What Russian villages looked like // Visiting a traditional Russian farm in the Moscow region

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  • čas přidán 13. 11. 2021
  • Recently I visited a recreation park in the Moscow region. The park is made in the style of old Russian farm, so for us it's a great opportunity to see how Russian rural life looked centuries ago. In this video we will see traditional Russian houses (izba), mill and farmer's shop, also we will make friends with local roosters and find myself a new car.
    The park is located in the village of Ostrov that has a great historical significance. Its history dates back to the 14th century and it was first mentioned in the will of Ivan Kalita, the Grand Duke of Moscow. This village used to be a country residence of Russian tsars and they often came here to hunt. Also, there is an old Orthodox church that, luckily, remained untouched during Soviet times. It was very interesting for me to see something truly Russian, in the place, where Russian history began. Like this video and write your comments, see you soon!
    My Instagram: / natsadv
    Support me on Patreon: / natashasadventures
    Music used in the video: Avsked - Strom, Oh Motherland - Sight of Wonders
    About myself
    Hi! My name is Natasha, I live in the Far East of Russia in the city of Khabarovsk, but originally I'm from a small town Spassk-Dalny in Primorsky Krai. Currently I'm studying Linguistics in the university. On this channel I make videos about life in Russia, our traditions and my traveling in Russian cities. Welcome, and let's explore Russia together! #yeahrussia

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  • @mingmiao364
    @mingmiao364 Před 2 lety +124

    The narration, the music, and the seamless placement of different footages made atmosphere of this vlog is so cozy. Well done! Although it is no representation of modern Russian villages, this park is really immersive and takes one back to the time of Pre-Petrine Russia. No wonder the Slavophile writers depicted such era with great nostalgia.

  • @brianpetersen3429
    @brianpetersen3429 Před 2 lety +53

    excellent video. As someone from the farmland state of Iowa in the US, I appreciate seeing what Russia is like.

    • @564df6g5h4d6f5g4h6d5
      @564df6g5h4d6f5g4h6d5 Před 2 lety +4

      I love the big old rural spaces. So green. She takes great pictures of the streams and rivers. ❤️

    • @user-ht3jc7jt6d
      @user-ht3jc7jt6d Před 2 lety +1

      It is not real Russia 🤣

    • @russianna7246
      @russianna7246 Před 2 lety +2

      Hello! I''ve just launched my channel about life in Russian villages and towns. If you're interested, welcome to watch my video about old Cossacks' village. ;-)

    • @olgierdogden4742
      @olgierdogden4742 Před 2 lety +2

      Exactly. And whether it’s the “real” Russia or not what translates through Natasha’s medium shows her emotions and passion’s which inspire her to inspire us and THAT makes all the difference.

  • @madpicken
    @madpicken Před 2 lety +68

    the wood work is so impressive. i like how they are notched into each other.

    • @SovietMoviesExplained
      @SovietMoviesExplained Před 2 lety +5

      yeah, there were/are many impressive woodwork techniques.
      Some wooden houses or churches claim to be built "without the use of a single nail"

  • @matt_aviz
    @matt_aviz Před 2 lety +36

    Yes Natasha, I've been thinking about whether watching yours or other CZcamsr's videos is entertainment, educational, or merely "distraction" as you put it. It's probably some of each, but I think I'll conclude for now that it's a form of friendly communication between distant and various peoples which might in some small way help keep us from obliterating each other❣

    • @ryancappo
      @ryancappo Před 2 lety +4

      Back channel diplomacy. :)

    • @russianna7246
      @russianna7246 Před 2 lety +1

      Hello! I''ve just launched my channel about life in Russian villages and towns. If you're interested, welcome to watch my video about old Cossacks' village. ;-)

  • @RussianPlus
    @RussianPlus Před 2 lety +78

    Nice farm. Thank you Natasha for being so honest. I agree such farms are a rarity in modern Russia. Hey but you should have driven a tractor or something :) Come on you're on a farm so its time to roll up your sleeves & get your hands dirty haha

    • @olgert75
      @olgert75 Před 2 lety +1

      Она экзамены на права еле сдала, какой ей трактор? Еще снесёт с перепугу какой-нибудь свинарник, или коровник, и хорошо, если без жертв обойдется и не посадят, можно будет потом полжизни донаты на ю-тубе выпрашивать, чтобы возместить ущерб.

    • @devinmcgroot7560
      @devinmcgroot7560 Před 2 lety +1

      get your hands cummy! as they say in Los Angeles! haha! entertainment is a fun business!

    • @Ae-ne5iy
      @Ae-ne5iy Před 2 lety +2

      I believe you are underestimating the powers of the 1082 Lada. Anything you can imagine can be made possible with this amazing vehicle.

    • @melanieovalles5254
      @melanieovalles5254 Před 2 lety +1

      @@olgert75 rude!

  • @Katorga999
    @Katorga999 Před 2 lety +28

    "She's like... 'I'm a lonely chick ..'" :D:D Sometimes talking to animals is actually worthier than talking to people :D I'd been sure about that in many occasions :) Definitely I'm interested in seeing more animal interviews by Natasha :)

  • @beachbum77979
    @beachbum77979 Před rokem +2

    I did learn something and interesting. And as an extra benefit, I got to see and hear a true Russian Princess, again. Thank you. You help restore my faith in humanity, restore my hope for the future. Please stay safe, be careful. This world needs you...

  • @sithistheking1276
    @sithistheking1276 Před 2 lety +25

    This is my first time see this channel and it is actually cool

  • @dsloan3164
    @dsloan3164 Před 2 lety +28

    from the old ways to the new, from small towns and farms to moscow and nightclubs, travel by plane or by train, dorm rooms and studying, from classic deserts and modern foods to learning to cook, to never forgetting where you come from to never knowing whats next and the people you will meet along the way. thank you Natasha for sharing Russia and your journey with all of us.

