Our Ukrainian Apartment

Jordan, Dawna and I take you on a tour of our apartment! From summer 2011.

[@deborahleeedwards5510]

I find it extremely interesting to learn about other cultures and see the peoples lives. Thank you for sharing

[@patkeeler6645]

Looks old

[@Nik_hilll]

I think it's chilling out living their i mean old USSR life love to live their

[@mungekarhardik]

Same here

[@Vickygarcia73]

Me too, best life university...it opens your mind and gives you a better broad perspective

[@lalajohnson7194]

It's actually a pretty cute place fora first apartment! Take pictures for when you're older to share with your kids. You'll laugh at the memories when you do!

[@armandrodriguez8501]

I can put up with a lot if there are no noise, crime or roaches.

[@seeleygirl6178]

There’s crime everywhere.

[@ginnymarshall6198]

Omg what we have in England is so different. I admire you both so much!!! So basic but you appreciate it. God bless you

[@KamranHaider]

It’s a lovely upload, ladies and your neighbourhood is great. Don’t be discouraged by comments by some viewer friends who are being so judgemental ☺️

[@mangaRoxo]

Its been 9 years , do you still expect them to live there

[@michaelcaputo7215]

That apt is huge!! I'm in Boston MA apts aren't that big!!

[@ABC-hi3fy]

Beautiful ladies. Beautiful living. Thank you for sharing.

[@stephenlord2200]

Great Video!!! I love the quietness of the area. I live near Washington DC and I'm tired of the congestion. This video makes me long for a more relaxed and peaceful environment. Thanks for sharing!!!!

[@chacuay1]

You don't know about congestion... I'm living in Brooklyn NY..now I now what congestion is!!!!!

[@jeanettehollabaugh1108]

Steven Lord, if this video makes you long for peace and quiet, watch some videos of Japaneese Countryside outside Tokyo. Awesome beauty and politest people you would not believe ! Ohara ,Tokyo.

[@zitawillingham4391]

Oh stop lying that place sucks it's a dump and you know it

[@speccd8116]

go there

[@amstergal]

Check out Jonna Jinton, loveliest channel ever from the countryside in Sweden....

[@AshGrg2007]

There's a Russian lady on youtube who had an even smaller apartment, literally bathroom+toilet and then a bedroom/ living room/ kitchen all in 1 room, she also had a small balcony that she put windows and a roof on. She completely renovated it and made me jealous that she turned the slum into a hotel suite XD but saying that, I am pretty sure she had an interior decorater friend.

[@dannyruiz6868]

Thank for the post. I know very little about the Ukrain, I did meet another person from Russia that shared a lot of music from the Ukrain. I have a large collections of the music, old and new. My favorite collection.

[@tot8858]

Eventhough small apartment, at least you live peacefully. Salut

[@freshenuf1]

In my neighborhood we’d call those apartments “the projects!” Urban camping. Yikes!

[@freshenuf1]

Phil Meup: Duh, aren’t the Slavic and Eastern European countries predominantly white?

[@semco72057]

That apartment is larger than some Russian houses I saw in one video. You all do have some room for most things and the benches outside is nice also so you can communicate with your neighbors.

[@lysianepruitt6429]

I thank my relatives for fleeing in 1917.

[@seeleygirl6178]

@Will Gee Now the US will be more like Soviet Union Than this.

[@Forgotten_Boy]

Lots of America and the world look far worse.

[@j_freed]

This is brutalist Soviet architecture. It is incredibly simple and ugly by its very ethos. However, you would not think that a few cans of paint for the exterior and the hallway would be all that expensive, would you. After all they took the time to paint the trees along the sidewalk, so that drunk people at night will not drive into them. It's an interesting little video, and you kids are very sweet for showing it to us. Thank you.

[@j_freed]

By the way, I did stay in a Soviet apartment back in the 90s, in Prague 5. It had that tiny little elevator that looked very sketchy. so I got a little look at the way every day people live in the Czech Republic, and I have to say there's some things about the way Czech people are and live their life that's very sweet, even though things were tough under communism and obviously a lot of them are still poor today. The suburbs of Prague or similar to East European village culture, just more people and uglier surroundings. But not all ugly.

[@jamesbrey1719]

Cute girls ! Thanks for the tour !!!!

[@titalinda8515]

A gallon of paint would work wonders!!! A little new curtain and little things like that , would make the apartment cute. I would donate a gallon of paint for the entrance of the building, among all the residents, I am sure they could afford it.

[@lesliesmith5797]

Do they have a fridge?

