First Q&A - Learning English, Meeting My Husband, Moving from Russia, Young Mom Struggles and More

My first Q&A! I really enjoyed answering your questions and I hope this video would be interesting for you although it's a long one. Thanks so much for sending me your questions and sticking around to hear my responses!💛
☕️ You also can buy me a cup of coffee at www.buymeacoffee.com/victoria...
Questions:
00:59 - Where did you learn English? Do you know other languages? Do you want Agatha to become bilingual? Do you speak Russian and English to her?
03:28 - How old are you/ your husband? How did you meet? How long have you been married?
05:00 - Where exactly do you live? How much does your apartment cost? Don't you consider moving to Moscow?
06:18 - Tell about your school/college/job journey. What are your plans for future? What is your husband job?
11:54 - How do you manage being a minimalist and family holidays with all the gifts? Do you have big families? Do your relatives respect and support your way of living? What presents do you choose for others and like to get yourself?
14:26 - How do you find balance with downsizing and getting rid of things with sustainable practices? Has your minimalist journey made you consider redusing your consumtion of animal products?
17:51 - What has been your biggest struggle as a first time mom? Was it hard to start a family young? Do you struggle to be taken seriously as a young mom?
21:44 - How did you decide to start your KZread channel?
24:08 - Did you grow up in a countryside? Do you want to move to the countryside or stay in the city?
25:26 - Have you ever wanted to make a big move to somewhere else in Russia or abroad? Do you like living in Russia?
26:50 - Why did you choose the name Agatha? Is it popular in Russia?
27:24 - How does your lifestyle compare to a typical Russian lifestyle? Are there any traditions that you hold?
28:12 - Do you have a favorite vacation spot in Russia? Where do you want to travel abroad? Have you ever been to the USA?
29:36 - What do you do on weekends/ in your free time? Do you have any hobbies?
30:27 - Do you think your mindset about minimalism will ever change? What about living in a bigger apartment in the future?
32:18 - Are you planning on getting any pets in the future?
32:40 - Favorite Russian movie/ tv show/ music? What are some Russian authors that you would recommend (maybe more contemporary)?
33:56 - What is your big dream? Where would you like to be in 5 years?
Thank you for watching!🌼
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  • @EmmaAppleBerry
    @EmmaAppleBerry3 жыл бұрын

    Can someone with a russian keyboard reply to me the russian youtube channels so i can copy & paste them into the search bar please~ 😊

  • @VictoriaTerekhina

    @VictoriaTerekhina

    3 жыл бұрын

    😅😂 Bookademy Антон Птушкин вДудь More political also: Varlamov Максим Кац I don’t know any casual Russian bloggers so I watch only informative/educational/ political channels😅

  • @EmmaAppleBerry

    @EmmaAppleBerry

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@VictoriaTerekhina 🙏🙏🙏 thankyou~~~ 😊

  • @connietheel1425

    @connietheel1425

    3 жыл бұрын

    I don't know if its the same person, but I have seen the post that says I hacked my girl on Instagram. Don't know if its for sales or incase it a hacker.

  • @dianat851

    @dianat851

    3 жыл бұрын

    ВАСЯ НА СЕНЕ - he is talking about stories of different people, hard ones also, and about helping to them.

  • @dianat851

    @dianat851

    3 жыл бұрын

    Школа сушиста -Виктор Бурда That's if you want to learn how to make sushi 😆

  • @anacandyxoxo
    @anacandyxoxo3 жыл бұрын

    You should 100% speak English to her when you guys are alone!! Babies are like sponges they learn language so quickly. I commented previously but my daughter is 2 years 4 months and my mom has spoken Russian to her since birth so she understands completely, she also speaks Portuguese words as well as English!! Trust me they learn so fast

  • @joicedias9946

    @joicedias9946

    3 жыл бұрын

    Are you Brazilian/Portuguese?

  • @barrynichols2846

    @barrynichols2846

    3 жыл бұрын

    Babies have zero language. Yes speak both. 2-3 years old naturally build a base.

  • @Mindyourlanguagedear

    @Mindyourlanguagedear

    3 жыл бұрын

    They also forget very quickly. Having just one parent occasionally speak a language to a child will not accomplish much when the rest of the environment doesn’t support it.

  • @haniyyahn

    @haniyyahn

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah you can see that Agatha is smart and is already understanding a lot of what you and Anatoly say even though she can't say anything back. Will be the same with English. Hubby is gone for big chunks of time so talking to her in English at least then should work.

  • @Mindyourlanguagedear

    @Mindyourlanguagedear

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@haniyyahn I’m afraid it’s far more complicated than that. You need a good balance between languages for both to be picked up.

  • @alexandriamares1402
    @alexandriamares14023 жыл бұрын

    Your current job is mom !!! Thats enough said and a full resume in one word.

  • @karinec.2131

    @karinec.2131

    3 жыл бұрын

    Her KZread channel :)

  • @rizpahjael1

    @rizpahjael1

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes.

