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Please check if the transport lock system of your washing machine was removed. Those are big bolts in the back of the machine (2 or 3 - check the instruction for how to remove them if they are still in place) to prevent the drum from moving during transport. If not removed the machine jumps around a lot during the spin cycle and the machine can be damaged severly.
I enjoy your channel. You're so real. How old are you? I'm guessing 29 -32. Close to that. My kids are your age. You look like a porcelain doll. 😊 Best wishes from snowy Ohio, USA! ⛄
Do you guys have any second hand shops or used item shops there? We love ours here in the US. We buy most necessities like kitchen ware from those places. Sometimes we find some nice things very cheap.
As someone from the US, I’m in awe of the simplicity and beauty of your apartment and how you’ve decorated it so far. I realize you have limited items because you’ve just moved in but still, I live in a country that is obsessed with always buying more and more stuff. It’s inspiring to see how people in other countries are able to survive (and thrive!) with limited items!
Love your renovations! Good job! Whatever you do, DO NOT KNOCK DOWN the wall between bathroom and toilet. With 3 people in the apartment, one person can take a bath and another can still use the toilet. I've been that person waiting for someone to finish taking a bath so I can use the toilet. And when you've got to go, you've got to go!!!
$11,000 to renovate and furnish the whole apartment is an extremely great deal!!! If I did the same to my apartment I believe it would have cost a lot more. So I think you did amazing with what you spent! Great job!😊
It's so pleasant to see how your renovations began with a space that was in disrepair (and even creepy) and transformed it into a cheery, bright, well-cared for home.
For the bathtub, i would just hang a short ( lengthwise)dark blue/grey curtain across the bottom part of the tub..it will cover the part you don't want to see and still allow you to store things down there with easy access. Beautiful apartment!
You're doing something right Nastya, your subs have shot up in the past month. Other youtubers can chase thrills 'n' spills and exciting content, your speciality is a kind of antidote to that, 'slow TV' in an age of dopamine hits. I like the pace of your videos where nothing particular is happening and your camera-eye glances about, lighting on a group of pigeons or a battered up classic car or footsteps passing by and the sweep of old building facades. So thanks from me, and keep it up in your own sweet way.
@RusGirlVlog Oh no. in my country, the best conversations take place in the kitchen. Friends and relatives will drink coffee in the kitchen and we will cook together. Even if there is a large living room, ten people will sit in a small kitchen because that is the heart of our house. I believe that it is a custom of all Orthodox countries.
Nastya, your new home is so lovely and bright! Congratulations! For fellow Westerners/Americans--I understand the questions about the layout and why she made the choices she did as far as uses for the rooms. However, I think it comes down to cultural preferences. My extended family in Russia gather in their kitchen to spend time--it is the warmest room and really the heart of the home, no matter how small its footprint.
I would put a cuppboad at the end of your younger sons bed in order to have some kind of separation from the entrance area. It gives him a little bit of feeling of a room and maybe even a bit of privacy if the cuppboard / shelf is a bit higher.
I find it perfect with the bathroom and toilet separate. If someone is in the toilet, and maybe for a long time, the others can still use the bathroom.
Appliances like washing machines, dishwashers, fridges etc. usually have one adjustable feet that you can turn to make it level to the floor so that it doesn't move. Check for that under your washing machine! It might fix your problem.
Also, you can use a less powerful spin cycle to lessen the shaking of the machine. I don't use the maximum my washing machine offers. Mine has adjustable feet, but it still shook too aggressively to my liking. There's not much of a difference in how dry the laundry gets anyway.
Been waiting for this video! So happy for you- the apartment looks so cozy and modern. I love the natural light it gets. Can’t believe how fast you did it!
I agree. Today I argued with a man from Denmark. He doesn't understand why we feel home in our country at all 😢😢😢😢 He was like an unbreakable wall in this topic discussion 😢
The apartment looks wonderful ❣️. I suggest buying 2 beanbag chairs for the boys' room so they can watch tv and have another place to sit other than their beds. I would also suggest a reading chair with a floor lamp and rug between your closet and bed so you can have a relaxation area just for you (read, drink tea and just relax)
Your apartment looks fabulous compared to the before ! You have done a great job. The only thing I would do differently if it was my apartment , I would switch bedrooms with your sons. Keep the wardrobes in that room but both boys beds in there together then no need for you to walk through when they are in bed etc. What is currently the boys room, I would make into your bedroom. I would put a sofa bed in there ( if funds allowed ) the chest of drawers in your room could be used to put the Tv on ( still keep your clothes in there ) so you would have a bedroom/sitting room and an entertainment area for you all to sit in together. I would also put some storage cabinets above the toilet, as that is wasted space due to the high ceilings. I think you’ve done a fabulous job with the amount you’ve spent. Only my opinion, and it’s your apartment so you must arrange it how it suits your family
@Izabela-e6v I get that, but cheap is cheap, let's be honest. Plus, she's probably making bank right now from TH-cam. That's not to say she should pay more at all. I'm thrilled for her! I love seeing a single mom thrive 🥹
Maybe hang the round mirror in your entry? Maybe add a curtain across older son's sleeping nook for privacy? As others have said, area rugs and a few comfy,bupholstered chairs would be great additions. You did a wonderful job for your family 😊
Nastya, Please consider switching rooms with the boys, then you could have a living room/bedroom. You could then get a room divider to separate your personal bedroom space from the living room then you could have an entertainment space. I think it would look fabulous! Over all I love your renovation, you did a great job.