[@samorayee420]

it's looks like abandoned building . it's really old

[@porridge57]

I didn't mention in my last post. I had a great time in Ukraine and hopefully I can stay longer next time. I wonder how much this apartment costs per month.

[@capnhands]

where is your Kalashnikov?

[@samthesmartfella]

Looks painful

[@ivoryfyall3548]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂yesss yessss kinda rough

[@temujinkhan6326]

10 years later I find myself here... how much would be the rent today for this or for a nicer place.

[@nicoymohan4715]

It's nice you girls are really nice and that's why you make the best 👍💯Brides cause you are grateful for what you have and shows your potential not afraid or shy 😊I really do admire you stay 🙏

[@alvashoemaker8536]

I run a fan in MY apartment 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; ALL the time! 🙃😃👣 Thanks fpr dhoeing us yoir apartment; i's nive and cosy--- 🙃😃👣

[@bobbywoods684]

I may have missed it, but why are you two cuties there?

[@TheBigDaddyClub]

watched this today.. wow

[@patboyd1587]

Notable lack of plumbing and kitchen. And what is that room with benches? A sauna?

[@patboyd1587]

This note was on a previous video Pat.

[@dalaramsuthar7699]

Thanks for chairing

[@brendahaire5403]

I have to thank my God.

[@pinkiesue849]

Hope the "war" in eastern part of the country does not affect you.

[@realdookoos]

this is an 8 year old video they are probably back i the ussa

[@astraltraveler1]

Cool video.

[@romanmohylevyts]

It's cheap but really bad quality, like you can get a "luxury" hotel room that costs like 30 dollars for a person, but Ukrainian luxury standards are very low.

[@steffanhoffmann1906]

They don't exist mate

[@romanmohylevyts]

@@steffanhoffmann1906 Basically yeah

[@mrpsylovesyou3252]

These flat looks better inside than the average latin american house

[@l.u.7834]

You and I probably have seen different Ukraine. Standards in Ukraine is higher than in the U.S. All cafes and restaurants in the U.S. look ugly with sticky tables, comparing with Ukrainian ones, where you get a table full of set with beautiful exteriors and clean tables.

[@l.u.7834]

@@steffanhoffmann1906 it seems like you hate Ukraine.

[@arynnehempstock1108]

Thanks for sharing and how much??!

[@steffanhoffmann1906]

Don't bother dude.....power cuts. flooding. Toilets don't work infrastructure like nowhere city

[@l.u.7834]

@@steffanhoffmann1906 false

[@l.u.7834]

Around $100 per month

[@Vincent98987]

COLLAPSES*

[@MsBernadetteblack]

Why wouyld you not clean it up and paint it

[@jcreddy1152]

I like Ukraine .It look like some of Indian villages.except dressing

[@vladislavfeldman6562]

Those apartments are what are called "Hruschevsky" which were built during Chruschevs time. Cheap cement block apartments, which most people were issued with in the late 60's ,70's . The whole apartment no more than 48 sq.mt.The rent like all rents in Russia during that time was less than 7% of your wages the utilities another 3% of wages. This is why a lot old people have nostalgia for those days

[@Vincent98987]

In 1970 apartments we're free to live but now in 2020 they cost 30,000 rubles/dollars

[@Vincent98987]

@[The] White Rabbit no, i mean it costs 10k if its old if its new its 120k. USD dollars.

[@БорисАнгушев]

This is not exactly a Khrushchyovka, they were more like dormitories where each apartment was just 1 room with a small hallway, a bathroom and maybe a balcony

[@whotelakecity2001]

@@БорисАнгушев This is more like Brezhnevki -higher floors and garbage chute.

[@Timurlane100]

I was about to write that I stayed at a similar Ukrainian apartment in Kyiv, but then I thought "Of course you did." All former Soviet controlled countries are filled with apartments like this. When I first arrived, my host told me the key was under the door. When I didn't find anything under the door, I figured that we may be hitting a language speed bump, so I looked around the front of the building and saw a loose rock beside a concrete flower container. Sure enough, the key was under the rock. And the elevator ride up was a hoot. The lights would flicker and it made sounds like tennis shoes in a dryer. You crossed fingers hoping it wouldn't conk out between floors.

[@harshaweeraratne5806]

I have to count my blessings !

[@nancyhobson9710]

Girls, you look healthy and happy. Enjoy your apartment living. I like your neighbourhood. The large old trees are beautiful

[@tshandy1]

My house in the U.S. is not fancy (by American standards), but it looks like a palace compared to this. I appreciate people from all parts of the world, but it is truly special to be able to live in the U.S.