  • @trailerparksupervisor7046

    @trailerparksupervisor7046

    3 жыл бұрын

    *mum

  • @haystackhider7158

    @haystackhider7158

    3 жыл бұрын

    "..the most difficult job on the planet.." - Bill Burr (LOL)

  • @EmmaAppleBerry
    @EmmaAppleBerry3 жыл бұрын

    You dont need better equipment or background etc! 😊😊😊 We love you & your channel as you are Vika! 💖💖💖 We need more down to earth simple calm videos like yours! 🕊🕊🕊

  • @monikastep5711

    @monikastep5711

    3 жыл бұрын

    @EmmaAppleBerry I’m so glad you said that. I was about to too. Vika is so genuine and offers videos that obviously many can relate to (based on her fast growing sub #). I hope more people will encourage her to continue being her :)

  • @VictoriaTerekhina

    @VictoriaTerekhina

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for these kind words and support💛😍 I worry about the quality of my videos every time I film although I don’t want them to look super professional and get tons of equipment😅

  • @estefaniaserratosarojas4456

    @estefaniaserratosarojas4456

    3 жыл бұрын

    Emma, that’s exactly, word by word, what I wanted to comment. Vika your videos are already brilliant🌟Interesting content told in a kind and calm manner. I’ve watched this during my breakfast, found it very relaxing , like therapy 😁😊and now I am set for the day ☺️🤗

  • @fabienneroure9995

    @fabienneroure9995

    3 жыл бұрын

    I also was going to make a similar comment but you ladies said it perfectly! Beautiful channel and beautiful family! Cheers from Canada 🙂❤

  • @cephista

    @cephista

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@VictoriaTerekhina it looks very good! You have great lighting, the sound is excellent and I enjoy the "natural" background much more than a fake one :)

  • @nicholassgouros8612
    @nicholassgouros86123 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations. In the short time your channel has existed you have really seemed to connect with a lot of people from all over the world. Well done!

  • @Ha_ha_Hufflepuff222
    @Ha_ha_Hufflepuff2223 жыл бұрын

    It's sad that people don't take you seriously just because you are a young mom, you are WAY more mature than many of the adults out there in the world right now and becoming a mom has nothing to do with how old you are, just as long as you are ready emotionally. I'm 26 y.o and I really appreciate your channel because it guided me to a better way of life 💞

  • @jeanallard3632
    @jeanallard36323 жыл бұрын

    Being a mother is A Job!

  • @andreeajay9769
    @andreeajay97693 жыл бұрын

    Hey!! I’m originally from Moldova, and have lived in the US for over 12 years. As a college student here- I love seeing you as a small town youtuber, regular person from Eastern Europe getting subscribers and recognition!! I hope you grow a ton in the next few months :)

  • @ashleycheechoo3845

    @ashleycheechoo3845

    3 жыл бұрын

    I visited Moldova 🇲🇩 with my husband a few years ago when we lived in Eastern Europe for his work. We loved your home country! ❤️

  • @jennr6928
    @jennr69283 жыл бұрын

    I live in the U.S. and just randomly came across your channel. I am binge watching your videos! Lol I find them so interesting. Thank you for giving us a glimpse of everyday Russian life. ❤️

  • @MomtoMrOreo

    @MomtoMrOreo

    3 жыл бұрын

    So did I today❣ from west coast 🇺🇸 love to watch Vika. 👋

  • @Tiffany-vj1tv

    @Tiffany-vj1tv

    3 жыл бұрын

    Me as well!👋😊🥂

  • @mazzystarr7078

    @mazzystarr7078

    3 жыл бұрын

    she seems like such a kind person that I would be friends with:)

  • @kimberlyhill299
    @kimberlyhill2993 жыл бұрын

    I would be interested to see a Russian grocery store and a grocery haul. If you could also show the typical prices for groceries in Russia!

  • @Fdt172

    @Fdt172

    3 жыл бұрын

    Me too ! Also interested in your Health care and your Christian church and how you celebrated Easter.

  • @anne-mp5cy

    @anne-mp5cy

    3 жыл бұрын

    Also how they breathing

  • @dianasmirnova1630

    @dianasmirnova1630

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Fdt172 We are going to have Easter on May 2nd in Russia this year. The date of Christian Easter is different from Catholic Easter mostly all the time (if not all the time)

  • @I_sew_slow

    @I_sew_slow

    3 жыл бұрын

    Dan Sheekoz has a great video on shopping in Russia

  • @219043204
    @2190432043 жыл бұрын

    I came from Northern Ireland and my husband from Canada, We met at church while on holiday and have now been married for 35 yrs. It is nice to hear a similar story.

  • @hugomorales3019

    @hugomorales3019

    2 жыл бұрын

    It is always a good story for christians to say they meet their soulmates in the church. So much envy to u guys.

  • @Maldives2025
    @Maldives20253 жыл бұрын

    I was born in Australia and my mum always spoke Polish to me, now im super grateful as Im fluent.

  • @dorka1970

    @dorka1970

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ale super! I am Polish as well, my boys were born in USA where I live since 1996. I spoke Polish to them too and as a result they speak both English and Polish. Hello from Florida! Pozdrawiam 🌞🌴

  • @wnygrl585

    @wnygrl585

    3 жыл бұрын

    I am Polish also. I can speak it and read but not write. My mom always spoke it to us till she started to learn English. Then things were sort of half and half.

  • @ZulcanPrime

    @ZulcanPrime

    3 жыл бұрын

    My parents were Polish immigrants who came to Australia after the war in 1949 but they have died many years ago. I can only understand a few words now that I am a mature man who rarely speaks the language to anyone.

  • @nitink.a567

    @nitink.a567

    3 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations , to all the mom's here for teaching their kids Polish language. Very bad of Mr Nemo , for not speaking the language. You will end up forgetting it. By the way I'm not Polish 🙂

  • @ZulcanPrime

    @ZulcanPrime

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@nitink.a567 I don't speak the language because there are no Polish people in my life as I am an Aussie.