But then the boys would have to pass through her bedroom to reach their's. But now she goes through their bedroom to reach her bedroom, which they don't seem to mind.
@@claireseyeviewonredbubble But now they have no communal space to sit. Not even for the visitors she might get? I assume you don't let visitors stay in the bedroom?
she should put a big divider between the walking space, so that it gives the illusion of a separate room and a hallway. That would help soo so much. It doesn't matter that she boys room will get a little more cramped, privacy is a major element for teenagers and also for her once she might find a partner
I can't believe what you've done with the apartment, it's amazing. Youve created a beautiful home for you and your boys, I hope you're really proud of yourself 💚💚
This is really lovely. I don't think you need another mirror in your bedroom. You can put that round mirror near the door - it's always nice to check how you look before going out!
I think you have done a wonderful job making a home for your family. I would suggest that in the large space in your son's room you add at least one comfortable chair. In your room I would suggest a really comfortable chair for yourself and a nice area rug. I know you love the uncluttered vibe and I appreciate that but down the road I think it's important that everyone have a comfy place to sit other than the bed and a nice large area rug will make your room less echoey and it will feel very cozy. I hope that you and your sons have a very peaceful and happy home.
Yes I agree. Very nice renovation and great price. I would make a cozy seating area in both bedrooms with comfy chairs and area rugs. You could also add some shelves to some walls for storage. Very interesting look into a different culture and country.
Oh Nastya, you have made such a beautiful home❤ I have always lived in old houses, and it is a lot of work to make them liveable, but is is so much fun to turn an old disaster into a cozy home. Yours is wonderful, thank you so much for sharing with us!
I love your apartment, Nastya. It's so peaceful, calm and orderly. The simple, clean cream walls are wonderfully soothing and the pretty pop of color on your bed is beautiful. You are lucky to have such loving relatives, too. I'm happy for you and your boys!
Nastya, your apartment is beautiful! I honestly couldn't envision how you were going to make that place livable. I love how clean it looks with the white and light colored floors. I think my favorite part is the kitchen. Love the windows. You asked how to keep the washer from jumping around, there should be adjustable feet and they just need to be level. That should stop it from moving. You are such a sweet person and a loving mother and you have made a very nice place to raise your children. Congratulations!
You'd never get so much done for such a price here in France either (it would probably cost 3 times as much), but, yes, it doesn't mean much without taking into account one's average revenue.
Oh, Nastya! It's beautiful!! I love the soft colors you chose for the doors and flooring. Beautiful work. I hope you have many wonderful years in your new home. It's very beautiful.
typical soviet era apartemtnt, just renovated, love it, im living in similar in lithuania, even tho peopel hate them, but they are comfy, dont need much to pay for electricity and heating, also they are really nostalgic to era of our parents and grandparents. we are lucky we got it free and inherited from parents.
You are right! In my city in the us you can expect to pay around $2,000 a month for a mortgage on a $350,000 2 bedroom condo apartment that needs re model. I always tell people. The best gift you can get is a paid for home in inheritance.
@@amberfrazier575 oh wow thats even worse than i though in usa :O 350k for 2 bedrooms? in my country its 80-100k even for these soviet apartements and no one can buy them ... well soviet people are a bit luckier in this case, since everyone who got free flat in soviet era after 1990s collapse could write them legaly to themselves. all my relatives have them, left it to their kids, then their kids etc, and im that 3rd generation, living in renovated soviet flat now... i dont feel so bad now compared to past when i though in other countries people lived better
No, not all areas of the US are that expensive. It usually costs more in bigger cities, but if you live in smaller towns you can pay much less. My aunt just bought a 2 bedroom condo in a smaller town in Wisconsin and only paid $179k. n@NostalgicMem0ries
@@NostalgicMem0ries The cost of living space in the USA depends on where you are. While house hunting we found several well made houses under 300k that had over 2000 square feet of living space not counting the attached garage. But we are in a town of under 10,000 not in a city with millions of people.
You did a beautiful job on your new home. I am in the US and it cost me 10,000 dollars just to put in a new tub with shower. I wish you nothing but good things in your new home with your children.
I just found your channel, and I think you do not need to apologize for your renovation. It looks great, so nice and white and clean, and you have done a great job.
The before and after images are amazing. You did a wonderful job. Everything is so bright and clean. Don't be so quick to fill it up with stuff. Really think about what brings you joy. Many of us are trying to unload stuff. It's nice to have the support of your mother and grandmother. I hope your dreams come true. All my best from USA.
You did an amazing job on the renovation. Im glad you kept the toilet separated from the bath. With 2 boys, this lets you keep mommy time without rushing or hearing/smelling things that interrupt your peace.😅💩 The washer should have adjustable feet that can be raised and lowered by twisting the screw type feet. To level the machine during the spin cycles typically in a front loading washer, you level the sides, especially if in an old building if the floor isn't exactly level. Then you use the front feet to make the load side just a bit higher than the rear so the machine empties properly, otherwise you would notice the clothes may not spin out all the water. That is the way we do it in the US. Hope it helps.