  • @glrespicefinem3759
    @glrespicefinem3759 Před 2 lety +3

    Natasha. Very lovely video. Xlnt narration and high quality scenic life. Smooth and seemless. Very relaxing. Thank you.

  • @ytfp
    @ytfp Před 2 lety +53

    I like watching your videos because the nature is so beautiful. Being from the United States, we are not educated all that well on the sites of Europe and Russian but I love the window trimming as it reminds me of something someone would see in Germany or perhaps Holland. It is also nice to see that the areas there are not so different than here and that nature is beautiful everywhere.
    I hope people watch more of these videos to see that we are all the same people and that there is so much beauty in the world.

    • @russianna7246
      @russianna7246 Před 2 lety

      Hello! I''ve just launched my channel about life in Russian villages and towns. If you're interested, welcome to watch my video about old Cossacks' village. ;-)

    • @MalXcontent
      @MalXcontent Před 2 lety +4

      It would seem that Americans don’t know much about many other parts of the world.
      That is something that should change.

    • @dannielz6
      @dannielz6 Před 2 lety +1

      So? Do you think they're educated about the US and North America??? Its normal for people to know the most about their own country or region. Its not like there arent libraries, internet and college courses if you want to study it more or better yet, airports!

    • @ytfp
      @ytfp Před 2 lety +2

      ​@@dannielz6 Yes they are more educated about the US and North America than we are of their area of the world, by far.

  • @JJosephS1
    @JJosephS1 Před 2 lety +49

    Beautiful, very well filmed. I felt like I was there. I also enjoyed the historical information. Excellent!

    • @user-nx5bk1mx3u
      @user-nx5bk1mx3u Před 2 lety

      I noticed cheesecakes there, it probably looks like pizza only in Russian.

    • @russianna7246
      @russianna7246 Před 2 lety

      Hi! If you enjoy such videos about Russian countryside, then welcome to my channel, that I've just launched.

  • @mostcom
    @mostcom Před 2 lety +11

    I hope you're able to continue learning about your country and sharing it with us thank you.

  • @SovietMoviesExplained
    @SovietMoviesExplained Před 2 lety +56

    Btw, "Ostrov" means "island" in Russian.
    It is nice to see such neat recreational parks that attract tourists and draw attention to historical locations.
    I see that this park is more focused on recreation, yet there are lots of parks in Central Russia that display authentic wooden houses and structures from different regions and different eras.
    They are usually called "музей деревянного зодчества" - "museum of woodworking".
    I know several in Suzdal, near Velikij Novgorod and Kizhi.
    Definitely worth visiting (albeit in summer months only) 👌

    • @stanstenson8168
      @stanstenson8168 Před 2 lety +2

      What is that book at 8:08? At least it looks like a book to me.

    • @SovietMoviesExplained
      @SovietMoviesExplained Před 2 lety +3

      @@stanstenson8168, I think it's a "book sculpture" - the park's name "Ostrov" is carved from the pages

    • @stanstenson8168
      @stanstenson8168 Před 2 lety +1

      @@SovietMoviesExplained Thank you for the answer. I thought it was way cool.

    • @AndrewTubbiolo
      @AndrewTubbiolo Před 2 lety +3

      I have a friend named Ostrovsky, so I guess his family were islanders? I also saw Kilitta is a Russian name. There is a cargo airline in the US called Kilitta Airlines. They fly 747's.

    • @SovietMoviesExplained
      @SovietMoviesExplained Před 2 lety +5

      @@AndrewTubbiolo, yep "Ostrovsky" is a very Russian-sounding and noble surname. There is a famous 19th century playwright of that name . You might try to surprise your friend with this knowledge 😉
      However, the origins of surnames are usually hard to trace. Usually they referred to either the profession - Kuznetsov aka Smith, owner or father - Ivanov aka "of Ivan", or place of origin - Ostrov as either a village like this one (exactly THE one), or a real island.
      As for second surname, doesn't sound Russian to me 🤔

  • @LordJinkies
    @LordJinkies Před 2 lety +16

    Thank you for the visit to the Moscow countryside. I wish I could find any other youtubers who could do such a great job of presenting the subject. I feel more like I walked around the farm with you than like I watched a video. Its so much more interesting the way you do it.

    • @NormanF62
      @NormanF62 Před 2 lety +2

      Have you seen Dari Step’s videos? She’s a native Moscovite. She’s traveled extensively in Russia and Europe and Natasha is only beginning to document things beyond Far Eastern Russia. Its a huge country and she has barely scratched the surface.

  • @robertalbert623
    @robertalbert623 Před 2 lety +10

    Well done, nothing wrong with having a tourist area to remind people of their past. Seemed pretty quiet. A study in history convenient for the modern person

  • @denniskwan1906
    @denniskwan1906 Před 2 lety +12

    Those wooden houses reminds me strongly of rural Scandinavia. Sometimes people even grow grass on the roof there.

    • @user-wc7ys9nu9m
      @user-wc7ys9nu9m Před 2 lety

      Yeah, this green roofs really fit nature and create "Hobbit" mood, in my opinion. I don't know, why our russian izba's were build in different way. Maybe this "live roofs" aren't durable enough? Roots demolish wood protection and water start to pouring through the small holes, for example

  • @mikep.9371
    @mikep.9371 Před 2 lety +3

    What a nice evening to spend with you Natasha and the neat places you visit.
    Your voice helps with quietness of the park. Stay well, safe & have a good week ahead.

  • @randomobserver8168
    @randomobserver8168 Před 2 lety +2

    My favourite moment when an accent can change meaning- when at 3:02 Natasha greets a couple of roosters with "Hello, roasters". I thought, wow, that's really harsh confronting the birds with their eventual fate like that. Then I thought for a second... 😉

  • @madpicken
    @madpicken Před 2 lety +30

    i like the voice over with the music in the background. the mix sounds good. always a pleasure being notified for a new natasha video. go russia!

