My Granddad's Dacha - Russian Small Country House Tour

My grandparents' dacha is a special place for me because I’ve spent here so many days from
my childhood and teenage years with my grandma, granddad, my friends, and other relatives. I miss these times a lot and wanted to make this video not only as an interesting one for you to watch but also as a memory about our dacha for myself and the future.
Thank you for watching💛
*Dacha is what we call a small country house in Russia that is used mostly in the summertime for growing gardens and resting on weekends while living full time in the city.
☕️ You also can buy me a cup of coffee at www.buymeacoffee.com/victoriaterekhina

[@TwoSwedes]

The richest person on the planet does not have a place like this. Money cannot buy family places and memories.

[@Jenifer_G]

This is very big place. Surprised at the size of garden. Your grandfather was very talented. Goid memories for you. Lovely place and you have good hubby. Thanks for posting.

[@osnat057]

So true!!!

[@GuruRasaVonWerder]

nonsense

[@shan22777]

elon musk lives in a 55K box type home

[@tightywhitey9779]

Agree. I want to own a big plot of country property when I’m young and pass it down

[@richardpodnar5039]

I will hazard to guess that your granddad might have never suspected that the magnificent work he did in this dacha would be seen by hundreds of thousands (maybe millions!) of people worldwide, thanks to your KZbin channel and this lovely tour.

[@kathekozlowski6578]

Beautiful layout, outside as well as in. Nice workmanship.

[@zuzuspetals9281]

This reminds me of my granddaddy’s rented house and yard in San Francisco. He loved to garden, cook, and build so we spent lots of time outside messing with him when I was Agatha’s age in the 1950s. I know this place holds good memories for you and it’s cool you will be able to share it with Agatha.

[@joycampbell1514]

The area with the picnic table could be called either a patio or a gazebo.

[@kevingreen6924]

i'd go with gazebo. a patio is attached to the house.

[@nicholsliwilson]

@@kevingreen6924 I can’t speak for every english speaking culture but here in the UK a patio would indeed be attached to the house, mine is. Gazebo is the word.

[@blueowl8928]

@@kevingreen6924 yes I agree, what she showed is a gazebo.

[@cassie.minimalist]

Gazebo haha sorry but I didnt know that word and it reminds me kazooo! 😂

[@55brizzy]

@@nicholsliwilson Here in Australia also "gazebo' is the word.

[@Doctor.T.46]

Beautiful video. I am a grandpa myself, but sadly my baby granddaughter Nyla died just before Christmas 2020. It makes it even more special to see a young girl like you having such a special relationship with her grandparents. It makes me think of the life we would have had with Nyla. It made me so happy to see you. Thank you.

[@Natashanjka]

My condolences 😢

[@Doctor.T.46]

@@Natashanjka Thank you Natalya, that means a lot.

[@yorkymc]

Hello ime so so sorry for your sad loss ime a Granfather to ime sitting here trying to write the right words but i cant ,my heart aches for you and the mam and dad of your Granchild just to say ime thinking of all of you God bless from Ireland .

[@VictoriaTerekhina]

@Terry Thorne I am so sorry for your loss! Reading your story made me cry for a while. It's just so sad and I can't imagine how you and Nyla’s parents are handling this tragedy. Wish all the best to your family and may God bless you all with everything you may dream of💛

[@Doctor.T.46]

@@yorkymc Thank you Yorky. It's hard to explain the bond that a grandparent has with a grandchild that was only with us for ten weeks. Listening to you though shows me that you understand how we are feeling. My son and daughter in law are still devastated but we are a very close family and we're all supporting each other. Thank you for your kind words. They really are a comfort to us.

[@scottdunbar4898]

Your channel is such a blessing. Seeing your beautiful, happy family enjoying time together fills my heart with joy. I especially appreciated seeing the older photographs. Thank you and God bless.

[@carriemoench3545]

Little Agatha, is so adorable. She's has such a beautiful smile and enjoys playing with her mama and daddy. Blessings to your family. ✝️ 🙏

[@MalteseKat]

Some where in the world there is normal life. Thanks for sharing some normal life with us

[@Rainwater1313]

Your grandad did amazing job !