I Admire what you have done and plan to do. You are a beautiful woman who is very smart. I am half Russian and Polish and very proud of my heritage. God Bless you and your children. It is not easy for a woman to accomplish what you have done so far. I wish you the best in your endeavors.
Yes, those wallpaper..! still some Russians use it when renovating. I scream through the computer screen saying Please don't use it... don' t use it.. !!!!!!!!!!!! Better to sandpaper the wall and give it two coats of paint...DONE! That's how we do it in Australia.
As for traveling across Russia by car, there is a channel on youtube of a couple from Mariupol who flew by plane to Vladivostok, bought a car there, and returned home by car across Russia, stopping in different cities. It was really very interesting 👍
I think you did a wonderful job transforming your space. It looks really nice. Keep it the way you want it and ignore comments telling you what you need. I am halfway through the video and think it is amazing, and to know you did it on your own is impressive.
What's next for Nadia?? I Love your next goal! In a way our lives have parallels -- I'm moving back home to the forest for the first time in over 20 years -- but I need to learn to drive as well because there is no public transportation there. I'm dragging my 76 yo mom along and we're going to live in a cabin just like we did over 40 years ago only this time, I will be taking care of her. It would be so nice if things worked out well for both of us.
I just love watching your videos. I love seeing your Russian life and how your day to day living there is. I love your renovations. I’m a Realtor in multiple states and live in California. I think a small bathroom remodel here would cost more than your whole apartment did. I am anxious to watch your next chapter and hope your dream of traveling Russia and buying your own home and land comes true! That’s why I do what I do as a Realtor. I love watching people’s dream of owning their own home come true!
Nastya, you are so inspiring ! I know you've mentioned overcoming anxiety and other obstacles. Look at this beautiful apartment and life that you have,not to mention your dreams ! I am also starting to learn to drive soon. Thank you so much for sharing your life and passion with us 🙂
It is good that the toilet is separate as there are 3 of you. If one person wants to use the toilet and another the bath, you can easily do that, not so easy when it's all one room. Personally I'd put a panel on the bath to match the cabinet under your sink. I like your renovation it looks so clean and tidy. I would add blinds to the windows so you can still get all the light and privacy at night.
Your apartment looks amazing, great job. I think it is a really good design to have the toilet seperate from the bathtub. This is essential with a family. Your kitchen is very nice.
Looks very nice. Like the modern design and quite amazing that they were able to do it all in one month. In regards to the washing machine make sure that it’s level. The feet can be adjusted. Also you can consider installing rubber feet which will secure it even more. But main reason it’s moving around is because it’s not level 🙂
It’s just beautiful! If your boys are interested, you could put a bunk bed where the bed is in the nook of their room and it would free up more space for them to play. Really lovely renovation!
Beautiful job! Thanks to your mom too for coordinating everything. Mom's are great ♥ Good luck to you with your driving! It gives you so much freedom to drive. You should be so proud of how you are determined and focus in your endeavors to move forward in your life and learn, and grow. As a mom, I'm proud of you. Keep up all the great work, you are doing the hard things!
@@Frion-lg9rm, I was just shocked at the pricing differences. From the little bit of research after your reply it looks like Novosibirsk salaries are higher than that? You might be surprised to learn that in some states in the US people make very little compared to the cost of living.
@@Frion-lg9rm я не знаю в какой именно России вы живете , но зарплата 1000$ (после вычета налогов) не является особенно редкой в Новосибирске, а по паритету покупательной способности это аналогично примерно 5000$ в США , и не забывайте что у очень многих из нас есть собственное жилье. Так что не надо прибедняться.
I’m impressed that it was all done in one month! The apartment renovation looks really nice. I especially love the uniformity of all the furniture and fixtures and fittings around the whole apartment. As you don’t have a living space for the whole family, you could put a sofa in your bedroom by the window with a little coffee table. I hope you’re really happy there, I know I would be. ❤
Hi. Just a recommendation as far as the boys room because they don’t have a door. You can use a curtain rod and just put a curtain as their door so that way it’s not open.
Your mum and grandmother sound like amazing strong women. Your so lucky to have such amazing support. Your apartment looks absolutely lovely the colors look lovely. You will be so happy.
Hello! Congratulations on your renovation, and thank you for sharing. I encourage you to not feel pressured by your subscribers to answer personal questions unless you are more than happy to share. Just because you are making money from TH-cam and your Patreon members doesn’t make you obligated to them in any way. Thank you again for your wonderful videos and showing us what it’s like to live in Russia.
Advice for the washing machine is to put a rubber mat under it or at least under the front part. However, there is not much space to lift the machine to do so but maybe you can figure it out.
I am wriiting this comment again so that she sees it and can check the machine whether someone had not removed the transport lock system. Machines start to jump if it is not removed and can break down!
Beautiful hardwood floors, nice height of the ceilings. Good solid spacious home. I think it’s lovely. Clean, light and airy in summer. I think it’s absolutely great. So solid, spacious and tidy home.
