Victoria, You really impress me. You are so very wise for your age and that is refreshing. Your mastery of the English language should make you proud especially since you are self-taught. I’ll keep watching. Wishing you and your family the best.

@MothGirl007

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Her English is flawless.

@raapyna8544

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I think she studied English in university

@CarrieJamrogowicz

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Her mom spoke English I believe.

@tillievantonder

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She mentioned in earlier videos that she actually studied english in school or uni.

@johnvsymons

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I am always impressed with her English ability, her maturity, her intelligence, her faith and moral values and her wonderful personality. If more young people were like Vika the world would be a much better place. She gives me hope for the future.

Your life truly shows what minimalism is all about. It is not merely about decluttering, small wardrobes, or how many items you ought to own. It is about holding objects so lightly that wherever you are living, "home" is where your family is. And you don't let objects determine what is best for you and your family.

I know this is probably "cold comfort" coming from a random stranger in England, but, when you ask "was the move worth it?" I just wanted to comment, not as an answer, but as an observation, how much I admire your choice to make such a radical move with your family. Especially since you made this move based on your values and how they do not aline with what the Russian gov is doing at the moment. I think it shows so much solidarity with Ukraine and I find that so poignant. I am newly married (approaching 2 year anniversary) and our first baby was born in Feb this year, so we are at a reasonably similar stage of life to you; I imagine myself having to make the choices you are making now and I can see how much they require courage, bravery and trust in God. I so admire all that you are doing with, and for, your family. God bless you.

I am so happy to hear you speak about your church helping the people of Mariupol. I was in Poland for a few weeks in April and was so impressed with the charity of people towards the people of Ukraine.

@minime7375

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A lot of the people of Mariupol are ethnic russians 🙂

@minime7375

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@Tom Goddard from what I’m told by others who actually live in that area many had to change their names to sound ukrainian and were hesitant to declare themselves russians (I’m talking before the conflict) so nobody knows the exact percentages but even the official statistics from Ukraine point to around half being ethnic russians and the majority being russian speakers. So a russian based church helping out in Mariupol makes sense.

@agnku

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@@CGplay186 Russian bot, go away!!

@maggsun

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@@minime7375 yes, sure, great reason to invade and ruin their city.

@sollte1239

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To be honest and it sounds cruel but the church is just helping the Russian government. Ukrainians that got help from the Russian church are good for Russian propaganda videos.

I completly can understand how You feel about that language bareer. I am from Poland and one month ago I started working in a clothes shop and we have A LOT russian-speaking customers who don't speak Polish at all and sometimes it's very hard to understand them (even though Polish and Russian are quite similar). I had one situation when I was serving one lady with a little baby and I used to learn Russian a little bit at the high school, so I remember such words as"good morning, thank you, goodbye". I will never forget that smile on her face when she heard that someone tries to help her and communicate with her using Russian. Of course I explained that I don't speak Russian fluently, but she was very very happy anyway :) Wish you a lot of health and hope Your problems will solve quickly

@DieAlteistwiederda

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It can be very stressful to be in a place where you aren't able to easily communicate so your simple act of kindness can really make someone's day.

@madlenox

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Przyjechali to pięciu podstawowych słów nauczyć by się mogli. Tylko brać brać brać chcą.

@zuzannaszewczyk2300

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@@madlenox morda tam ruski bocie

They say that children can learn new languages so much easier than adults ~ Agatha learning different languages is incredible & will benefit her so much as she grows up. Glad to see you guys are doing well. It’s normal to feel homesick.

This is VERY comprehensive, thank you 💙 Where ever you end up long-term, all the best - we'll be following along 😊

Thank you for the update and time stamps!

Hi Victoria, i am Georgian and I have been following for a long time. I'm glad you are here, if you want we can meet

This was really interesting, thanks so much for sharing. I have so much respect for you and your husband for taking on such a challenge in order to do what you felt was best for your family. Wishing all the best for you and your family.

As a child of Asian immigrants I was very touched by your description of how you now feel about the process of becoming and being an immigrant. As with most things you can only imagine what these things would feel like until you your self are experiencing it firsthand. And I agree with what you said about Home is where you are. Home is a place within you that you carry. The home I grew up in was the thing I always considered home until I began traveling and moving about the world and now I understand and recognize just as you do that Home is something from within that you carry with you wherever you go. As long as you see your home in those ways you’ll be able to find comfort and joy and pleasure no matter where you go in the world. Wherever your husband and your children are, for you, that is home. Beautiful said and I concur 110% with your words. Lovely vlog, Vika. 🤍. Much love from The Great Lakes US!

