Cottagecore you wouldn’t expect / Country houses in the far east of Russia

I returned to my hometown, Spassk, and decided to make a video about the neighborhood where I grew up. It was nice to walk around familiar places and recall some childhood memories. I also saw some new houses and graffitis that I didn't meet before, and I even stumbled upon some little boys who were building a fort out of woods.
Even though this district is located almost in the city center, people here live in country houses. And I lived in such a house with my family until I left for Khabarovsk to study. I'd call it a “hybrid” of a dacha (country house) and a typical urban apartment. Some people here still heat their house with a furnace, go to a standpipe for water and use a street toilet, while others have electric heaters, tap water and canalization. In my house I have all the utilities, but in winter we partially heat it with a furnace because the electric heaters are not enough. In the end of the video I’ll show you the yard of my house, my dog and our vegetable garden.
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*About me*: Hello everyone! My name is Natasha, I live in the Far East of Russia in the city of Khabarovsk. On this channel I make videos about Russian culture, life and traveling in my country, Russia. I hope my videos will help you to learn more about my country :) #yeahrussia

[@carsilk2492]

I love how some small town Russian girl, wandering around a small town talking to cool little kids in their tiny house, have over 200k people stoked on them

[@hershellacey9405]

So fascinating how we are so much alike no matter where we are from. There is no reason for us to be enemies.

[@TerryMcGearyScotland]

@@hershellacey9405 I'll second that!

[@timmah7874]

Even though they're speaking Russian, those little kids remind me of my baby cousins who will run up to strangers and tell them that they have a KZbin channel and to like and subscribe. Kids are kids.

[@tonyphony1304]

What's that suppose to mean? 'Cause you're talking like it is something well out of ordinary. Take any country any day trying to avoid big cities and you'd see the same picture. Well, almost..

[@hershellacey9405]

@Tsarina Alexandra I understand absolutely.

[@musictothesoul4life]

Do not be embarrassed of your home or where you come from! Thank you for showing us. I don’t know if I will ever make it to Russia, but I am honored that I get to see what Russia is like through your videos.

[@miran248]

@@наркоманыгульфоботыбольныпсихр Wat

[@dsloan3164]

@@наркоманыгульфоботыбольныпсихр shes traveled to a lot of different places in the US. stop being a hater

[@paulc1665]

@@наркоманыгульфоботыбольныпсихр You clearly have never been to either place. What she is showing resonates with the childhoods and country lives of people around the world, from the comments. She has shown me how similar Russia is to Canada and vice versa. I hope your perspective broadens in future.

[@johnramsey54]

Very insightful. Much respect, young lady.

[@user-bg2oi4bz3p]

Never let go of where you come from. There she was digging potatoes. That garden will come in handy when the world collapses. City people will be starving.

[@bolshoibooze8010]

Keeping it real is what viewers love to see nowadays...it's an interesting niche of its own.

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

Obviously it helps to have a beautiful girl doing the keeping it real.

[@warmbloodydew]

True

[@marvin2678]

@@SamsRussianAdventures sounds like someone is jealous xD

[@MrKuriIIko]

@@SamsRussianAdventures well you couldn't keep it real even if you were a beautiful girl too because you're a foreigner here

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

@@MrKuriIIko yes! Everyone has their own versions of reality! The only way for me to keep it real is to show mine

[@KaitMarie6]

I grew up (and still live) in rural Pennsylvania in the US, and that fort brought me right back to my childhood. We built one in my backyard with rocks, but my favorite was an abandoned treehouse we found in the woods. I love how kids all over the world play the same.

[@hrssson5243]

sounds creepy, imagine if you saw a person at night

[@i-am-your-conscience]

All kids on the world ARE the same.. we are all the same humans before education, upbringing, politics, woes, hardships, emotional distress and whatever.. Imagine we could grow up without those influences..

[@neighborhoodpranksters6214]

PA gang!

[@ИлиарКил]

@@i-am-your-conscience Grow up without education?) Nothing good will grow out of it.

[@joebaumgart1146]

I'm from Delco myself. I love our state!

[@jjensen4029]

I really loved this. More people need to see that above the vail of politics, we are just people happy with the little things like running water and digging potatoes. You are doing far more good with these videos than you know.

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

Did you have a different opinion about Russia before you started to watch this channel?

[@tomihaili8756]

Most you see see/hear/read about Russia in MSM is PROPAGANDA...our beloved "elite" has an agenda.

[@whatdidujustsay2094]

@@SamsRussianAdventures yes

[@urbinblytte429]

politics, no matter the flavor, is always disingenuous--this young woman seems to be genuine and true. Yeah Russia--excellent video Natasha, stay true. best of luck to you and to your little friends in their fort.--peace.

[@ericwoods6286]

And how do you know that shit? Are you speaking for all of us? No, you're not. Stop being such a narcissist.

[@MyloSkeng]

You somehow manage to show things that I had no idea I'd be interested in knowing about, but I always find it great!

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

There are many people showing these things on the internet, but nobody notices them until they are shown to us by a young beautiful girl

[@bumblebee9337]

Visit Sam's channel!

[@MrKuriIIko]

@@SamsRussianAdventures *we do indeed live in a society*

[@MyloSkeng]

@@SamsRussianAdventures I don't necessarily think it's that, I watch several other people now who do similar videos, but for me personally these videos are the best. I think she appeals to her audience very well, she's of a similar age to her own audience, and as an example her life is similar to mine in the sense that we are a similar age, both study at university, yet our lives are so different due to geography. Her videos are also informative and it's clear she's very intelligent, and she provides a lot of insight and background into things that other people would find boring. She manages to make dull things interesting! I've watched similar channels, and I just don't have anything remotely in common with the creator, I see them just aimlessly walking around showing things with no attention to detail and no extra explanation, her personality as a whole goes a long way and her content overall is very high quality

[@SteamyScarecrowBG]

I would recommend you Bald & Bankrupt then! (If you don't already know him that is! :))

[@thomascrane7547]

I admire her for her honesty an straightforwardness. So cool to see someone like that anymore.

[@SeanHodgins]

Awesome vegetable garden! Enjoyed seeing a view of your hometown.