[@ShirleeKnott]

he did !

[@ddd1dorin396]

Yesssss, it s very nice!

[@Vicky-kf7hd]

R u indian?

[@gardenfork]

In New England we would call the barn a tool shed and the underground storage a root cellar. Root because you store potatoes, carrots, etc. root vegetables. 😀 Eric.

[@apolloniusbeitsman5444]

Can you Also store beets in there?

[@LibertySnake]

so interesting 🤔

[@myratraney]

@@apolloniusbeitsman5444 yes you can store beets in the cellar 😍

[@selmahare]

That's what they'd call a barn in the UK, a tool shed precisely.

[@BaradharajanAyanappan]

Your grandpa was a nature loving person

[@ian3902]

Your grandfather was a clever man and has left a great inheritance for his family. You said some of your relatives own it now, I hope they allow you free use of it, it looks a lovely place to stay and of course Agatha gets to play outside.

[@BexityBest]

The thing my husband misses most about Russia is his grandparents dacha.

[@eddiemoir2572]

Why doesn't he go back to Russia then ?

[@BexityBest]

@@eddiemoir2572 we were supposed to visit in Spring 2021. Maybe soon! The dacha is gone though.

[@eddiemoir2572]

@@BexityBest what happened to it ?

[@BexityBest]

@@eddiemoir2572 they sold it and moved to Canada!

[@eddiemoir2572]

@@BexityBest maybe they have a small cabin on a lake now..

[@Keri8198]

You’re right about it being called a cellar. This was lovely. It must have been so nice for them to get away and enjoy the countryside.

[@sjbock]

Yes, a cellar and sometimes called a "cold cellar" when used for storing food items.

[@Penny-bt4gc]

My Ukrainian grandparents had a root cellar as well on there farm. I remember it from when I was small.

[@LeeBv9983]

@@sjbock Also sometimes called a root cellar in the U.S.

[@KitsuneHB]

In East Germany they call this place a "Datcha" and it is spelled like "Dacha". ;) In the west we call them "Schrebergarten". They are very common here, too. Especially in the last years because more and more people want to grow their own vegetables again. But they are a lot of weird regulations. Most Schrebergarten-Owners are old people and the new owner are mostly young people. The old people love the regulations. :D Sometimes they walk around with a folding rule, measuring the hedge. When it's to high, they complain! And those old people love kitschy stuff, especially garden gnomes. Their gardens are mostly NOT minimalistic with all that kitsch stuff. The younger people love to grow vegetables and sometimes to have party and so the trouble starts. :D

[@cindykeely5812]

In the States, we call them home owners associations and condominium boards. There is always someone checking things in the neighborhood!

[@katehipkin1039]

Such a beautiful and charming place, it's all the more special because your Grandfather put so much love and care into it for his family! How happy he would be to see lovely little Agatha running around! X

[@sjbock]

Your mother is so cute. You looked really good with your short hair. Now you are making memories for Agatha to look back on when she is grown.

[@lindacasalgrandi292]

The dacha is beautiful and the 3 of you are a beautiful family!

[@jeanninesbeans]

Hello Vika, and thank you. At the end when you showed the pic of you and your grandfather and some other pics, tears started to flow. Then I read some of the comments from others who had the same reaction. I think we all feel like you and your beautiful family could be our relatives or neighbors and you are spreading love by sharing your life with us.

[@sofiad.4267]

Your channel is just so refreshing. Thanks for opening the doors of your life and reminding us of what’s important. Love and blessings to your family.

[@jennalinke8975]

Very well said, Sofia! This is what she is doing through her videos! ❤️

[@lorrainebeleny8135]

Really sweet!Your English is very good!

[@MariaPerez-uv8mm]

I love your husband! He is such a good daddy! Bless you guys :-)

[@pisip2tuu]

In Estonia we have dacha's too. My grandmother used to have one and they also built it themselves. I love your videos!

[@reneewinters5190]

thanks for sharing your grandad did a great job

[@LeeBv9983]

A barn is usually a place for animals like cows and horses. That's a typical storage shed or tool shed.

