Hi friends! Wasn’t able to upload for a while and so happy to finally get back to work again. I missed you guys🌼 Is there anybody who loves thrifting as much as I do?😅
In Germany there are some shelfs around the city where you can bring your old books and take new ones out. So evereyone can share their books without paying. I enjoy this very much. ;)
I appreciate that you blur people’s faces. So many TH-camrs record their one-on-one interactions with strangers (even though they didn’t even agree to be recorded and seem uncomfortable being filmed) for millions of people to see. But you respect the privacy of people who are even just in the background, and I think that’s very nice of you.
Thank you🤍 I haven’t thought about it till filming this video to be honest, so probably I’m going to spend tomorrow by bluring people in my other videos😅
i agree. i don't think people should be filmed or photographed without their consent or their identity should be concealed if they are in the shot without saying they are okay with it. that used to kind of be the way it was but lately everyone takes video of strangers for social media and it's more accepted :(. very nice to see the respectful blur here!
@@VictoriaTerekhina Honestly, when it's people just in the background it's not that bad and probably not necessary if you can't really make out their faces. I just thought it was a nice gesture. What really sucks (which I've seen in other TH-camrs' videos) it's when one can clearly see the stranger's face, sometimes even in a close-up, and they are clearly uncomfortable being filmed. So, don't worry too much about it, I just thought it was a kind gesture of you ❤️
@L. Maris However there should be no expectation of privacy when out in public, in many countries you can't demand not to be recorded in those cases, but if the property is private you can. It's a nice courtesy if you blur their faces in public, not not required.
“Even if it is real Lacoste, who cares?!” I loved that line and I have the same mindset, I cannot understand the appeal of spending a lot of money on labels.
The clothes you chose for Agatha are so pretty. It’s such a delight to see how you and your husband live your lives. I think you have got your priorities right - family first. ❤️ I love that there are decent people like you all over the world. I am an old man, but this gives me hope for the future and for my children. ❤️👍🏽🙏🏽
I agree with you! We are all more alike than different. It would be a different world...a beautiful and better world...if we all remembered that. Blessings to you and your family Mr. Wee.
I fully do NOT agree. I find it beautiful that she finds her fulfillment in being a mother and in putting her family first - this is true, it is a delight! It is also nice to see people who are not set on owning rather on being. However - each human being can find their own purpose in life in different directions. For one person it will be family, for another it will be traveling, for yet another - helping the poor, etc. This does not dismiss the ones who are not family-oriented, and this does not mean that there is no hope in the world. ❤️
@@lidiab5094 I totally agree with you, but on the other hand I didn't saw Mr. Wee's comment like - everybody should have family, children and put them first... I understand his comment more from minimalistic view, that they live simple life, they dont care about materialism and lots of stuff for kids and their ego. Like you dont need alot of material things to be happy... it is better to invest in relationships with whomever you want (in her case in her family).
what is it like to live life? can you tell me? I have schizophrenia and would like to be normal for at least a day, just to know what it is to be normal. sometimes I think about committing suicide, it is not worth living stuck in my own mind. I can't have a job, date, have my own family. it is not worth living like this.
I ALWAYS let them play out in their entirety, or at least a minute past the skip feature if they're very long. I also visit the advertisers, just to increase revenue for my favorite youtubers who work so hard to share so much.
I love that when you didn't find anything you really liked for yourself, you didn't buy anything. So many TH-camrs would feel the need to buy something just for the content - but you authentically showed that thrifting is hit or miss!
@@einom1236 It just looks different on you, it's immediate and flatters you in a way that the other colors (not even your favorites) don't. My favorite color is turquoise but it doesn't suit me when I wear it. "My" colors are undoubtedly navy and white; sadly, most colorful stuff look off on me.
I agree, she looks fire in that red sweater + red tote bag + light jeans. I may or may not copy this outfit (even though it's difficult to make bright red work on me)...
I really love your videos! We don't learn a lot about Russia in the UK. Apart from the propaganda stuff 🙄 most of what I know about your country comes from the things I've looked for myself. It's heartwarming seeing different people in different countries and realising we're all very similar 🥰 ❤️ Thankyou for sharing your world :) it's refreshing to see something different :)
It's so true about the propaganda here in the UK. My son went to China to study for a year and had the most incredible time. He made the loveliest friends and the photos he shared were of such a modern and liberal culture with cutting edge architecture and awesome social media. So different to the way it is portrayed here. Even from within our country. After settling in Liverpool and it being the complete opposite of the way it is depicted in media, I have visited other downplayed cities here. There are so many amazing places outside of the often misrepresented South. I recommend Liverpool most of all but Lincoln, York and Lancaster are lovely (so far). I really want to see Newcastle, Northumberland, Bradford and just so many places now ☺️
@@lornam3637 i grew up in Cornwall and couldn't agree with your reply more. Everyone thinks the South is really incredible but it's a nasty place. I've moved to Manchester in recent months and was flabbergasted by how friendly everyone was after being led to believe I'd be mugged at first sight! The South is pretty but it's also full of a lot of shallow rich white people who buy up the property for second homes and leave many locals poor and without housing. I loved living there when I was small but I couldn't imagine returning to such a small minded and aggressive place. Especially now that I'm a mum.
@@lornam3637 China is very different to Russia - I was in China and as a woman, my experience was 100x the opposite from your sons.. you want to look at propaganda, China is the top ranked place for it! haha
@@hayleyo4894 I'm really surprised that you felt that being a woman shaped your experience so much. While people favour having boys for historical/cultural reasons, opportunities for men and women are very similar in China. Where were you specifically, and what made the experience so negative?
You are like the girl next door. Wish your family lived in the states, I would give you a hug! 💘 a grand mom from Ca. The Lord bless you and keep you and yours safe
Children grow so quickly and quality clothing is expensive no matter where you live. Thrifting makes sense to me. The outfits you put together will look super cute on your daughter.
Love that people in Russia enjoy thrift shops. I don't usually see Russian people presented as living same way as me. This is such fun to see, and educational too.
Interesting video on how life is in another corner of the world. You are a good and caring Mom, looking out for your family. Happy belated Mother's day from the U.S.
Adorable red shoes and pants for Agatha. Red is my favorite color. You found some really nice clothes. The book was written the year I was born. So....it must be good advice since I'm still here! A sewing box is something all women need. You will use it your entire life. Great shopping!