  • @ivanamatijevic4709
    @ivanamatijevic47093 жыл бұрын

    I found your channel literally yesterday but I watched like 10 videos in a row. You are doing great!!

  • @VictoriaTerekhina

    @VictoriaTerekhina

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you🥰😍

  • @nicholassgouros8612

    @nicholassgouros8612

    3 жыл бұрын

    Agreed! Same here.

  • @SilviaBa

    @SilviaBa

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same here, from Spain

  • @danahilary27

    @danahilary27

    3 жыл бұрын

    Haha me as well , just discovered this morning and went on a marathon .something about your story telling , sharing , vlog is so wholesome, I formative , interesting , comforting ...love it ! From Vancouver , BC :)

  • @estefaniaserratosarojas4456

    @estefaniaserratosarojas4456

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same here hehhe

  • @lilianosborne5241
    @lilianosborne52413 жыл бұрын

    While Agatha is a baby it's the best and easiest time for her to learn another language- even if you speak to her in English just at home sometimes she will be better at learning it when she's older. Trust me :) I'm studying language acquisition at university right now!

  • @misshoneybear90

    @misshoneybear90

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's true. I'm bilingual because my father and mother spoke 2 different languages to us from a very very early age. It makes it so much easier. Our country has 11 official languages so it does make things easier. I'm from South Africa. Lots of children here understand and speak atleast 2 or more language. Because we are taught from very young. It helps as well if it's also spoken as a home language. 😁

  • @sara1012s

    @sara1012s

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@misshoneybear90 Yes totally agree. Kids in India also start learning atleast 2 languages from childhood. We have many languages so I grew learning 3 languages. I learnt Malayalam (my native tongue) at home, Hindi coz we live in Mumbai and English at school. PS. Didnt knew south africa had 11 official languages.

  • @mrsTraveller64

    @mrsTraveller64

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes, you can start by teaching her English childrens-songs and rhymes. My mom taught me Humpty Dumpty and all kinds of English baby-rhymes since I was a toddler, that's how I started my English-language-learning!(my language is Swedish and Finnish)

  • @mrsTraveller64

    @mrsTraveller64

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@misshoneybear90 it's like me, I live in Finland, my parents spoke Swedish with us kids but they put us in Finnish kindergartens and Finnish schools for a few years, to learn the language, then they switched us to Swedish schools(in Finland) to let us grow up with our own language and culture. As an adult I did the same with my son. He actually prefers the Finnish language and culture much more now, so maybe I should have kept him only in Swedish schools😆

  • @caroldelosangeles3621

    @caroldelosangeles3621

    2 жыл бұрын

    thats help me a lot... my husband is russian and me spanish spekear native, we talk at english and some time spanish that he know a little..but we move to an other country that would be adding a new lenguage new for us!!for kid to learn i hope i will be able to speak at spanish, he russian to our kid, english is pur most spoken lenguage at home..but the new one at school? ufff HELP!i hope not be so confusing for a child 5 lenguages from a earlier moment at life speceally at teenage i hope be able to comunicate fluently with my own teenagers!

  • @yulshelest7838
    @yulshelest78383 жыл бұрын

    I think with your excellent English and all your qualifications, you have an incredible bright future and many career choices ahead of you! Especially in light of the pandemic and things switching to an online format - you can engage in any area you want from the comfort of your home☺️🧠🙏🏻 You’re incredibly intelligent and so sweet- best of luck to you, your family, and your channel!♥️

  • @VictoriaTerekhina

    @VictoriaTerekhina

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for kind words!💛😍

  • @octobermoon9
    @octobermoon93 жыл бұрын

    I love your video style. After seeing so many creators copy each others backgrounds, furniture, style etc. I appreciate the authenticity of you, your content and backgrounds. Only change things if you really want to and not because of what people tell you that you should do. Most creators content these days are all overly staged in my personal opinion. ♥

  • @GM-jv9jz

    @GM-jv9jz

    3 жыл бұрын

    Definitely continue to just be yourself. This is one of the few U- tubes I have subscribed to thats worth seeing. Your so down to earth its like having an long time friend to hang out with

  • @stevehubler3024
    @stevehubler30242 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing your answers and glimpses into your life.. We lived in St Petersburg.for 3 years and loved it. Russian cultural life is amazing, and arts are held in high esteem by nearly all Russians. As Americans living in Russia we did not experience any overt discrimination and young Russians were especially friendly and interested in knowing more about the USA. An altogether WONDERFUL 3 years in a very special city and country.

  • @nicolettevita3061
    @nicolettevita30613 жыл бұрын

    I'm sorry that people can be rude to you for being a young mom! While I don't think it's for me, I have so so much respect for people who have children and families young, I'm almost envious haha! It's crazy that you're only a few years older than me, you seem so mature! I'm so glad you started a channel, it's so inspiring to see you grow and I can't wait to continue seeing you thrive!

  • @Humanlettuce73
    @Humanlettuce733 жыл бұрын

    you knowing English is the coolest thing ever. Hearing you speak English with your Russian accent is so beautiful I really admire this channel! Thank you for making these videos and showing what it’s like in places I may never be able to experience

  • @juliedonohue1654
    @juliedonohue16543 жыл бұрын

    You not only speak English very well, you also speak with a good accent as well! Glad I found you - it will be interesting & fun to follow you!