  • @davidmichaud4871
    @davidmichaud4871 Před 2 lety +9

    The farm is no longer a farm this is a recreational park as you stated. A real nice way to experience older building and such, one has to go to the country away from the cities. But in this video we get gain a sense of what it was like is the old farm house. I have read quite a bit about these old Russian farm house but it is rare to see in one. Thanks for showing us around.

  • @seanbensonsings
    @seanbensonsings Před 2 lety +6

    All that open space is refreshing. Those valleys are scenic and beautiful. Plus, the ancient Cathedral and the antique wooden houses make us feel like we are traveling back in time hundreds of years. Oftentimes, city dwellers forget that all their food comes from places like this. I'd bet there is a lot less traffic there than there is in downtown Moscow. The video was also very educational. Thanks for sharing such a nice film!

  • @sarahbraithwaite6710
    @sarahbraithwaite6710 Před 2 lety +2

    Is it weird that I watch your videos when I need inspiration to be productive with my schoolwork? I think when I watch these videos I’m like “wow this girl is so cool and smart, I wish I could do and make cool things like her” haha. In other words, I love you and your videos ❤️ спасибо большое! I hope you know how great you are!

  • @Macsimus75
    @Macsimus75 Před 2 lety +1

    Natasha you should win the prize for "Cutest videos on the Tube". The soft spoken voice-overs are even becoming more and more ASMR-ish XD

  • @hauntedgunterhotel
    @hauntedgunterhotel Před 2 lety +4

    Awesome Sunday!!! First, a new video by Dari Step and now, a new video by Yeah Russia!!! 🍁🍂 Keep going Natasha, you’re doing an excellent job!!

  • @robertwayne352
    @robertwayne352 Před 2 lety +3

    Thank you, Natasha. That was a great visit. I had fun following along with you!🙂

  • @r.davidpoehner4974
    @r.davidpoehner4974 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you once again Natasha. You're doing a great job with your videos.

  • @maynotlast
    @maynotlast Před 2 lety +2

    Excellent video quality and photography. Videos getting better and better.

  • @juststeve5542
    @juststeve5542 Před 2 lety +4

    Thank you for the tour.
    I always find Eastern European wooden houses so curious.
    I'm English, and historically wood was in demand for ships, so old houses here are stone/brick or wood framed with earth/clay infill.
    To see entire houses made of whole logs is just extravagant!
    I've seen similar houses in the Slovakian Tatra mountains.
    Oh, and Russian churches are just spectacular!

  • @johnnycondor
    @johnnycondor Před 2 lety +6

    I hope you enjoyed you day out in the country suburbs of Moscow. It looks very relaxing there! I could be completely happy living in a small farmhouse in such a place, with a vegetable garden, some chickens, and some fruit trees perhaps. Thank you for sharing your stories and adventures here with us, Natasha! Stay safe, healthy and happy!

  • @shootersix
    @shootersix Před 2 lety +8

    You're just getting better and better every day ... videography, editing, music - and your voice - do not underestimate your voice - there's an honest quality to your voice narrations which cannot be overlooked and it plays a huge part in the appeal of your videos. Nicely done my dear, nicely done.

    • @andrewzwick2285
      @andrewzwick2285 Před 2 lety +1

      In some ways She brings the same combination of intellectual history and insight as a Russian to her homeland that makes Rick Steve's on PBS so interesting. I have really enjoyed her videos.

    • @shootersix
      @shootersix Před 2 lety

      @@andrewzwick2285 I agree totally!

  • @SJR_Media_Group
    @SJR_Media_Group Před 2 lety +8

    Thank you for sharing. This area looks a lot like areas with Dachas. We could never afford a Dacha (summer home), but had friends who had 2nd homes. Still have friends who live 5-10 KM out from Moscow, they commute to work.
    Loved this traditional farm, park, farm animals, etc. Love how Moscow is setup with the ringed road systems. Not hard to get out of city and into more rural green space. Many don't know that Moscow has huge green spaces set aside for recreation, even in the heart of city.
    Nothing says 'Russia' better than the traditional architecture; log buildings, and golden onion domes on top of churches. Even the background music is traditional Russian Folk Music, which I really enjoy. Did you know that Russian Roosters are bilingual??? They speak 'chicken' and Russian. If they want handouts from visitors, they have to ask in Russian... really - LOL.
    I trust you are well my friend. Thank you again for your wonderful videos.

  • @jwv6985
    @jwv6985 Před 2 lety +25

    Maybe the word you were tying to find was "preserves"? Like jam, or jelly.
    Thank you for a great video. I always enjoy watching and learning 😁
    250,000 subs soon!

    • @Elizabeth-aka-Pippi
      @Elizabeth-aka-Pippi Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you, I could not think of the word! 🍯

    • @paulm749
      @paulm749 Před 2 lety

      "Conserves" has a very similar meaning to preserves, though it isn't used much anymore, so she was still pretty close.

    • @doctor2bob
      @doctor2bob Před 2 lety +2

      The word is 'conserves'

    • @eaterdrinker000
      @eaterdrinker000 Před 2 lety +3

      A quick trip to Google Translate shows the Russian word for "preservatives" (jams, jellies, etc.) is "konservanty." I think that's where the confusion came from!

    • @SuperLittleTyke
      @SuperLittleTyke Před 2 lety +4

      Got to be careful with the word "preserves". In German a Präservativ is a condom, which is презерватив in Russian. It's like never saying rubber in America when you mean eraser.