@rachelnyn5543

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This was such a beautiful comment. 💜

@ariavril5434

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@@rachelnyn5543 aww thank you Rachel. That is a flattering thing to say. ☺️ I appreciate your kind words. 💜

@Yellow-Rose

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Yes home is where the heart is! No matter where you hang your hat.

@ariavril5434

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@@Yellow-Rose indeed it is. Home is more than a physical location. Home is within. 😊

Thanks for sharing your journey with us. Best of luck to you and your family 💕

Vika, thank you for all of your very hard work to put together this very comprehensive and important Q&A. Your perspective is so refreshing and very necessary as so much of the international news reporting that we can access can be very politicized or biased and not always representative of the experiences of people. I know that you, as well as other Russians, have relied on virtual public networks to access independent media, which is great. Many of us who follow you are immigrants of one kind or another so I know that the stories you are sharing really resonate and it is reassuring to know that you are feeling safe and free after leaving Russia. I am hopeful for better times ahead and pray that we can all see our loved ones without so many obstacles. Thank you again-- I wish all the best to you, Tolya and Agata always.

Your family are fantastic, looking forward to the new addition, take care and much love for all your future endeavours ❤️❤️❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Thank you Victoria. You are such a thoughtful and intelligent woman. I can tell you are doing your very best to live in the moment and deal with things when you need to but not let circumstances dictate how you feel. I look forward to your videos. Take care my young friend. ❤️

So many videos lately, it's great! And great to have all our questions answered

I’ve been watching your channel for a year, I must say it’s amazing how your life has changed from the girl that showed her Russian apartment. Love following your journey and wish you the best! Much love.❤

This was really interesting and informative. I appreciate you sharing.

Victoria you are very wise for your age…you surprised me! You explained all the info to have an idea what’s going on in Russia and about your new place Georgia , about the language barrier, etc.God bless you and your family!

You are such a strong woman. Your story brings hope and faith to me. Thank you 🙏

Thank you for a lovely view into your life. We love you and are praying for you and your family and new baby girl.

You’re so sweet and authentic. Thank you for sharing!

very inspiring video Victoria. I am planning a big move in the next few days. I am encouraged listening to your story.

I love your sincerity in questions! And hearing about the situation in Russia was really interesting.

Very interesting & informative video, Vika...well done. I continue to be so impressed that you & your husband followed you instincts & convictions when you left Russia several months ago. I have often thought about how hard this must have been for you both. You seem to make a comfortable & always loving home for Agatha, no matter where you are living. 💗 I continue to pray for your sweet family as you continue in your new lives in Georgia. Love & prayers from America❣🙏

Thank you for this very thoughtful video. Stay well!

Thank you. It is such a big change for you and your family. In time things will be more familiar and easy. Learning your new country is an accomplishment you will be proud of in time. For now it us hard work 🙏❣🙏

50 years ago I immigrated from the US to Canada during the Cold War and the Vietnam War but for love, not politics. Nations, culture, governments- It can be stressful, but at least the English was almost identical. I protested US imperialism and loved Russian ballet-we all share so much. Now, I am a dual citizen, back in the US. It’s hard to know where home is-I miss Toronto and feel the privilege of freedom of movement and, importantly, the press. Your dilemmas are real, my sympathies, but you have reason, time, talent and a wonderful family, so I know the future will be better. Thanks for the thoughtful information and all best to you.

I think your decision to leave is a very natural one. When we’re faced with something outside of our control, especially something that goes against our beliefs, our reaction is take control of the one thing we can, ourselves.

Thanks for the video Vika! 🥰💖

Thank you for this video Vika! This is very informative :)

She gives very diplomatic answers.

I really enjoy your videos. I love learning about people living in different countries. You are always fun and informative, and it has been wonderful to follow you and learn more about your life. May God continue to richly bless you on your journey.

I’m looking forward to this update, dear lady. You are looking lovely, Mama.❤️

Thank you for answering our many questions!

I am very pleased to learn you are participating with your church to help in Ukraine. I have an American Mennonite friend who has helped with a Mennonite Center in Ukraine for decades and it is very encouraging to learn they are still able to function. Thank you for being so candid and sharing your experiences and that of your family and friends in such a compassionate way. I thought your explanation of how your understanding of home really centers on the environment you are creating more than your geographic location resonated with my nomadic life within the US. I, too, am used to observing and figuring things out on my own, so I could empathize with your language difficulties. You are all so resilient and resourceful. Be good to yourselves and continue to trust your intuition and faith as your life unfolds from day to day. Many of your strategies are very similar to the advice we give refugees through cultural orientation classes here in Rhode Island, USA.

@lussdoru3108

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Her church is not helping Ukraine but people of Mariupol that is occupied by Russia and Russia is strugling to help civilians (mostly pro-Russians stayed there, all others are dead or flee) and thats way some charity groups from Russia are helping people there. So her church is helping Russia, not Ukraine. The good thing is - they help ordinary people that suffered from war anyway.