[@stevenmartinez5531]

Yes, no disrespect....but this is a tad bit horrifying. I have limited income but still live comfortably. But on a good note you appear happy and pleased with you accomplishments in life so far and with that I hope you continue to grow and become successful with your life! Peace from Hayward CA, San Francisco Bay Area.

[@محمدمحمد-س3د6ه]

U r lucky live-in USA. I live in Russia 😥and im 20, I want go us. And never back here again

[@tshandy1]

@@محمدمحمد-س3د6ه - compared to most people in other parts of the world, most Americans have a very nice lifestyle. But we do tend to work quite a lot here, and the cost of food and housing (to name two examples) can seem very expensive to visitors.

[@l.u.7834]

Lol. You probably have never seen cheap apartments in the U.S. They can look even worse.

[@bisdakdiay]

I feel tightness in my chest

[@Jay6459]

I now understand why alcoholism is rampant in Ukraine.

[@avnisharma2244]

Why?

[@albertocassinelli1218]

Sweden Norway Denmark Russia much worse

[@ezra5788]

@@albertocassinelli1218 Actually no. Alcohol consumption in Russia has been on a rapid decline since the late 1990s.

[@albertocassinelli1218]

Decline means one liter person every 2 days instead of 2 liters day?

[@mikestarr6204]

@@ezra5788 Yes bcuz heroin is cheaper than alcohol.. and Krokodil is cheaper than heroin..

[@deb664]

We, in America, are so spoiled and sinfully decadent. I’m ashamed by the materialism.

[@Grounded-Based]

I'm ashamed by so much more in 🇺🇸 than materialism

[@collecter3456]

While I agree that you do not need much to live, I disagree. Why should you be ashamed with wanting better? I should be able to hunt on my own land if I want to. You can’t do that there.

[@collecter3456]

It is much easier to buy a house in the us compared to Ukraine.

[@Chronicles_of_the_tavern]

I really like it. I’d much prefer places like these with history and charm. As long as there’s good water pressure and good internet. I’m groovy.

[@glorious2010]

So sweet video, thank you for showing your apartment.

[@VegasYouTuberSteve]

Cool... you girls look happy :D

[@charlottemadden9849]

Why am I getting recommended this now? Hmm- anyway, hope you’re well 😌

[@Chrstnrchrdsn]

Thank you for sharing. As an American in California, we are so spoiled! I think our economy is driven by people’s “wants” rather than “needs”. A Democracy is great for competitive businesses, but I believe we can loose our way in striving to obtain more and more “things”. Watch most American movies or videos and you will see the kids rooms are so full of junk, if you added up the cost it would be I hundred-of-thousands...it’s really TOO MUCH! Our closets are as big as these apartments! I’m a minimalist so I find the hoarding lifestyle sad! When you have less you appreciate things more.

[@margomazzeo1680]

@Time Bandit Just for the wealthy..Stoopid..

[@marimeer4623]

This video has given me depression

[@toomuch5471]

thanks for sharing your lovely apartment❣loved the beautiful wallpaper, everthing so cozy, neat and homey❣LOVE TO YOU GUYS FROM USA 🤗

[@TravelToTheWorldAaliyahtravel]

Amazing experience really enjoyed

[@valeriepetty2725]

Is it me or does the apartment look like an asylum?

[@tonyb65]

Now now....that's not nice...I'm sure they are doing their best...home is what you make it.

[@3John-Bishop]

A nice experience for young girls. Very sad if this is your home forever.

[@daughterofthelord01]

This is how most people live in Eastern Europe. People from the west have no clue whatsoever, but believe it or not this apt is actually in good condition, even though it is a bit dated. I live in Belarus (and am American) and it is the same situation here.

[@truthhurts4945]

Why are you there?? School? Exchange ??

[@changervoice1406]

I think univer

[@posysdogovych2065]

@@changervoice1406 They were taking part in a short-term missionary program called Adventures in Missions.

[@zbohemzvolen1346]

Poor my beloved Ukrainian

[@jerrybutler8917]

Ukraine, keep your identity, your history, your language and customs ! God bless Ukraine !!!!!

[@TheXxinsanexX]

Not bad at all, I’ve seen American apartments which are worse

[@kellyperez2543]

I love this and I think you have a cute little place and it’s actually pretty roomy. Love the vintage wallpaper and the fact that you show the cross hanging on the wall and say praise God. The Lord says be thankful in all circumstances and I can definitely tell that you have lots of joy and I’m sure He is proud of you!!

[@napammule]

You know...this could be Mexico. Or Canada. The people live like that and they are supposedly 'poor' (but they don't know it!!). They are happy anyway. Happy like you guys. Everything is realtive, I guess. Rent? Who cares! It's peaceful and that's what makes it attractive and cozy. Home Sweet Home. Thanks for the nice video. But this was 2011 and those HAD to be 'The Good Ole Days'. Sigh!