  • @petrhoward
    @petrhoward Před 2 lety +7

    Thankyou for this video. The heritage park you featured is not unlike those we have here in Canada. In fact, the arrangement of exhibits are almost exactly the same as those in Fort Steele, British Columbia. I loved this video. Keep doing more of these, and the sound quality over time I am sure will get better and better.

  • @allennorfad2649
    @allennorfad2649 Před 2 lety +3

    Natasha you have an eye for video shots and your narration is great. Even though i followed you for your unique origin from the Far East you still entertain with topics on rural Moscow.

  • @richard_the_piano_man
    @richard_the_piano_man Před 2 lety +9

    You do an excellent job with your narrations!

  • @astroguster5522
    @astroguster5522 Před 2 lety +11

    The sun shines differently in Russia. I'm from NY and can always tell when something is filmed near NY just by the way the sun shines. Moscow has some beautiful and very unique sun shine 🌞

    • @arctic_haze
      @arctic_haze Před 2 lety

      I think it's the clouds. Usually a very shallow layer of convective clouds in the warm months. I think it comes from less water vapor in the atmosphere over Moscow due to the distance to nearest seas. New York has marine air more often than people realize because the weather systems rotate meaning a lot of southerly winds with even with a generally western circulation.

  • @leenbarendregt4540
    @leenbarendregt4540 Před 2 lety +4

    Natasha, many thanks for your informative video. The majority of the viewers will have no idea how difficult it is to create such video. Your editing skills have substantially improved so that the transitions were very well selected and in many shots there was action (roosters) Also the “documentary” voice was pleasant and no signs that you were reading it from paper. The traditional music was very well chosen for this subject. It all gives us a good idea of the subject which you would bring to our attention

    • @russianna7246
      @russianna7246 Před 2 lety

      Hello! I''ve just launched my channel about life in Russian villages and towns. If you're interested, welcome to watch my video about old Cossacks' village. ;-)

  • @adamantiuscloudcat1799
    @adamantiuscloudcat1799 Před 2 lety +17

    First of all, love your sweet voice, it's so soothing and gentle. You could read fairytales for children. Second, the narration it's great. The views are pretty cool. I remember I went to an old complex of cabins in the outskirts of Moscow in 2010. They had this old style houses with decorations in their windows. And one huge Banya which my gf and I used. It had a really cold indoors pool. It was cool to submerge in the gelid waters.
    Hey there's so many cats in the video. Some seemed to come out of the church, were they religious? Another thing is that I have the impression this picture of you in the old wrecked carriage I've seen before.
    It has certain melancholy to know how things pass. That old town is just an amusement park. It's the same in the US. Old towns are gone, they are also amusement parks.
    History pass the pages unadvertedly

    • @SovietMoviesExplained
      @SovietMoviesExplained Před 2 lety +2

      Well, I'm sure it's not the entire town! It's just a small park near a historical church to attract tourists and bring money in.
      Ostrov's city centre looks quite modern.

    • @muslimsocialist9310
      @muslimsocialist9310 Před 2 lety +1

      She should read the Baba Yaga tales lol

  • @brianjonker510
    @brianjonker510 Před rokem +1

    A lot of your videos have an underlying theme about you trying to figure out 'How to live a worthwhile life' I find this very interesting.

  • @lightdark00
    @lightdark00 Před 2 lety +14

    If you're going to be a soviet explorer, you need to love the Lada.

    • @muslimsocialist9310
      @muslimsocialist9310 Před 2 lety

      I generally hate cars. But, aside from wanting old American cars. I'd love to have a soviet Lada..

  • @tomholz9928
    @tomholz9928 Před 2 lety +5

    Thank you! Nicely done ✅ I have learned many interesting things about Russia ! Peace!

  • @haohmaro23
    @haohmaro23 Před 2 lety +2

    I've just reallize.. i was actually waiting for your vid.. 😂 lol

  • @russianna7246
    @russianna7246 Před 2 lety +2

    Hi, Natasha! I'm Anna and I've just started my channel about Russian life. I hope you don't mind if I write in comments to your viewers, telling a bit about my existence. :) And I'm also your follower and I like your videos. It's interesting to see life in the other part of Russia and especially from a warm-hearted girl like you.

  • @czamman
    @czamman Před 2 lety +4

    Good to hear construction workers there love making noise while trying to film. That happens everywhere.
    I love learning more about Russian history and placing in the world timeline. About the same time Ivan the Terrible was doing his thing, Elizabeth Queen of England was doing hers. As was William Shakespeare and also the Spanish Armada. It was a good time for history, maybe not so much if you were poor or working class. Lol

  • @juanitacarrollyoung2979
    @juanitacarrollyoung2979 Před 2 lety +8

    We have a similar place in Northern California! It's Fort Ross, near the Russian River. The furthest outpost of Russian imperialism. Near there is a really cool Russian restaurant/ cultural center. Run by volunteers, and pay for your meal is "suggested donation" for an all you can eat Russian spread 🇷🇺🪆🍗🍞

    • @bjorn2run
      @bjorn2run Před 2 lety +1

      My family used vacation in Rio Nido from time to time. I was very young, but I remember there were small cottages amongst the redwoods. Very beautiful area, but prone to flooding.

    • @mannybravo237
      @mannybravo237 Před 2 lety +1

      There's a cool vlog on yt by History Hunters!👍🏼

  • @SirMonkknight
    @SirMonkknight Před 2 lety +50

    “I got scared” 😂 the roster was claiming you and the other roster said back away fast. Ps nice vehicle Natasha Claus. I like these places you take us. The church/ sawmill 😜 and the wind mill looked so beautiful. I would have loved to grow up in an old village. Nothing wrong with modern cities just my preference. This was interesting and great job on the music choice made me smile.