[@josephcaccamise8235]

Natasha I find myself addicted to your videos. First and foremost they are entertaining and educational, but yet very calming. Most likely because of your down to earth low key presentation. All the best to you and your family from the USA 🇺🇸

[@ericastier1646]

yes basically she has the Russian qualities that united statians do not have due to their insane media.

[@thefloatinghead859]

Don't be embarrassed at all. It is a palace compared to where I grew up. 👍🏻

[@Nelcyon]

There is an odd beauty in the rustic, overgrown neighborhood, gravel roads, etc. I love it.

[@asperhes]

This is the best way to put it. It's romantic and unromantic at the same time.

[@peterh.1521]

It looks like in my grandmother's small town in northern Sweden. This video brings back memories of the simple carefree life I had when I was a kid. Simply a wonderful life!

[@jackbarhillel1065]

What part of sweden is that? Just curiosity... Simple carefree life is a rare thing nowadays..

[@carlsapartments8931]

I think that is what makes videos popular, it reminds us of when life was far less complicated

[@buttercupstruelove340]

Those boys were so proud of their little house and justifiably so. This was an interesting video and commentary. Also, enjoyed seeing the vegetable garden and hearing the modified Subaru at 10:38!

[@charleyjr.iriarte7428]

Bless their souls! AHAHA! I love them with all my left eye!

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

It brings back memories of childhood. Building a den and using our imagination!

[@MinotaurvsCyclops]

Modified dog?

[@Satribe101]

So many others have said all the things I've wanted to say, but I'll add mine anyway. Thank you so much for this video (and all the others). Tell your mother that we greatly appreciate her willingness to show her yard and your home. This has made this one of my personal favorite videos because of how personal it is. Our homes and countries have it all; the good, the bad...things we wish were better...and things that give us wonderful memories. Your videos have a sense of being real and honest that is refreshing and entertaining and educational. It makes it feel like you are a video pen-pal and I appreciate it. Thank you.

[@hershellacey9405]

My feelings exactly.

[@robinhooper7702]

I could not of said that better.

[@hershellacey9405]

😊

[@casicadaminuto1]

Well put

[@davidrickson2480]

I agree completely.

[@gardnep]

Natasha, thank you for showing us your home. Even Aussies have the occasional swan tyre, a bit 1970’s these days. Good luck with your studies.

[@robotman99lolface]

We get them here in rural MN too! also my extended family still live in log homes and heat them with wood fireplaces but thats not the norm i think

[@morriskaller3549]

@@robotman99lolface what is MN?

[@Jkush463]

there are a few swan tires around my neighborhood in Chicago lmao.

[@robotman99lolface]

@@morriskaller3549 sorry, MN is shorthand for Minnesota, a state in the US

[@lonelyvir]

Tire swans come to the next level in Russia. Check out some tire Leozavr instagram.com/p/CQzOGw-Fefb/?

[@johnwonder8720]

Its like a step back in time , when people walked and kids played outside all day .

[@LFC-Raven]

Thank you, Absolutely love seeing Russia from such a personal perspective

[@ricardocarmona5210]

Yeah i like that they live simple. Simple life.

[@SevenInchesOfSn0w]

DITTO

[@UAHFAN]

@@ricardocarmona5210 try living in Russia..... it's not so simple. Trust me.

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

@@UAHFAN life can be what ever you want it to be

[@tselder2000]

Hello Natasha!! Never be embarrassed about where you grew up or your home. Your place is incredible and so is the garden. Great video and thank you so much for sharing. We call the "fire tube" sticking out of the roof a chimney here :) Best wishes and thanks again from Fort Worth Texas

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

Have you been interested in Russia for a long time?

[@gregvanpaassen]

In NZ we call it a chimney if it's made of bricks or concrete, and a flue (or exhaust vent) if it's made of metal.

[@fritsgijsbertse6839]

A house is just bricks, windows and paint. What matters is that a house is your home. A place were you feel save and have fun and where you can play. I think you had a great home!

[@tombraun6514]

Well put. Your home is where you can relax in safety, have a few personal things that remind you of pleasant memories and friends, and maybe invite friends over to enjoy an evening. Natasha grew up in a warm home with loving parents and friendly neighbors, I imagine, without any significant violence threatening them.

[@hennersgalaxy3779]

14:11 This is exactly the way we harvested potatoes in my grandma's garden in eastern Germany, too. The (not funny) joke is, you can strive as much as you want throughout your life, you can stay in luxury hotels and seek relaxation in expensive spas, you can visit en vouge places around the world, but if you ask me where/when I've had the best moments of my life, if you honestly ask me where/when I felt real inner calm, peace and happiness, the answer is: as a child in my grandma's vegetable garden, as a child when we built little houses, as a child when we were just allowed to be children. This video brought back so many memories from my childhood even though it was 7,000 km further west. Thank u.

[@ericwoods6286]

Sounds like you missed an important part of life. You're not important. Stop advertising yourself as such.

[@OuijTube]

The kids were the best. Don’t we all just want to build ourselves a house and make plans to have tea?

[@callanbrain8579]

hahaha. Did you notice one of the kids had a karambit?

[@tyreebruce]

So cute!!! I hope they find the comments on here about them!!

[@bobhomestead7396]

Do they call it a Kid Cave? Good stuff.

[@auggie803]

@@tyreebruce -They will. Because they asked Natasha for her channel & I saw that note that showed Yeah Russia. I had to Pause the video for a few seconds to see note.

[@amelvin32]

Nice to see kids doing something, that doesn't involve an electronic device.

[@user-mw6ii1sq5w]

I don’t know why, but this made me happy and sad at the same time. Like nostalgic in a wat

[@user-mw6ii1sq5w]

Way*

[@32snowbound60]

Same... I totally feel you on that

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

Remembering how simple life was in the past.

[@RazorDucki]

Those boys were so sweet, seems like such a wholesome way to spend a childhood

[@jimmyboy131]

I agree it is very wholesome. I used to live that way when I was growing up the southwestern USA. We had our "forts" and places out in abandoned lots or desert spaces. We would dig in the ground and hide our toys like pirates would bury treasure. And we would ride our bicycles everywhere.

