Couple Q&A - meeting each other, arguing over minimalism, future kids, parenting struggles and more!
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- čas přidán 30. 06. 2021
- Answering your questions about us a couple. We are going to talk about raising Agatha and plans for future kids, fighting over minimalism, moving, how we met each other and why decided that we are "the ones". Turn on English subtitles because it’s going to be in Russian🇷🇺
Thank you for watching💛
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🔶QUESTIONS: 🔶
01:01 - What does Tolya do for a living?
01:39 - How did you meet?
03:28 - What did you find in each other? Why did you decide to be together? How did you understand that the other is "the one"?
🔸Place of living:
05:24 - Where is Tolya from? Where did he grow up?
06:01 - Which city do you live in? Are you going to move to the countryside?
07:54 - Do you want to move from Russia?
09:15 - Have you ever been to the US? Which states would you like to visit?
🔸Minimalism:
10:23 - How does Tolya feel about you being a minimalist?
11:08 - Do you ever argue about what stays and what goes? Is Tolya a minimalist?
12:28 - How do you manage parenting when only one of you is a minimalist?
🔸Parenthood:
13:59 - How do you find parent life? Was it different to how you expected it to be?
15:58 - Has your relationships changed after Agatha was born?
17:12 - What was the biggest help from Tolya after Agatha was born? How much time does each of you spend with Agatha during the day approximately?
18:52 - Do you attend any classes/activities with Agatha? Do you meet with other families with kids? 20:31 - Do you like traditional kindergartens/schools?
24:45 - Are you from big families? Do you see your relatives often?
26:02 - Do you want more kids?
26:13 - What is your favorite memory together?
26:63 - If you could share a meal with any 4 individuals, living or dead, who would they be?
28:13 - Does Tolya know that we all think he looks like Russian James Bond?😅
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Big KUDOS for saying that Tolya does not "help" with Agatha. Of course not, he is her dad and Agatha is his responsibility as much as she is yours. I really appreciate you knowing this and also mentioning it. Greetings from Austria!
@@jane5789 exactly! ☺️
@@jane5789 I mean people have separate tasks within shared responsibilities. If the responsibility is keeping the kitchen clean, one might take the trash and the other do the dishes. If someone did your task then it is helping them
@@vikzn1607 except you can't compare the responsibility of raising a child to keeping the kitchen clean
Well-meant comment but slightly patronising ‘I’m so glad that you understand this’ XD
@@oliviawright4523 if you are referring to my initial comment, yes, I am glad she states this AND that she understands this, because so many women, including myself until recently, keep refering to our partner "helping around the house" (not only relating to kids), when they are actually cleaning the place they themselves live in. It was something that I noticed I was doing recently so I am really happy when I see other women realizing this too 😊 yes it is well meant and hopefully not patronizing when you read the motivation for my comment.
He’s a quality guy and a man of God. God bless your marriage richly.
I rejoice in knowing that you can practice your faith freely in Russia now.
I am a bit jealous, ngl! I'd love to have my own someday (Lord pls 🙏🏼)
@@Jenavee26 you will. Just keep looking. If you are nice person that is what you will attract to your life. Good luck.
I love when they toldwhat the love about each other neither mentioned anything about looks and physical appearance. So refreshing to see :)
I noticed that, too. How utterly refreshing to see two people who are not only in love, but love each other with kindness and respect.
Tolya: "I'll keep it, it's mine I really need this! I really love this thing, my whole life is related to it! And then Vika agrees to keep it." I'm cracking up! You two are so charming together.
That part was so funny...I giggled so much😄
You have a lovely family
my whole life is related to this! very cute
😂😂
I laughed so hard! This was so sweet and funny!
Russians in the movies: cold mysterious humans who shove their feelings deep inside.
Vika be like: Hi internet here is my cheerful husband!
Yes the husband would be no good as a Russian villain in a Bond film.
ahahah, funny written
:)
The best
To be honest it's very true still though ... ryssians aren't known for wearing their emotions on their sleeves. (I'm Russian )
The sound of the birds went perfect with your conversation
The birds were amazing.
I agree!
Love listening to you both speak in your native language.
Yes right?!! 😍 loved this video
Thank you for professing your faith in God! Despite what the media/governments say, we in America do NOT want to be enemies with Russia! We want peace! This is an awesome channel! Thank you!