    • @strandkorbnorbert2789
      @strandkorbnorbert2789 Před 2 lety

      🔴

    • @tykehotep2865
      @tykehotep2865 Před 2 lety +3

      hello it is spelt Rooster in English all the best

    • @SirMonkknight
      @SirMonkknight Před 2 lety +1

      @@tykehotep2865 you put your pipe down to type that reply. : ) Wow I like helping people get off the pipe even for moments at a time. Great job friend. Baby steps

    • @monkeybearbleu
      @monkeybearbleu Před 2 lety +1

      Haha - and in England, roosters are called 'cockerels'!😆

    • @ccwestman
      @ccwestman Před 2 lety

      @@tykehotep2865 no one cares...

  • @magic_hotel
    @magic_hotel Před 2 lety +18

    Very nice Natasha. This was a wonderful journey to the past. Similarly, we have Beamish Museum here in Northeren England, which recreates a slice of living and working in the years before World War I.

    • @tomasgogashvily5350
      @tomasgogashvily5350 Před 2 lety

      Russia is a poverty stricken nation, there are so many villages look like World War 1, and are living like in World War 1. Of course, we are very glad that our super power richest strongest Putin-God like nation can attract such love, especially when a daughter of a corrupt ****ing system is making videos to appease fellow European "partners" with our State of the Art living that has no Analogues in the World! xD

    • @edwardjones2202
      @edwardjones2202 Před 2 lety

      @@tomasgogashvily5350 what the fuck?!

  • @LarryKapp1
    @LarryKapp1 Před 2 lety +4

    It looks like they take good care of that recreation park . They have lots of young trees planted now for the future . Oh those jars of fruit conserves - also called jam or jelly in English.

  • @boscoboasdad6562
    @boscoboasdad6562 Před 2 lety +4

    I read many of the comments and noticed the word "Preserves". American English is changing In reference to canned goods, especially home canned goods.
    I am old and have preserved many foods with Grandma, Mom, Wife, and now my dogs as a widower (mostly cook & freeze, namely Freezer Jam). Some of what I saw in your video could be called "Potted" or "Jugged" as in Jugged Hare. Fruits or meats that are preserved whole are often called "Potted" or "Jugged". If the meat or fruit is deboned or cored only, it is often called canned. If the fruit is cooked down with it's skin, seeds, pulp, and juice, this is often called preserves. Jam would have pulp and juice with no seed or skin. Jelly would be made from juice with either added pectin or natural pectin. Marketing in stores is now referring to something called simply fruit, and meats are canned, dried, frozen, freeze dried, smoked, pickled, jerked...
    You had a lot of different things going on in those jars. They were fun for me and bring back many happy memories. Thank you.
    I am happy like a kid when I get notice of a new video from you.

    • @SovietMoviesExplained
      @SovietMoviesExplained Před 2 lety +2

      Wow, that is so cool that your family did/does so much preserving and that you know so many ways to do it.
      In Russia only fruits and vegetables are preserved nowadays - as "varenye" - means "boiled" whole or roughly cut fruits/berries with sugar, or "povidlo" - same, but the mass is blended into homogeneous mass.
      Cucumbers can be either pickled or salted, the rest (tomatoes, aubergines, zucchinis) is primarily pickled in vinegar.

    • @boscoboasdad6562
      @boscoboasdad6562 Před 2 lety +1

      @@SovietMoviesExplained Salted or brined veggies are still done by some here in Idaho USA, but my favorite is large beans, Fava Beans or Horse Beans, pickled with vinegar, salt, and sugar. To eat them you break the husk with your front teeth and pinch the inside of the bean into your mouth. They taste like vegetarian egg yolks with a sweet Tangy sauce. If you have Favas but don't want the bother, cook them, cool them, serve them in Olive Oil, red wine vinegar and sugar and eat as above. Very Good Snack.
      It's not Soviet, but have you seen the movie T-34? Great film. Great story. Thanks

    • @SovietMoviesExplained
      @SovietMoviesExplained Před 2 lety +2

      @@boscoboasdad6562 Mmm, sounds delicious. Can these beans be found in other states except Idaho? I doubt I'll go there anytime soon, but I might visit NY and CA as soon as they reopen for Europe.
      I haven't watched T-34 (not a fan of WWI-WWII movies in general), but I've read that itwss heavily criticised for its screenplay and characters (as are most modern Russian war films).
      It's not that individual NKVD-members couldn't be evil, Nazi officers - honorable, or the main character - extremely lucky carefree and drinking.
      But when these character traits transfer from movie to movie, to movie... one starts questioning things...

    • @boscoboasdad6562
      @boscoboasdad6562 Před 2 lety

      @@SovietMoviesExplained Definitely Favas can be found in California or anywhere Portuguese People live. The bean may have originated in the Azores, at least the best large size (50 cent size) come from the Azores. Horse Beans may just be Lima Beans but big ones.
      I just got home from a 12 hour shift, so my understanding is a bit off when it comes to your critique of war movies. I mostly just like many Russian things. Crime and Punishment, Brothers Karamazov, and the Idiot by Dostoevsky. I'm fascinated and traumatized by The Gulag Archipelago by Solzhenitsyn. I have a silver clad Russian drinking horn, and something you might like for sure, a beautiful 24% cut lead crystal bowl made in the Soviet Union. It was a wedding present and still sits on our kitchen table 37 years after we received it.
      As for T - 34 it is popular on CZcams and it is a love story.
      Sorry, I can't think and need to sleep. Your comments are fun for me and I will re-read them later. Thank you

    • @SovietMoviesExplained
      @SovietMoviesExplained Před 2 lety +3

      @@boscoboasdad6562 , haha, I guess, the drinking horn is not Russian, but Georgian or Armenian, but we still might treat souvenirs from ex-Soviet republics as "ours".
      As for crystal bowl, that was a valuable gift indeed - in late Soviet times a family was not considered well off unless it had a set of crystal glasses on their sideboard.