[@michaeltorrey3603]

Fort building is universal.

[@Phiyedough]

Yes, that reminded me of my own childhood in rural England in the 1960s.

[@paulc1665]

I was lost in nostalgia for my childhood in northern Canada seeing them.

[@rig4365]

We would build forts out of snow in Canada. I think it's great to see the boys using their creativity and having fun with whatever is available. No electronics whatsoever. Good going guys.

[@WilderManize]

The village reminds me a lot of where my mom grew up in Wyoming. its amazing how places on opposite sides of the world can look so similar!

[@niros9667]

It's amazing that us humans share so many of the same life experiences: Building forts as kids, looking after the garden rebellious acts as kids...

[@donpawa]

@@GeorgeWashingtonLaserMusket houses with no water that have to go and collect it from the streets? This girl having to use a latrine in the 2000's? I think it's a brutal difference between the prosperity of the USA and Russia.

[@anthonyvonreich]

It's refreshing to see kids just being kids. Instead of staring at the screen on some device they are outside playing and building forts. Side note, I love your videos giving us a look into life in small town Russia. As a small town American it's fun to see the similarities.

[@MrLanternland]

So very very true... and not an ounce of fat on their healthy bodies!

[@quanbrooklynkid7776]

Kids still outside nd play tho... maybe not where u live but they do

[@viraphone]

Can you describe similarities?

[@kahoki]

They do know about KZbin and were up for seeing themselves on Natasha's channel. Dogs are friendly too and have room to roam in their neighborhoods.

[@Selena_9]

@@sleepykyokoxoxo and what if the device is for playing not teaching

[@moley3109]

Hey, as an Englishman may I just compliment you on your superb English? Your vocabulary, your grammar, the clarity of your pronouncialtion are really excellent and it is an absolute pleasure to listen to your narration. And thank you for an honest insight into life in your home town.

[@barrymarshall7943]

Your English is so good and I love it that I can sit here at home (Sydney, Australia) watching what your neighbourhood looks like. Very well done.

[@lightdark00]

There's nothing to be embarrassed about. Outhouses were common in some parts of Illinois until there was sewer lines added. Some houses may not even wanted to pay the fee to be connected, especially in houses that were far apart. More likely they would change over to a septic tank to be able to have toilets indoors. Also in North Carolina, everyone had a septic tank outside smaller towns. Sewer lines came though and the chance to connect was given after about 2005 as they were installing the pipes.

[@moniquearnold1916]

My mom grew up in the 50s and they had an outhouse until she was a teenager.

[@tangyorange6509]

Dang! What town in Illinois?

[@lightdark00]

@@tangyorange6509 Outside Hanover Park was the house that never had indoor toilets. I didn't live there, grandparents did.

[@seabears_hate_circles]

On top of that, many people still choose to use out houses at cabins, hunting camps, or if they're trying to live off grid.

[@kma3647]

This looks like it could be a lot of places in southern or central Illinois honestly. Nothing wrong with well water, septic systems or other signs of rural life.

[@vmcarranza]

I loved every minute of this video. It reminded me of the homes of my grandparents, where I was very happy in my childhood. Please keep showing us the life in Russia, you have a special talent.

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

The talent being that she is a beautiful kindhearted Russian girl!

[@vmcarranza]

@@SamsRussianAdventures oh but she's much more than that! Among other things, she's honest and presents us with a simpler, refreshing way of seeing life in Russia. And yes, she is very beautiful. 🙂

[@tamaracarter1836]

I would love to hear more on “historic” Russian houses. I live in a 600 year old cottage in a small traditional English village (very different to yours), and would love to know more on the subject.

[@max_me_is]

Most "historic" russian houses were built out of wood for most of the time, so not many of them survived. Also Natasha lives in Far East, which was colonised like 100-150 years ago, so no historic cottages there. For that, you can visit the town of Suzdal, or many other places in europian part of Russia. Search "Русская изба" if you want to see them on youtube

[@maria.5974]

Tamara, -vlogger 'Real Russia' last year shown more than 40 ancient historic towns on his youtube channel, with great architecture.

[@pietermaat74]

I love English cottages Tamara

[@91Redmist]

I loved how your dog showed such joy to be alive, running around and hanging out with you. Such simple pleasures. If only people could enjoy the same. Instead they get caught up in the rat races of everyday living.

[@00pingvin00]

people also having fun, running around until they grow up and need to work for food itself.

[@Texaca]

@@stinky1214 ....WTF? 🤣 ....that's a nutty and extreme observation 🤔 ...canine animals don't understand dogma or political ideologies. they're just socialist creatures, who act on instinct 😆

[@michaelali5952]

Hi Natasha. You may be surprised to know that this reminds me of many places in the Southeastern USA. I grew up in Mississippi and Louisiana and there are many places like this. I really enjoy your videos and have just subscribed. Thank you for sharing this.

[@milk-it]

Even here in Australia we can identify with your love and enjoyment for wide, open spaces, vegetable gardens, forts, and mischief in the local neighborhood! My life as a kid really wasn't much different to yours, even thought it was forty years ago! Love the video and candid representation of Russian life in the far east. Keep it up :-).

[@mellowfellow6816]

In Australia, we also have the occasional swan made from a tyre

[@AmidaNyorai48]

😯😯

[@bodavidson2804]

This actually reminds me of a lot of small Australian, country towns

[@milk-it]

@@mellowfellow6816 Hehe! Right on :-).

[@kendonaldson3139]

i never saw anybody dig potatoes before cool im hooked on natasha she is awesome

[@hansmiesler4157]

I love the unvarnished and unpretentious presentations on your channel. We share more similarities than not and you are a fine representative of your corner of the world. I hope you continue to thrive on this format and it's obvious the little boys in that far away small village are also attuned to KZbin and were eager to be part of the video. Stay healthy and well Natasha !

[@nancy12452]

great video! thanks for sharing your life with us! you're so sweet! I'm an american living in italy...I'm 69 years old and I enjoy learning about other countries. you're never too old to stop learning!