I was only going to watch a little bit and come back but I was engrossed in your Q and A. Very interesting and thank you as always for your sharing.

You are delightful. I so enjoy your videos. Your maturity is amazing. Thanks for answering all these questions. It was so informative. Bless you and your family.

Thank you for sharing 💜 bless you all.

Thank you for Such a Wonderful Video, Great Information, Love and Hugs to you and your Family 🤗😙❤

Well done, Vika! You have answered so many questions! Thank you for being so conscientious. I applaud you for your honesty. I hope you are still feeling well....when is your due date? Sending you love.

Thank you for the update. I'm glad the financial stuff is settled. Nice of Agatha to make an appearance 😂😂💕💕💕💕💕

So glad to have another video..love to you, and family..Nice for you to answer so many questions 🤗Many prayers and blessings 💖🇺🇸✝️🙏🥰

That house has the wildest wallpaper! Thanks for the info and vest wishes for you and your family.

Agatha was so cute at the end. Good luck with the upcoming birth of your new baby.

Aww you seem so happy though and I almost cried when you mentioned how tough life can be for immigrants. Yeah the bank issue would of pissed me off as well! Than goodness you are stable now! You’re so adorable and happy you’re happy and doing well!

Great video Victoria!!

Thank you for your interesting video and I hope that you are feeling well. I am so glad that you are somewhere safe, you can have your baby without much worry, and that your Mom and Dad will be able to come visit after the baby’s birth. That will be a blessing to have them with you at that time to help with the new baby and Agatha. I believe that you and Tolya will do well wherever you go and whatever you choose to do. Both of you are very intelligent and have positive attitudes about how you react to what life throws your way. Stay strong sweet Victoria, you can do this! Sending you and your family big hugs and much love from Tennessee, USA.

Thanks for an update.

I had to stop by and check on you and your family. I am glad you are doing okay!

Wowzzers over 57 minutes?!🤩 Grab a snack and beverage y'all!

I think you are an amazing young lady for everything you've done and come through in your young life. Knowing how intelligent you are, perhaps it wouldn't be too hard for you to learn enough Georgian to get by while you live there? I so wish I could wave a magic wand to make your life easier! xx

U really have a great understanding of what's going on in Russua and are adapting very well to your new life. Best wishes to your little 👪

Victoria, you are an amazing young woman! Thank you for answering questions, I really enjoyed hearing why you relocated and totally understand why. We are living in a very unstable world right now, things are very different but you are right life has to go on and we will have to adjust. Thank you!

Very interesting video, Vicky. I think you made a good decision, because you've all had interesting experiences - especially Agata. All the best to you 3 + 1 ❤️

I'm really enjoying your channel. My daughter-in-law is from Russia and her parents are still there. This helps me understand their world better and pray for the people there. Blessings to you!

You are quite the adventurous and courageous person. Continue to do what is best for you. Someday, you may be able to return home. Sometimes we need to make choices that aren’t easy, but in the end with Gods grace, we make it through. Many prayers for you and your family. Take care.

You are a very strong person even though you may not feel it. Prayers for you and your family

What to say! You are just a wonderful family. Also here in Italy many private people, charity organisations, the church, the government try to support the Ukranian people who is suffering for this situation and I am very happy to hear that even your church is supporting those people who live in Mariupol. It is a good attitude towards those who are suffering a lot. Hoping that everything will turn for the best I wish you all a great happiness, health and a confortable life. Thank you for sharing this beautiful video with us.

you are glowing! Thankful for your videos/Swedish supporter

What a wonderful video...it was very heartwarming and informative and I can only wish you and your family the best. I feel all will go well for you and Tolya and I am sure what you seek, you will find....may the Good Lord bless you all!

Thank you for doing this. It was very interesting. Agatha at the end. 😊 She is so cute.

Great seeing you in my KZread feed Victoria. Thank you for this q&a, it was so insightful. Lots of kind thoughts for you and your family. Best wishes from Ireland.

Victoria you look so beautiful. The length of your hair right now suits you sooooo perfectly 🥰

I'm from Serbia's second biggest city and have been hearing Russian more and more often (visa is not required). Read that quite a few people came here and opened companies so that they can keep working for American and European clients (as a software developer, I also have such a company). Many people here think of Serbs and Russians are being brothers forever. It bothers me that too many also support the war, but I'm glad that innocent people who immigrated are being threated well as far as I can tell.

It’s clear your move was really difficult but I’m so glad your baby will be born in a safe place 🥰

Lovely to see you. 👍🥰

Thank you for this, Vika. It’s so interesting to hear your thoughts on everything.