  • @ileanaaaaa
    @ileanaaaaa3 жыл бұрын

    Nice to meet you! I am born and raised in Mexico but live in Canada and my sister married a Russian so she has been living in Moscow for 15 years. I have spent a summer in Moscow and one week in St. Petersburg and I just completely fell in love. I have travelled to a few countries but for some reason, at the end of my trip to Russia was the only time I have cried at the end because I didn't want to leave! Hahah anyway, since then I always recommend people to visit Russia. I loved the food, how people seem very passionate about what they do, so much history and culture... I hope I can visit again one day.

  • @differentday-sameshit4922
    @differentday-sameshit49223 жыл бұрын

    You seem to be very nice and intelligent. I like your honest and real vibe and I wish you all the best for your cute little family

  • @VictoriaTerekhina

    @VictoriaTerekhina

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you🥰

  • @Mara-me4fk

    @Mara-me4fk

    3 жыл бұрын

    Haha, komme auch aus Deutschland🥳😂

  • @ddd1dorin396

    @ddd1dorin396

    3 жыл бұрын

    The same oppinion from me, you have a mature thinking and behavior. Greetings from Bucharest!

  • @mathildewesendonck7225

    @mathildewesendonck7225

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Mara-me4fk ich auch 😘

  • @Lizard4678
    @Lizard46783 жыл бұрын

    The best time to teach a kid a new language is when you teach them their first language. My cousin learned French by the time he learned English (I’m from America) and now he is like 15 years old and his mom and him still speak it together fluently. It was really cool to see the connection they developed just from that small thing they only knew together

  • @AFavouredLife
    @AFavouredLife3 жыл бұрын

    Your English is very impressive with very little accent. The way you learn the language is very admirable.... kudos to your parents!

  • @marias5088

    @marias5088

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes, for someone who has never lived in an English speaking country, her English is superb.

  • @Justamom5512
    @Justamom55122 жыл бұрын

    I had my first child at 18, 3 kids by the time I was 24. I’m so happy I had kids young. I’m almost 50 and I love how old my kids are now. Don’t listen to people who think you’re too young. You will do just fine.

  • @teeayy66
    @teeayy663 жыл бұрын

    Your English is very good 👍I am an English online teacher from New Zealand and have conversations to Russian students who have arrived in my beautiful country to help them with our culture and to help them get around New Zealand 😁👍

  • @SuperRenfrew
    @SuperRenfrew3 жыл бұрын

    Your English is impeccable. I can’t believe you never lived in the US!

  • @davidnope8653

    @davidnope8653

    3 жыл бұрын

    Or English from England..

  • @SWiftxFuRY

    @SWiftxFuRY

    3 жыл бұрын

    Or Australia and Canada :)

  • @johnwalker6736

    @johnwalker6736

    2 жыл бұрын

    ……..and don’t forget New Zealand.That big,little country at the bottom of the world!

  • @Alice-iw8xy

    @Alice-iw8xy

    2 жыл бұрын

    Or Ireland/Scotland/South Africa

  • @scrapheaporchestra

    @scrapheaporchestra

    2 жыл бұрын

    Or Wales 🐳

  • @kellyanne744
    @kellyanne7443 жыл бұрын

    This is so refreshing to watch. Your confidence around who you are and what you want is so admirable. Also, you have a really beautiful relationship with your husband and it shows. Women in western culture really struggle with guilt for staying at home or "not working" a full time job. Your relationship shows such wonderful teamwork and I think many can learn from it!

  • @gosiakr8572
    @gosiakr85723 жыл бұрын

    You are very bright and nice person. Your English is great, your parents should be proud of you:) I’m living and working in England for fifteen years and cannot speak this well . Living abroad is nice but lonely sometimes if you can manage financially then stay where your family is. xxx

  • @VictoriaTerekhina

    @VictoriaTerekhina

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you💛🌼

  • @Nixreads
    @Nixreads3 жыл бұрын

    This is why I love KZread! It's so nice to see different lifestyles in different countries ☺️ your channel is such a nice change from typical North-American big spender life (which I also watch but it's great to diversify lol)! Your family is so sweet, you husband looks super friendly :))

  • @louisehopewell6698
    @louisehopewell66982 жыл бұрын

    Speaking English to Agatha is a very big gift to her. Being bilingual is a very good thing in any country. Her age is great to start at as they are like sponges looking for new things.

  • @martinengelbrecht5384
    @martinengelbrecht53843 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very interesting, camera is perfect, don't get to slick or sophisticated as it will spoil your channel. You are a down to earth common sense so keep it fresh and authentic. Lots and lots of fake people and the world wants to connect with real people. Well done appreciate the effort you are putting into your channel. My daughter is 18 so I am interested to understand how women of other cultures live. My daughter is very emotionally clever and hopefully will become a coach of some sort. Blessings from Hermanus, South Africa.

  • @VictoriaTerekhina

    @VictoriaTerekhina

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you☺️🌼

  • @sharonie1
    @sharonie13 жыл бұрын

    You speak English SO WELL

  • @Tejah
    @Tejah2 жыл бұрын

    Your ability to be genuine is one of the biggest draws to watch your videos. It's nice to hear and see about life there today. It's sounds like you have a good quality of life. Probably better than most Americans in the same socioeconomic status.

  • @darlenep9855
    @darlenep98553 жыл бұрын

    You can speak both languages to her. Now is the best time to start!