[@goldiecaulfield3266]

So interesting to see your neighborhood and the country houses. The flowers through out your walk were beautiful. It's nice to be able to dig your own potatoes in your garden. Thank you for the tour--always a treat to see your videos!

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

It's a big thing in Russia, people take pride in growing their own food.

[@freds.8775]

@@SamsRussianAdventures and producing their own vodka. Stay cheeki breeki!

[@thecarja]

My grandparents in the Philippines have a water pump like the one you showed! It’s been electrified now, but I remember loving to bring up water by hand as a kid haha. Thank you for showing us around, I’ve been a big fan since your dorm room tour and this reminded me of it!

[@neilr199]

I recently start watching Natasha’s KZbin channel and I am really enjoying it. She is a great story teller combining it with her day to day life and her living environment. I am very much impressed with the way she presents the story. It is very natural and no bells and whistles are added to it which shows that it is genuine. This proves that you don’t need to jump off a bridge to be a KZbinr to have a respectable amount of subscribers.

[@e1123581321345589144]

Everything here looks quite similar to what you'll see in the more secluded villages of Romania. I really like those wood houses with the bright colors and the intricate wooden decorations. You guys should try to preserve that tradition, it would make some quite lovely neighborhoods if all the houses were built this way.

[@vladimator1842]

Just like that!! I've made the same comment in this video! I grew up living with my grandparents on my father's side from the age of 7 years old, until 12 years old. The village I grew up in looks similar to whats been shown here lol, and it took me back!!

[@avi8r66]

From local graffiti criminal to international youtube star, you have come a long way.

[@cjjenson8212]

I grew up in a town in Utah that had mostly dirt roads and back alley's. Today, it's all paved😟 You kinda took me back to my childhood. thanks.

[@jamesmcmillin183]

I look forward to more videos like this

[@mrfrump1889]

Crazy, I grew up in rural Australia, and its almost identical, the only thing i noticed different was the Cyrillic on the car number plates XD

[@sergioagra3846]

Im from Spain and is very similar too

[@duquet71]

This is like the small town my Dad's family is from in Quebec, very quiet all the time. Love your videos. I have been to Russia, though never made it to anywhere out in the country. You are giving the world an entirely new perspective on your homeland and it very fascinating!

[@acchaladka]

Salutations de Montréal ;). Just back from chalet, lived two years in Soviet Central Asia and well, the quiet is similar but i have a demented affection for the Russian dacha that i don't for chalet.

[@hershellacey9405]

Many ( thousands) small towns in Russia. People actually live in houses not apartments. They live there year round. Many are being abandoned because there are no jobs and the young are moving to the cities for a better life.

[@fumanchu4785]

@@hershellacey9405 This will change in most parts of the world as it gets connected more and more. With satellite internet and solar/wind energy you can even have a remote job at the most isolated places in the world. Also because of the pandemic some people learnt that a remote spot outside the city or just in a rural area like in the video may be more worth than city people thought it was.

[@RussianPlus]

Hey Natasha! You'll be surprised but they have such fences in many parts of Houston, TX. Yes, high ugly steel fences like in Russia. I was shocked. Maybe it's crime maybe it's something else

[@rogerjohnson9466]

From Houston here- can verify! Lol

[@CosminCRT]

Privacy mostly, they're very common in eastern europe too.

[@Uriel-Septim.]

Same here in Denmark, if not a wall or a fence there is a big hedge.

[@sjbock]

Yes, I'm from Houston. You can see fences like that in older parts of the city where houses are on smaller lots and closer together. It's for privacy and safety. In Los Angeles privacy fences are very common.

[@eerokutale277]

@@sjbock Fence keeps most trespassers out.

[@groumeliotis1]

Your memory of finding a toy in the trash is so sweet. It must have been so exciting. Thank you for sharing your country. We are all brothers and sisters on this planet. Much more alike than different.

[@gerardomelara8034]

I loveeeee your videos! And I love your backyard, it’s beautiful and definitely a playground for younger kids! I would’ve loved to grow up in a place like that, so don’t feel embarrassed. I honestly like the way you are and your humbleness. I wish I could meet a girl like you here in the USA 😕. Girls here are so used to having it all that they don’t really appreciate the simple things sometimes…Anyway, stay true to yourself Natasha because you’re a beautiful girl inside and out!

[@hershellacey9405]

Are there still girls like Natasha in the USA. I don't think so but I wish I could find me one.

[@mspaddyg]

This made me homesick for the village my parents grew up in here in Canada, it is very similar to Spaask, including the outdoor toilets. They also grew their own vegetables. Those kids were so friendly!

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

There is something about this slow pace of life which is very attractive

[@RobboElRobbo]

what village is that? i grew up in a village in canada and it's nothing like this

[@mspaddyg]

@@RobboElRobbo Engelfeld in south central Saskatchewan. It had 3 streets, each 2 blocks long with no paved roads. I was a kid then and I always thought that a lot of the houses grew enough vegetables to feed the whole town. There was no town water and each house had hand pumped wells. Spassk looked very much like it

[@nomadum0]

The most valueable is that you're humanizing the image of Russian world with your childhood memories

[@nomadum0]

@People are Imbeciles get a dictionary, go to school, get off drugs pal

[@nomadum0]

@b1_1nnies oh man don't gimme that western leftist ish will ya?

[@nomadum0]

@b1_1nnies says who?

[@xxx4gravy20xxx6]

@@nomadum0 You can't spell the word "valuable". Besides that, your entire post was poorly worded and terribly structured. All in all, you're not in a position to tell anyone to get a dictionary.

[@returnofbeaux]

Humans are everywhere. Humans are awesome. Your identity is a joke.

[@Stoney_Snark]

Natasha, I’ve only started subscribing, but really enjoy your channel. Very insightful and you make it fun!

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

Do you follow any other Russian channels?

[@Stoney_Snark]

@@SamsRussianAdventures I watched a couple of Svetlana From Russia’s videos, but Natasha is more genuine so far. I’ll head to your channel to see what you have!

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

@@Stoney_Snark my channel is from a different perspective as I’m a foreigner.

[@Shaolin9424]

Thank you Natasha for this beautiful video! I am from Alabama in the U.S. It is a very poor state and very hot in the Summer like the wonderful town you grew up in. Knowing that there are kind and intelligent people like you in Russia gives me hope for peace in the world.