I don’t know what it is about watching people from other countries, but that’s all I watch. And your the first person I have watched from Russia and I love you and your channel! Your such an amazing person and are making me want to make even better choices when I do buy, which isn’t often. I love seeing someone who is a minimalist that isn’t extreme like others with white walls and basic colors. And you show that it can still be done while having a family! Your amazing!
Same here. I love watching how people lead their lives,it’s so interesting,I don’t know why. Watched people from China, Norway,USA,Russia, Korea , Japan, England
That was FUN to tag along with you ! It is so interesting to learn more about your country and life. You are so well spoken, so personable, just a delight to follow.. Blessings to you and your family from the United States. 💜
Me too! It's also such a beautiful book with the embossing and colour. I remember trying the old Dr Spock parenting book when my son was born. It suggested weaning onto solid foods at 9 pounds. My son was born nine pounds three ounces so I guess some things had changed!
I'm in the US and the thrift stores I go to are really clean and organized. I think it depends on where they are located. Truthfully, I pick out thrift stores in wealthy areas. The items are so much better too. I find designer/expensive items frequently for a fraction of the price. Just this week I found an Anthropologie monogram mug (with my initial) for $.50. It retails for $14. It's in brand new condition. I find Anthropologie items all the time!
US is huge, so it varies a ton. Pro tip: only go to stores in wealthier areas. I live in a relatively wealthy area of the country but even still, there is a dramatic shift from one suburb to the next. Some are disgusting and some are super nice! I will drive an extra 15 minutes to a nicer area if it means superior inventory, bigger stores, and cleaner stuff! I find $200+ barely used dresses for $10 all the time. However, my friend lives in a normal middle class area with a large military population and she can't find anything good within an hour of her :( so it can vary a lot.
Agree ! I'm an avid thrifter and no matter the neighborhood the thrift stores are never that clean and neat. Now if you go to a consignment store, they are nice but obviously the prices are much much higher.
Why do I frequently catch myself smiling while listening to you describe your home, family and life there in Russia? You are a wonderfully personable young woman who is spreading such goodwill worldwide. I love your videos and really feel a strong connection with the people of Russia.
What a beautiful young lady you are, inside and out. Your English is exceptional Vika. Thankyou for all your time and commitment to show the rest of the world your life, your country, your culture, your values and beliefs. It teaches us all. Lots of love to you from Melbourne, Australia 💗 (btw, l was born and live in Melbourne, but both my parents are Croatian, they immigrated to Australia in the 1960s)
The needle case and thimble, and that wonderful tape measure were fantastic finds.. I love vintage/old fashioned items like that - they show a pride in workmanship that doesn't exist anymore. They also last a lifetime instead of a year. I am really enjoying your content, thank you!
I think that your videos are a great way to “bridge the gap” between Russia and other countries. In America, we don’t know much about how people live in Russia, what the stores, public transportation or homes look like. It’s really nice to see and share your experiences.
I love how practical you are. Many here in the USA could benefit being more like you. The high chair/table, tape measure, and needle holder are great finds!
So happy to have found your channel. I was supposed to go to Russia this year. Sadly it was canceled. I love that you allow us into your life. Such a sweet family too. Agatha is adorable. Love the yellow & red outfit. 💖
My mother is in the hospital, in the ICU with covid. The only channel I can watch right now is yours. You bring me peace in this horrible time for my family. God bless you.
It's called a tape measure in England, and item for protecting your finger when sewing is called a thimble. Your English is fantastic and it's great to see what Russia looks like. I love the outfit you bought for Agatha. Thank you for all the lovely videos.
So happy to have found your channel . My Grandfather left Russia in 1917 and came to America . He only went back to his homeland one time in1967 . I enjoy your videos of normal life there . My friend and I go to Thrift Stores here in Florida all of the time . Especially in south Florida where the older , richer people leave their things . We furnished an entire house with things from Thrift shopping .
I absolutely love your videos: they are so extremely interesting in their detail, and you are profoundly sincere - they are just a JOY and so are you and your family! Being able to learn about cultures other than one's own, is just CRUCIAL for us all, I think, in terms of peace, understanding, compassion and equality. Thank you so much for the hours you put in, for us all! With love from me in Scotland!
you and your family are sooo sweet and authentic - thank you for donating your time for these videos 🥰🥰👍☀️ all the best and big greetings from germany 😊
Your sewing basket is a goldmine! Those wooden spools and that adorable tape measure made me smile. Reminds me of my mother's sewing supplies. Thank you for sharing a little piece of your life with us. ❤
i love thrift stores. at 72 i don't go out anymore and your trip was fun follow with you. i live in vancouver, washington state and grew up in california. our thrift stores are big and small and they have everything. even the small ones. and on city block you will find many of them. we have lots of thrift book stores also. lots of the stores have a special color of the day. for example, if the color of the tag is green you get 50% off. then once a month they have senior where you can get 50-75% discounts on everything in the store. the stores usually have used books too. our animal shelter opened up a thrift store. it's called PAWS AND CLAWS. all the money they make in their store goes to the shelter to help pay for the care of the animals. i donate to that thrift store. there is one thrift store here that if you are homeless or your house had some disaster etc they will give you some free clothes and household items to help you out. since covid 19 hit the usa some of these stores had to shut down. really sad because not everyone can afford to buy new clothes and some just don't want to as they prefer second hand. the goodwill thrift store, a very famous one in the u.s., even has a website where you can the really good expensive stuff online at a cheaper price. enjoyed your thrift store shopping! thank you!
Hi Russian Girl , you are so natural and down to earth . I love to go thrifting also ! We have some very good ones over here . I Live in Florida , and the shops are nice here . Lots of seniors live here , they retire and move to Florida . Then they pass away and leave many things . Lots of it ends up in the thrift stores . You just never know what you will find ! Good way to enjoy the day ! I agree with you , not to buy just to be buying things . I shop very carefully ! Love to you and your sweet family !
I love thrifting; I've found such lovely bargains in thrift stores. You have a huge variety of things. I am happy that thrifting has become so popular and acceptable! When I was growing up it was considered a little bit shameful to buy things from a second-hand store. Over the years, these stores have been named thrift stores and it's kind of cool/trendy to go thrifting. I think you did very well with your purchases for Agatha and you. What a great find the highchair was! Your sewing things are unique as you say. I think the measuuing tape is very cool.