Thank you for saying it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The same with Ukraine. I`m half-blood Ukrainian-Russian girl and it`s just nightmare that we see right now in the Workd. PEOPLE, PLEASE, let`s devide politics and people. We all the same and deserve to live in peace and harmony!!!!
So true! I was a teenager in the late 80's. I absolutely adored Gorbachev. I thought, and still think, he was a wonderful, brave man. I never disliked Russians despite the cold war and wanted to visit it. I've always admired the steadfastness of the Russian citizens. If I ever get the opportunity to visit your country, I will be so happy! 🙂
@@girlsdreamingofhome5573 You are a like minded person! I agree with you 100%. All countries need to find a way to get past the politics in order to find peace. 🙂
Couldn’t agree more, fellow American here and I have nothing against any country… just want peace for us all! 🙏🏼
@@girlsdreamingofhome5573 can’t because even if no war humans by default are destroying each other with abuse and narcism humans are evil
We all can see how you guys love each other , this is so precious. I hope everyone can find someone like u guys
“And I saw that you love God and you have a sincere desire to know Him.” Love that answer! So glad to have come across your channel! You are both such gems and so cute together!Blessings to you both and your sweet little one❤️
Compared to men in America your husband is good, happy, loving, smart and worthy. He is "not a fool" for certain. Strong. I envy you.
About being a fool, it wasn't seriously. We just have an expression "smiling without a reason is a sign of stupidity" in Russian culture.
You two compliment each other, my husband is easy going and the calm one similar to Tolya. I hope you all can visit the U.S. one day, to experience it for yourselves. Best wishes always. P.S. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to your Russian
I wish all religious people were like you. Open minded, non-judging, 2 feet on the ground. It's really great to hear you talk more and share your thoughts. Loved the video:)
LOL when he handed u the flower. that was cute. you guys are so down to earth and i loved hearing you both speak Russian! thanks for the subtitles!
I don’t have subtitles
@@gaynorross9783: Did you touch the three vertical dots, or the wheel/gear icon, where you can choose subtitles?
I dream to find Tolya's kind of a man to raise my future kids with. You guys have such a great family with great "otnosheniya" and connection with each other. Good luck in your future plans and I hope everything turns out the way you'd like it to. Your fellow Georgian fan, haha!
Hi!
Hi!
I have been casually learning Russian on duolingo for a couple months and I was surprised at how many words I recognized without subtitles. Thank you for the extra practice :)
Congrats! 😊
Love how your husband is always smiling. Also, this new colour suits you very well Vika :) 🌼
Thank you! I like it so much too☺️
I think she looks great in vibrant colours.
Liked the video. We home schooled our daughter until age 10. Then she went to public school where she was the smartest person in the school. She now has a Phd in Engineering and makes a good living. I recommend home schooling when that schooling is one or both parents full time job. That is my advise.
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Advice
I was homeschooled with my twin sister and I feel that it was a great way to learn and we had homeschool friends that we played with and it was some of my happiest childhood memories. I’d say give it a try!
Also my Mom said it was pretty easy when we were in the younger grades. I think you could do a great job
I totally agree with you Lee, homeschooling is awesome. My older boy finished HS at age 13.
You are such a nice couple. You both have a good sense of humour and Tolya is a very sweet man. Agata is lovely.
You are such a beautiful family. Tolya seems such a wonderful father and husband. If you visit the U.S., go to smaller cities, the heartland of our country. God bless you all
Like I said don't let social media ruin your family
Exactly! It's not worth it...ever! 🙂
Как приятно читать столько светлых добрых комментариев от людей со всего мира про наших людей. Вера в человечество укрепляется.
this video arrived just at the right moment as I felt the onset of a panic attack when I saw the notification. Now after watching the video I am smiling and feel calm. Thank you.
So glad you’re feeling better! Take care💛
I love that all over the world there are people who speak boldly of their love for God!
And all over the world they are people who speak loudly of their not needing gods.
@@alefone7666 go away lol
I love that people from all over the world come together to express their love for this sweet family! 🙂
@@Nomarcaper I second that. Ha ha!
Is there a way for Tolya to sell his products on a platform that we could all purchase from? We’d love to support you in every way we can. After watching you for a while, I will say that Tolya is a really good gift giver and has a very generous spirit. Even if it bothers your minimalist side… let you’re romantic side enjoy it. It will make both of you happy!