[@zitawillingham4391]

How depressing

[@sixmax11]

i had a different take. to me it show that people can and do live a simpler life. they had all they needed and a little more. a microwave, a washer, and movies!

[@laurielyons3946]

In my news feed 10 years later! Hope you are doing well!

[@SteamControlValve]

Don't pay the negatives any attention. If you like it and your happy and safe. That's what's important. Very nice lady's

[@KamranHaider]

Nice, thanks for a lovely insight into a Ukrainian apartment life. Nice green. Your apartment building is huge. This place has all the basic utilities, new paint outside the buildings will make them new. Loved your wall paper. Please keep sharing

[@charlesyoung9980]

Looks like a leftover relic from the Soviet Days

[@leew8812]

that's cos it is

[@Dina52328]

Their apartment is ok but needs a lot of updating and renovations especially the bathroom. The entrance to the building revealed just how old this building really is. The garbage “chute” was interesting but not very hygienic. I’m just hoping that the apartment is nice and warm in the winter. Thank you for the video. It’s nice to see how other cultures live. Just a note to share. Where I live, the indigent/low income people live in pretty nice, modern, apartments and our city taxes pay for that 😠. The people pay little or no rent.

[@BretskiPeterson]

the place was pretty typical for a Ukrainian flat and most of these older places have a central boiler for heat. The radiator looked newish, but the heat is usually pretty good. Most places that I've stayed in that were in older buildings, I had to regulate the heat to keep it from being too hot during the winter. Newer flats have their own boiler... like a small on-demand gas fired boiler for heat and hot water. The bathroom is also very typical... tub with handheld shower... pedestal sink and a shitter... tile on everything)))

[@ssxu1168]

Its March 28 2022 I watched this YT for the 1st time. My heart broke ... I pray this quiet tranquil apartmebt is safe and sound.

[@jburnett8152]

You girls are so cute and sweet. So I guess you have wifi ? Please ignore the rude comments. Best of luck to you. 💜

[@trinireader6289]

this is depressing

[@easystreet1888]

I appreciate your video. I was in the Ukraine in 1971 when it was fully a military state. We weren't even allowed to drive outside the city limits when we were staying at the only campground in Odessa. Would you please both give some background as to how you ended up staying in your apartment in the Ukraine? Many thanks..

[@posysdogovych2065]

God...stop calling it "the" Ukraine, people! It's just Ukraine! It's not a region or territory of another country, it's been an independent country for 30 years!

[@theglobalexposer4881]

@@posysdogovych2065 For some of us who are older than 30, this change is very recent...we knew it as "the Ukraine" for many years before William Safire, an American columnist, said it should be changed. I personally still use both and will continue to do so.

[@robschannel4512]

What city is this in, I lived in Cherkassy and saw many apartments like that, many, many. To me they all looked alike from the outside. Yours is nice inside. I was allways taken by the neat things they did for space. Make some more vids.

[@08yallvon]

1:30 it actually says roof wark, watch out :)

[@justynarajewska7677]

Holy cow! I had exactly the same wallpaper in my apartment in Poland in late 90's!

[@mungekarhardik]

This was filmed like almost 8 years ago, cool content👍

[@zackiinu7194]

Looks like my in-laws’ apartment in Zaporizia, UA. These are typical soviet buildings that the government constructed decades ago to get people to move into the cities, so I am told. I love my wife’s family because they are warm and friendly. Thanks for sharing your video!

[@jamesalexander3530]

Looks like my in-laws casket, they've been dead for ten years and loving it (me that is!)

[@toober1714]

Good for you! Pray tell, how many of the naysayers criticizing your quaint and humble abode live their own luxurious lives in complete and utter misery?

[@lionessnala2000]

Add that probably in debt...

[@Aurora666_yt]

Amen to that

[@murphylin2798]

Nice video.! But I got it too late. The girl pretty much looks like my youngest sister. Love you guys. The video reminds me about my first two years when I graduated from college. I lived in apartment like this. After payment this apartment. I have little left. Haha

[@panbulwa3864]

OMG... this building looks like this becouse of war?

[@moriart13]

no bcoz its shit

[@steffanhoffmann1906]

No sir that's their version of modern lollll

[@Vincent98987]

No

[@Vincent98987]

It"s old created in 1976

[@frisco61]

No, because of communism

[@juanmarin9825]

Actually that apartment is quite big to be soviet.