The clothes that you bought for Agatha are adorable. I'm sure that she will wear them a lot. Years ago I bought my granddaughter a similar animal print dress at a charity shop, but it had long sleeves. She looked so cute in it.
Thank you for sharing your shopping trip with us!! I do really enjoy seeing what is in other thrift shops, I hardly ever get to see this perspective from other countries so this was a real treat! Also, I really like old and/or vintage items, so I really liked the tape measure and other things you showed!! Nowadays it is like there is not much imagination in the items we have today because we live in so much consumerism. It was the hard times when folks became the “mother of inventions” to come up with ideas for everyday common things that really made a difference. Anyway, I am rambling. Thank you for sharing your lives and fun times! I really enjoy your vlogs. Take care and God bless.
Another great video; I can see how the number of subscribers has jumped so much in such a short time. And the little touches like the measuring tape gives us so much more insight into life in Russia.
Yay! I’m so happy you made this video! It was so Interesting to see what the thrift stores are like in Russia. Love your channel and your adorable family 😊
Hello and greetings from Serbia! :) I really appreciate you and your life style, I also enjoyed all of the videos and I can't wait for the new ones! It is amazing to see all of this different content from your point of view! Everything is so simple but beautiful and this is definitely the most unique channel that I have ever found and right now it is my favorite! Also, you are so kind and cool and I can relate to you even if I don't live in the same way essentially! Sending love
Your videos are a breath of fresh air! I love how it feels like I am just sitting with a friend who is giving a clothing haul! Love your channel and much love from Canada! 🇨🇦❤️
Thank you for taking me along. I was very happy to see that thrift stores in Russia are very much alike the ones we have here in Germany. You found nice items
As said by everyone else, thank you for sharing your family life and giving a look inside daily life of a Russian person, for the rest of us in the world 😊 it helps to bring us all together and realize we have much in common. Next, I love the thrift store, been thrifting since teen hood. At first I was always looking to buy something cool, now I go to decompress and stroll the aisles, and just escape from anxieties for a bit. I don't mind walking out without buying anything at all. Many times if I like something I'll still put it back if I know in my heart I probably won't wear/use it. That Russian book on parenting looked very interesting, I am curious to know what it said about parenting.. Finally, as has been said, the clothes for your daughter are too cute 😍
We call them charity shops, but I much prefer ‘thrifting’. I love thrift shops but English ones are so tiny compared to the ones you just showed us. Agatha is going to look so cute in those outfits, hope you post a photo.
I was thinking the same as you when I watched the video. Our charity shops in the UK are tiny compared to the ones in Russia and USA. You really have to know where to go to get what you want. Mostly I go for a casual look in the ones near me and mostly I don't buy anything because I am out of luck. I had three sons and was never successful buy children's clothes.
@@cathycalrow2729 there are a few websites that sell second hand kids stuff now, some are a bit expensive but I recently got an animal (the surf brand) jumper for £10 and a huge pile of trousers, shorts and hoodies/zip up jumpers all from M&S, next etc for my toddler and it was just under £25.
Our second-hand/thrift stores can be huge where I live in Canada. They often carry other things like lamps, dishes, some furniture, etc. We have small ones too but we also have a chain of them here called Value Village which many (if not most) Canadians call Val-OOH Vill-AHJ to make it sound french and to be funny. Value Village stores are usually quite large. They are one of the main go-to places to look for Halloween costumes. :)
Thanks! Nice seeing the thrift shops you visited. The clothes and shoes for your daughter were so pretty. Children grow at such a fast rate that it makes sense to save where you can. The little sewing kit was a great find.
I like to travel to get to know how people live. Watching your videos is like travelling in the best way possible: seeing into the lives of the locals. Thank you so much for your videos.
I love that high chair, and the new shoes you were able to get from the thrift stores. Thank you for taking us with you and I hope you update us on how the new book goes.
I love how you bought Agatha a pair of matching shoes for each outfit. The high chair is super cute and unusual and I think I would paint it to brighten it up, maybe white. I love thrifting too, some days you will find a few nice things and other days you could thrift all day and find nothing. Still great exercise.
I love thrifting in Australia. My favourite book was from a local one. Edit - ok fb we have a page called pay it forward I’m my area which we can give stuff to each other which helps so many without the worry. I loved giving my old bed away I had since a kid to a young parent
@@julieru8953 yes, we have this too. This is an international project called “buy nothing project” and the web site has listed all the cities in the world that participate. I think they’re on Facebook for the most part. I love it. I’ve gotten and given many things. Makes me feel good to pass on items instead of throwing away or donating.
я родилась в россси но приехала в 4 годика в америку. Тут минимализм/thrifting очень развит и меня очень радует что есть как вы которые етим занимаетесь :) спасибо!!
That high chair is so cool!! I love it! It looks like it might be homemade. But wherever it came from, it is one of the neatest high chairs I’ve ever seen! I love how it becomes a chair and table. Very clever! We should all try move away from plastic as much as possible. It isn’t as durable as wood and ends up in landfills where it will never breakdown. Plus, it looks so much nicer than plastic high seats, etc. :)
Love your focus on everyday life because that's what most of us live. So we can relate. From your videos I can see that common tasks like shopping in grocery or thrift stores is not very different from in the U.S. I love American thrift stores so I was excited to see your scenes of Russian stores. So neat! Have some thrift-store questions for you. 1) What are used clothing prices like compared to buying the same garments new? 2) Who owns these thrift stores? In the U.S. it's very common that they're owned by charities who use the profits to fund drug treatment or adult education programs. There are also for-profit stores owned by people. 3) Is the merchandise donated or sold to the stores by individuals? In the U.S. we have both situations. 4) Are thrift stores relatively new or would you have found them during Soviet Union times? 5) Where is most of the clothing made? It looks very similar to the clothing in U.S. stores and most of ours is made in Asian countries, particularly China and Vietnam. Your family is adorable. Love watching you and learning from you. Please keep the videos coming. Any chance you might do one on shopping for vintage items, like old jewelry or kitchenware or antiques? Are there stores for that?