Please, don't say that it could be nicer or better 😢 because it's a good renovation. Everything basic work is nicely done. Be proud of your work. 😊 And keep toilet and bath separately, because you can use those at the same time. We have them together at upper level and I don't actually like it. At least think it twice.😊
Как интересно, мне на протяжении всего видео есть что сказать 😁😁😁 мы не так давно с мужем вернулись с Владивостока в Новосибирск в конце октября начале ноября, на машине ☺️ это было впечатляюще 😍😍😍😍😍 это путешествие останется навсегда в душе 🙂🙂🙂 с одной стороны это очень тяжело физически, но не передать словами другую сторону этого путешествия 😍😍😍 : свобода 😀, отключение от рутины 🙂, кое где экстрим 😅, все это оставило незабываемые и конечно же положительные эмоции, чувства и впечатления
Hi Nastya! I've watched all of your videos and wanted to say that I am extremely happy for you! You have accomplished so much for yourself and son's. Your renovation is absolutely beautiful 😍! Just settle in and enjoy living in your new space, because no pressure to decorate so fast. It will come to you in due time when you see what you will love to decorate with. Thank you for sharing your journey! ❤
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Please check if the transport lock system of your washing machine was removed. Those are big bolts in the back of the machine (2 or 3 - check the instruction for how to remove them if they are still in place) to prevent the drum from moving during transport. If not removed the machine jumps around a lot during the spin cycle and the machine can be damaged severly.
I enjoy your channel. You're so real. How old are you? I'm guessing 29 -32. Close to that. My kids are your age. You look like a porcelain doll. 😊
Best wishes from snowy Ohio, USA! ⛄
Do you guys have any second hand shops or used item shops there? We love ours here in the US. We buy most necessities like kitchen ware from those places. Sometimes we find some nice things very cheap.
Yes, I, too love thrift shops! Especially when you find an item you really want and for a great price. Happy shopping! 😅
You've done really well. It can't have been easy sorting all of this as a single mum. You'll get where you need to be. Best of luck ☘️
As someone from the US, I’m in awe of the simplicity and beauty of your apartment and how you’ve decorated it so far. I realize you have limited items because you’ve just moved in but still, I live in a country that is obsessed with always buying more and more stuff. It’s inspiring to see how people in other countries are able to survive (and thrive!) with limited items!
Love your renovations! Good job! Whatever you do, DO NOT KNOCK DOWN the wall between bathroom and toilet. With 3 people in the apartment, one person can take a bath and another can still use the toilet. I've been that person waiting for someone to finish taking a bath so I can use the toilet. And when you've got to go, you've got to go!!!
I was thinking the same thing!
100%
100% agree…. That is a very important point!
Also keep the toilet separate as you suggest but put a washbasin
@@clerydesigns729That is a good idea!
$11,000 to renovate and furnish the whole apartment is an extremely great deal!!! If I did the same to my apartment I believe it would have cost a lot more. So I think you did amazing with what you spent! Great job!😊
It's an amazing price! I'm looking at 11k just to renovate my tiny bedroom.
Great job very nice❤
Agree😊
It's so pleasant to see how your renovations began with a space that was in disrepair (and even creepy) and transformed it into a cheery, bright, well-cared for home.
Your mother and grandmother sound like amazing women..❤ you're blessed to have that support system.
For the bathtub, i would just hang a short ( lengthwise)dark blue/grey curtain across the bottom part of the tub..it will cover the part you don't want to see and still allow you to store things down there with easy access. Beautiful apartment!
Was going to comment the same. Could even buy a second shower curtain and use that instead of fabric.
I would suggest a built in cupboard with nice doors that match the kitchen cupboards
Good point because it will become wet@thedyslexicninja1769
She can paint it all white & it would look normal, maybe have some fancier leg covers, she doesn't really need to hide anything!
You're doing something right Nastya, your subs have shot up in the past month.
Other youtubers can chase thrills 'n' spills and exciting content, your speciality is a kind of antidote to that, 'slow TV' in an age of dopamine hits. I like the pace of your videos where nothing particular is happening and your camera-eye glances about, lighting on a group of pigeons or a battered up classic car or footsteps passing by and the sweep of old building facades.
So thanks from me, and keep it up in your own sweet way.
I agree, I love how peaceful her videos are.
Just realized that's why I like her videos.
For all "living room" girls.
East Europe used their kitchens as living rooms.
In Greece, we still do it.
Well done, young lady!
I thought it was just a Russian thing 😁
@RusGirlVlog Oh no. in my country, the best conversations take place in the kitchen. Friends and relatives will drink coffee in the kitchen and we will cook together. Even if there is a large living room, ten people will sit in a small kitchen because that is the heart of our house. I believe that it is a custom of all Orthodox countries.
That tiny table is for children. Maybe get cushions to sit in the window.
@@ellianakan2941 that's great then!
@@ellianakan2941Same, we are almost always sitting in the kitchen, despite having a big living room. 😊
Thanks for sharing about the food, culture and lifestyle in your country. It's amazing. Best wishes to you from the USA
Their culture is the murder and genocide of people
Nastya, your new home is so lovely and bright! Congratulations!
For fellow Westerners/Americans--I understand the questions about the layout and why she made the choices she did as far as uses for the rooms. However, I think it comes down to cultural preferences. My extended family in Russia gather in their kitchen to spend time--it is the warmest room and really the heart of the home, no matter how small its footprint.
