A Typical Soviet Apartment tour. Frozen in time.

Welcome to our channel Soviet-Born. My name is Julia, and on this channel, together with my husband Hakim, I will be sharing stories from our lives in the USSR. The words, stories, and conclusions on this channel belong to us; they are subjective, and you are free to agree or disagree with them-it's your right, just as it is ours to share them with you. We look forward to your feedback, what you think about the format, editing, and more. We are open to ideas and especially constructive criticism.
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In today's episode, we embark on a unique journey through an untouched apartment that has been vacant for over 25 years. Once belonging to a well-off Soviet family, this two-room apartment holds relics of a bygone era, preserving the essence of Soviet life.
As we step into the past, you'll witness the remnants of a typical Soviet household, complete with nostalgic items, furniture, and even the unmistakable aroma of that era. From a 'wall unit' in the living room to a walk-through kitchen with preserved dishes and appliances, every corner tells a story.
The bedroom, likely shared by four inhabitants, features iconic metal beds and a children's crib that may trigger memories for those born in the 50s and 60s. Delve into the wardrobe, uncovering clothing from the 70s, artificial fur, and accessories that reflect the fashion and lifestyle of the time.
Join us in this captivating exploration of a Soviet apartment frozen in time. Subscribe, comment, and share your thoughts - what else would you like to discover about life in the Soviet Union? Until our next encounter, stay connected with 'Soviet Born' for more immersive glimpses into history!

[@Soviet-Born]

Thanks for watching, and we hope you like it! Please check out our latest video about the Soviet-Afghan War: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j16YqmRjr7uqq7s

[@Karyzma67]

I love seeing how people live in other countries and in different eras. I live in the US and was born in 1970. This looked very much like my grandparents' apartment when i was young. The decor is dated, probably from 1950s through the 70s. When you look at it through the lens of 2024, of course it looks shabby. But I can see how, back in its day, it was considered quite fashionable. I loved the chandelier! ❤ Thanks so much for this glimpse into another time and place! 😊

[@surendramumgai631]

Even if this apartment was for the elites it gives a fairly good idea that soviet citizens were well housed... Excellent video! Keep posting...

[@kylehines3185]

🙋 I really enjoyed the tour !

[@user-rq8bn1tl3b]

Честно говоря, если положить в ванной плитку на пол, поменять унитаз и немножко облагородить мелким косметическим ремонтом-покрасить белой краской окно, батарею,и трубу рядом с унитазом-ванна будет выглядеть лучше многих современных санузлов.

[@irisroyal2764]

I stumbled on this channel. Very interesting topic. Recently, I bought a book titled " the soviet century", Karl Schlogel. Thank you, hope you will be able to make more vidéos. Wishing you the best for your channel.

[@Chocolatefactory537]

Thanks for the glimpse into the past! Such cabinets in the living rooms were common in North America as well.

[@Soviet-Born]

I bet you probably had a bit more diversity in furniture models😀 There will be more videos, with a kind interview format as well, so welcome on board, and we are also glad to receive any feedback. Thanks. Regards, Julia

[@alimay1011]

This is truly fascinating and amazing. I hope they preserve this place as a museum forever. So interesting

[@womanoftorches]

Absolutely wonderful, a true piece of history. As an American, I find all of this so fascinating, to see how you all lived then, truly ❤❤❤❤. Please upload (as a suggestion, of course) what was shopping at the supermarket and department stores like for you, and even information on the Berzoika stores.

[@Soviet-Born]

Thanks, that sounds like a good idea! To be honest, we have plenty of different video topics in mind, but video production is quite time-consuming. Only this particular video turned out to be popular. Nevertheless, we will continue our work and search for the best video format. Regards, Julia

[@womanoftorches]

@@Soviet-Born I am so glad you like my suggestion! Thank you for your response. I really appreciate all the efforts you put into each video, the quality really shows. To me, already, this is a top channel about life in the Soviet Union.

[@lisaford1088]

So clean for being vacant for so long, 😂 Mine was dusted a week ago and needs it all again

[@Soviet-Born]

Yes, that's also the case for us😀 As I mentioned earlier, the apartment is being watched, and I think they probably wash it sometimes. Regards, Julia

[@dullsearake]

Amazing video, thank you. It's so interesting to see this.

[@magdacska]

It’s still the same in Hungary to. I grow up just like that.

[@csabatoth2225]

Ha, ha, before reading your comment, I was about to write the same.

[@tomspeed3354]

looking forward to your next video. fascinating. I used to stay in similiar department for a couple of times around 2000 in Riga in a Soviet apartment block.