  • @letterbox203
    @letterbox203 Před 2 lety +2

    Hi Natasha. Your video is very heartwarming and you have a charming way of expressing your ideas with wit and humor. From the selection of music that accompany the video shots of the countryside, to the historical buildings and historic windmill, to your keen observations and camerawork - you deliver very powerful material for consumption by any inquisitive mind including mine. Thank you for educating me about your lovely country and peaceful countryside that offers such a calming effect on the heart.

  • @hansostlund4626
    @hansostlund4626 Před rokem +1

    natascha, the best of russia, we love you you know, showing your native country like it is😂❤❤❤❤

  • @abstractfactory8068
    @abstractfactory8068 Před 2 lety +18

    What a good way to finish a weekend, enjoying Natalia's beauty and her amazing content from a far away and beautiful country.

    • @eaterdrinker000
      @eaterdrinker000 Před 2 lety +1

      I too can admit that I have a crush on Natasha! Her looks are rather unique, but her facial features sometimes give off strong St. Vincent (Annie Clark) vibes: angular and elegant, even without makeup.

    • @SuperLittleTyke
      @SuperLittleTyke Před 2 lety +2

      Is her name Natalia? I thought she called herself Natasha.

    • @MrKuriIIko
      @MrKuriIIko Před 2 lety

      @@SuperLittleTyke in Russian: Natalia - Natasha, in English: Katherine - Katy, Thomas - Tom, you get it?

    • @abstractfactory8068
      @abstractfactory8068 Před 2 lety +1

      @@SuperLittleTyke I think in Russia Natasha is like a diminutive of Natalia, like Tony and Antony I guess.

    • @SovietMoviesExplained
      @SovietMoviesExplained Před 2 lety +2

      @@SuperLittleTyke, "Natalia" is a full name - as written in passport, but most Russians use the diminitive forms of their names. Natalia - Natasha or Nata, Maria - Masha, Ekaterina - Katya, Alexander - Sasha and so on.
      It's crazy, I know 😜

  • @celsorostom2717
    @celsorostom2717 Před 2 lety +3

    Natasha, as músicas calmas, as charmosas vilas e a sua bela voz transmitem mansidão e harmonia.
    De São Paulo.

  • @dodznb238
    @dodznb238 Před 2 lety +1

    Hello my friend nice imformation , thank you for this sharing..👋🤝🙏👏

    • @SamsRussianAdventures
      @SamsRussianAdventures Před 2 lety

      It would be amazing to know your opinion. I'm additionally a massive follower of this channel and I additionally create videos with regards to life in Russia. Sadly the youtube algorithm has actually not been as great to me yet. Practically anyone who watches my channel states that it is very good, unfortunately few get to watch it. Can you be extremely honest and inform me just how I can make better videos? I value your sincere viewpoint.

  • @olgierdogden4742
    @olgierdogden4742 Před 2 lety

    -Keeping up to your good standards in your videos as usual, and a lovely interesting 10 minutes I’ve spent again Natasha. Thankyou from all of us wherever we are.

  • @gerrygwag
    @gerrygwag Před 2 lety +6

    We have a lot of places like that in Canada. Many based on the Russian culture.

    • @juanitacarrollyoung2979
      @juanitacarrollyoung2979 Před 2 lety +1

      We have one in Northern California! It's Fort Ross, near the Russian River. The furthest outpost of Russian imperialism. Near there is a really cool Russian restaurant/ cultural center. Run by volunteers, and pay for your meal is "suggested donation" for an all you can eat Russian spread 🇷🇺🪆🍗🍞

  • @evegreenification
    @evegreenification Před 2 lety +3

    Wow, that izba is incredibly inspiring for an off-grid cabin I want to construct. I plan to make a sleeping-on-heater setup myself. That wood trim is gorgeous. Just wow.

  • @willownoel5017
    @willownoel5017 Před 2 lety +1

    You are real.
    And your content is real.
    So remember, keep it real and don't get distracted with glitz and glitter!

  • @rtrobinson88321
    @rtrobinson88321 Před 2 lety +1

    Very nice video. Thanks for taking us along for the walk

  • @cvkline
    @cvkline Před 2 lety +6

    You chose such a gorgeous day to film this! The sky is amazing and the colors of the landscape and buildings are quite beautiful.
    Is it common for music on the radio to have lyrics in English? I keep hearing English-sounding songs in the background of your videos, and it surprises me.

  • @BlueDawnEnduro
    @BlueDawnEnduro Před 2 lety +17

    I like this video from you. Even if its somewhat "tourist" version of old Russia it is super cool and interesting that you show different places in Russia. Ha ha, I think the word you might have been looking for was preserves (jelly, jam, canned vegetables)?

    • @MrKuriIIko
      @MrKuriIIko Před 2 lety

      Uh-huh, false friends may confuse even a proficient speaker, as we call condoms "preservativy"

    • @davidrboland
      @davidrboland Před 2 lety +1

      "Conserves" is another word for what we in the UK call "jam" (or "jelly" in the US) so that might have been the word the delightful Natasha was thinking of.

    • @BlueDawnEnduro
      @BlueDawnEnduro Před 2 lety

      @@davidrboland interesting differences in US and UK

    • @russianna7246
      @russianna7246 Před 2 lety

      Hello! I''ve just launched my channel about life in Russian villages and towns. If you're interested, welcome to watch my video about old Cossacks' village. ;-)

  • @alandickerson3379
    @alandickerson3379 Před 2 lety +1

    Hello Natasha!! I loved this video! Interesting to see a farm from the past and Russian history. I loved the scenery, too! Thank you for everything you do, see you soon!

  • @mannybravo237
    @mannybravo237 Před 2 lety +2

    'Condiments' is the word I believe you were looking for at 8:31...like mustard, catsup, salsa, mayo

  • @West-rn-showvn-ist-chick
    @West-rn-showvn-ist-chick Před 2 lety +4

    This must have been filmed a while back because there wouldn’t be leaves on the trees now..