[@kitrichardson2165]

She’s a nice lady, but the Chinese are claiming that all of the land that her and her family and friends live on a stolen from them by imperialism. Right now China’s busy attacking smaller countries like Vietnam, and tied one and bouton and Nepal but eventually they will turn their guns on this lady and her homeland. Just a matter of time. Really hope they can all get out alive.

[@bimmjim]

Your Dacha is like our home in Canada in the 1950s. We burned sawmill waste in our furnace. We grew most of our food in the back yard. We had electricity and running water. We did not have a refrigerator or TV. Of course we made forts, too. This is my favorite video.

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

Wow! it's amazing now to imagine living without a fridge.

[@davidcadman4468]

@@SamsRussianAdventures we used to have an ice company in the area that cut ice on the lake, and stored it a long shed. They covered it with sawdust. They would deliver once a week for ice boxes. That was in the 1950's and 60's. We went from wood heat, to coal, to kerosene, to oil in the same time. Same with the school house. Telephone began as party line. Seen a lot of changes. Today seems like Science fiction!! Never expected to live this long. 😀😁

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

@@davidcadman4468 wow! A totally different world!

[@johnsymonstcu]

Thanks for such a nice and honest view of your childhood neighborhood. The little boys and their fort brought back some happy memories of my childhood. It's interesting to see how children are so much alike no matter where they live. Your dog seemed so happy to see you. Take care and have an enjoyable weekend. 👍🤗❤🙏🌎

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

It's so nice that people get to see this side of Russia. Have you been interested in Russia for long?

[@charliecharlie7898]

I am 75 and grew up in the USA, in the country. We too had an outhouse and had no tap water. We had to hand pump our water in huge tubs, bring them in to the house, where they would be heated on top of the electric stove. It was hard times, especially in the Winter, but it made me who I am today. Thank you for your honest reporting and showing us that not all Russians, live in your beautiful high rise buildings.

[@vladimirmolochko3551]

I'm 63 and my godmother, she's my mother's sister, still uses wood to heat the stove. And the stove heats the whole house. Of course it made us who we are. But the question is different. What have I done in my past life that I still cry?

[@meteor2012able]

I am 88 yo.. I share much of your experiences. HAPPY MEMORIES TOO... WHEN YOU ARE KIDS... IMAGINATION HELPS SURVIVE...

[@vladimirmolochko3551]

@@meteor2012able 100% true, imagination always saves.

[@ThatColtGuy]

My dad is 40 and grew up like that, my mom’s 40 aswell and grew up in the city. Totally different lives, crazy how life turns out 🤷🏼‍♂️😂

[@OGGOAT23]

You literally live a mile from China quite interesting

[@supplanterjim]

Oh, if only Americans all used their yards for growing vegetables. Perfectly manicured grass lawns not only are _boring,_ but they're a waste of land!

[@zzthumper72]

Speak for yourself. I live in NJ and everyone has either a flower or vegetable garden or both.

[@dianana7371]

Same here in Belgium, such a shame

[@ellenfarmer3498]

Status quo rules USA. People are too scared to turn lawns into veggie, wildflower, fruit patches in cities, suburbs due to being reported, and getting a visit from code enforcement officers. Either that, or are just too lazy.

[@ubertalldude]

That fort is fun. “We’ll have tea and candles tomorrow” hahaha

[@jgudzik]

Maybe those boys who built the fort could finish building the grocery store! (Great channel! Watching from the USA🇺🇲)

[@NatashasAdventures]

😂😂

[@PintoSixty]

When I was 6, I had to learn to tend our vegetable garden in rural Arkansas, USA. Your garden is very similar. So, I had a huge smile when I watched you dig the potatoes.

[@Ale-xk1gc]

I grew up in Suburban America but it is still so cool to see the kids building a house, decorating it, and playing there. It takes me back to my childhood when I also did that with my friends. We would gather branches and wood from our houses and built a small little house by the lake where we would fish, cook food on the fire pit we made, and watch the sunset. Good old times. Seeing the kids in Russia doing that reminded me of those memories. Great video, love your content.

[@lincolngray4362]

@cock putin your a Russian troll you soiled and entitled

[@sacralmistic]

hey we do it too in indonesia

[@darellnewsome4459]

I really enjoyed seeing where you grew up. I especially enjoyed seeing the garden and the potatoes that you dug up and the boy's fort. What a peaceful place and you seem to really have some fond memories of growing up there. Thank you and please continue bringing us the videos!

[@peterbogdan9176]

Don't be embarrassed about being from a rural area remember country people built the cities.

[@theruggedboy7958]

I think you misunderstood her

[@kentlande965]

Thank you Natasha for sharing your hometown story. I am 84 years old and remember when I was the same age as those young boys in their fort. I made forts also when I was nine years old. I grew up in a small town of less than 1500 people. As as all boys do we played everywhere in this small town. For your information I will be taking a luxury train from Moscow to Vladivostok next July 2022. I am sure that our train will pass through your hometown of spaask. I thoroughly enjoy your videos of your life in Russia and your current lifestyle. Keep up the good work. Kent in South Dakota, USA

[@ВладимирКапранов-ч2у]

Дружище мне очень интересно смог ли ты поехать на поезде?

[@v8valiant68]

i love the simple life, this is how towns should be, actually this reminds me of the 70s and 80s growing up in rural small towns in New Zealand, unlike today, everybody is trying to keep up with the Jones, no need to be embarrassed, you have a garden full of vegetables,

[@robertferguson851]

Thank you for showing us how ordinary Russians live. Also, you have nothing to be ashamed of. Most Americans live in more cosmetic neighborhoods, but they are not necessarily happier.

[@Humanophage]

Those are country houses for most people. They tend to live in apartment blocks in cities.