  • @annoyedgamer8847

    @annoyedgamer8847

    3 жыл бұрын

    She’s not American so there’s no need. Why don’t the Americans learn everyone else’s languages??????

  • @darlenep9855

    @darlenep9855

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@annoyedgamer8847 English is the language of international communication. Broader job opportunities. Many parents send their kids abroad to learn English for these reasons.

  • @nitink.a567

    @nitink.a567

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@annoyedgamer8847 When the Mother, is already speaking 2 language's why not teach her daughter! It would be lot easier for the kid , in the future . It's better to learn now than later.😃

  • @nitink.a567

    @nitink.a567

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@darlenep9855 Yes I agree with you too but the other person above is also right. When you got best college's and school's why not learn one extra language? I know 5-6 language and yet English , is the only International language I know and I wish I could learn Spanish too. I had to learn 3 languages , in school so one extra language to learn wouldn't hurt you at all .😃✌️

  • @agata590
    @agata5903 жыл бұрын

    My name is Agata, it's fairly common in Poland but I was very excited to hear your daughter was called the same :) and I really like your channel!

  • @kooltom4

    @kooltom4

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's a very pretty name, prefer it to the way it's mostly pronounced in English with the "th" sound, sounds much nicer with the hard "t" (if that makes sense??)

  • @GittaM

    @GittaM

    3 жыл бұрын

    I know this name from italy 🤷🏼‍♀️

  • @agata590

    @agata590

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@kooltom4 yep, I live in the UK and everyone calls me "agatha", and people agree that "agata" sounds better, but they can't remember it somehow :D

  • @anmarinaude
    @anmarinaude3 жыл бұрын

    Can’t wait to see your channel grow! You seem like a truly down to earth person, with much to teach and share. Greetings from South Africa 🇿🇦💞

  • @VictoriaTerekhina

    @VictoriaTerekhina

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you🥰😍

  • @LuckyNumber7

    @LuckyNumber7

    3 жыл бұрын

    Fellow South African - so happy I’ve found your channel Vika - all the love and support from SA 😄

  • @Nonsonostatoio85
    @Nonsonostatoio853 жыл бұрын

    I discovered you last night and what a wonderful discovery! I truly appreciate your “no nonsense” attitude, lightness, calm and soft-spoken mannerism. I love the way you approach and practice minimalism and how well it seems to work for you. Somehow I feel “western” minimalists still tend to make it a “luxury”, which defeats the purpose of it as a lifestyle that should help you be happier and lighter, so watching you is a real treat. Thank you! And greetings from an Italian gal in London ❤️

  • @TheYoungMinimalist
    @TheYoungMinimalist3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the answers, it’s nice to know you better!🥰

  • @sitapatel573
    @sitapatel5733 жыл бұрын

    Your English is FABULOUS!! super impressive :-) I love the introduction to your everyday Russian life - I'd love to see more Russian shopping trips, especially a Russian supermarket please

  • @wendystanton1856
    @wendystanton18563 жыл бұрын

    You have shown many people around the world, that everyone has a lot more in common, no matter where they live, than we thought!❤ Well done!❤

  • @Elizabeth-if7pw
    @Elizabeth-if7pw3 жыл бұрын

    Your English is really good. I hadn't guessed that you don't use it in your day to day life. I just recently found your channel. I know very little about Russia but i love to learn about other countries.

  • @Lifeinbelize
    @Lifeinbelize2 жыл бұрын

    You are an excellent representative of your country. I’m really enjoying learning about Russia. Keep the videos coming.

  • @peterfarenheitjr.4934
    @peterfarenheitjr.49343 жыл бұрын

    You look so mature to be just 22, I’m 29 and I didn’t find that way yet haha! 🤓

  • @VictoriaTerekhina

    @VictoriaTerekhina

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you😂

  • @SilviaBa

    @SilviaBa

    3 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely more mature and clever

  • @mariacarino5665
    @mariacarino56653 жыл бұрын

    You speak English really well for someone who thinks her English is not good. :-)

  • @VictoriaTerekhina

    @VictoriaTerekhina

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you🥰

  • @christinechristensen8290
    @christinechristensen82903 жыл бұрын

    You are absolutely adorable. My grandparents immigrated from Russia to America. They talked about “home” all the time. It’s wonderful to see and hear from someone in Russia who shares everyday life. It means a lot.

  • @elliemccarthy5672
    @elliemccarthy56722 жыл бұрын

    Your videos are so high quality!! Good natural sunlight is more important than any fancy camera or microphone. Seriously I am impressed with the quality of your videos

  • @meaganfrancis4319
    @meaganfrancis43193 жыл бұрын

    I live in Canada. I just found your videos yesterday and I love your videos. You present information in a very non biased, honest way. Please keep doing your videos, they are great.

  • @B3cKStAgE
    @B3cKStAgE3 жыл бұрын

    I think this is the best Q&A I saw on youtube from anyone, I like the fact that she is honest in answering questions and open to talk about difficulties.

  • @nazarun5
    @nazarun53 жыл бұрын

    I m minimalist since 2017. So happy to meet you. Love from İstanbul

  • @lillianahernandez3530
    @lillianahernandez35303 жыл бұрын

    a little bit late but i love your channel and i liked this video! it's so interesting; i feel like in the usa we rarely hear/see anything about russia FROM russian people... it's nice to know you're just like us! i cannot wait to see your channel grow!