  • @larrywickstrom9985
    @larrywickstrom9985 Před 2 lety +3

    Wonderful look into Russian history.

  • @bazzakeegan2243
    @bazzakeegan2243 Před 2 lety

    Wonderful video Natasha!

  • @rachelgoldschmidt6664
    @rachelgoldschmidt6664 Před 2 lety

    i loved the music you put in the background! it was perfect! i felt like in 10 min i went on an excursion myself, and the small bits of history you put in there along with dates made me feel like i learned something too! so thank you for that!

  • @trevorjconnolly
    @trevorjconnolly Před 2 lety +5

    I really like those beautiful log homes. Old log cabins here in Canada tend to be very basic with no ornamentation and carvings like that. Another great video!

    • @MasterMalrubius
      @MasterMalrubius Před 2 lety

      These carvings are common in the rural areas of Eastern Europe. Most homes were built with only wood. They are surrounded by wood fencing which would make privacy fences in the West seem tiny. Often the are embellished with carvings into them or have wooden carvings added to them. We were able to visit some wood carvers who use traditional tools to make the ornamentation.

    • @trevorjconnolly
      @trevorjconnolly Před 2 lety

      @@MasterMalrubius That's interesting. I should look into how they made those carvings as well. I have an old log cabin on a property that I hope to restore some day and it would be fun to give it a little Slavic flair.

    • @user-ht3jc7jt6d
      @user-ht3jc7jt6d Před 2 lety

      It is all for show , for tourists . The reality is much gloomier

    • @trevorjconnolly
      @trevorjconnolly Před 2 lety

      @@user-ht3jc7jt6d you're right, of course this is just a museum and I have no illusions about the sad state of affairs in modern Russian villages. The traditional Russian woodworking style is very beautiful though.

  • @Scrat335
    @Scrat335 Před 2 lety +6

    A masterpiece Natasha. I'll never forget some of the country I have seen in Russia such as the Smolenck region. It's nature is just grand on a huge scale. I've never been farther east than Novosibirsk and that was in February and it was -54.

  • @timewalkerman
    @timewalkerman Před 2 lety

    thanks for this video!

  • @darellnewsome4459
    @darellnewsome4459 Před 2 lety +1

    Great video and I really a lot from it. Even though it's a park now it does give you an idea what life was like in villages like this hundreds of years ago. Thank you for the video!

  • @jcmoraesjc2619
    @jcmoraesjc2619 Před 2 lety +4

    Magnificent village, cool and a great tourist tour to visit this historic resort. I liked everything, congratulations! Always beautiful and polite.
    Brazil was the only country in the Americas that had a King and the entire imperial court came to live in Brazil, why? The French Napoleon Bonaparte decided to annex Portugal to France. Today there are in Brazil several Castles from that time created by the Portuguese King to come to live in the country; the city of Petropolis was the home of the Brazilian imperial family, its castles are now beautiful History Museums.
    Abstract: The greatness of Brazil's land and natural resources plus the desire for revenge against the French; the King of Brazil and Portugal created one of the largest maritime fleets in America - England, France and Spain were expelled from Brazilian territories by the King - Brazil was the size of Japan but the revenge and ambition of the empire made Brazil the size and shape current; the country fits 115 countries or the whole of Europe. Excluding Alaska, the Caribbean Islands and Hawaii, the United States is 27% smaller than Brazil... The King betrayed him, never take a man's house or ride his bicycle... Quote of the King: Cut off those heads damn you!
    Kisses and hugs, Cláudio_Brasil - God light up your life! Amen. 👍👍👍💋💋💋🤞🤞🤞☕☕☕☕☕💖💖💖💖🔒🔒💖💖💖💖💡💡💡💡👍👍👍👍

  • @gabriellagirardi4741
    @gabriellagirardi4741 Před 2 lety +5

    As always your videos are magnificent and this park looks like amazing, but I must say that it is a such pity that countryside sites are abandoned. Russian young poeople should understand that cattle breeding and agriculture is a great opportunity for them in terms of work and also for Russian economy growth. Here in Italy a lot of young people return to work in agriculture both in the planes and also in mountainous places even if it costs sacrifice. Thank you for this video

    • @Ratmir9
      @Ratmir9 Před 2 lety +1

      Alas, now this niche has been occupied by huge mechanized complexes that serve several people. Their products are much cheaper than farm products, so villages are dying out. Only old people and those who love nature and have some additional income remain in the village.

  • @1ouncebird
    @1ouncebird Před 2 lety

    I really enjoyed this Natasha. It was great to see open and more natural areas near Moscow. I love it when you share some of the history of these places. There is something about your voice when you do your voice over narration that is just calming and wonderful. And I love the way you show us the various animals you encounter as you walk around. Thank you very much Natasha.

  • @antonylund241
    @antonylund241 Před 2 lety +1

    Russia is very beautiful. I love the way you present it to us with your laid back, relaxing style too. Please continue this important work. Cheers from Canada !

  • @markjackson6026
    @markjackson6026 Před 2 lety +6

    I feel gypped, I read traditional Russian farm and thought, Natasha is going to pull a plow on video! Rofl, jokes aside, very nice episode, well done.

  • @KnorpelDelux
    @KnorpelDelux Před 2 lety +4

    Those are the best conservatives I've ever seen 😁 All jokes aside...another lovely, informative video. спасибо!

    • @eaterdrinker000
      @eaterdrinker000 Před 2 lety

      A quick trip to Google Translate shows the Russian word for "preservatives" (jams, jellies, etc.) is "konservanty." I think that's where the confusion came from!