[@cast8919]

depends where you're from, where I'm from it's not uncommon for people refer to a shed as a barn

[@adonvonilesere5642]

I've been blessed to live in American suburban culture my entire life. I have always had room for gardening out back of any house I've lived in. I can see where the dacha culture has appeal to anyone living in an apartment or city. Thank you for sharing.

[@eddiemoir2572]

I don't think american suburban hell is a blessing. Cookie cutter houses, car dependent fatties, souless urban sprawl

[@adonvonilesere5642]

@@eddiemoir2572 Why be negative? In America, you can live where you want: cities, suburbs, farms, or even off the grid in the middle of nowhere. If suburbs are "hell" for you, don't live there. Be at peace wherever you choose to live.

[@joskewolfman]

Thank you, Vika for your simplistic explanations about life in Russia, I was born in The Netherlands but moved in 1982 to New Zealand. During the cold war (1968) when I was in the army we were taught to be fearful of Russia. I didn't buy that, as my philosophy was that there must be people like me in Russia. I was determent that one day I will go to Russia, especially Siberia to find out for myself. In 2004 my life's journey took me to Krasnoyarsk where I lived for about 12 months. I lived in Moscow for 3 months, I also was in Tolyatti, Samara, and ST Petersburg., an experience I hold close to my heart. Yes, I lived in very small apartments, but they were cozy, I spent time at people's dacha's what I thoroughly enjoyed, with the lovely food they prepared!! Moscow is definitely my favorite city, the architecture is fabulous, with the metro stations, a piece of art you don't see anywhere else on the planet, and during Xmas time you get blown away by the most wonderful decorations!!! The way lots of people socialize in a very calm and disciplined manner was rather adorable!! My experience was and is being in Russia; you don't need to be rich, to enjoy and live a satisfactory life!!!

[@xxx041189xxx]

Dacha culture is a very cool aspect of Russian culture, and I think pretty unique as well - being from another ex-USSR country, we don't really have them here, not in such a way. I think a few dacha-neighbourhoods were created back in the day here as well, but they have now changed into all different types of housing/land.

[@januaryriches3991]

I love the picture of your grandfather at the end ❤️

[@yolayola5906]

The policy giving a piece of land to the citizens was a thoughtful act

[@Gunslinger_Disciple]

Huge fan of Dacha' tours. If I knew the language and thought I could do it I'd love to own a Dacha and live e full time

[@theem843]

My grandma has her whole house full of plants 🌱

[@emmamartinshh]

So does my grandma! I call it "the jungle"

[@livinglifeleona]

I can relate to burning all the school materials. I loved that part. 🔥

[@Yesica1993]

I can't imagine doing such a thing.

[@betsybabf748]

Beautiful. I name our oldest son after my grandfather, who passed away 2 years before my son was born. I'm in New England, suburbs of Boston. We tend to have gazebos to sit in the yard by the garden, though we drink far more coffee than tea. It is special to have your own babies play where you grew up and became the person you are.

[@yvonnegeorge9034]

"Gazebo". the covered picnic area. Charming! Filled with your childhood memories a "wonderful get away".

[@Sunflower-wq6re]

Ah the memories that are made , when you were small and now for your daughter, beautiful video , beautiful family 💐

[@calebmcdowell9094]

Wow, after the whole video, the ending gave me goosebumps. The music and slowed down film and spontaneous happiness. It feels like a professional film documentary, like something out of Netflix.

[@julianatat]

Your grandpa; built good memories for the family around a small but beautiful place, plenty of plants ,nature and love.

[@lexluthor6497]

Well done grandfather.many generations will enjoy your work.Much better than money.It's called life.greetings from 🇫🇮

[@faceofficer]

Being a lithuanian brings back so many memories! My mum had exactly same thing back in the day, unfortunately no house on her dacha, but I used to love going there and was so jealous of other dacha neighbours having houses there and being able to stay the night 🙈

[@Woeschhuesli]

The cellar would be a root cellar for storing root vegetables, apples and so on 👍 The summer house is so sweet, you could call it a gazebo but summer house would be the old-fashioned expression I‘d use. In German it would be a Laube, especially with that green vine growing over it and keeping everything cool. What a beautiful patch of paradise your grandparents created!!

