Absolutely fascinating. As an Australian in his 20's it's astounding to here about such an interesting time from someone who was there, even though it happened long before I was born and on the other side of the planet, it's important that it be recorded and remembered.❤
I was talking to my grandfather about communism, it's dictatorship bla bla... grandfather told me, o son you don't know, at that time there was no people who searching for food in garbage. Sad is that young generations do not know what that system was, closest to every human being. Now we have closed empty factories which witnessing about past better times. If aliens came to earth at that time, they would choose to live in Yugoslavia
Strategic reserve. I was born in Poland in 1978 so under soft touch of Soviet Union. My parents would hide alcohol either in the designated part of the prescribed furniture set that people had to wait for years and there were 2 types. Better and worse. On top of that my father was collecting all wooden wall clocks and we had a grandfather clock. There was always alcohol there. It was fun time.
I'm 25 fascinated with the Soviet Union, I believe two movies that capture this feeling very well are "Courier" and "Забытая мелодия для флейты", seems like there was a huge sense of hopelessness near the end
I served in West Germany as a young American Soldier in 89 when the Wall came down. I served two years later in Berlin till the Brigade deactivated in 94. Going from West Berlin to East Berlin was like going back in time. Facing Russian Soldiers made me realize people are basically the all over. It pains me to see us fighting when we have so much as a people, we could make it a better world.
During the time of Glasnost and Perestroika, Soviet citizens were allowed to visit here in the United States. The most amazing thing they saw was our many grocery stores stocked full of food, open every day and open to everyone, not just party members like they imagined. Here the bread lined up for people while in Russia, the people lined up for bread.
My father-in-law visited the USA in 1990 and was absolutely shocked by the grocery stores. He brought back a stack of Kodak photos and shared them with everyone, showing what he had discovered on the other side of the world.
Thanks. Did you ever read Emma Goldman's My Disillusionment with Russia? A Russian immigrant to the US a famous anarchist. She returned after Rev to help but soon realized it was no good.
@@elvirabary Oh I agree. I only mention the above, because it is unwise to concede autonomy in such a manner. One should never define oneself in another's terms. If we do so, we are doomed to never measure up. On the other hand, if we try to be ourselves, then we can be the most perfect exemplar. After all, who can be you better than you?
LOL! Only took Communism about 65 years to implode the biggest country on the planet, USSR! USA voted Communists out and Trump taking back over! We SAVED OURSELVES!
I first got to Russia in the spring of 1992 when the USSR was gone but they were still using Soviet Rubles, visas, drivers' licences, etc and most of the symbols and statues were still standing. It was a very, very strange time.
Back in the USSR, there was an industry dedicated to collecting birch sap, diluting it with water, and selling it as a drink. It was sweet, but I never liked it much.
Elvira, thank you for the stories. What is Birch juice? and if you don't mind my asking, what is your year of birth? I'm guessing you are a child of the 80s. Thanks again, I enjoy your channel.
It's "birch juice," not "bird juice"-so I guess my diction isn't as flawless as it seems. Birch juice is sap diluted with water. Back in the USSR, they sold it in huge glass jars. It was overly sweet, and honestly, nobody really liked it.
@@elvirabaryMaybe birch isn't at the forefront of other listeners' minds as it is for a cold-climate person like myself, but I thought your pronunciation was just fine!
I don't understand, there was professor of marksizm to my father, after he was professor of history to me. This lection about Karl Marks and Engels he said we dont learn that, next... what, whole life he was teaching that, than after he huge Cristian😂
Elvira is not only a very appealing person, but has a wonderful sense of humor.
Marvellous storytelling. Thank you .
Thanks!
You are a natural born storyteller. Thank you very much!
Thank you!
@@elvirabary Here in Brazil, I have watched many videos, with Russians living in Brazil. Their experiencies are similars to your own experiences.
Absolutely fascinating. As an Australian in his 20's it's astounding to here about such an interesting time from someone who was there, even though it happened long before I was born and on the other side of the planet, it's important that it be recorded and remembered.❤
Thank you! I really appreciate it.
Only took Communism about 65 years to implode the biggest country on the planet, USSR!
I was talking to my grandfather about communism, it's dictatorship bla bla... grandfather told me, o son you don't know, at that time there was no people who searching for food in garbage. Sad is that young generations do not know what that system was, closest to every human being. Now we have closed empty factories which witnessing about past better times. If aliens came to earth at that time, they would choose to live in Yugoslavia
Getting to know you every day Elvira. I can feel every part of your stories. Please keep them coming. Bless you!
Thanks! I'm glad my stories resonate with you!
eloquent. keep going. i will subscribe. unique perspective
Thank you!
Thanks you for making these wonderful videos! Great stories, wonderfully told.
Thank you!
Strategic reserve. I was born in Poland in 1978 so under soft touch of Soviet Union. My parents would hide alcohol either in the designated part of the prescribed furniture set that people had to wait for years and there were 2 types. Better and worse. On top of that my father was collecting all wooden wall clocks and we had a grandfather clock. There was always alcohol there. It was fun time.
That is hilarious.
I'm 25 fascinated with the Soviet Union, I believe two movies that capture this feeling very well are "Courier" and "Забытая мелодия для флейты", seems like there was a huge sense of hopelessness near the end
They feel so sad...
I served in West Germany as a young American Soldier in 89 when the Wall came down. I served two years later in Berlin till the Brigade deactivated in 94. Going from West Berlin to East Berlin was like going back in time. Facing Russian Soldiers made me realize people are basically the all over. It pains me to see us fighting when we have so much as a people, we could make it a better world.