There’s a song by Tim Minchin called If I Didn’t Have You that is written as a comedy song that rejects the notion of soulmates or fate (“if i didn’t have you, i’d probably have somebody else”), but I think it’s genuinely romantic. I’m not with my husband because of fate. I’m with him because we both choose to be and we both put in the work to be together. We didn’t fall in love at first sight. Our love grew over time out of shared experiences and values.
yes! I’m so glad you mentioned Montessori schools! I worked at one for 4 years and there truly is such a difference in how the kids learn, it’s such a good system, having them do their own learning at their own pace (without traditional grades) 😊
You are a beautiful couple, so much in love. It is a delight to see such lovely people from such a beautiful country. I am in the 🇬🇧 UK and you help me realise that wonderful people exist all over the 🌎 world. Well done for being the best example that love happens everywhere 👏 💗
I absolutely loved to hear your thoughts and the atmosphere was so serene. It was enjoyable, thank you. Greetings from Finland. 🇫🇮💕🌸
I'm from Finland too, and I'm actually half Russian. Я очень вам советую посетить Финляндию, сюда круглый год приезжают много русских туристов, некоторые остаются жить на постоянное время, и не зря, ведь здесь высокый уровень жизни. Только один минус - сложный язык. Советую посетить восточную Финляндию, тут обслуживают туристов на русском почти везде👍I hope I didn't make any mistakes I'm still studying Russian. Great video btw👍
(Большинство русских приезжают сюда за сыром 😂) .
I love Finland! I visited Finland many years ago. I was in a Symphony and Chorus group, and we toured Scandinavian countries. We played and sang in the Rock Church in Finland. The acoustics there were absolutely better than anything I have ever gotten to experience since then. It was such a privilege!
I was a violinist, BTW....not a singer. My other favorite place was in Sweden when the choir sang an Edvard Grieg piece a'capella in his garden. It was one of those spontaneous things .. totally unplanned....simply because they were inspired by the peaceful, gentle surroundings. It was the best they had ever sang that piece, too. It was such an incredible tour...one of those once in a lifetime things. 🙂
Also, I a teacher from Finland when I was a young whom I adored. And, my cousin actually served a mission in Finland in 1986. At any rate, I can't help but love your country and the people there!
@@scootermom1791 Love to hear that! And what a wonderful story. Hope you'll visit the Nordic countries again some day. The peace and quiet is what I love the most about my home country. Also, that church is very beautiful indeed. 😊
@@Princessusch Me too! I love the peace and quiet as well. I love the beauty and nature there, too. 🙂
Just want you to know that I'm 70 yrs. old and I enjoy your videos so much - especially when it's with Tolya and little Agatha. You have a lovely family and you all make me smile.
You are parents that truly respect your daughter, and care so much about her, you and your husband, will always make sure she feels happy at school, and in life, in general. God bless you and your family.
я Русское но живу в Америке, родилась в Омске, Твой канал дает мне чувство комфорта, спасибо
you are sooo cute together omg. may your marriage and relationsship be blessed!
Kindergarten = free daycare and you know what else. Good grades = how well you receive the message, they do not reflect how "smart" you are. Public school does not permit free thinking (or any school for that matter, especially post-secondary). I really enjoyed this upload. It's easy to see you two are completely tuned into your life and are committed to each other and are on the same page in regards to how you will raise your sweet, happy girl. Maturity and practicality is so important these days. So nice to see a young couple such as yourselves keeping it real and not getting "sucked in" to commercialism. Cling tightly to your freedom! Debt and consumerism = indentured servitude. Keep things simple and you will always be happy. Blessings.
Washington, Oregon and California are excellent to visit for the natural beauty. East coast is also great for its historical and interesting cities :) I hope you get to visit one day. Tolya must be missing his family after such a long time!
I have to add that Utah is a great place as well. There are many national parks here. My favorites are Bryce Canyon, Arches and Zion's National Park. If you stay in St. George, Utah most of these places are within an hour or so away. 😎
Greetings from Boston, Come to Boston Ma and Good Old Cape Cod a must see, friendly people everywhere
You are so inspiring. Both of you. I struggle with depression and stuff and you light up my day whenever I see a new video. You make living life so easy for me and I'm very grateful for this. Thank you! Maybe you should come visit Germany :)
You are amazing, focus on positive. Everyday is a new day😍 do things you love
Just saw your comment, please be strong and if you need a random person to talk about depression, know that i understand and am here
Watching you and your family is such a refreshing experience, like meeting lovely friends who happen to live somewhere else. Your love for each other, your honesty and your natural beauty touch me deeply. Thank you so much for sharing this!