[@elisaruano7704]

Agree , summer house would be the best translation.

[@shodson314]

I love the,pictures of young you, your granddad and brother. Family memories are the best

[@dianebaker5243]

Thank you for taking us down you and your family summer home .beautiful photo off you and your grandfather. 👍🥰

[@yarnandleaves9378]

That would make a lovely tiny house to live in permanently, especially with the space for growing food and the cellar for storage. The banya not getting finished because your grandpa is no longer here made me a little sad. But he built so many beautiful things.

[@laurakerr3450]

Hello from Lake Placid , Florida , USA . I enjoyed this video ! Your grand father was a talented man ! Keep the videos coming ! You have such a sweet family ! I enjoy your cooking videos as well ! Keep smiling !

[@nadiatasci537]

Your grandfather would be so proud that you visit the Dacha! Thank you for the tour.

[@shalomsister]

In America we call the outdoor toilet an outhouse!😄😄😄 My Grandparents had one on their farm. They also had a root cellar like what you showed. It was also used as a place to go if there were any tornados. 🌪🌪🌪. God bless you and your family sister Vikka! 😊🕊🔥💖✝️💕❤

[@Gorgon393]

I have been blessed to experience staying at a dacha when I was visiting friends in Russia. I miss it so much. Watching this reminded me of my own memories at the dacha and it made me tear up.

[@filmsbynix]

Greetings from South Africa 💚 Watching this after a long day of work

[@sweatytea333]

Your grandad's Dacha is so cute and peaceful looking! I hope you and your family are doing ok right now.

[@deniswalker77]

We call that little place a gazebo where we relax and drink coffee ☕️ and visit with family

[@geovannacampos6794]

In my region people also like beach houses, my family has one, full of old furniture, a big barbecue place and lots of good memories :)

[@nicholsliwilson]

Your grandad did a great job! Agatha is very sweet. The mangal would be called a barbecue in English. The structure with the grape vines growing over it is a gazebo. The cellar is indeed a cellar but when it’s not under the house it would usually be called a “fruit cellar” or “root cellar.” Nice video, thanks. My best wishes to you & your family.

[@sarangi4517]

I love the old charm of the place. I always fascinated by the old style Russia furniture.

[@dawnegan3984]

It's a special day for me as I found you guys again so happy for that 🌼🌹🌼🌹🌼🌹🌼🌹🌼🌹

[@marieilieva1072]

This was one of the nicest things I've ever watched. Soo hearth warming ♥️♥️ You have a beautiful family!

[@Svetlana-Khadzhimatova]

Очень милое видео. Прям настальжи разобрало. ❤️❤️❤️

[@lisabelle8935]

Thanks for letting us be part of your families past, present and future :)

[@icicle8384]

Agatha has a perfect childhood. ♥️

[@albanduro4278]

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[@futurnekedesin9172]

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[@larsvermeulen4184]

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[@cedricjiosh6935]

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[@louranterlius9515]

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[@sagmucoulibaly1257]

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[@life_with_ty12]

That property is beautiful

[@patsymalone3518]

Beautiful Dacha. I enjoyed listening how you burned your school books and notes in the fireplace.

[@yurdanurakkaya]

Я нашла вас, когда искала канал на ютубе , который помогает мне изучать русский язык. Вы говорите по-английски, но для меня это не имеет значения, я все еще здесь 😊 отличная работа 👏🏻 😊

[@lolitamorris2943]

Already pressing like button 👌🏼 👍🏽

[@VictoriaTerekhina]

Thank you💛

[@Lily_1010]

In English it would be called a Veranda or Gazebo. In Canada we would have it screened in, so no bugs could get in and so you can see outside from all angles, the bottom half would be wood but the top half would be screen windows. Now people also put TV's and couches and with tables to eat so they can watch movies. Very beautiful place your Grandpa built!

[@annamacdonald5328]

Yesss the screen is a must, I'm always amazed when I see ones without screens. Like do you not have mosquitoes??!