💖 you are good and strong and smart and will do well wherever you are 😊

great stuff V

Hi Viki, this is a nice true about you and also mine, I love also a deep experience and spend a lot of time in one place. This is for sure why I see your videos :)

I love watching your family ..I'm so glad you are safe and sound and have a beautiful babe

Thank You Victoria! I hold you and your sweet family in prayer! You are brave and trusting in God quidding your path KEEP LOOKING UP FOR STRENGTH AND COURAGE.

Keep up the good work.

I think you were very wise to leave Russia until things go back to normal. I've been watching the Inside Russia channel where the man Konstitin speaks of the uncertainty there right now and how he feels things are going back to the USSR days. You may want to check it out if you haven't already. Thanks for another wonderfully informative video.

So glad you can still post to us on KZread.

Enjoy each and every day and savor the moments ❤️🧡💜💙💛💚

Thank you, Vika, for this update! I admire you so much!

I learned so much from this video! Thank you very much for sharing. You are such a brave woman. I hope and pray you can learn the language and get more comfortable. I grew up in Sweden. I meet my American husband in Sweden and now we live in the US. I know how you feel about being in a different country. I believe God is leading you in the right direction. His ways are not like our ways. I the end God has his purposes for what he is doing and where he is leading you to go. Keep trusting him and his directions. ❤

Thank you so much Victoria...very interesting ! I’m an immigrant to Toronto Canada from Uk since 1974....then 6 years ago I came to french speaking Quebec...I so sympathize! You are a beautiful, intelligent amazing woman! You will make it anywhere !! All the best with the new baby! 🙏 I’m going to be following you with great interest. May God bless you and all your family.... Oh and by the way !......make your next move Canada if you decide to move again...we would be blessed to have you here!🇨🇦

❤❤❤ sending you guys love. This video was 1 yr. Ago

Im sending you positive energy. 🇨🇦 I hope I will visit Russia one day. I would love to visit as many cafeterias as I can. Try as much of your beautiful comfort food as I can. 🍽 I pray for peace.

You're a wise and strong woman and you can be proud of your husband, who is so modern and supporting you. Good luck and a good time

Thanks for doing this Q&A. Very interesting and you’re very well spoken.

Love your videos

God bless you and your family ❤️

You are so charming, Victoria!! Love your command of English language and your good spirited laugh. ❤

I have same view from this situation. Thank you for your story. Это очень круто)

We need a video about Agatha - how did she do with the move? Do you think she misses Georgia? What is a typical day like for her?

You and your husband seem so nice and caring! I am so glad you still make videos and I wish you and your growing family the best!!

I agree with you on what you said about home. I never left my home country, but I've lived in 5 different places during my 32 years of life. I have 5 homes and it's quite difficult to answer simple questions like where do you come from? Same goes for education, my job and some other things as well, since I've tried a lot of different things. 😂 I've always considered this to be one of my greatest gifts or strengths. Very enriching. But as I said, it's difficult to communicate to many people who never left their homes.

спасибо за ваше видео. Я рада, что у вас хорошо, и надеюсь, вы скоро отдохните. Я писал тебе однажды из Калуги. мы жили там, теперь мы снова живем в Берлине. мне было очень тяжело уходить, очень эмоционально. Я могу себе представить, что вы должны чувствовать. я посылаю любовь. жду еще видео от вас

@rachelnyn5543

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Laura I hope all good things for you and yours.

Viktoria, you are in my eyes such a modern personality in the best sense. There are some characteristics i would say we all have to learn to be part of future and you bring them with you in such a natural way: kindness being open instead of judging being modest and content (minimalist) able to share speaking more languages caring finding ways being peaceful a citizen of the world communicate a lot being patient but not passive loving children seeing clearly being organized and relaxed at the same time just great

I'm Ukrainian and I am very glad to hear that you are helping the people of Mariupol ♡ You are a wise and caring person, thank you for that. My hope is revived when I see Russian people who don't support the war.

So good to see you are doing well! This is something I just thought of, do people in other countries have baby showers? Will you be able to have one with your friend’s and family a little bit scattered?

Soon, little agatha will be your interpreter....small children pick up languages so easily and are so cute when they mix them up

I am just so happy to see your whole family doing okay, after your whole ordeal. I pray for your safe delivery! I still don't know the name of your second daughter, lol!

Hi Vika. I appreciate this peek into your mind. Stay safe.

Having moved 3 X in the USA- to very different areas- our first move took 2 years to feel like home. I'm guessing even longer when moving to a new country... be kind to yourself ❤️. I was also very interested to hear that your home church is doing humanitarian work in Maripol - the West would, but we can't. God is providing through the church ❤️

Victoria, there is no Russian embassy in Georgia in current time because relations between countries are severed.