    • @KnorpelDelux
      @KnorpelDelux Před 2 lety +1

      @@eaterdrinker000 Yeah. I'm German and for us canned food is "Konserven" so I had a rough idea where the mix up came from. I had a good laugh and I guess Mrs Yeah Russia too

    • @newshound2521
      @newshound2521 Před 2 lety +2

      Pickled and jarred. Much better than in the white house.

  • @seanmcerlean
    @seanmcerlean Před 2 lety

    Thanks for posting Natasha.
    Very interesting.

  • @jeffmcdonald4225
    @jeffmcdonald4225 Před 2 lety

    This was a wonderful video. Thank you!

  • @julianwilton6997
    @julianwilton6997 Před 2 lety +4

    I wonder if they will preserve the Soviet lada's for future generations

    • @SovietMoviesExplained
      @SovietMoviesExplained Před 2 lety +1

      Actually there would be no need for that for many yeas to come - this model "Zhiguli 7" is still mass produced and dominates the roads of regional cities. 👌

  • @ghost_in_the_city5015
    @ghost_in_the_city5015 Před 2 lety +6

    Seems like a pretty chill village- are those cabins for rent like an AirBnB? Just wondering if it’s possible or easy for westerners to stay there for a holiday or something

    • @SovietMoviesExplained
      @SovietMoviesExplained Před 2 lety +2

      yes, absolutely. Such parks are a popular weekend destination for families - city kids can pet farm animals and ride ponies or do some traditional crafts, while their parents relax fishing or grilling.
      Usually there is also a trip to russian sauna - banya.
      I think, you can Google the park's name or just "этно парк" (ethno park) / "этно ферма" (ethno farm) 😉
      Jusy don't expect the amenities to be authentic and to sleep on the oven 🤣🤣🤣 (and you wouldn't really want that)

  • @jameswigley566
    @jameswigley566 Před 2 lety

    This video was great! The music, the architecture, and your narrations were perfect. Thank you for sharing this with us!

  • @Elizabeth-aka-Pippi
    @Elizabeth-aka-Pippi Před 2 lety

    Loved it. Thank you ❤️

  • @PTTM2006
    @PTTM2006 Před 2 lety +2

    Another interesting video, thsnks
    I'm pretty sure the word you were looking for is not
    would have worked in french but it's more for canned or sterilised food in sealed container.
    Preserve is for fruits cooked with sugar and put in jar.
    I would love to learn russian one day, maybe I'll be has good as you in english :)
    Cheers from the great white north , Canada

    • @londonwestman1
      @londonwestman1 Před 2 lety

      Conserve in English is right for what Natasha meant. Not sure what the difference is between conserve and preserve.

    • @bumblebee9337
      @bumblebee9337 Před 2 lety +3

      @@londonwestman1 No preservatives or conservatives were used in the making of this video.

    • @PTTM2006
      @PTTM2006 Před 2 lety

      @@londonwestman1 she wrote 'conservatives' not 'conserves'

  • @mikeinfortcollinslynn7898

    Canned vegetables and fruits "Conservatives" - No. The word you are looking for is preserves - not to be confused with Russian "Preservativa"

    • @SovietMoviesExplained
      @SovietMoviesExplained Před 2 lety +2

      Yeah, the case of "translator's false friends" - In Russian it's "консервы" - conservy, "conserve" = "preserve" 😜

  • @user-David-Alan
    @user-David-Alan Před 2 lety +1

    The farm looked beautiful. Thanks for sharing. Stay well and be safe.

  • @user-oj5bw7sl8p
    @user-oj5bw7sl8p Před 2 lety +2

    Thank you for this interesting educational video!

  • @user-se7zm6wj5i
    @user-se7zm6wj5i Před rokem +1

    A very nice video! Thank you!

  • @416dl
    @416dl Před 2 lety +1

    Delightful and charming glimpse into the traditional Russian lifestyle. Made me want to go right over to watch a video from Otaba Yo! Looking forward to more

    • @416dl
      @416dl Před 2 lety +1

      Incidentally I appreciated your poignant perspective on how people are fleeing the countryside in search of work, education and medical care. It's much the same here in the US though to be sure we don't have such charming and ancient villages and churches. Never the less; more and more people are returning to the countryside; fleeing the urban life and its tension and realizing that the relaxed traditional life in the rural regions has an undeniable quality worth saving and cherishing. Modern transportation and telecommunications are making it possible and I have no doubt small rural communities will return...and I hope to visit them someday. Cheers.

  • @mclees4593
    @mclees4593 Před 2 lety

    Very nice video Natasha. Thank you

  • @johnburke5384
    @johnburke5384 Před 2 lety

    Always good to watch Natasha....

  • @cbanks5678
    @cbanks5678 Před 2 lety

    Very good video Natasha. Thank you

  • @robynnparker1455
    @robynnparker1455 Před 2 lety +2

    In the US we call them log houses. And the jars of stuff are preserves. You're doing great lady!

  • @bigronxxxx
    @bigronxxxx Před 2 lety +1

    I really enjoy watching all of your video thank you for sharing your life and adventures with us all the best to you and your family🙂

  • @TheGnewb
    @TheGnewb Před 2 lety

    An amazing tour, thank you!

  • @Clwr_Romeo
    @Clwr_Romeo Před 2 lety +1

    This is my favorite video so far, You're production skills are really shining in this one. The town looks amazing and again you make it feel like we are with you, on a stroll. I enjoyed learning about the village and also love that you share your opinion on modern society. Good video!!!!!

  • @tassie57
    @tassie57 Před 2 lety

    Entertaining and informative as always Natasha

  • @johnzimmy9590
    @johnzimmy9590 Před 2 lety

    look forward to each of your vids--keep traveling and show us your adventures

  • @jodystepnowski695
    @jodystepnowski695 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for the pleasant trip to see the chickens etc at the recreated farm village by the old church. Nice way to start my day.