But there's no space for that in her kitchen
I would put a cuppboad at the end of your younger sons bed in order to have some kind of separation from the entrance area. It gives him a little bit of feeling of a room and maybe even a bit of privacy if the cuppboard / shelf is a bit higher.
I can only second this, my first thought was "for the love of god, please move that bed". The sleep paralysis demons are calling lol
I find it perfect with the bathroom and toilet separate. If someone is in the toilet, and maybe for a long time, the others can still use the bathroom.
But the toilet should have that water recicling basin so you could wash hour hands before leaving the room.. 😬
Thanks!
You're a kind and generous soul. And I really like your name 😊
So nice
Appliances like washing machines, dishwashers, fridges etc. usually have one adjustable feet that you can turn to make it level to the floor so that it doesn't move. Check for that under your washing machine! It might fix your problem.
Also, you can use a less powerful spin cycle to lessen the shaking of the machine. I don't use the maximum my washing machine offers. Mine has adjustable feet, but it still shook too aggressively to my liking. There's not much of a difference in how dry the laundry gets anyway.
Placing an EVA or rubber mat underneath might work too.
I was going to say the exact same thing! Adjust the feet for a level footing, literally. 👍👍👍
When you manage to get curtains make sure they are thick ones as it helps to keep the warmth in. 👍👍👍👍
I think you have fine really well when you look at how it was before!! 👏👏👏👏💜💜
My suggestion is to hang a cabinet in the toilet for extra storage for cleaning supplies
Wow! Your apartment looks so nice and modern! May you have many blessings and make new memories there with your sons! 🙋🏻♀️
Been waiting for this video! So happy for you- the apartment looks so cozy and modern. I love the natural light it gets. Can’t believe how fast you did it!
Danke!
There is nothing better than the place we call home!
I agree. Today I argued with a man from Denmark. He doesn't understand why we feel home in our country at all 😢😢😢😢
He was like an unbreakable wall in this topic discussion 😢
@@RusGirlVlogThat is interesting. Why wouldn't you feel home in your own country? What were his arguments?
@@hannaR_ because of the government and bad economics, as he said
The apartment looks wonderful ❣️. I suggest buying 2 beanbag chairs for the boys' room so they can watch tv and have another place to sit other than their beds. I would also suggest a reading chair with a floor lamp and rug between your closet and bed so you can have a relaxation area just for you (read, drink tea and just relax)
Yes I think that would be a good idea too xx
This idea of spending time alone “just for you”, is a western ideal. It’s not an ideal everyone has or even wants to have.
Your apartment looks fabulous compared to the before ! You have done a great job.
The only thing I would do differently if it was my apartment , I would switch bedrooms with your sons. Keep the wardrobes in that room but both boys beds in there together then no need for you to walk through when they are in bed etc. What is currently the boys room, I would make into your bedroom. I would put a sofa bed in there ( if funds allowed ) the chest of drawers in your room could be used to put the Tv on ( still keep your clothes in there ) so you would have a bedroom/sitting room and an entertainment area for you all to sit in together. I would also put some storage cabinets above the toilet, as that is wasted space due to the high ceilings. I think you’ve done a fabulous job with the amount you’ve spent. Only my opinion, and it’s your apartment so you must arrange it how it suits your family
Please.....
$500 for a new washing machine and fridge?!?!?! What a steal! My fridge alone was $1,500 😭
I love the apartment! Congratulations!
Right. But how much do you earn? You need to compare it all to see the real cost
@Izabela-e6v I get that, but cheap is cheap, let's be honest. Plus, she's probably making bank right now from TH-cam. That's not to say she should pay more at all. I'm thrilled for her! I love seeing a single mom thrive 🥹
Nice job! On the jumpy washer, it’s probably not level. There should be some feet on the bottom that will turn spin to adjust the height.
Or someone had forgotten to remove the transport lock system! Happens a lot and the machine will jump around
Yes I have the same washing machine and they left one of the transport screws in place. After it was removed it doesn't move at all
This exactly is what I was going to say. That’ll fix the issue.
Maybe hang the round mirror in your entry? Maybe add a curtain across older son's sleeping nook for privacy? As others have said, area rugs and a few comfy,bupholstered chairs would be great additions. You did a wonderful job for your family 😊
Nastya, Please consider switching rooms with the boys, then you could have a living room/bedroom. You could then get a room divider to separate your personal bedroom space from the living room then you could have an entertainment space. I think it would look fabulous! Over all I love your renovation, you did a great job.
But then the boys would have to pass through her bedroom to reach their's. But now she goes through their bedroom to reach her bedroom, which they don't seem to mind.
@@claireseyeviewonredbubble But now they have no communal space to sit. Not even for the visitors she might get? I assume you don't let visitors stay in the bedroom?
she should put a big divider between the walking space, so that it gives the illusion of a separate room and a hallway. That would help soo so much. It doesn't matter that she boys room will get a little more cramped, privacy is a major element for teenagers and also for her once she might find a partner
I agree . A sitting area is required
I agree she needs a small livingroom.
I can't believe what you've done with the apartment, it's amazing. Youve created a beautiful home for you and your boys, I hope you're really proud of yourself 💚💚
This is really lovely. I don't think you need another mirror in your bedroom. You can put that round mirror near the door - it's always nice to check how you look before going out!
Your apartment is BEAUTIFUL!!!! You did a perfect job in selecting everything and remodeling each room. Well done!!!