You were very close...It’s a “tape measure”. Your english is really, really good. I’m blown away by it. I started to learn Russian last year on Duolingo but I had to set it aside for a bit. It is so difficult and it was frying my brain, lol. I know how to translate a word from the Cyrillic alphabet to our’s and then use a translator to see what a word means in English but I want to learn the language. I read yesterday that Russian, Mandarin and Finnish are considered the hardest languages to learn. So I decided to learn Swedish instead and now that I’m almost done with Swedish I will probably go back to Russian with a feeling of accomplishment from finishing Swedish. I hate to leave something I’ve started undone. My neighbour and good friend is fluent in Russian so that should help a lot. :)
You video reminded me that I once bought a book in a used book store in the USA that was from the Soviet Union. It is for kids and is called БУКВАРЬ (Primer). While I can't read it, I LOVE the pictures.
Oh! We share a love of vintage shopping! I’m a widow on a small budget so I buy many things secondhand. I love to find old treasures like dishes and glassware also books! Loved the sewing kit! Mine has supplies from my grandmother who was a seamstress 🧵👗
Love that the highchair converts to chair and table. My family had similar one for my brother when he was little, back in the mid 1950's. That seems to be a vintage piece. The huge thrift shop was very clean and had a lot to offer. Agatha, will look so darling in her new dress and sandals. In fact the smaller Thrift shop had a colorful piece of clothing I would like to have looked at. Thanks for taking us along on your errand. Until next video, God bless!
So happy to see a new video! And I have to say, your thrift stores are VERY nice, clean and organized. I’ve never been much of a thrift shopper but maybe it’s time to give it a try! Thanks for sharing! 😊
Thriftiness and thrifting are essential when starting out. Silver plated silverware, Dinner plates cup and clear glass coffee mugs, half my blue jeans and shirts, stereo equipment, lawn mower, kitchen table and chairs and other pieces of furniture, various tools, jewellery and collectibles all bought from 2nd hand stores and lawn sales. Good luck to you and you're family on your journey.
Girl slay I randomly found the video of you showing your apartment and I immediately fall in love Both you your husband and Agatha are so cute and I'm addicted to your Vids I'm so happy I found u never change bc both 3 of you are cute and amazing Much love from Spain 🇪🇸🇪🇸❤️❤️🇷🇺🇷🇺
I love thrifting and we also have here is yard sales where people sell the things they don't want anymore in their yard or garage. The clothes and the shoes you picked for Agatha was so cute and went well together. Hope things are well you all.
I love used book stores. I have found great things in them. Once I found a set of school books that taught a person how to build and run a farmstead. 4 volumns that told you how to start with virgin land and make everything. Printed in 1897. Another was an American professor who traveled throughout Mexico for 2 years writing a 500 page journal. 1927.
I am in USA and I LOVE thrift stores. I try never to pay full prices for clothes if I don't have to. I'm glad to know that other countries have thrift stores also. :)
I absolutely love thrifting and I try to thrift instead of big shops. It’s good for the environment and love all the unique pieces I can find. Love your channel xx
Measuring tape, thimble to protect your finger. I love the sewing basket. Love the high chair. I am amazed at how clean, neat and organized your thrift shops are. I love books and bookstores. It would be a place I would visit often. I keep some of my books and donate the others. The clothes for your little girl are very cute. I am a history fan and also love to learn about other countries and cultures so thank you for sharing. From 🇨🇦
The book must be Macarenco. I read his books years ago in Greek. But that cover! So beautiful! Love your video! And the red pants, yellow shirt, sooo cute!
Hi friends! Wasn’t able to upload for a while and so happy to finally get back to work again. I missed you guys🌼
Is there anybody who loves thrifting as much as I do?😅
Thrifting is my favorite thing to do...so many hidden treasure to discover! 🇺🇸😃
Some of my kitchen tools are thrifted like Pyrex or Corning Ware . I have a lot of vintage style of them. And I save a lot of money.
I love Thrift shops...enjoy good value for less 💰. 😌
I shop at thrift stores and donate items I don't want anymore. Great way to save money.
In Germany there are some shelfs around the city where you can bring your old books and take new ones out. So evereyone can share their books without paying. I enjoy this very much. ;)
I appreciate that you blur people’s faces. So many TH-camrs record their one-on-one interactions with strangers (even though they didn’t even agree to be recorded and seem uncomfortable being filmed) for millions of people to see. But you respect the privacy of people who are even just in the background, and I think that’s very nice of you.
Thank you🤍 I haven’t thought about it till filming this video to be honest, so probably I’m going to spend tomorrow by bluring people in my other videos😅
i agree. i don't think people should be filmed or photographed without their consent or their identity should be concealed if they are in the shot without saying they are okay with it. that used to kind of be the way it was but lately everyone takes video of strangers for social media and it's more accepted :(. very nice to see the respectful blur here!
@@VictoriaTerekhina Honestly, when it's people just in the background it's not that bad and probably not necessary if you can't really make out their faces. I just thought it was a nice gesture.
What really sucks (which I've seen in other TH-camrs' videos) it's when one can clearly see the stranger's face, sometimes even in a close-up, and they are clearly uncomfortable being filmed.
So, don't worry too much about it, I just thought it was a kind gesture of you ❤️
@L. Maris
However there should be no expectation of privacy when out in public, in many countries you can't demand not to be recorded in those cases, but if the property is private you can. It's a nice courtesy if you blur their faces in public, not not required.
@@VictoriaTerekhina Im soo courious how is the salary in russia??
“Even if it is real Lacoste, who cares?!”
I loved that line and I have the same mindset, I cannot understand the appeal of spending a lot of money on labels.
spending on labels is part of the western supremacist/bullying mindset. it should be rejected
The clothes you chose for Agatha are so pretty. It’s such a delight to see how you and your husband live your lives. I think you have got your priorities right - family first. ❤️ I love that there are decent people like you all over the world. I am an old man, but this gives me hope for the future and for my children. ❤️👍🏽🙏🏽
I agree with you! We are all more alike than different. It would be a different world...a beautiful and better world...if we all remembered that. Blessings to you and your family Mr. Wee.