[@larryfeyler4824]

Kind of like a patio, but it's separate from the house. Guess that makes it a gazeebo. Looks really nice.

[@MothGirl007]

It would also be called a pergola.

[@rina1329]

We use the word "veranda" in Russia but we use it for a partly closed area attached to a house. I did a small research after your comment. I never knew we took this word from the English language! It is so common in Russia.

[@arfriedman4577]

Sorry your grandfather passed away. Very beautiful, especially because he built it. Its kind of a sun room in the yard. The home is beautiful. Many more years of happiness.

[@ann3856]

It was done/uoloaded 2 Years ago, I've gone through your videos long ago. Today I see it om my side bar! It's a beautiful house .I'm glad someone is taking care of it. For anyone to stay there right through the winter you'l need muscles. Clear you path which will lead to fetching more wood. You cant really go shopping so you need to have everything.

[@carriemoench3545]

Wow! Love, love, love those windows your grandad installed in his daca! Very cute house too. I really like tiny houses and could see myself living there. Thanks for sharing your cherished memories. Sending 🤗 🤗 🤗

[@dakotaovdan]

Simple and beautiful home!

[@johnc2292]

Your grandfather was a very talented man. Your daughter is very cute

[@marionrobertson3895]

Thank you sweetheart for showing us the Dacha this is a nice place. Your husband and the adorable precious and sweet little baby boy.Thanks for sharing Jesus loves you all and so do I kind people.

[@parulmukherjee8426]

I really like how you explain everything, I feel like with every video I get to know so many new things. Also, it's so wonderful for Agatha to also spend her childhood and create memories where you have. How about re creating a photo from your childhood with Agatha?. I really enjoyed watching this. 🙂

[@ShirleeKnott]

agree on all points!

[@lolitamorris2943]

Gorgeous in English I think is a Gazebo

[@Jana-wz7dr]

Thank you. Your video took me back to my childhood. Your grandfather’s garden reminds me of my grandparents garden, in Czech Republic. I too have lovely memories, even though it has been 53 years. And my aunt in Czech Republic has a cottage, dacha, built under similar circumstances as your grandparents.

[@raapyna8544]

My grandmother had a summer cottage too, now it's with my uncle's family. I love the place, I hear my uncle has attached a new kitchen! Maybe we can visit next summer when everyone is vaccinated. But my childhood memories are from my father's childhood home, especially, which is also in the countryside and where his sister now lives. We used to go there often when his parents were alive and later, to pick up wood for our heating. His father bought the land and the forests after the war. I think it was a veteran allowance of some sort. They kept sheep and a hunting dog. My father's begun to tell stories about his father now that me and my sister are adults. He was apparently the sort that gets in trouble. He would attempt to fix machines on his own and break the machine and hurt himself. My father's little sister would patch him up and was told 'don't tell mom', the dad would try all kinds of things to hide his injuries from his wife. My aunt became a nurse and my dad an engineer when they grew up. I blame grandpa. Greetings from Finland. :) It was nice seeing your tour.

[@Cmz764]

love to see your child enjoys. the same u enjoyed as a child

[@sampereira6676]

Such a peaceful and beautiful place!

[@dawnegan3984]

The garden and the house is very nice and I love to see Agatha laughing and playing 🐈🌻🐕💙🕊️🐦🐥🐣🐤💙🌸

[@lindawitherspoon446]

Grandpa did a great job. Everything is so pretty. Beautiful dacha. It’s called a root cellar in Texas. Place to keep potatoes, etc. Your baby is beautiful, and what a sweet hubby.

[@milanp.6935]

Супер видео, поздрав из Србије! Срби и Руси браћа заувек! 🇷🇸🇷🇺

[@zephyros3039]

🇷🇺❤️🇷🇸

[@theem843]

I really enjoy watching your videos

[@japanmania30]

I did the same thing with ALL my college educational materials. We called it “Bonfire of the vanities!!!” Woooohoooo

[@anonymousonly4934]

This channel is the best discovery I made on KZbin.

[@jessiimamii5113]

I can see how proud you are, and you should be! This is amazing.

[@CoraJean19]

That home is so adorable and cozy! You have such a sweet family. May God continue to bless you.