  • @lissablue176

    @lissablue176

    3 жыл бұрын

    Agree, first real video I have found. Have enjoyed others but from very remote areas no chatter, but watching how meals are cooked.

  • @Beatfreako
    @Beatfreako3 жыл бұрын

    Just discovered your channel a few days ago, love your content and your vibe :) Greetings from Germany!

  • @VictoriaTerekhina

    @VictoriaTerekhina

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you💛

  • @Popolupo137

    @Popolupo137

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same! I am watching you like for a week now and I really like your charisma and the way of living :) Wish you all the best! Greeting from Poland !

  • @VictoriaTerekhina

    @VictoriaTerekhina

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you too!🥰😍

  • @Mara-me4fk

    @Mara-me4fk

    3 жыл бұрын

    Me too, Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪

  • @nadanalia3000
    @nadanalia30003 жыл бұрын

    Russian Orthodox choirs are THE BEST!! Such amazing, powerful, and soulful voices. No need for instruments at all.

  • @teurabarff6218
    @teurabarff62183 жыл бұрын

    That was super interesting. Thank you for answering all of our questions. Greetings from Canada 🇨🇦🍁

  • @beckyenglish4783
    @beckyenglish47832 жыл бұрын

    Your English is just brilliant. Also, definitely start speaking English to Agatha - in Australia it’s VERY common for kids of immigrants to speak one language at home and English at school, and it works out really well.

  • @scottdunbar4898
    @scottdunbar48983 жыл бұрын

    Your faith shines through in every video. Blessings to you and your beautiful family.

  • @valp991
    @valp9913 жыл бұрын

    I have never been to Russia (I am from Paris), so I find your content very interesting. I love learning things about other countries. I am going to watch your next videos. Thanks !

  • @VictoriaTerekhina

    @VictoriaTerekhina

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you🥰

  • @spraakborrel6833
    @spraakborrel68332 жыл бұрын

    From a speech language therapist - when learning a language as a baby a specific language should be spoken by 1 role model (e.g the mother) all the time. Changing the code from one sentence to the next hinders solid language development. It is however not a problem when a very young child is exposed to 2 languages simultaneously. For example, dad speaks Russian all the the time, mom speaks English all the time. So one role model, one language.

  • @lukaszmarek8669

    @lukaszmarek8669

    2 жыл бұрын

    Should and should. Me and my partner are both Polish living in Denmark. We spoke only Polish to our kids before they entered kindergarten so they have a base of Polish. Later we changed to mixed using both languages so when a kid wanted to hear us reading a book in Danish we did it 30 minutes later if they wanted to hear a book in Polish we did it. We both changed using languages several times during the day depending on the situation. If people comes around speaking Danish we speak Danish so everyone understands everything if we call grandparents we shift to Polish 100% for obvious reasons. Our kids were exposed to shifting languages from both parents many times a day and our daughter is now 7 grade she is best in her class in Danish and English even though we never spoke or teach her English and even that English is easier to Danish kids than to Polish kids since it is the same language family. My daughter brain for languages is like a sponge still and she is learning German and curious about French. So I don't agree with you that one language should be spoken by one parent and another language by another parent. Don't agree at all.

  • @spraakborrel6833

    @spraakborrel6833

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@lukaszmarek8669 Thank you for this well thought through reply. The one language really applies in YOUNG children busy acquiring their first language. The idea is that when a child is exposed to 2 languages between 0-3 years, the adult speakers should stick to one language. When a very young child is learning his first language, he certainly can be exposed to different languages, but, 1 model 1 language is the preferred way to go. Of course, when the 2 languages are well established, there is absolutely no reason for exposure to even more languages. It is all about establishing those first languages between 0-3 years.

  • @lukaszmarek8669

    @lukaszmarek8669

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@spraakborrel6833 both our kids before kindergarten from the age of 9 months were exposed to 100 % Danish at prekindergarten 10 hrs a day and than mostly Polish at home until they went to kindergarten when it went bit more in favor of Danish because it was the language they hear everyday outside home. I still mix languages not in the same sentence but when I want to emphasize something I do it in both languages for : 1. Making sure they do understand what I mean even if they may lack some vocabulary 2. Learn and train how the same concept is called in both languages. As you can see - both my kids were exposed to mixing two different languages everyday and they really have no problem with those languages at all. They are perceived Danish here in Denmark and Polish in Poland and no other kids ever think about them as being "foreign" in any manner. Furthermore their brains seem to have now an upper hand while learning new languages ( as well as "feeling" music) compared of native colleagues at kindergarten/ school. In my teen years I was exposed to Russian, English Latin and French and later on to Danish besides my mother tongue and I always had the feeling that I was faster picking up the grammar rules and the sounds of new languages. Furthermore I now a American-German couple who are speaking both English German and Danish to their daughters and the kids are just shifting the languages without even noticing it.

  • @spraakborrel6833

    @spraakborrel6833

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@lukaszmarek8669 so many languages provide such a rich language environment and is such a privilege. But still, Polish at home, Danish at home provided a solid base for developing the 2 languages simultaneously. Excellent

  • @kristiinatakkinen2214
    @kristiinatakkinen22143 жыл бұрын

    I'm completely in love with your channel and you, Vika!😍 You are such a lovely person, and I find your content very inspirational and important. It think the key to a more sustainable life is to critically assess what you really need vs. want and separate these two. And at the same time it is very important to try to find a happy mindset in the midst of the overconsuming surroundings, that tries to get also you to consume more. It is not always easy, and this is exactly what you are doing! Simply great! It is all about the mindset. Keep up the great work! Lot's of love from Helsinki, Finland❤

  • @getnasty08
    @getnasty082 жыл бұрын

    It’s hard to believe you have never lived abroad because your English is not only fluent but it’s littered with “fillers” or colloquiums that usually only comes with being immersed. For example, you say “I don’t know” mid-sentence to denote a moment of mental reflection and even using simple terms like “I kind of understood” shows your vocabulary can convey spectrums of thought rather than absolutes. It’s fantastic.