I fully do NOT agree. I find it beautiful that she finds her fulfillment in being a mother and in putting her family first - this is true, it is a delight! It is also nice to see people who are not set on owning rather on being. However - each human being can find their own purpose in life in different directions. For one person it will be family, for another it will be traveling, for yet another - helping the poor, etc. This does not dismiss the ones who are not family-oriented, and this does not mean that there is no hope in the world. ❤️
Yes Sir, I agree with You. She and her family give me hope for the future of Humanity as well.
@@lidiab5094 I totally agree with you, but on the other hand I didn't saw Mr. Wee's comment like - everybody should have family, children and put them first... I understand his comment more from minimalistic view, that they live simple life, they dont care about materialism and lots of stuff for kids and their ego. Like you dont need alot of material things to be happy... it is better to invest in relationships with whomever you want (in her case in her family).
Please don’t skip her ads so we can help her and her little family become successful 🥺
Actually, it doesn’t matter if you skip ads or not, they still get revenue regardless.
@@clownfromclowntown yeah but ads are still super helpful
what is it like to live life? can you tell me? I have schizophrenia and would like to be normal for at least a day, just to know what it is to be normal. sometimes I think about committing suicide, it is not worth living stuck in my own mind. I can't have a job, date, have my own family. it is not worth living like this.
@@juanpedro4083 why trauma dump in comments like this? Not to be insensitive but maybe get professional help?
I ALWAYS let them play out in their entirety, or at least a minute past the skip feature if they're very long. I also visit the advertisers, just to increase revenue for my favorite youtubers who work so hard to share so much.
I love that when you didn't find anything you really liked for yourself, you didn't buy anything. So many TH-camrs would feel the need to buy something just for the content - but you authentically showed that thrifting is hit or miss!
Your videos are important so that people in other countries can see that people in Russia are the same as people everywhere 🙏
I agree!
Not quite the same. It’s seems that the writing there is in some kind of foreign language.
True my friend
So very True Indeed.
@@trailerparksupervisor7046 ...??.. It's Russian language.
It's rare that you see someone and know with certainty that a color is THEIR color but girl...red is YOUR COLOR❣
How do people know?? Wish I knew mine 😅
@@einom1236 It just looks different on you, it's immediate and flatters you in a way that the other colors (not even your favorites) don't. My favorite color is turquoise but it doesn't suit me when I wear it.
"My" colors are undoubtedly navy and white; sadly, most colorful stuff look off on me.
I agree, she looks fire in that red sweater + red tote bag + light jeans. I may or may not copy this outfit (even though it's difficult to make bright red work on me)...
good to see that people in Russia are just like everyone in the world , keep up the interesting vlogs , thanks
I really love your videos! We don't learn a lot about Russia in the UK. Apart from the propaganda stuff 🙄 most of what I know about your country comes from the things I've looked for myself. It's heartwarming seeing different people in different countries and realising we're all very similar 🥰 ❤️
Thankyou for sharing your world :) it's refreshing to see something different :)
It's so true about the propaganda here in the UK. My son went to China to study for a year and had the most incredible time. He made the loveliest friends and the photos he shared were of such a modern and liberal culture with cutting edge architecture and awesome social media. So different to the way it is portrayed here. Even from within our country. After settling in Liverpool and it being the complete opposite of the way it is depicted in media, I have visited other downplayed cities here. There are so many amazing places outside of the often misrepresented South. I recommend Liverpool most of all but Lincoln, York and Lancaster are lovely (so far). I really want to see Newcastle, Northumberland, Bradford and just so many places now ☺️
@@lornam3637 i grew up in Cornwall and couldn't agree with your reply more.
Everyone thinks the South is really incredible but it's a nasty place. I've moved to Manchester in recent months and was flabbergasted by how friendly everyone was after being led to believe I'd be mugged at first sight!
The South is pretty but it's also full of a lot of shallow rich white people who buy up the property for second homes and leave many locals poor and without housing. I loved living there when I was small but I couldn't imagine returning to such a small minded and aggressive place. Especially now that I'm a mum.
@@lornam3637 China is very different to Russia - I was in China and as a woman, my experience was 100x the opposite from your sons.. you want to look at propaganda, China is the top ranked place for it! haha
@@shannonclarke656 honestly i agree !! as someone from manchester us lot up north are in general a really friendly bunch :D
@@hayleyo4894 I'm really surprised that you felt that being a woman shaped your experience so much. While people favour having boys for historical/cultural reasons, opportunities for men and women are very similar in China. Where were you specifically, and what made the experience so negative?
You are like the girl next door. Wish your family lived in the states, I would give you a hug! 💘 a grand mom from Ca. The Lord bless you and keep you and yours safe
Children grow so quickly and quality clothing is expensive no matter where you live. Thrifting makes sense to me. The outfits you put together will look super cute on your daughter.
This shows thrifting is the same no matter where you thrift. The book store was beautiful.
Love that people in Russia enjoy thrift shops. I don't usually see Russian people presented as living same way as me. This is such fun to see, and educational too.
That measuring tape is the cutest ever!
I have always wanted to see what life in Russia is like and I'm really enjoying your channel.
Interesting video on how life is in another corner of the world. You are a good and caring Mom, looking out for your family. Happy belated Mother's day from the U.S.
The clothes for Agatha are so cute! 😍
Adorable red shoes and pants for Agatha. Red is my favorite color. You found some really nice clothes. The book was written the year I was born. So....it must be good advice since I'm still here! A sewing box is something all women need. You will use it your entire life. Great shopping!
I love that the store reads “second hand” in English but using Cyrillic!
Right? So cute!
I don’t know what it is about watching people from other countries, but that’s all I watch. And your the first person I have watched from Russia and I love you and your channel! Your such an amazing person and are making me want to make even better choices when I do buy, which isn’t often. I love seeing someone who is a minimalist that isn’t extreme like others with white walls and basic colors. And you show that it can still be done while having a family! Your amazing!
I can suggest another couple who many have fallen in love with Dan Sheekoz his wife is Susie and their baby Sati...
Same here. I love watching how people lead their lives,it’s so interesting,I don’t know why. Watched people from China, Norway,USA,Russia, Korea , Japan, England
That was FUN to tag along with you ! It is so interesting to learn more about your country and life. You are so well spoken, so personable, just a delight to follow.. Blessings to you and your family from the United States. 💜
That book sounds so interesting. It would be cool to read about what parenthood would have been like during the Soviet era.
Ditto!!!