[@mariusmuresan7634]

Beautiful dacha,beautiful You too.👍

[@jazmines.mcarty6417]

Now I know what dacha means : Piece of heaven .... Thank You for sharing!!

[@anneormston1188]

Your Grandad built a beautiful house x

[@alaskan3304]

Here in Alaska, the restroom you appropriately called a “toilet” is what is referred to as an OutHouse here. Only thing really different is that we have a lot of magazines in case your, well , in there for awhile!!! Haha. Also noticed you appropriately called the Hole in the Earth a cellar. We Alaskan’s have to make things a bit more difficult by calling ours a root seller but hey who’s right/wrong! Here in our State of Alaska we are very blessed to have many of our neighbors that are originally from Russia still living amongst us. Very nice neighbors that always are willing to lift a hand and of course are great carpenters by make very cool buildings and of course churches are absolutely traditional with the outside appearance. I’ve learned a lot about our cultures and the difference over the past 28 years here and wouldn’t trade it for the world! I’m pretty sure you’ve learned a few things about how the, at the time years ago, about the whole history of then called the Alaska Territory and how everything came about to where we are today! Glad I came across your video. And please If you and your family find yourselves in Alaska, we’ve got a lot of personal behind the scenes touring my family can show you that most tourists don’t get to see! We’ve our own private plane and cabins for pleasure and cabins for hunting!! Stop by anytime!!! Cheers from Alaska USA!

[@VictoriaTerekhina]

Thank you for your kind words and sharing some interesting information about Alaska💛

[@minime7375]

@@VictoriaTerekhina another interesting fact is that Alaska (the state) was actually bought from Russia☺️ Also, that kiosk is probably called a gazebo, the closest word to describe it I think

[@alaskan3304]

@@minime7375 that’s kinda the tricky or sticky part of the whole issue. The Alaskan Natives tell the story one way then there’s always another way and heck in this case let’s throw in a completely different opinion. BUT, I’m not saying your wrong. Just saying there’s been a long standing debate on who actually owned the land to begin with. Very interesting subject to learn about though. Another big issue was the naming of the tallest Mountain in the whole US. Some say Mt. McKinley while the natives call it Mt Denali. Meaning the tall one. If I recall it’s finally been settled to be permanently named as originally named in honor of the Natives and so Mt Denali it is. I’ve called it that since I moved here. President McKinley had really little to nothing to do with the State at the time.

[@minime7375]

@@alaskan3304 I’m not saying Russia has or had any claim to it, just saying what the history books say, the name itself is Russian I believe.

[@grahamrichards8531]

@@minime7375 Revisionist history can be found everywhere that the aboriginal people were overwelmed by colonialism - we have this in New Zealand.

[@shellygauvreau399]

Not sure how I came across your videos. You are so engaging and I find your videos interesting to watch. Your daughter is adorable and your interactions as a family are beautiful. I have been to Russia twice and regret not making it into the smaller cities or countryside more. I did spend a lot of time in Moscow and walked many of the streets. I also spent time in beautiful St. Petersburg wandering the streets, marvelling at the actitecture. The history of Russia, as with any country is both horrifying and beautiful and that you seek out the beauty to show us is why you are such a joy to watch

[@olliefoxx7165]

Both of my grandparents on my father's side were orphans. My grandpa was the oldest of 5 children as was my grandma. Their parents died within a short time if each other. My grandma had ,3 younger siblings. He was 15 she was 13. The put the youngest of my grandpas siblings up for adoption to other family members. When I was young my grandma made my clothes and my grandpa put the boys to work. I use to hate that and dread it. Working hard wasn't my idea of fun. They endured severe poverty but always kept a high level of dignity and humor. My grandpas word was good for many thousands of dollars anywhere. He had a very dry sense of humor and loved to pick at us and joke.If he needed anything he would go to town and get it either paying cash or an assurance of when it would get paid. People loved and respected him. When my grandparents were healthy they ran a farm. My grandpa cut cypress logs by the river, floated them to the coast and had them cut into lumber. This was way before phones were prevalent so no one knew where he was for weeks. The logs were cut into lumber and put on wagons to carry them home. Once there he built, plumber and wired the house himself. They were remarkable people. I'm ashamed I know only a fraction of what they could do. I've never been an orphan and was never responsible for 9 other people at 15 yes old. . I don't know why I wrote this other than I miss them. They were very good people. When crops were due for harvest all the farmers white and black would go from one farm to another to help each other harvest. My grandma would make elaborate meals for everyone. She was a phenomenal cook and provided a dish for each person's favorite. They worked hard and earned every cent. When cancer hit my grandpa I watched a healthy man full of life suffer horribly. Damn life and it's challenges. Why make an orphan suffer till death? Sorry, have a good day