So true.
Fascinating. Your experiences are so unique.
Thanks for bringing us into your world in the USSR and glimpse from another side.
My pleasure.
I love stories from the Soviet Union thank u
My pleasure 🥰
During the time of Glasnost and Perestroika, Soviet citizens were allowed to visit here in the United States. The most amazing thing they saw was our many grocery stores stocked full of food, open every day and open to everyone, not just party members like they imagined. Here the bread lined up for people while in Russia, the people lined up for bread.
My father-in-law visited the USA in 1990 and was absolutely shocked by the grocery stores. He brought back a stack of Kodak photos and shared them with everyone, showing what he had discovered on the other side of the world.
Thank you for sharing. You are a natural and your stories of that time in your country are much appreciated. ❤🎉
Drinking Episode!
Thanks. Did you ever read Emma Goldman's My Disillusionment with Russia? A Russian immigrant to the US a famous anarchist. She returned after Rev to help but soon realized it was no good.
As an American, i truly want to expand my limited worldview. I would love to hear a drinking episode!
Thank you! Your comment inspires to record more.
I did not know I needed this today.
Informative
There's inspiration for a YA novel or a story for older kids in this, with that ending.
I'm intereted in any story that you would like to tell...................I love hearing about Russia from your perspective/memory/imagination;
Greetings from Indonesia .... looking soviet days to present, as if my country from the mirror
That's an interesting perspective. I've been to Indonesia ones. What a beautiful country!
When you choose to define yourself by reference to another, then you are doomed to succumb to that other. It's inevitable.
In my humble opinion, we are more alike than different. It’s precisely this similarity that allows us to connect and understand each other so well.
@@elvirabary Oh I agree. I only mention the above, because it is unwise to concede autonomy in such a manner. One should never define oneself in another's terms. If we do so, we are doomed to never measure up. On the other hand, if we try to be ourselves, then we can be the most perfect exemplar. After all, who can be you better than you?
"Growing Up in a Dying Empire"... English people have grown up in a dead empire but (contrary to popular belief) it is still twitching!
Take a trip to America. You can witness a second dying empire.
I live in California. It is less dying to my taste.
america is already dead.
LOL! Only took Communism about 65 years to implode the biggest country on the planet, USSR! USA voted Communists out and Trump taking back over! We SAVED OURSELVES!
Don't worry. Donald Trump will make America great again. Hahaha.
Ikr
I love your hair-do.
I first got to Russia in the spring of 1992 when the USSR was gone but they were still using Soviet Rubles, visas, drivers' licences, etc and most of the symbols and statues were still standing. It was a very, very strange time.
I hope it turned out to be a good experience for you! :)
What is Bird Juice?
Back in the USSR, there was an industry dedicated to collecting birch sap, diluting it with water, and selling it as a drink. It was sweet, but I never liked it much.
Ohh!
BIRCH juice tapped from BIRCH trees!
I heard that wrong, too.
Birch juice. It's delicious.
Do you see lots of parallels with living in the dying Western/British Empire?
No. America is a messy but healthy teenager. It will be fine. As for UK, i don't know. I've never been there.
I visited there in 1995 for months. So sad Russians didn't learn from previous dictatorships.
And they won't from the current one.
Elvira, thank you for the stories. What is Birch juice? and if you don't mind my asking, what is your year of birth? I'm guessing you are a child of the
80s. Thanks again, I enjoy your channel.
It's birch sap diluted with water. I was born in 1975.
I wish you would do a video on Luria, the great psychologist
Thank you for the idea!
Hmm....nothing had happened in her citeh since the Mongol invasion. Narrows down locations 😂😂. Excellent content and diction. Also "bird juice"?
It's "birch juice," not "bird juice"-so I guess my diction isn't as flawless as it seems. Birch juice is sap diluted with water. Back in the USSR, they sold it in huge glass jars. It was overly sweet, and honestly, nobody really liked it.
@@elvirabaryMaybe birch isn't at the forefront of other listeners' minds as it is for a cold-climate person like myself, but I thought your pronunciation was just fine!
We are intrested in Soviet drinking culture!
You had shoe and shoe lace. The one is useless without the other.
We played Red Alert and we know this quote, and that's why we needed this video!
What is juice
It's birch sap deluded with water. They sold it in huge glass jars.
@elvirabary thank you! Hello what a nice channel you have
I'm interested in knowing about the soviet drinking culture
Viva Rusia!!!
My Babushka from Donetsk doesn't know what "bird juice" is?
It's birch juice--birch tree sap. Sorry for my pronunciation.
Thank you.
I don't understand, there was professor of marksizm to my father, after he was professor of history to me. This lection about Karl Marks and Engels he said we dont learn that, next... what, whole life he was teaching that, than after he huge Cristian😂
So, you moved to the US, from one dying empire to another !
@@HighWealder I believe the US is in a much better shape.
Ready to leave America, as a digital nomad.
Please say "prrostitutes" again in all your other videos ! :)
it is much hetter.. now you are dying in a dying empire...
Not sure what you mean, I'm not in Russia, and US is not empire, since states are governed independently.
USA is collapsing, too.
But too big to fail.
The U.S. is simply being true to its nature-constantly reinventing itself, often with plenty of drama. But it will be fine.
@elvirabary
Interesting.
I suppose Russia produces optimists.