I think you have done a wonderful job making a home for your family. I would suggest that in the large space in your son's room you add at least one comfortable chair. In your room I would suggest a really comfortable chair for yourself and a nice area rug. I know you love the uncluttered vibe and I appreciate that but down the road I think it's important that everyone have a comfy place to sit other than the bed and a nice large area rug will make your room less echoey and it will feel very cozy. I hope that you and your sons have a very peaceful and happy home.
@@junglesuperstar9270 Do you have heated floors?
@ Wow, I would probably freeze to death here in Ohio USA if my feet got cold.
I support the nice rug proposal, helps a lot with removing the empty room feeling while leaving as much space as before😁
Yes I agree. Very nice renovation and great price. I would make a cozy seating area in both bedrooms with comfy chairs and area rugs. You could also add some shelves to some walls for storage. Very interesting look into a different culture and country.
Oh Nastya, you have made such a beautiful home❤
I have always lived in old houses, and it is a lot of work to make them liveable, but is is so much fun to turn an old disaster into a cozy home.
Yours is wonderful, thank you so much for sharing with us!
I love the final look! Your apartment looks cozy, clean and modern. Thank you for sharing 😊
I love your apartment, Nastya. It's so peaceful, calm and orderly. The simple, clean cream walls are wonderfully soothing and the pretty pop of color on your bed is beautiful. You are lucky to have such loving relatives, too. I'm happy for you and your boys!
Beautiful place very cozy maybe you need a sofa in your room in the future when family visit you so they have somewhere you can sit them
Yes! Especially since you don’t have a living room. Everything is beautiful though.
I agree!
There are usually adjustable feet on the bottom of the washing machine to help make it not move around. Great renovation!
Nastya, your apartment is beautiful! I honestly couldn't envision how you were going to make that place livable. I love how clean it looks with the white and light colored floors. I think my favorite part is the kitchen. Love the windows. You asked how to keep the washer from jumping around, there should be adjustable feet and they just need to be level. That should stop it from moving. You are such a sweet person and a loving mother and you have made a very nice place to raise your children. Congratulations!
This is a beautiful vlog of a single mom in Siberia💖 Also, renovations in Russia are extremely affordable compared to the USA😮💖 Bravo job💖
maybe it's extremely affordable for people from the US, but not for us here
A comparer entre les pays il y a une sacré différence de prix mais aussi tout dépend de la situation financière de chacun où que lon soit
You'd never get so much done for such a price here in France either (it would probably cost 3 times as much), but, yes, it doesn't mean much without taking into account one's average revenue.
RusGirlVlog я за границей 30 лет, минимальный процент имеет своё жильё, а ремонт - огромные деньги. Невозможно. Все живут в кредит.
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Nastya, you did a fantastic job on the renovation! Your place looks so nice. Thank you for sharing.
Oh, Nastya! It's beautiful!! I love the soft colors you chose for the doors and flooring. Beautiful work. I hope you have many wonderful years in your new home. It's very beautiful.
typical soviet era apartemtnt, just renovated, love it, im living in similar in lithuania, even tho peopel hate them, but they are comfy, dont need much to pay for electricity and heating, also they are really nostalgic to era of our parents and grandparents. we are lucky we got it free and inherited from parents.
You are right! In my city in the us you can expect to pay around $2,000 a month for a mortgage on a $350,000 2 bedroom condo apartment that needs re model. I always tell people. The best gift you can get is a paid for home in inheritance.
@@amberfrazier575 oh wow thats even worse than i though in usa :O 350k for 2 bedrooms? in my country its 80-100k even for these soviet apartements and no one can buy them ... well soviet people are a bit luckier in this case, since everyone who got free flat in soviet era after 1990s collapse could write them legaly to themselves. all my relatives have them, left it to their kids, then their kids etc, and im that 3rd generation, living in renovated soviet flat now... i dont feel so bad now compared to past when i though in other countries people lived better
No, not all areas of the US are that expensive. It usually costs more in bigger cities, but if you live in smaller towns you can pay much less. My aunt just bought a 2 bedroom condo in a smaller town in Wisconsin and only paid $179k. n@NostalgicMem0ries
Where is the boy’s father. How will you have family and friends over with no living area?
@@NostalgicMem0ries The cost of living space in the USA depends on where you are. While house hunting we found several well made houses under 300k that had over 2000 square feet of living space not counting the attached garage. But we are in a town of under 10,000 not in a city with millions of people.
Amazing! So clean and fresh and cozy! So happy for you. Enjoy your home! Good wishes from America!
Your appartment looks amazing! So happy for you and your boys! 💜
You did a beautiful job on your new home. I am in the US and it cost me 10,000 dollars just to put in a new tub with shower. I wish you nothing but good things in your new home with your children.
Yup
Well Done ! I wish you and your sons much joy and memories in your new home!! Nothing like Home!
How could it be better? It's perfect!
Because some people just live to critisise.
Your dreams and goals for the future sound wonderful. Hold them close to your heart and someday they will be accomplished.
So happy for you and your children. You've made a wonderful home ❤❤
What a transformation! Nothing more special than a cozy place to call your own.
Your apartment is lovely.
I just found your channel, and I think you do not need to apologize for your renovation. It looks great, so nice and white and clean, and you have done a great job.