[@oneseeker2]

Love the place! Love the wood! Thanks for another great Video, I look forward to your Videos!

[@albin2232]

Thanks for a beautiful video Vika. I always enjoy seeing your lovely family 👪❤

[@marshaestep7453]

Yes, you are correct about the cellar. My grandmother and grandfather which we called MaMah and PaPah had a cellar. My grandmother would fix apple butter in the cellar with a huge iron kettle and shelves of cinnamon candy. She would cook over an open fire. All the women would cut up the apples and cook them in the huge iron kettle and add cinnamon candy to the apples. Us kids ate the cinnamon candy. She would can the apple butter. They had a huge garden and she canned everything. We are from West Virginia and all the men would hunt deer, squirrel, turkey and my brother was a big fisherman also. I am 64 years old and it was simple back then. I love your show and you have a beautiful family. God Bless!

[@fnrh6541]

Is it possible to grow fruits and vegetables near your home now?

[@chillydawgg4354]

I think your grandparents are happy to see you continue to enjoy the place with your family

[@jennypuscas8887]

Your gradfather s house is beautiful and accurate!Excellent!Kisses.

[@TEDDYBEAR99ify]

love the story about burning your school supplies 🤣 very relatable!

[@jomamma1750]

In the States we call them Outhouses. The trick is that after you go to the bathroom you throw about 4 or 5 ounces of lime into the hole.(200ml?? maybe). The lime kills the smell and it also disolves the solid waste so they don't fill up as readily. We still have a picture laying around somewhere of my Dad squatting, fully clothed, and his buddy measuring the distance to the ground so he knew how high to build the seat! This was around '74-'75, probably when your granddad was doing the same thing there. In the States we call these places cabins or hunting camps. The sizes of the buildings and the plots of land vary. We never really grew vegetables there but use them to hunt to get meat. I repainted ours last year, it's pretty rustic and deep in the woods. The camp is tiny by comparison but the plot of land is quite a bit larger. It has a much more utilitarian feel to it, purpose built for the hunt and the feast, plain walls, no trim ect. We went there every summer when I was a kid too. The parallels are surprising. Your grandfather did very nice woodwork. A pretty cool place! I like the outdoor eating area hidden in the grape arbor a lot. Thanks for the share.

[@kimmiemamatomany6226]

We would call the outdoor area with the roof a gazebo and the underground storage area a cold cellar or root cellar. Thank you for sharing your grandparents garden home.

[@joellek5052]

I've caught myself a couple of times now just smiling at parts of your videos. You and your family are beautiful and you exude so much happiness. I love your personality and outlook on life. I found your channel about a week ago and it has quickly become one of my favorites. 🌻☀️❤

[@makeemar]

We have these in Poland as well, they are called ogródek działkowy or działka. Also stemming from communist times :) Although most houses people built on these are normally a bit smaller than your granddad's!

[@drjoannagoodman]

An allotment with a summer house

[@sisterabagail457]

Beautiful yard & home. My father had carpentry skills and I have some designing and carpentry skills. My grandparents had gardens. I helped some, with their gardens. I Love it, living up in the mountains, out in nature, away from the city life. I am an educated, always learning, "Country Girl" who LOVES The LORD & Loves Life. I Love fire places. I have one in the mountain home I rent but it needs to be cleaned and repaired, for it to be working again. Beautiful rug.

[@zandraanderson2215]

The doctor was always my favorite place to visit. It was also peaceful there after the exhausting city life.Very beautiful Blessings!