[@olasek7972]

well, 55% of villages In Russia still don’t have running water, I would say “cosmetic” and other things, I would rather have running water and then decide on happiness… (btw, there are even neighborhoods around Moscow without running water)

[@CrvenkapicaIVZNG]

The situation is similar in Western Europe. The people here own or often have a lot. But they are nothing. No ethics, no empathy, no own personality. Just having instead of being. Ähnlich ist es in Westeuropa. Die Leute hier besitzen bzw. haben oft sehr viel. Sie sind aber nichts. Keine Ethik, keine Empathie, keine eigene Persönlichkeit. Einfach nur Haben anstatt zu Sein.

[@olasek7972]

@@CrvenkapicaIVZNG yes comrade, a lot of “ethics” In Russia instead. 🥸

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

@@olasek7972 It's up to the owner of the hose to make a well and a pump. So it's not really the village which doesn't have the water!

[@davidsalinas1628]

Мне понравилось ваше видео. Когда я был маленьким и ходил в дом моих бабушек и дедушек в Санта-Розе, штат Техас, у них был водяной насос. Ваша деревня напоминает мне о том времени.

[@ericmonetathchi6272]

‎Translated "I liked your video. When I was little and went to my grandparents' house in Santa Rosa, Texas, they had a water pump. Your village reminds me of that time.‎"

[@negodiaysamsonoff9616]

люди везде одинаковые

[@Josh729J]

@@ericmonetathchi6272 Thank you!

[@Brutell01]

There is only one water pump, it pumps water into a huge tank (30-40 tons) which is usually located on the mountain. The water tank creates pressure in the pipes for many houses, alsmost for half a village.

[@viraphone]

You speak excelent :)

[@robertholloway4361]

Thank you Natasha for allowing us into your life and home. It is such a blessing experiencing your culture and viewing part of the world that most of us will never see in person. Stay true and honest to yourself and you will truly meet new people and make many friends.

[@kbrown5523]

Please keep doing what you are doing, it's perfect.

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

Did you fall in love with Russia now?

[@Zangieff]

Just clicked on the video, 1 minute after release, and hеll yeah I put thumbs up, look at this first 10 sec intro picture! gorgeous

[@magnubeido8832]

Ditto!!!!

[@samuelmartinez6344]

Oh yeah! Can't tell if it's morning or sunset, but it did look beautiful. I wanna watch the video now, but I have to go to work. 🤦‍♂️ Will watch later for sure!

[@ROESPLETZ]

I just love that you called your channel Yeah Russia 🇷🇺❤️! Your an awesome person!!!

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

Do you follow any other channels that show life in Russia?

[@ninamaric2625]

Привет из Сербии 🇷🇸 Архитектура маленькой деревни действительно особенная, а маленькие деревянные домики такие милые! красивая! ❤

[@kaivrock]

She is just the most charming person on KZbin and deceptively skilled at what she's doing. I love the sort of old-timey documentary music in the background. And that house those boys built is just awesome.

[@tiortedrootsky]

Most russians who remember 1990-s know this music from a silly comedy show "Деревня Дураков" (something like "Fool's Village") - kzbin.info/www/bejne/npqUdX15pd6sabM

[@krepver]

this music is from russian show "Fool's Village" en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calambur#Fool's_Village

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

I think it's amazing how she talks about the past as if it was long ago, when really she is still a child herself.

[@Jupizero]

Well thats not exactly how we farm potato but yeah she can do it !

[@QuizmasterLaw]

Spassk Tourism *intensifies*

[@Scrat335]

This brings back a lot of memories. I grew up in a place very similar. Back then there were 3000 people living in the town. Last year there was 700. Small towns are dying everywhere. We had forts. One 3 stories tall and an underground bunker in the woods with candles for light. Just a hole with plywood and dirt to cover it. Growing up it was common to see 50 kids at the local swimming hole. Last year there were none. Bittersweet. Great memories though. Thanks Natasha.

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

I always found that very interesting. In England a town with such a small amount of inhabitants would be called a village. Do they have villages in America?

[@Scrat335]

@@SamsRussianAdventures Not normally. Town or small town is the term usually used.

[@ephorat5391]

I love the boys and their fort! Reminds me on my childhood too. Instantly had some tears thinking about, how similar the lives are in the world.....

[@chevychase]

Same here. Those children could have been in my home state of Kentucky. So cute!

[@jamespleger752]

Love the carving on that yellow house at 5:42! ... it reminds me of some of the houses in Gorodets, a little town not far from Nizhny Novgorod, which we saw on our Volga River cruise. Gorodets is so very far from Spassk, yet in many ways the same ... both unmistakably Russian. Your videos show us the real Russia, Natasha; thank you so much for making them!!

[@chachi_arcola]

It's gotten to the point where I hit like before I even watch the video because I know it's going to be great

[@nonyabiznizz]

I hit like before her videos sometimes just in case I forget. I like them all so far so saves time.

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

Another one who has fallen in love with Russia. Natasha is a great PR person

[@Zifiron]

Omg Natasha, you killed it with the Shrek comparison. Haha love it!

[@fareshajjar1208]

It seems like no one takes the responsibility of hauling off the refuse and detritus that accumulates. We had wells like that in rural Georgia (USA) when I was a kid in the 1970s... all gone now. The cute boys in their fort was a highlight. Great garden. thanks so much for showing us your place in the country.

[@dcpack]

Haul the refuse and detritus (interesting use of that word) to where?

[@fareshajjar1208]

@@dcpack To the city/county dump.

[@greghopper607]

What a great video! The kids are indeed just like kids everywhere. Or at least suburban and rural kids - we all remember building little forts. And, nothing to be embarrassed about. It seems to me that the Russians are incredibly practical and self-reliant people - they would rather grow fresh food and fix things than worry about appearances. And they’re really good at both!

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

If there is ever a situation where a financial crisis sends the world into chaos, Russian's will survive!!!!

[@brulaapgaapmeester8234]

Everybody should subscribe, let's make this girl rich, and see how she develops over say ten years or so, cool!

[@Ducanralf]

Honestly , I would love to travel to the most remote area’s in Russia 🇷🇺 and spend time with locals

[@MDLC777]

Natasha, I Love your video, and the fact that you show your town, and home, just like it is--not trying to paint it as being more than it is. It is a simple life, and that is what makes it so special. I was born and raised in a small town, in America, and I truly miss the simple life, the wide open skies, the open fields, and hills. Someday, I would like to go back to that life style. It can be a harder life, but more rewarding than living in the crowed cities. Thank you for letting take a moment, for taking me on a brief journey, to get away from my reality, by means of your nice video, so that I could imagine for a few minutes, living in a small village like your home. Keep doing your wonderful videos!!