Exactly what I was thinking.
Me too! It's also such a beautiful book with the embossing and colour. I remember trying the old Dr Spock parenting book when my son was born. It suggested weaning onto solid foods at 9 pounds. My son was born nine pounds three ounces so I guess some things had changed!
Actually the name of the writer is used very often and this book is like classic and people and teachers still use some advises and methods from it.
@@ДеминаЕкатерина-ы9г wow that is super cool, I had no clue!
Everything is so clean. Our thrift stores in the U.S. are messy .
yeah in Italy too! messier and smaller!
I'm in the US and the thrift stores I go to are really clean and organized. I think it depends on where they are located. Truthfully, I pick out thrift stores in wealthy areas. The items are so much better too. I find designer/expensive items frequently for a fraction of the price. Just this week I found an Anthropologie monogram mug (with my initial) for $.50. It retails for $14. It's in brand new condition. I find Anthropologie items all the time!
US is huge, so it varies a ton.
Pro tip: only go to stores in wealthier areas. I live in a relatively wealthy area of the country but even still, there is a dramatic shift from one suburb to the next. Some are disgusting and some are super nice! I will drive an extra 15 minutes to a nicer area if it means superior inventory, bigger stores, and cleaner stuff! I find $200+ barely used dresses for $10 all the time. However, my friend lives in a normal middle class area with a large military population and she can't find anything good within an hour of her :( so it can vary a lot.
@@Iheart2cook where do u thrift at omg i wish
Agree ! I'm an avid thrifter and no matter the neighborhood the thrift stores are never that clean and neat. Now if you go to a consignment store, they are nice but obviously the prices are much much higher.
You seem like a lovely person with a lovely little family. Love learning more about Russia - keep it up!
Why do I frequently catch myself smiling while listening to you describe your home, family and life there in Russia? You are a wonderfully personable young woman who is spreading such goodwill worldwide. I love your videos and really feel a strong connection with the people of Russia.
second hand is a must nowadays
It would be a shame for usable goods to wind up in a landfill in any country.
I'm jealous. Russian thriftshops look well organized.😁
I love how your city streets have wide planting of trees - beautiful!
What a beautiful young lady you are, inside and out. Your English is exceptional Vika. Thankyou for all your time and commitment to show the rest of the world your life, your country, your culture, your values and beliefs. It teaches us all. Lots of love to you from Melbourne, Australia 💗 (btw, l was born and live in Melbourne, but both my parents are Croatian, they immigrated to Australia in the 1960s)
The needle case and thimble, and that wonderful tape measure were fantastic finds.. I love vintage/old fashioned items like that - they show a pride in workmanship that doesn't exist anymore. They also last a lifetime instead of a year. I am really enjoying your content, thank you!
I think that your videos are a great way to “bridge the gap” between Russia and other countries. In America, we don’t know much about how people live in Russia, what the stores, public transportation or homes look like. It’s really nice to see and share your experiences.
I love how practical you are. Many here in the USA could benefit being more like you. The high chair/table, tape measure, and needle holder are great finds!
That bookstore looks like heaven! I could happily spend a day in there.
So happy to have found your channel. I was supposed to go to Russia this year. Sadly it was canceled. I love that you allow us into your life. Such a sweet family too. Agatha is adorable. Love the yellow & red outfit. 💖
My mother is in the hospital, in the ICU with covid. The only channel I can watch right now is yours. You bring me peace in this horrible time for my family. God bless you.
It's called a tape measure in England, and item for protecting your finger when sewing is called a thimble. Your English is fantastic and it's great to see what Russia looks like. I love the outfit you bought for Agatha. Thank you for all the lovely videos.
So happy to have found your channel . My Grandfather left Russia in 1917 and came to America . He only went back to his homeland one time in1967 . I enjoy your videos of normal life there . My friend and I go to Thrift Stores here in Florida all of the time . Especially in south Florida where the older , richer people leave their things . We furnished an entire house with things from Thrift shopping .
I laughed a bit thinking about what a parenting book from the 1950’s would be like. Let us know if it had any good tips!
Makarenko is kinda timeless, in Russia we learn about his educational system in high school.
I've read marriage tips books from the 1920s and they were hilarious 😂 There was one for wives and another one for husbands
I'm so happy you posted. I'm in America and I love your channel.
I absolutely love your videos: they are so extremely interesting in their detail, and you are profoundly sincere - they are just a JOY and so are you and your family! Being able to learn about cultures other than one's own, is just CRUCIAL for us all, I think, in terms of peace, understanding, compassion and equality. Thank you so much for the hours you put in, for us all! With love from me in Scotland!
I’m from Romania now living in the US and I just love your videos. So happy to see what a beautiful life you’re creating with your little family 🌻
I’m a hand sewer and I love all the vintage sewing things you got. 💕 that needle holder was fantastic.
The dress you got for Agatha is adorable. I love thrifting. Thanks for taking us along with you.
you and your family are sooo sweet and authentic - thank you for donating your time for these videos 🥰🥰👍☀️
all the best and big greetings from germany 😊
Your sewing basket is a goldmine! Those wooden spools and that adorable tape measure made me smile. Reminds me of my mother's sewing supplies. Thank you for sharing a little piece of your life with us. ❤
i love thrift stores. at 72 i don't go out anymore and your trip was fun follow with you. i live in vancouver, washington state and grew up in california. our thrift stores are big and small and they have everything. even the small ones. and on city block you will find many of them. we have lots of thrift book stores also. lots of the stores have a special color of the day. for example, if the color of the tag is green you get 50% off. then once a month they have senior where you can get 50-75% discounts on everything in the store. the stores usually have used books too. our animal shelter opened up a thrift store. it's called PAWS AND CLAWS. all the money they make in their store goes to the shelter to help pay for the care of the animals. i donate to that thrift store. there is one thrift store here that if you are homeless or your house had some disaster etc they will give you some free clothes and household items to help you out. since covid 19 hit the usa some of these stores had to shut down. really sad because not everyone can afford to buy new clothes and some just don't want to as they prefer second hand. the goodwill thrift store, a very famous one in the u.s., even has a website where you can the really good expensive stuff online at a cheaper price. enjoyed your thrift store shopping! thank you!