[@Soviet-Born]

Thanks! We've already published one! Would be glad if you check it out. Regards, Julia

[@ann-louisewetterskog8431]

great looking apartment. dont understand why nobody lives there

[@ninam.1560]

Be so fucking for real! Place is a dump!

[@michaelaowens8345]

The biggest country and no living space, strange place indeed

[@user-iz9ge9xy1u]

why people live in apartments? Because infrastructure .It is central heating in winter, roads. Difficult climate, when snow is up to the second floor and etc. makes it too difficult live at a distance when you need to go to a certain place to work, bring kids to schools , go to hospital. Are you a kid, dont get it?

[@martinsinclair55]

nice. what city? What is today's value? why empty so many years? thx

[@irynaokhota9839]

Это не памятник Ленину,это памятник Тарасу Григорьевич Шевченку.находится этот памятник в городе Харькове в парке Шевченко и даже на этой тарелке на заднем фоне кинотеатр" Украина "

[@fangsandfolklore8795]

Very interesting. Thank you.

[@billylyle1]

This was amazing...The occupants must have been really well off ...

[@ingrid1001]

I loved this appartment tour 🤩

[@Soviet-Born]

Thank you! I try my best :) Regards, Julia

[@andrearossi7969]

it looks like an old Italian apartment as well😊

[@ninam.1560]

It's very different from the USA. If this was a wealthy owner...what did the poor people's living conditions look like?

[@mariederviche2644]

I would love to see more videos very interesting thanks😊

[@Soviet-Born]

Thank you very much for your support! We are already actively working on new videos. Regards, Julia

[@Joseph1701-A]

Lovely little apartment, not too much smaller than my apartment in Cairo, GA USA. I could see myself living there comfortably. I stay to myself and am not very outspoken, I keep my head low, the only thing that would have me standing out, as to the USSR Government is my Faith, Independent Baptist.

[@victoriabradford6496]

Grim just doesn't describe it...

[@sineadpeyton9529]

I enjoyed the video. One question, was there no sink/ wash handi basin n the bathroom?

[@Soviet-Born]

That is great! Glad to hear that. As for the sink, yes, it was in every bathroom in addition to the bath. Sometimes, due to space constraints in old buildings, they can be uninstalled to make room for modern washing machines. Regards, Julia

[@wildabisesihahn7396]

It looks like a museum, is it? A blast from the past. I've seen worse over here.

[@Tilting-Boat]

очень интереснo

[@NarrativeVlogs-kx4zb]

Would love to see this Without voice over

[@concettastoto9006]

An orange Galaxy cellphone box in the kitchen during the Soviet era? 😅

[@c.h.9216]

OMG!!!

[@dorothyfromoz6360]

If this was affluence, I wonder what was considered standard or substandard? This is truly depressing..

[@whoswhoatthezoo9372]

Did they have digital blood pressure machines back then ?

[@JustMeB729]

I thought no one has lived there for 24vyears.

[@Soviet-Born]

That's correct, but the apartment was being watched, sometimes they stayed in it for several days. You might have noticed some modern food labels, but overall, it was untouched. Regards, Julia

[@user-21-9]

The topic is sick

[@mariederviche2644]

Oh my god!!! very poor looking but clean

[@surendramumgai631]

Poor looking ? The poor have such apartments ?

[@user-21-9]

Poor and trashy.

[@terhi1817]

Well, this was apartment for WEALTHY 4-people family in Soviet time Ukraine. Just go and look a house tour how a wealthy 4-people family lives in: USA, Canada, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, France, Italy, Spain etc.🙄@@surendramumgai631

[@PotatoMufffin]

​@@surendramumgai631 I believe the government gave out these apartments for free.

[@rebeccaa2433]

It is poor looking. I can't believe the people here were well off.

[@mariederviche2644]

Well that's what communism brings to a country unfortunately

[@surendramumgai631]

What's wrong with this apartment ???

[@LeviMatteo]

What exactly? Provide families with decent apartments to live in for free? This apartment has been abandoned for 25 years, and yet it retains a more dignified appearance than many suburban apartments in the big cities of the so-called Western world. Maybe you should take a nice bath of humility and put your washed brain out to dry

[@GallopingHorse1]

Well it seems like that in the soviet era people were all well housed, we need more housing in the UK, having your own place in UK is now unattainable for many, and there is no system to build low cooost governement housing

[@terhi1817]

This was a WEALTHY 4-people family home. The normal Soviet people lived in "kommunalka" which means that in every room there lives a family and the bathroom and kitchen are shared. So in this apartment there would have usually been two normal families. So -say 8 or 9 people sharing one toilet. @@GallopingHorse1

[@terhi1817]

The comparison between a wealthy 4-People family home in non-communist country. That what's wrong. @@surendramumgai631