[@chikitabowow]

5:34 that's something in Eastern Europe that i enjoy looking at, these old houses in bright colors with beautiful carvings and such. Especially when there's like extra flowers painted around windows and doors!

[@leocalinawan8429]

That's not Europe anymore...more like northern far east asia. Her hometown borders China like a stonethrow away.

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

Yes! Russian's do so much to make their houses individual and pretty.

[@geminiinc1042]

And always a cat or two in the window or sitting on the fence.

[@alexlorda394]

I remember going out in the woods and building forts with my friends when I was those kids' age. Funny how totally content and happy kids can be with some random pieces of junk, free time, and no one supervising them.

[@loosetear]

A classic Russian village, to be sure. You've done well to study at the university. And may I tell you that your English is very good! Better then some native speakers here in the States.

[@bubamaranovichok4901]

Hy Doug, not that classical. I’m 73 yrs young live in the US, but was not born here. I was born in a 1000 yrs old Hungarian town,” now is a city “ and about a real Russian village, your jaw would drop. They are the real crown jewel of russia, with colorful picked fences, and no paved roads, and all the animals going to graze to the field, and going all home at the afternoon. The houses are just as colorful as the fences. And everybody knows everyone, even if they live down the road. And that’s the ting what missing from today’s society. I know you think I’m just try to put her down, no, not at all. She was born to late to know how a Russian town looks like. And it’s not her fault to born late. Every generation remembers the childhood, how different greenery smells like, even how a cow poop smells. Especially if you step in one. lol. I don’t want to school her, because her childhood is her safe place, just like mine is for me. Believe me, Doug, as you or her will go older, and old memories are jumping up, all are start and ends with those places!!!

[@loosetear]

@@bubamaranovichok4901 Thank you for the kind letter. I'm 72 actually and can understand exactly what you are writing. My first wife was from the Donetsk area and lived in a village. I found it to be charming as you describe. My favorite thing was that people were very friendly and social. An evening eating and enjoying some vodka while having great conversations that included a lot of laughter was my favorite thing to do. So many stories. I wish I had taken photos but it didn't matter at the time. I loved that there were no pretensions. They had an indoor bathroom, for example, but everyone including me always used the old shed outside. And they took me, over the years, to many places and I loved it all. I've never experienced a melacholy so profound as when the airplane would lift off the ground to leave. Part of me is still there.

[@bizzhat]

I enjoyed this a lot. > it's almost like travelling there! I grew up in a rural German village (in the 90s) and visited rural areas in Europe (France, Switzerland, Austria, Italy, 'Balkans'). Many similarities. The peacefulness / abandonment of rural areas are a source of joy and sorrow. Truly. Thanks

[@arturmarcio630]

another astonishing episode, makes me more and more interested to visit Russia, thank you!

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

Have you visited Russia before?

[@notebookgrrl]

This looks a lot like Baytown, Texas when I was a child. I spent a few years in the area they call Old Baytown. This also looks like many rural areas in America, except now, Dollar General stores are popping up all over. Thank you for showing us your hometown.

[@matthewjackson9615]

What ? I grew up in the Baytown area, most of it is ugly as hell with massive ugly refineries spewing pollution out into the air. C'mon , no way you can compare this place to Baytown. I will agree that the old rundown homes here do bear some resemblance to Old Baytown.

[@notebookgrrl]

@@matthewjackson9615 Right. Clearly not everything. It was 30 years ago, and we are looking at her town today. You ever been to Pelly? 😉 Baytown had changed dramatically since I was a small child. The area near Lee College was nice, average homes for the area once. Not like the mansions that have been built a few miles up the road. Heck, I was last there in 2012, working at the college.

[@matthewjackson9615]

@@notebookgrrl yes I remember Pelly, it's probably forgotten by now. I understand that Baytown has changed dramatically and grown significantly. To be honest I never really liked the Baytown area ever and couldn't wait to leave. I still have family that lives in the area and I don't understand why. Why they want to live in that polluted, mosquito infested, tropical hell hole escapes me. My family is originally from Anahuac and it's not any better.

[@notebookgrrl]

@@matthewjackson9615 Hah! My grandparents moved to Anahuac from Liberty! Most of my family lives throughout TX. My immediate is in Hankamer, Highlands, Atascocita. Myself and my adult children live in another state now and really do not like being down there anymore. I still love my family though. What a small world Matthew! 😁

[@jeromevincente2932]

It’s funny how I grew up on the other side of the planet and your home and garden and life experience is almost identical! It goes to show we have one humanity and one human experience. Thanks again for sharing. Somehow, the world feels safer when a young Russian woman brings us into her home and it feels like I am visiting my sister!

[@JohnSmith-uu6ux]

If it’s not a secret: where did you grow up? Was it the US/Canada? Or some place in South America? Or maybe Australia? You know.. the globe is kinda big

[@jeromevincente2932]

@@JohnSmith-uu6ux The former British Caribbean Country of Trinidad!

[@JohnSmith-uu6ux]

@@jeromevincente2932 well, I think I sucked at the location department then😂

[@JohnSmith-uu6ux]

@@jeromevincente2932 nowadays your country is called Trinidad and Tobago I understood that one correct?

[@jeromevincente2932]

@@JohnSmith-uu6ux Yes. Land of Steel band, calypso and Soca. Influenced by Colonials such as Columbus who represented Queen Isabella, France through the cedulla of Spain in the 1770’s and then conquered by England under Sir Walter Raleigh. Original endogenous Arawaks died off. Slaves were brought in from Africa, indentured laborers from Bihar province of India, Jews fleeing Nazis, Chinese fleeing Mao, Syrians, Lebanese and USA base leased from Great Britain in WW2 in exchange for cargo ships and to intercept German subs trying to sink oil tankers from Trinidad and Venezuela. Lately, refugees from Venezuela. Despite all this local life remained simple. Growing up we grew our own food, had live chickens, caught fish which was used to be plentiful until Japanese trawlers over fished the Island illegally. Today, the island is affected by drug crime like so many others. It has a flavor of all cultures. Everyone had gardens, outhouses and limited financial resources.