Very interesting!☺️
Hi Russian Girl , you are so natural and down to earth . I love to go thrifting also ! We have some very good ones over here . I Live in Florida , and the shops are nice here . Lots of seniors live here , they retire and move to Florida . Then they pass away and leave many things . Lots of it ends up in the thrift stores . You just never know what you will find ! Good way to enjoy the day ! I agree with you , not to buy just to be buying things . I shop very carefully ! Love to you and your sweet family !
What a small world!
I’m wearing a mask here in Canada,
Watching you wearing a mask in Russia.
I love thrifting; I've found such lovely bargains in thrift stores. You have a huge variety of things. I am happy that thrifting has become so popular and acceptable! When I was growing up it was considered a little bit shameful to buy things from a second-hand store. Over the years, these stores have been named thrift stores and it's kind of cool/trendy to go thrifting. I think you did very well with your purchases for Agatha and you. What a great find the highchair was! Your sewing things are unique as you say. I think the measuuing tape is very cool.
The clothes that you bought for Agatha are adorable. I'm sure that she will wear them a lot. Years ago I bought my granddaughter a similar animal print dress at a charity shop, but it had long sleeves. She looked so cute in it.
Thank you for sharing your shopping trip with us!!
I do really enjoy seeing what is in other thrift shops, I hardly ever get to see this perspective from other countries so this was a real treat!
Also, I really like old and/or vintage items, so I really liked the tape measure and other things you showed!!
Nowadays it is like there is not much imagination in the items we have today because we live in so much consumerism.
It was the hard times when folks became the “mother of inventions” to come up with ideas for everyday common things that really made a difference.
Anyway, I am rambling. Thank you for sharing your lives and fun times! I really enjoy your vlogs. Take care and God bless.
Another great video; I can see how the number of subscribers has jumped so much in such a short time. And the little touches like the measuring tape gives us so much more insight into life in Russia.
I looove watching your videos, they’re so soothing. You have a beautiful life and I’m grateful that you share it!
I love how you choose to make even the most mundane things special and fun
I loved the pieces you found and the little clothes you found were all very cute.
Yay! I’m so happy you made this video! It was so Interesting to see what the thrift stores are like in Russia. Love your channel and your adorable family 😊
Hello and greetings from Serbia! :)
I really appreciate you and your life style, I also enjoyed all of the videos and I can't wait for the new ones!
It is amazing to see all of this different content from your point of view! Everything is so simple but beautiful and this is definitely the most unique channel that I have ever found and right now it is my favorite! Also, you are so kind and cool and I can relate to you even if I don't live in the same way essentially! Sending love
Your videos are a breath of fresh air! I love how it feels like I am just sitting with a friend who is giving a clothing haul! Love your channel and much love from Canada! 🇨🇦❤️
Thank you for taking me along. I was very happy to see that thrift stores in Russia are very much alike the ones we have here in Germany. You found nice items
I have learned so much about your country and love how open-minded you are about everything!!
As said by everyone else, thank you for sharing your family life and giving a look inside daily life of a Russian person, for the rest of us in the world 😊 it helps to bring us all together and realize we have much in common.
Next, I love the thrift store, been thrifting since teen hood. At first I was always looking to buy something cool, now I go to decompress and stroll the aisles, and just escape from anxieties for a bit. I don't mind walking out without buying anything at all. Many times if I like something I'll still put it back if I know in my heart I probably won't wear/use it. That Russian book on parenting looked very interesting, I am curious to know what it said about parenting..
Finally, as has been said, the clothes for your daughter are too cute 😍
We call them charity shops, but I much prefer ‘thrifting’. I love thrift shops but English ones are so tiny compared to the ones you just showed us. Agatha is going to look so cute in those outfits, hope you post a photo.
And usually they look quite messy 😂
Same here in Ireland. Tiny and not that cheap. And also, still closed.
I was thinking the same as you when I watched the video. Our charity shops in the UK are tiny compared to the ones in Russia and USA. You really have to know where to go to get what you want. Mostly I go for a casual look in the ones near me and mostly I don't buy anything because I am out of luck. I had three sons and was never successful buy children's clothes.
@@cathycalrow2729 there are a few websites that sell second hand kids stuff now, some are a bit expensive but I recently got an animal (the surf brand) jumper for £10 and a huge pile of trousers, shorts and hoodies/zip up jumpers all from M&S, next etc for my toddler and it was just under £25.
Our second-hand/thrift stores can be huge where I live in Canada. They often carry other things like lamps, dishes, some furniture, etc. We have small ones too but we also have a chain of them here called Value Village which many (if not most) Canadians call Val-OOH Vill-AHJ to make it sound french and to be funny. Value Village stores are usually quite large. They are one of the main go-to places to look for Halloween costumes. :)
Thanks! Nice seeing the thrift shops you visited. The clothes and shoes for your daughter were so pretty. Children grow at such a fast rate that it makes sense to save where you can. The little sewing kit was a great find.
Your videos are very interesting and your English is amazing! You speak better English than many people whose first language is English 😄
I like to travel to get to know how people live. Watching your videos is like travelling in the best way possible: seeing into the lives of the locals. Thank you so much for your videos.
I love that high chair, and the new shoes you were able to get from the thrift stores. Thank you for taking us with you and I hope you update us on how the new book goes.
I love how you bought Agatha a pair of matching shoes for each outfit. The high chair is super cute and unusual and I think I would paint it to brighten it up, maybe white. I love thrifting too, some days you will find a few nice things and other days you could thrift all day and find nothing. Still great exercise.
I love thrifting in Australia. My favourite book was from a local one. Edit - ok fb we have a page called pay it forward I’m my area which we can give stuff to each other which helps so many without the worry. I loved giving my old bed away I had since a kid to a young parent
Same in los angeles. We have these groups that are called "buy nothing groups". Maybe you should start one in your neighborhood ♡
@@julieru8953 yes, we have this too. This is an international project called “buy nothing project” and the web site has listed all the cities in the world that participate. I think they’re on Facebook for the most part. I love it. I’ve gotten and given many things. Makes me feel good to pass on items instead of throwing away or donating.
You picked out some cute outfits for Agatha. She will look very sweet in that dress.
я родилась в россси но приехала в 4 годика в америку. Тут минимализм/thrifting очень развит и меня очень радует что есть как вы которые етим занимаетесь :) спасибо!!