  • @agathacastronuovo4420
    @agathacastronuovo44203 жыл бұрын

    My is name is Agatha and hearing your daughter’s name is the same, it surprised me! Not many Agatha’s in the U.S.A. Enjoy listening and learning about life in Russia.

  • @laurac.9358
    @laurac.93583 жыл бұрын

    What an inspirational woman! 😉

  • @jeremullen3721
    @jeremullen37213 жыл бұрын

    I am so glad I found your videos. I started down sizing a few years ago. I have gotten rid of a lot of things. After listening to your 20 things you don’t buy anymore ... you have inspired me to get rid of more things.

  • @kayleylenard6220
    @kayleylenard62203 жыл бұрын

    You’re my new favourite KZreadr 💕 sending love from Australia

  • @dorotastrambovschi5894
    @dorotastrambovschi58943 жыл бұрын

    Hallo from Germany. I've discovered you yesterday and watched all your videos. I am polish and when I saw your apartment room tour I was like : oo that exactly like I was living in Poland. Same style of apartment You are such a nice person. I would like to see like how is your meal planning or food haul , maybe you want to make video like that.

  • @cbebop5
    @cbebop53 жыл бұрын

    This was a great video! :) I hope to watch more of your q&a's in the future. Also, I am SO happy you and your husband know the Lord. How you met in a church small group is so beautiful! Glory to God.

  • @heatherpapinchak8002
    @heatherpapinchak80023 жыл бұрын

    Hello from America! I just found your channel and have enjoyed it so much. My husband and I were short term missionaries in Russia in 1999 and 2000. We went there to put on summer camps and work with orphans. We met our daughter there and adopted her in 2001. Your channel has taken me back there in spirit even though we can't return in person right now. I found it especially interesting that you honed your English skills at missionary summer camps.

  • @kimcolvin8805
    @kimcolvin88053 жыл бұрын

    You speak beautiful English. Your daughter will be blessed to have you as her teacher.

  • @claireroberts800
    @claireroberts8003 жыл бұрын

    I'm loving your videos with your friendly, cheerful manner, and such maturity in one so young. Sending blessings from Queensland , Australia.

  • @mooster47
    @mooster473 жыл бұрын

    I had a German mother and American father. As a little child I learned my first words from both languages, and my parents were surprised that I did not mix the languages together at all. This, I believe, is typical because the words are learned in context. At first we do not distinguish separate words but we hear a river of sound. Some go together and others do not. A little one like Agatha is at the prime age when learning to be bilingual would be natural and much easier for her than learning any language later in school. You and she would not regret if you included some conversations with her in both languages. You could, for example, point to her nose and say, "This is your nose" in England and in Russian. She will soon be able to point to her nose when you ask "Where is your nose?" in either language. Thank you for sharing your life in this way! The best way to know another country is to learn about individual people and how they live.

  • @quynhnhipham8542
    @quynhnhipham85422 жыл бұрын

    I just found you 2 days ago and I really like that you’re showing your life in Russia to us, since my husband is Russian (I’m Vietnamese and we’re living in Germany 😂) I’m very interested in seeing Russia and life in Russia! Greetings from the North of Germany and wish you, your little family and your youtube channel all the best! 😘🤗

  • @katereaume191
    @katereaume1913 жыл бұрын

    This was such a neat video! It was fun learning some things about you! I’m looking forward to the future videos!

  • @BloodyMarySRB
    @BloodyMarySRB3 жыл бұрын

    I am glad I found your channel! You are such a nice person! 😊 Greetings from Serbia! 🇷🇸

  • @VictoriaTerekhina

    @VictoriaTerekhina

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you🥰

  • @iymblog
    @iymblog3 жыл бұрын

    You are such a lovely person inside and out, Vika. I have been trying to be more minimalist, but it is difficult! You are helping to inspire me, thank you! May God bless you and your beautiful family! -Jess from the USA

  • @VictoriaTerekhina

    @VictoriaTerekhina

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!🥰💛

  • @redvli8746
    @redvli87463 жыл бұрын

    I love your channel and your personality, whenever I watch your vlogs I feel like a friend tagging along 😌

  • @chescafuertes7810
    @chescafuertes78103 жыл бұрын

    I love how clear and concise you answer questions. Keep it up. Hugs from UK.

  • @melissalyons6936
    @melissalyons69363 жыл бұрын

    That was so fun to get to know you better! You’re really relatable and kind-hearted. I feel the same about wanting to travel everywhere and loving new experiences. Wishing you and your sweet family so much success all the way from Houston, Texas in the US.

  • @MissRednait
    @MissRednait3 жыл бұрын

    Another very interesting video :) Thanks for letting us get to know you and your family better!

  • @melindapapp5242
    @melindapapp52422 жыл бұрын

    Hi, I have just found your videos today. I am 25%russian, but I was never there.We do not hear to much about russian life here in Hungary.Your videos mean a lot for me. Nice work!Thank you!

