 4 boys that I never planned to homeschool, but I am doing it, and it ended up being the best decision. Whatever you end up doing with Agatha, I'm sure she will flourish with parents like you two!
You three have brought tears to my eyes!
This is life just as it should be. 💞
Loved!
Kindergarten = free daycare and you know what else. Good grades = how well you receive the message, they do not reflect how "smart" you are. Public school does not permit free thinking (or any school for that matter, especially post-secondary). I really enjoyed this upload. It's easy to see you two are completely tuned into your life and are committed to each other and are on the same page in regards to how you will raise your sweet, happy girl. Maturity and practicality is so important these days. So nice to see a young couple such as yourselves keeping it real and not getting "sucked in" to commercialism. Cling tightly to your freedom! Debt and consumerism = indentured servitude. Keep things simple and you will always be happy. Blessings.
What a beautiful setting!
Tolya's whole face smiles! 😊
Watching in North Carolina USA
You both seem like really great people. I'm glad you both are happy and doing well in life.
Thank you for the realness 😀 it’s not always rainbows and sunshine
Really fun to come back to this video a year later and see how much your lives have changed! Thank you for being so open in sharing your life with us, your family is amazing 💕
I just found your channel and I’m totally addicted! I’d been in Moscow for a month in 2009, taking a summer Russian course in Pushkin Institute, and I visited Tula (the samovar museum :D), as well as some other cities around Moscow. It was a great experience! You both seem so nice people, so down to earth, so calm and peaceful. I don’t even know you, but I like you already. I wish you all the best! Greetings from Portugal.
I love getting to know more about both of you! I live in Seattle and have all my life. Washington State is beautiful, you would love it here!
Growing up in South Texas it has quite the tendency of being hot (sometimes 110 degrees), so when I had the chance of traveling to the states of Washington and Oregon, it truly was refreshing, and somewhat odd given its oftentimes cool temperatures less of a tendency to have many hot, flat plains.
I love being able to listen to Russian while reading English subtitles. As a Russian language student this was very useful and enjoyable. Спосибо большое🥰
Wow! I'm in Seattle :P Also Russian is the third most spoken language in Portland. I always thought that was cool.
You and your husband are both such lovely people. God bless your family. Greetings from Greece.
So sweet. Your husband is sweet and I enjoy he isn't afraid to mention God. You have a wonderful family.
I love your family God bless you all
I love how he never stops smiling.
Thank you for sharing. Remember that through God all thing are possible.
I have a 14 year old.... Even at 14 they need you as much as a toddler does, just in different ways lol yes, parenting gets more challenging but along with it, comes more joy and rewards. You three have a beautiful life together! Really, our kids, no matter how old, are the MOST precious beings. Take care Vika! 😊😊
You are a lovely couple. God blessed you both with beautiful Agatha. It’s good to know that you three go to church. May God bless you and your family. 🙏 ✝️ ❤️ 🦋
Thank you from Portugal. I learnt Russian language as a kid in former Eastern Germany, but I forgot a lot, so it's nice to hear you talking in your mother language:) You are a lovely family!
Maybe one day you'll get back to learning Russian 😜
Oh my, that was so interesting and enjoyable. You seem a very happy and contented couple and very loving parents too. The sound was ok, i didn't have any problems with it. I hope you get to travel and see a bit of the world and Tolya's family too.
Very wonderful and interesting conversation. Don't be afraid of homeschooling your daughter. You can teach her according to her personality, reading aloud also is wonderful and it can be fun and interesting. Not sure what your laws would allow. My daughter homeschools, the two oldest she got through high school and she still has 8 at home from 4 to 16 years old. Blessings.
This is such a wonderful video... you are both so sympathetic!
I love there communication, love and overall understanding of the world ❤️❤️❤️
I am so happy that God is the head of your home.
Blessings to you and your beautiful family.
Listening to you guys talk was fascinating. You seem to just let each other, be who they are. No judgment, just acceptance and love. Discussing issues when you need to. You have such a sweet little family. I wish all the best for you. Xx
Hello from the South in America! Thanks for sharing your time with us. Y'all are a very wholesome couple and I respect your love of God.
It's so neat to see how this beautiful family has brought people from all over the world together. Hello South America from the U.S! I love that you wrote "y'all". Lol 🙂
My mum is from Oregon so we visit every couple of years to see my grandparents and uncle! It’s a beautiful state! I loved hearing both of your Russian! ❤️ You two are adorable and I can tell Tolya loves you very much!
Tolya is the definition of smile. hehehe Looking forward for more videos Vika, I just love how natural and genuine your videos are. Keep it up!
It’s nice to have you two converse together, you seem so happy and wise.