The before and after images are amazing. You did a wonderful job. Everything is so bright and clean. Don't be so quick to fill it up with stuff. Really think about what brings you joy. Many of us are trying to unload stuff. It's nice to have the support of your mother and grandmother. I hope your dreams come true. All my best from USA.
You did an amazing job on the renovation. Im glad you kept the toilet separated from the bath. With 2 boys, this lets you keep mommy time without rushing or hearing/smelling things that interrupt your peace.😅💩
The washer should have adjustable feet that can be raised and lowered by twisting the screw type feet. To level the machine during the spin cycles typically in a front loading washer, you level the sides, especially if in an old building if the floor isn't exactly level. Then you use the front feet to make the load side just a bit higher than the rear so the machine empties properly, otherwise you would notice the clothes may not spin out all the water.
That is the way we do it in the US. Hope it helps.
Thank you for the tour. It’s so nice and clean and bright now. Excellent.
You’ve done such a fabulous job with your apartment. It’s bright, fresh and spacious. You should be very proud of yourself 💕
I think a panel would be a good idea for the bathroom. That bath still looks one million times better than before.
I Admire what you have done and plan to do. You are a beautiful woman who is very smart. I am half Russian and Polish and very proud of my heritage. God Bless you and your children. It is not easy for a woman to accomplish what you have done so far. I wish you the best in your endeavors.
I'm really glad you didn't settle for wallpaper- it really made all the difference I think
Yes, those wallpaper..! still some Russians use it when renovating. I scream through the computer screen saying Please don't use it... don' t use it.. !!!!!!!!!!!! Better to sandpaper the wall and give it two coats of paint...DONE! That's how we do it in Australia.
Bathroom is absolutely 100% better. Definitely wonderful.
As for traveling across Russia by car, there is a channel on youtube of a couple from Mariupol who flew by plane to Vladivostok, bought a car there, and returned home by car across Russia, stopping in different cities. It was really very interesting 👍
I think you did a wonderful job transforming your space. It looks really nice. Keep it the way you want it and ignore comments telling you what you need. I am halfway through the video and think it is amazing, and to know you did it on your own is impressive.
You are such an inspiration for those of us who end up alone later in life.
What's next for Nadia?? I Love your next goal! In a way our lives have parallels -- I'm moving back home to the forest for the first time in over 20 years -- but I need to learn to drive as well because there is no public transportation there. I'm dragging my 76 yo mom along and we're going to live in a cabin just like we did over 40 years ago only this time, I will be taking care of her. It would be so nice if things worked out well for both of us.
I just love watching your videos. I love seeing your Russian life and how your day to day living there is. I love your renovations. I’m a Realtor in multiple states and live in California. I think a small bathroom remodel here would cost more than your whole apartment did. I am anxious to watch your next chapter and hope your dream of traveling Russia and buying your own home and land comes true! That’s why I do what I do as a Realtor. I love watching people’s dream of owning their own home come true!
what a nice reason for you to stay at your profession 🥰🥰🥰
I’m amazed at all you got done for so little money. It looks amazing and you made great choices! ❤
little? 😱
For us it's absolutely not little. After discovering her expenses, I can say she's pretty rich.
Nastya, you are so inspiring ! I know you've mentioned overcoming anxiety and other obstacles. Look at this beautiful apartment and life that you have,not to mention your dreams ! I am also starting to learn to drive soon. Thank you so much for sharing your life and passion with us 🙂
I find your videos so comforting . I am sick right now, and your videos really calm me down ❤❤
A sitting space in your room for reading or chatting with your children would be a nice thing.
It’s beautiful! You did a great job and have created a wonderful home for you and your boys. Congratulations!
Hi, your apartmet is nice. We just finished renovatin 1 room apartment 25.m3 and it cost us 25K Eur in Riga, Latvia.
The cost of anything nowadays is horrible in Europe. We renovated our toilet (in Poland) last year and it bothers me still that it was so expensive 😅
It is good that the toilet is separate as there are 3 of you. If one person wants to use the toilet and another the bath, you can easily do that, not so easy when it's all one room. Personally I'd put a panel on the bath to match the cabinet under your sink. I like your renovation it looks so clean and tidy. I would add blinds to the windows so you can still get all the light and privacy at night.
Wonderful transformation!! And you look happy and not stressed!😃❤️🇨🇦
Your apartment looks amazing, great job. I think it is a really good design to have the toilet seperate from the bathtub. This is essential with a family. Your kitchen is very nice.
Looks very nice. Like the modern design and quite amazing that they were able to do it all in one month.
In regards to the washing machine make sure that it’s level. The feet can be adjusted. Also you can consider installing rubber feet which will secure it even more. But main reason it’s moving around is because it’s not level 🙂
Yes I agree.
and if it’s new make sure the transportation security has been taken off!
@ yes, that happened to me, important to check that first. I think that is the problem.
It’s just beautiful! If your boys are interested, you could put a bunk bed where the bed is in the nook of their room and it would free up more space for them to play. Really lovely renovation!