You seem like a great couple! May God continue to bless your family!
Glad you found each other!
Thank you for sharing with us. Listen to your heart when it comes to raising your child. There are so many ways to learn.
That was so great! You both are adorable together and Agatha is just precious! ❤️
Thank you! I knew that church had to be important in your lives (meeting one's spouse in church is much to be preferred), and I think that it is more than "Minimal Russian Girl" which attracts many people to your channel. Your family appears to be genuinely happy, joyful, and peaceful; that is rare in a world of chaos and discord--it is attractive because it is "rare". Augustine of Hippo, RC Sproul . . . great individuals. There are rural towns on East Coast of USA, far enough from city but in the countryside.
Thank you for the realness 😀 it’s not always rainbows and sunshine
I can't get enough of you and your family 💕
Thank you for sharing your life with us!!!
Bless you and your family. What a wonderful, wholesome video. Much love Vika
This is such a wonderful video... you are both so sympathetic!
This was so much fun to watch! Your husband has a genuine smile,he looks like a nice guy! And you are beautiful as always!!
I am so glad I found your channel! You and your husband are so authentic and that is not something you see often anymore. Thanks for sharing ❤
It’s nice to have you two converse together, you seem so happy and wise.
You guys are such couple goals! So lovely how you compliment eachother, your characters really suit eachother 💖😊🕊
its here!!! i love the dynamic between you and your husband and hes always so cheery :) love you two! ❤️
What an organically beautiful Q & A ... thank you for sharing!
What a beautiful setting!
Tolya's whole face smiles! 😊
Watching in North Carolina USA
You three have brought tears to my eyes!
This is life just as it should be. 💞
Loved!
That is true: Tolya looks like James Bond. Do he have some kind of special mission in Russian 😀?
Probably the secret one that I don’t know about😅
So fun thanks so much! We really enjoy your videos! Blessings for your family!
lovely! What a great conversation with you both! Thank you!
Thank you for deciding to upload! Sound is more than ok! Your language is beautiful ❤️
Oh my, that was so interesting and enjoyable. You seem a very happy and contented couple and very loving parents too. The sound was ok, i didn't have any problems with it. I hope you get to travel and see a bit of the world and Tolya's family too.
Greeting from Switzerland 👋🏼
This channel is a real treasure and you are a beautiful couple 💗
I loved this style of video too... so calm and relaxing to watch ^^ God bless you all, his love really knows no limits or borders!
You have a wonderful family. Thanks for sharing your time with us.
This is probably one of my favorite videos on youtube. So sincere and heartwarming but also realistic. I was smiling almost the whole time (like Tolya! Lol)... Also the chirping of the birds was relaxing. God bless you and your family!!
Oh my, you two are so adorable. This was such an enjoyable video to watch! It is evident that you have a love for each other and for God. Many blessings upon all three of you! If you do ever make it to Boston, the northern coast of Massachusetts, above Boston is beautiful. I might be biased because I live there. I have 4 boys that I never planned to homeschool, but I am doing it, and it ended up being the best decision. Whatever you end up doing with Agatha, I'm sure she will flourish with parents like you two!
What a great video,thank you for sharing. Adore your family and the things you are teaching us about your country.
This was heartwarming and interesting! You two seem amazing together and I love seeing Tolya make appearances in your videos :)
Tolya is the definition of smile. hehehe Looking forward for more videos Vika, I just love how natural and genuine your videos are. Keep it up!
I loved hearing the bird song and seeing the beautiful birch trees.....it felt like I was sitting there with you. :))
Listening to you guys talk was fascinating. You seem to just let each other, be who they are. No judgment, just acceptance and love. Discussing issues when you need to. You have such a sweet little family. I wish all the best for you. Xx
This was a fun and BEAUTIFUL video. You and Tolya were so spot on about parenting- that it is hard emotionally and physically it does wear you out. I love your transparency about this and I can see the special bond you all have together ❤️ thank you Vika and Tolya and Agatha!
I really enjoyed this q&a. Im 21 and really want a good family someday. Im doing my best to make that dream a reality. Seeing how two healthy people interact with a young child and their partner is good, and something i dont get much exposure to. Thank you.