[@juanmarin9825]

Jahna Holly - Roth Guys, now you know, if you want a big apartment, it has to be Ukrainian. "Sent it from big LATVIAN apartment designed by soviet standards, maybe built by Ukrainians"

[@realdookoos]

@@WintersOfHope it is soviet era.

[@judyholiday1794]

Your apartment is not that bad plus you have room to for storage which is a must..

[@noel6987]

Interesting! You can do laundry and cook breakfast at the same time...awesome!

[@texmexgal]

Sorry but it looks gross 😝

[@jayaramprabhu5595]

Cute little nice place. In India, such a apartment in big cities are super luxuries & will command premium price either in rent or in outright purchase. So, that's the reason why so many slums& shanties are mushrooming in big cities of India.

[@myadventures9331]

They teach cats to use the toilets. that is why there is a hole in the door.

[@gregorythoman8281]

No they don't.

[@gregorythoman8281]

Ukrainians are not Russians.

[@lorij6796]

Are you Americans? If so what brought you to the Yukranian? I think it must be beautiful in the spring. Like the country, not like the city. My washer drains in the garage sink also. Why would some apartments have the toilet in the bath tub or shower?

[@angel12boucher17]

Are you Americans? Why in God's name would you live there? Is it for work?

[@posysdogovych2065]

I thought they were Peace Corps volunteers at first, but as a former volunteer in Ukraine myself I knew that wasn't possible since they'd have been given separate apartments. I looked at some of their other videos and it turns out that they were taking part in a short-term missionary program called Adventures in Missions.

[@angel12boucher17]

@@posysdogovych2065 ..ok that makes sense..maybe they decided to stay..thank you.

[@JOHHNYGOAT10k]

Who knows what’s gonna happien there imagine fighter jets flying above shooting bombs ?!

[@cherieozga5879]

Do you feel safe

[@kdogxfish2648]

we take so much for granted

[@travelmail1172]

Interesting apartment, could not quite work out if it was yours or an Airbnb, Nonetheless the standards seem reasonable, Not opulent but i think i would be ok staying such a place. Hoping to visit Ukraine soon myself.

[@michaelnobibux2886]

Looks like a nice street. The apartment is horrible though!! I feel sorry for you girls... But if you have nice neighbors that makes up for a lot. Thanks for sharing!!

[@kconradbh]

Why didn't you say the most important thing? What's it cost?

[@datamasked623]

Cheap. Everything in Ukraine is cheap. You'd easily live comfortably on 1,000 USD per month. In fact, you'd be considered fairly well off. Taking the bus was something like 16 CENTS the last time I was there. Then again, you saw the conditions. Ukraine is trying to get closer to Europe and the EU, but as you can see, they have a ways to go to meet those standards. The Ukrainian government is one of the most corrupt on Earth, also.

[@VinylToVideo]

This seems like 1980s living from my perspective and I live in a house built in the 1950s. I can't understand why people don't just paint such places lighter colors.

[@timothy9434]

In Soviet times it was free. But that was "Russian oppression".

[@3markaw]

There is no free lunch ...wise up.@@timothy9434

[@zeustwen1364]

$7.500 US

[@patricepodvojsky2784]

Omigosh looks like a slum landlord building. I guess i will refrain from any other comments but be thankful for what we have in the states.

[@marieboutin9054]

dreadful flat. Is there no way you can make it lighter, less gloomy ? One would think we were in the fifties. Honestly it is pretty ugly

[@MUSICMANSIONWORLD]

Lovely tour of your sweet apartment✌️

[@hoosierladyus48]

My goodness! It looks like to me you have slumlords. Those places are so nasty.

[@moriart13]

Those are avg ex usssr housing, the point its that's just in bad condition

[@user-lm3jo9kn9i]

moriart13 because for 30 years of independence Ukraine did nothing to maintain the buildings. And now, in 2019 it is even worse.

[@franktoledo6342]

It like that all across the Soviet Union they can be fix up very nice new paint better furniture and new appliances.

[@realdookoos]

thats a nice apartment wtf

[@denaredford6701]

Can you paint your apartment ? You all speak English ? Are you Americans living in Ukraine ?

[@oscarrios5183]

Just wondering what can possess these two Americans to live in that such a cozy lovely 😏 place

[@fistandantalasmajere1671]

i like it. seems nice, quiet and peaceful.

[@jamesalexander3530]

So are cemeteries!

[@salehm3630]

i would never live in a shitty Soviet Union apartment like this

[@FPSAnarchy]

ur not even old enough to do so

[@michaelwood1202]

You have the best apartments I've seen. Looks very comfortable. Thank you for sharing