That high chair is so cool!! I love it! It looks like it might be homemade. But wherever it came from, it is one of the neatest high chairs I’ve ever seen! I love how it becomes a chair and table. Very clever! We should all try move away from plastic as much as possible. It isn’t as durable as wood and ends up in landfills where it will never breakdown. Plus, it looks so much nicer than plastic high seats, etc. :)
Your family is Awesome! I like how you two connect with the viewers.
Keep the videos coming.
Watching from U.S.
Love your focus on everyday life because that's what most of us live. So we can relate. From your videos I can see that common tasks like shopping in grocery or thrift stores is not very different from in the U.S.
I love American thrift stores so I was excited to see your scenes of Russian stores. So neat! Have some thrift-store questions for you.
1) What are used clothing prices like compared to buying the same garments new? 2) Who owns these thrift stores? In the U.S. it's very common that they're owned by charities who use the profits to fund drug treatment or adult education programs. There are also for-profit stores owned by people. 3) Is the merchandise donated or sold to the stores by individuals? In the U.S. we have both situations. 4) Are thrift stores relatively new or would you have found them during Soviet Union times? 5) Where is most of the clothing made? It looks very similar to the clothing in U.S. stores and most of ours is made in Asian countries, particularly China and Vietnam.
Your family is adorable. Love watching you and learning from you. Please keep the videos coming. Any chance you might do one on shopping for vintage items, like old jewelry or kitchenware or antiques? Are there stores for that?
You were very close...It’s a “tape measure”. Your english is really, really good. I’m blown away by it. I started to learn Russian last year on Duolingo but I had to set it aside for a bit. It is so difficult and it was frying my brain, lol. I know how to translate a word from the Cyrillic alphabet to our’s and then use a translator to see what a word means in English but I want to learn the language. I read yesterday that Russian, Mandarin and Finnish are considered the hardest languages to learn. So I decided to learn Swedish instead and now that I’m almost done with Swedish I will probably go back to Russian with a feeling of accomplishment from finishing Swedish. I hate to leave something I’ve started undone. My neighbour and good friend is fluent in Russian so that should help a lot. :)
i relate so much in loving those more unique everyday objects like the tape measure!
You video reminded me that I once bought a book in a used book store in the USA that was from the Soviet Union. It is for kids and is called БУКВАРЬ (Primer). While I can't read it, I LOVE the pictures.
Oh! We share a love of vintage shopping! I’m a widow on a small budget so I buy many things secondhand. I love to find old treasures like dishes and glassware also books! Loved the sewing kit! Mine has supplies from my grandmother who was a seamstress 🧵👗
I LOVE the old sewing items!! You should hold onto those
I like the little container for needles with the thimble. It's brilliant to have the thimble function as a cap, too. Cute, measuring tape, too.
Your English keeps getting better, I can’t believe that’s even possible! Love your content and positive spirit. Be safe xoxo
Love that the highchair converts to chair and table. My family had similar one for my brother when he was little, back in the mid 1950's. That seems to be a vintage piece. The huge thrift shop was very clean and had a lot to offer. Agatha, will look so darling in her new dress and sandals. In fact the smaller Thrift shop had a colorful piece of clothing I would like to have looked at. Thanks for taking us along on your errand. Until next video, God bless!
So happy to see a new video! And I have to say, your thrift stores are VERY nice, clean and organized. I’ve never been much of a thrift shopper but maybe it’s time to give it a try! Thanks for sharing! 😊
I'm so happy to see the growth of your channel! You have such a lovely family and deserve the success.
That outfit for Agatha would make her look like an even more adorable version of Winnie the Pooh 😍Love your content and look forward to every upload!
Thriftiness and thrifting are essential when starting out. Silver plated silverware, Dinner plates cup and clear glass coffee mugs, half my blue jeans and shirts, stereo equipment, lawn mower, kitchen table and chairs and other pieces of furniture, various tools, jewellery and collectibles all bought from 2nd hand stores and lawn sales. Good luck to you and you're family on your journey.
Girl slay
I randomly found the video of you showing your apartment and I immediately fall in love
Both you your husband and Agatha are so cute and I'm addicted to your Vids
I'm so happy I found u never change bc both 3 of you are cute and amazing
Much love from Spain 🇪🇸🇪🇸❤️❤️🇷🇺🇷🇺
My favorite thrift store things to look at was the cute postcard box at 6:14 and the old books on the shelves! Thank-you for the thrifty tour!
I was waiting for you to upload 😍😍😍😍😍😍
I liked that old bookstore.
I love vintage books. Especially cookbooks. We have thrift stores here in the states.
I love thrifting and we also have here is yard sales where people sell the things they don't want anymore in their yard or garage. The clothes and the shoes you picked for Agatha was so cute and went well together. Hope things are well you all.
Wow. Your channel is growing so fast, I’m sure you will be at 100k very soon ❤️
I love used book stores. I have found great things in them. Once I found a set of school books that taught a person how to build and run a farmstead. 4 volumns that told you how to start with virgin land and make everything. Printed in 1897. Another was an American professor who traveled throughout Mexico for 2 years writing a 500 page journal. 1927.
i am almost addicted to your channel!
I am in USA and I LOVE thrift stores. I try never to pay full prices for clothes if I don't have to. I'm glad to know that other countries have thrift stores also. :)
I enjoy your videos very much. The measuring tape is great! I'd like to read what the book says about parenting! Hello from Mississippi, USA!
Yay Mississippi! 👍✌️
I absolutely love thrifting and I try to thrift instead of big shops. It’s good for the environment and love all the unique pieces I can find. Love your channel xx
I’ve missed your videos so much! Perfect end to my exam season 😂❤️
Measuring tape, thimble to protect your finger. I love the sewing basket. Love the high chair. I am amazed at how clean, neat and organized your thrift shops are. I love books and bookstores. It would be a place I would visit often. I keep some of my books and donate the others. The clothes for your little girl are very cute. I am a history fan and also love to learn about other countries and cultures so thank you for sharing. From 🇨🇦
The book must be Macarenco. I read his books years ago in Greek. But that cover! So beautiful! Love your video! And the red pants, yellow shirt, sooo cute!
it is Makarenko, you are right.
I love unique vintage pieces too, they are like finding treasure when you come across them!!