[@jimh527]

Sort of reminds me of New Mexico in the 1970's.. Great place to grow up. In Russia, in my experience they are not into extreme landscaping practices you see in the U.S. where it's common to see perfect landscaping and trimming around houses. They let things grow au natural without all the chemicals, etc.. Obviously more natural and probably better for the environment and our minds and bodies as well. But I suspect the cold weather in the winter takes care of many things. Here, in South Carolina without constant attention the foliage would turn into jungle in no time due to the climate which promotes growth year round. The fences also to keep the animals out of the garden. I'm amazed whenever I visit Khabarovsk. Even in the city, you sometimes see dogs walking around alone. It's amazing really. These are smart dogs and they don't bother you. I have sometimes seen them waiting for the walk signal and crossing the road at the cross walk. I'm not kidding. )) Tell everyone at Tempo Pizza, Meetmeat and Harley Davidson I said hello. )

[@general_sy]

My favorite channel!! Russia 🇷🇺 may be very different from the Philippines 🇵🇭 but our struggles as teens/young adults are basically the same 🥲 love your vids, stay safe!!

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

Which other channels about Russia do you like?

[@general_sy]

@@SamsRussianAdventures RussianPlus, Different Russia, and 1420 :) but Natasha is my fave :))))

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

@@general_sy Of course, she is a pretty Russian girl!!!!!

[@murcus7]

This is a great example of how we are very much the same all over the world. Go to work, raise our kids, make friends, play when we can. I love your videos!

[@sjbock]

Yes, if only our political leaders didn't decide to make wars and have us peons fight in them.

[@murcus7]

@@sjbock You are so right. Imagine a world without a wasteful military budget.

[@andrewruddy962]

@@murcus7 , sadly, the military industrial complex makes up a substantial part of gross domestic product in many countries. Perpetual wars are used by establishment to keep the populace looking outside the country rather than within ! .

[@murcus7]

@Kewlysiak I was actually thinking about someday when people won't be obsessed with power and conquest. Someday...I probably will never see it but someday.

[@Gabtube252]

I have a question, what do you think about the fact that you're technically closer to Japan and China than you are to Europe? Would you visit Japan since it's a boat ride away?

[@daidalos138]

AYAYA

[@rockyzrockyx917]

Great question - I was thinking the exact same thing. I also wonder what the beaches are like on the bodies of water between Spassk-China and Spassk-Japan during the summer. Surfing? Night life? Party towns? Bikers? Bikinis?

[@rockyzrockyx917]

@@russ1anasanov1ch49 Bummer! I was picturing something along the lines of the French Riviera.

[@adalbertschwafel2587]

@@russ1anasanov1ch49 I think I have seen a documentary about a couple of people surfing around Vladivostok or somewhere around there

[@marcuscato9083]

I heard oodles of Russian during the two weeks that I spent in Tokyo. I assume it’s pretty popular place for Russians to travel.

[@unimaginaryemily]

Beautiful! Best wishes from Halifax, Nova Scotia!

[@MaddoxMadness]

Can boys be sweeter than this? "tomorrow we'll bring tea and candies" 8:30 In America boys want to destroy things or even worse, hurt others. Those boys are so nice and now the most famous far east Russian boys. 😄 @Yeah Russia your video make me smile, the calm of Russia's countryside and the sweet heart of those boys made my day.

[@MrKuriIIko]

A bit more grown up boys in Russia do those things too, have you heard of А.У.Е.?

[@pearlsugar1712]

This looks exactly like Romanian villages, eapecially from the North-Eastern part called Moldova. Thousands of kilometers away but so many similarities with what I see in your videos.

[@MD-qh6ld]

Not to say its good or bad, but its probably because of the heritage of the soviet union no?

[@pearlsugar1712]

@@MD-qh6ld Romania was not part of the Soviet Union but perhaps being so close to it incluenced a lot the way of living here. Romania isn’t even a Slavic country but to be fair there are many, many similarities to countries like Russia and Ukraine when it comes to mentality, even culture and traditions.

[@MD-qh6ld]

@@pearlsugar1712 you are absolutely right, i should have known! But it was also under a communistic regime under ceausescu, that was more what i meant

[@lupoaiemihai]

@@pearlsugar1712 Romania was in the USSR sphere of influence and was heavily influenced by it from 1944 until 1989.

[@santakupca168]

The countryside and 'dachas' look the same in Latvia! I'm so surprised to see that Spassk, a city right next to China feels so close to home in Latvia.

[@genepozniak]

14:00 There are several names for your "ground scratcher" tool, in order of most commonly used by gardeners: garden claw, hand rake, hand tiller, hand cultivator (this word is most commonly used by tool manufacturers, but gardeners rarely use it).

[@a1smith]

We'd call it a hand fork, with the larger garden fork shown a little later Thanks for showing us this, very interesting. And tell your parents that there's nothing to be ashamed of- people make their lives the best they can using what's available everywhere. It's in people's nature to want better for their children and themselves, but things can't always be the way you'd like them to be.

[@genepozniak]

@@a1smith On a hand fork, the tines are straight, not curved, so it literally looks like a large fork. Totally agree with your sentiment about work. :-)

[@thomassmedes3173]

I am delighted always when I have time to watch your most interesting videos. You have a beautiful way to describe what you are showing us and as you often speak of your reaction and historical experiences in the items shown within a video, you are actually inviting us into your life and Natasha that is a most treasured treat for this man from the USA. My love for Russia is a long story from several years ago and my small experiences in two short ... 2 weeks and later 3 weeks ... changed the direction of my life. It's been 12 years since I last visited Russia and I often dream of returning to this, for me, a magical country where the Russian Spirit flows through the soul of Russia. I truly thank you for the time you take the creat these treats for us.

[@MichalRygl]

Dear Natasha. Greetings from the Czech Republic. i am looking forward to every your video. Because your videos are always very interesting. Stay awesome and have a nice day.