  • @oldpete95
    @oldpete953 жыл бұрын

    Very happy to have found this channel. Your headspace, and honesty is so refreshing.

  • @laurieadams5328
    @laurieadams53283 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for letting us get to know you better.

  • @Ejohns97
    @Ejohns973 жыл бұрын

    Your English is so good & I’m so glad you made your channel 😌! It’s awesome seeing your lifestyle & hearing your experiences. Good luck with your online classes , you’ve got this !!

  • @pumpkinspice3295
    @pumpkinspice32953 жыл бұрын

    It was really nice to know you a little bit better! ☺️ Looking forward to the new video!🙏🏻

  • @joannmcgowan9394
    @joannmcgowan93942 жыл бұрын

    I just love this! I just found you yesterday and I do enjoy your channel ! Thank you for sharing your life on the other side of this world ! ❤️

  • @OCDchris
    @OCDchris3 жыл бұрын

    Hello from England. It’s very interesting seeing how people live all over the world. You and your family look very happy, thanks for your videos and I’m subscribing :)

  • @warsmosesmoseswars
    @warsmosesmoseswars3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing! Nice to get to know you better. Much love from Germany :-)

  • @chandi015d7
    @chandi015d73 жыл бұрын

    Really enjoyed learning about you and your lovely family, thank you for sharing! 💛 from a van life minimalist in the u.s.

  • @laurac8659
    @laurac86592 жыл бұрын

    I am binge watching ❤️ your channel! It’s nice to see you are making such a success of this!

  • @katlynbrooke1
    @katlynbrooke13 жыл бұрын

    You have such a beautiful little family 💗 I just love watching your videos, they are somehow calming.

  • @melieelo7153
    @melieelo71533 жыл бұрын

    Hi Vika ! I discovered your channel last night and I already watched half of your videos ! Your channel is so interesting and your English very fluent, I'm so impressed by everything you have accomplished at your age and your maturity ! Greetings from France ! 🇫🇷

  • @karinareyna1563
    @karinareyna15633 жыл бұрын

    I just found your channel yesterday 😊 i love your videos! Love the down to Earth feeling, KZread needs more creators like you 💜 much love from Florida, USA 😊

  • @fountainpenink6593
    @fountainpenink65933 жыл бұрын

    ah i love how real and genuine your videos are! Hugs from Romania :)

  • @themonsterbrat
    @themonsterbrat3 жыл бұрын

    Since you're keen on having Agatha learn English, you should really start speaking to her in English now. It'll be much easier to pick it up at her age than if you were to start at 8 years old

  • @aletmartins6940

    @aletmartins6940

    3 жыл бұрын

    I agree with Rachel. I have taught English as a Second Language for decades, and come from a multilingual country. Start talking to her, reading to her and watching videos/movies with her in English. Just do it regularly. She may confuse the two languages grammatically for a little while as a toddler, but that’s ok...just keep talking, reading and watching kids’ movies. She will automatically sort it out with practice as she is growing older. It will help her in the long run at school, job opportunities in the future, and so on. Your English is excellent.

  • @GeorgFriedrich66
    @GeorgFriedrich663 жыл бұрын

    Привет! I just discovered your channel through the девятиэтажка video and really enjoy the positive attitude you convey! I would really enjoy more videos about life in Russia and maybe even in Russian (I’m sure many Russian learners like me would appreciate it). 😊 Greetings from a German living in Poland!

  • @louisegrinham2315
    @louisegrinham23153 жыл бұрын

    What a wonderful Q&A, thanks so much for sharing information about your life with your family. I wish your husband every success with his new business. Xx

  • @nancywidows463
    @nancywidows4633 жыл бұрын

    I found your Channel recently and I'm trying to watch all your videos. Really enjoying your stories of your life and journey of minimalism. I'm not surprised that you had good grades in school...you are very intelligent, mature, and well- spoken. You are a great example and inspiration to people of all ages and all over the world! 🙂

  • @jessicacromberge4587
    @jessicacromberge45873 жыл бұрын

    I love your videos! I'm from South Africa & am enjoying learning a bit about Russian lifestyle through your channel. I am only recently learning about minimalism and love your perspective on the topic. Please keep sharing more about minimalism 😊

  • @VictoriaTerekhina

    @VictoriaTerekhina

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you💛

  • @kerryowen-holmes3719
    @kerryowen-holmes37193 жыл бұрын

    I’m Australian & lived over seas for several years. I worked with a South African & when her children were born she spoke both Afrikaans & English to them. Interestingly when I visited the kids aged 2&4 would just speak English to me. It was just like they new. My point being it’s easier for kids to learn bilingually from the start. 😊🇦🇺

  • @lissablue176

    @lissablue176

    3 жыл бұрын

    Agree, the younger the better, child have minds like sponges, they soak up quickly. 💕

  • @vivimedina5925

    @vivimedina5925

    3 жыл бұрын

    My family moved to the US from Mexico when I was nine years old and I’m fluent in Spanish and English. My sister and I spoke Spanish at home and English only in school or when we went out. I now live in Mexico with my husband and I have friends who only speak English at home to their kids and Spanish only outside their home and their kids are bi-lingual.

  • @marcellacruser951
    @marcellacruser9513 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing your life and your lovely little family with us. You are a joy!

  • @barbaragoowdin8115
    @barbaragoowdin81152 жыл бұрын

    Once again, I'm so happy I found your videos. Always interesting and broadening. Thank you