God has sent you two for each other. All the very best wishes to the both of you for a wonderful life together. Watching from Philippines
Hi Vika, I watched this video just now and think that it's amazing to see how some of the things you've been talking about already have become true - you have moved to another country and are expecting your second child. You're truly blessed! ☺
Also, as a learner of Russian, it was so cool to listen to your conversation and recognise some words and phrases. 😎
I’m enchanted💕 you’re so good people❤️ i loved this video very much: the conversation, the language and the background😇 Great love from Budapest💕
I was in Budapest for just one day and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Beautiful. The goulash I ate was the most delicious food ever. Hopefully, next time I will stay longer. God bless you and your beautiful country. 🙏 🌺 ✝️ 🦋
We have homeschooled our 4 children over the last 22 years. We just graduated our last one a few weeks ago. It was a wonderful experience for us. I had my doubts when the idea was first suggested, but it has been an amazing journey and all of our kids turned out just fine. Both of you are obviously intelligent and teaching your own is much easier than people think. It is really about having a love of learning yourself and wanting to share that with your children. Of course, we live in different countries and I do not know what it is like there to homeschool (law and community wise).
You two are so sweet together, you remind me of me and my husband and we've been married over 40 years ❤️❤️ xx
I'm from Oregon, USA and I love that Tolya chose Washington and Oregon as his top two US states to visit. Many Americans say that Portland and Seattle are problematic because of politics and socio-economic issues, but I was born in Portland and have lived within a 90 minute drive of the city my entire life (I'm 42). Yes, it's changed, as all cities do. Yes, it's going through hard times, as all cities do. It's still absolutely beautiful, though. I've been working on a spreadsheet of US states and the traits that are important to me. I'm doing it to see if any other state appeals to me more than my home state of Oregon. So far I think I could only be happy in Washington State if I ever left Oregon. The Pacific Northwest portion of the US is truly awesome. It's rare that you can drive 2-4 hours in any direction and be able to see ocean, mountains, forests, valleys, prairies, deserts, plateaus, caves, volcanoes... And winters are mild enough in the majority of the PNW (aside from mountains and high plateaus) that outdoor recreation surrounded by nature is possible year-round.
I hope you can experience it yourselves soon!
If you come to Washington State, please come to Canada 🇨🇦 my boyfriend is Russian too!!! More than welcome to visit us!! Vancouver is Amazing!!
I loved that in Russian! And I had no idea, your husband is such a pleasant talker, it was lovely to see him like that. Thank you for taking the time to write subtitles, I really liked that video
Russian is such a beautiful language, would love to learn it someday 😍
This was so much fun to watch! Your husband has a genuine smile,he looks like a nice guy! And you are beautiful as always!!
its here!!! i love the dynamic between you and your husband and hes always so cheery :) love you two! ❤️
I live in Portland, Oregon. It is beautiful here! I was home schooled until grade 9 / secondary school. I think it made me a very independent and curious person and let me become authentically myself. My parents had no training as educators and they did fine. We did a lot of classes/camps/study groups outside the home for socializing and learning things my parents weren’t comfortable teaching. It made a “weird kid” when I started in traditional school and that was an adjustment but I still think overall it was good for me. No matter what you choose I am sure Agatha will do well and you will support her. Thanks for a very interesting video and thanks too to Tolya for sharing his perspective as well.
The sound was really good! And I loved to hear the both of you speak in russian, so sweet, I really enjoyed this video, really interesting, have a nice weekend
This video was wonderful to watch. The two of you were kind to give us a look into what is important to you individually and as a couple. Have you ever made a video about your wedding?
I love it when you guys are talking in russian since im learning русский язык now soooooo it's very useful for me to add some vocabs on my list. Stay safe guys! ❣
We also homeschooled our children and they are very successful. Just get together with others who also homeschool and go on field trips together. Love your family and may God bless all of you and go before you with a consuming fire to clear a path for you and may He light that path so brightly that you can't help but find your way!
I really enjoy hearing everything you both have to say... And I love that no one "helps" with Agatha. Y'all are equal in your relationship and I think that shows so much love and maturity. I also really respect you being gender neutral when talking about parenting. I always look forward to your videos... Hi from coastal Virginia, US!
No subtitles in aus.love you anyway
OMG! I got really excited when you guys said Seattle! That’s where I live! You guys would love it here ❤️ 🌲🌲🌲❤️
Your husband is ready for life in America! The biggest problem Russians have is smiling and he is 1000% prepared for living abroad in US! 🙂
Who the fuck would want to end up in the violence asylum that is America?? Stay civilised!
@@avlh7116 Are you serious? If you don’t like America, you have the freedom to move to another country.
@@texasgal6201 hahaha I love that you didn’t contradict my statement about the mental hell hole that is America.....instead you told me to leave if I don’t like it.......it’s alarming what you think the priority is in that situation!!!
Russians have no problem with smiling. This is one of the myths of the deceitful Western anti-Russian propaganda. In fact, Russians are very cheerful, cheerful people with a good sense of humor.
@@texasgal6201 the whole world knows that the United States is a primitive and backward country with a very low culture and a terrible education.
You are so fortunate to have each other. God bless your family.
This is so nice to see for people who are learning Russian! Your accent is quite clear compared to other people's
Are you learning Russian?
I was pre pandemic actually! Stopped because it was too much videocalls and I got tired. Places are not open in my country yet
Thanks for sharing. I live about two hours away from Seattle. Love going there for the people watching and food.
You are an adorable couple :) You could be sitting outside here in Canada! I love listening to you speak Russian. Thank you the opportunity to look into your life in Russia. It has certainly been eye-opening for my guys and I. Have a wonderful day! God Bless!