The renovation is very affordable and amazing transformation... well spend!!❤❤❤
Beautiful job! Thanks to your mom too for coordinating everything. Mom's are great ♥ Good luck to you with your driving! It gives you so much freedom to drive. You should be so proud of how you are determined and focus in your endeavors to move forward in your life and learn, and grow. As a mom, I'm proud of you. Keep up all the great work, you are doing the hard things!
The apartment looks fabulous, what a difference! $11k, wow! It would cost nearly that much for the electrical work in the US.
средняя зарплата в рф 200-300 долларов. сыр и мясо стоят почти доллар 1 килограмм. ваша зарплата после налогов в 10 раз больше. как можно сравнивать?!
@@Frion-lg9rm, I was just shocked at the pricing differences. From the little bit of research after your reply it looks like Novosibirsk salaries are higher than that? You might be surprised to learn that in some states in the US people make very little compared to the cost of living.
Зачем же ты врешь? Средняя зарплата в России сейчас (30.11.2024) почти 84000 рублей. Это совсем не 200 и не 300 долларов.
@@Frion-lg9rm я не знаю в какой именно России вы живете , но зарплата 1000$ (после вычета налогов) не является особенно редкой в Новосибирске, а по паритету покупательной способности это аналогично примерно 5000$ в США , и не забывайте что у очень многих из нас есть собственное жилье. Так что не надо прибедняться.
@@laymalaykule236, the salary likely depends on where a person lives?
I’m impressed that it was all done in one month! The apartment renovation looks really nice. I especially love the uniformity of all the furniture and fixtures and fittings around the whole apartment. As you don’t have a living space for the whole family, you could put a sofa in your bedroom by the window with a little coffee table. I hope you’re really happy there, I know I would be. ❤
You’ve created a beautiful warm and cosy home within your budget. Your honesty is refreshing to hear. Best wishes, Nastya!
Kelsie from the US here. Congratulations ❤ Very happy for you and your beautiful home!
May God bless you and your children ☦️
Hi. Just a recommendation as far as the boys room because they don’t have a door. You can use a curtain rod and just put a curtain as their door so that way it’s not open.
I intended to suggest that too. A curtain positioned so a person at the door can not see into their room.
Your home is soo clean, fresh and inviting!! it has a feeling of calm, that wonderful!! It's LOVELY!!!
Hey Nastya, you can put Rubber pads under the legs of the washing machine, so it don't move while washing. I have the same problem and it helps a lot
Your mum and grandmother sound like amazing strong women. Your so lucky to have such amazing support. Your apartment looks absolutely lovely the colors look lovely. You will be so happy.
Hello! Congratulations on your renovation, and thank you for sharing. I encourage you to not feel pressured by your subscribers to answer personal questions unless you are more than happy to share. Just because you are making money from TH-cam and your Patreon members doesn’t make you obligated to them in any way. Thank you again for your wonderful videos and showing us what it’s like to live in Russia.
I really love your new kitchen!
LOVE IT! You did such a good job! Beatufitul! So bright and beautiful!
Sending love from a single mom of 4 in Winnipeg Canada
~Jj
You have a lovely new home. Mirrors have a way to make a room or home look more spacious. I hope your new home brings your family peace and blessings.
The appointment looks stunning! I think you and the boys will be very happy and make many wonderful memories in the apartment.
Nastya- looks fantastic! You did such a great job. What a beautiful place for you and the boys.
Advice for the washing machine is to put a rubber mat under it or at least under the front part. However, there is not much space to lift the machine to do so but maybe you can figure it out.
I am wriiting this comment again so that she sees it and can check the machine whether someone had not removed the transport lock system. Machines start to jump if it is not removed and can break down!
Beautiful hardwood floors, nice height of the ceilings. Good solid spacious home. I think it’s lovely. Clean, light and airy in summer. I think it’s absolutely great. So solid, spacious and tidy home.
VERY reasonable costs! It is beautiful!
Please, don't say that it could be nicer or better 😢 because it's a good renovation. Everything basic work is nicely done. Be proud of your work. 😊 And keep toilet and bath separately, because you can use those at the same time. We have them together at upper level and I don't actually like it. At least think it twice.😊
Как интересно, мне на протяжении всего видео есть что сказать 😁😁😁 мы не так давно с мужем вернулись с Владивостока в Новосибирск в конце октября начале ноября, на машине ☺️ это было впечатляюще 😍😍😍😍😍 это путешествие останется навсегда в душе 🙂🙂🙂 с одной стороны это очень тяжело физически, но не передать словами другую сторону этого путешествия 😍😍😍 : свобода 😀, отключение от рутины 🙂, кое где экстрим 😅, все это оставило незабываемые и конечно же положительные эмоции, чувства и впечатления
You have made a beautiful home,for you and your boys. Blessings to you and your family.
Hi Nastya! I've watched all of your videos and wanted to say that I am extremely happy for you! You have accomplished so much for yourself and son's. Your renovation is absolutely beautiful 😍! Just settle in and enjoy living in your new space, because no pressure to decorate so fast. It will come to you in due time when you see what you will love to decorate with. Thank you for sharing your journey! ❤
A little curtain would work for the tub to hide the feet, instead of a panel. That way you can still utilize the space for storage
That’s a great idea, hang a shower curtain rod or tension rod just below the lip of the tub.
@@rochellegilman-mcginty4975 yes, exactly!
Very Happy for you! 🥹
I love how minimal calm and peaceful it is