Youre both so naturally sweet and funny and calm together you can really see how well you work together! You spoil us with half an hour of content! Thankyou vika was a lovely video & i didnt notice any issues with sound or quality at all so glad you posted it!
I also did not have issues with sound. I could just hear the birds and the wind, and it added nicely to the video
Such a beautiful family,your love for eachother and Agatha makes me smile, thank you for sharing your thoughts
Really fun to come back to this video a year later and see how much your lives have changed! Thank you for being so open in sharing your life with us, your family is amazing 💕
I’m enchanted💕 you’re so good people❤️ i loved this video very much: the conversation, the language and the background😇 Great love from Budapest💕
I was in Budapest for just one day and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Beautiful. The goulash I ate was the most delicious food ever. Hopefully, next time I will stay longer. God bless you and your beautiful country. 🙏 🌺 ✝️ 🦋
I just found your channel and I’m totally addicted! I’d been in Moscow for a month in 2009, taking a summer Russian course in Pushkin Institute, and I visited Tula (the samovar museum :D), as well as some other cities around Moscow. It was a great experience! You both seem so nice people, so down to earth, so calm and peaceful. I don’t even know you, but I like you already. I wish you all the best! Greetings from Portugal.
You both seem like really great people. I'm glad you both are happy and doing well in life.
My mum is from Oregon so we visit every couple of years to see my grandparents and uncle! It’s a beautiful state! I loved hearing both of your Russian! ❤️ You two are adorable and I can tell Tolya loves you very much!
You are a lovely couple. God blessed you both with beautiful Agatha. It’s good to know that you three go to church. May God bless you and your family. 🙏 ✝️ ❤️ 🦋
God has sent you two for each other. All the very best wishes to the both of you for a wonderful life together. Watching from Philippines
Such a beautiful union, spasibo for sharing this.
You two are just adorable. Thanks for sharing your life with us.
The sound was really good! And I loved to hear the both of you speak in russian, so sweet, I really enjoyed this video, really interesting, have a nice weekend
I love getting to know more about both of you! I live in Seattle and have all my life. Washington State is beautiful, you would love it here!
This video was a lot of joy. Love the harmony and honesty between you two! Best regards
Really enjoyed this q&a! Thanks for sharing with us! ☺️
You're both very lovely people. Never change xx. From Ireland....
I love it when you guys are talking in russian since im learning русский язык now soooooo it's very useful for me to add some vocabs on my list. Stay safe guys! ❣
I laughed and cried along with you. I love the genuine personalities of you both. A very nice video.
What a beautiful place to have your Q and A.
It is so pleasant to watch married happy people.
Another great job on the video👍
Growing up in South Texas it has quite the tendency of being hot (sometimes 110 degrees), so when I had the chance of traveling to the states of Washington and Oregon, it truly was refreshing, and somewhat odd given its oftentimes cool temperatures less of a tendency to have many hot, flat plains.
Thank you for sharing. Remember that through God all thing are possible.
Loved this!! Super interesting learning about how kindergartens and the school system in general work.
Loved this video!! You both individually come across as kind, caring people and it's so heart warming to see such a God fearing, warm, loving couple. May God continue to bless your family 💞
I have a 14 year old.... Even at 14 they need you as much as a toddler does, just in different ways lol yes, parenting gets more challenging but along with it, comes more joy and rewards. You three have a beautiful life together! Really, our kids, no matter how old, are the MOST precious beings. Take care Vika! 😊😊
I love your family God bless you all
You two are such an adorably sweet couple! I like how there is such a nice balance between the both of you and how much love your daughter gets! Cutest family 💜
Finally a new video! 😍 Beautiful family. To be honest, this is a very comforting video. I love the way you explaining. Very insightful. I also love the birds sound in your video.
You two are so sweet together, you remind me of me and my husband and we've been married over 40 years ❤️❤️ xx
I am so happy that God is the head of your home.
Blessings to you and your beautiful family.
Always make me cry with joy and gratitude... Cpaciba bolchoi . Everything was perfect, this honesty, this simplicity, those feelings, love, the depth of your both answers... thank you so much. love from France
Absolutely wonderful time with yo guys. Thank you for sharing so much about your lives together. Your videos always make me smile. Much love from Florida, USA.