Meeting My Biological Father For The First Time | Russia Travel Vlog | Part 3

This is it.
The last piece of the puzzle that I went to find on this trip.
Another major checkmark off my list.
Thank you so so much for joining me on this journey. Your support through KZbin and Instagram- gave me a lot of strength and courage.
Thank you,
Valeria
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[@Eliszzyy]

I don't know if people understand how incredibly deep and intimate this whole video was. Thank you Valeria for showing us such raw content. It's so beautiful to see your roots and its such an important part of understanding who you are.

[@analyssamcclelland2007]

@Hysteria New York weird flex but okay lol. I mean it has 260 likes so I'm pretty sure someone cares😂

[@vovadrama]

So important, she didn't even care to spell a single designation right.

[@james7834]

@Thor Odinson guess what, MOST PEOPLE DO CARE

[@deniseguevarra3162]

discard

[@Dartagnan010]

You and your mother have the most beautiful story. I'm in tears.

[@primo_kid5770]

DArtagnan010 ✌ sup

[@sashas.5594]

DArtagnan010 ahaha all Russian do , so?

[@יפעתאבקסיס-ל5ע]

%צ׳

[@pinadebrum8618]

I love how your mom said " I'm doing this for You" thats very beautiful

[@simplyme8593]

My mother has been always a very confused and confusing person with some dose of narcissism, lot of mental traumas and even though she raised me with values, her negative way of seeing all things, affected me so deeply until today. You are very lucky that your mom is such a balanced person and respects your boundaries. The way she talks to you at the end of the video makes me wanna cry, because I believe that is the healthy way of a parent to talk to his child. She respects your personality and doesn't have any "demand" to reflect her own needs throughout you. Just beautiful.

[@zaraht9161]

I've had my run-in with the case of delusional narcissist "mother" syndrome myself, sorry you have to suffer with it as well. Just know your not the only one out there who struggles with this crap, things will work out in the end :P

[@simplyme8593]

@@zaraht9161 It's been long time I've cut connection with her and believe it or not I often feel even guilty but deeply inside me I know that's the best. I tried many times to fix the situation but I ended up with my own mental probl3ms because of that and I decided that I need to take some care of myself even if it sounds selfish. Thank you and good luck to you too!

[@zaraht9161]

@@simplyme8593 If you want you can follow me on Instagram and we can talk further there :): pepper101409

[@ПОЧИНЮКУКУХУ]

Her mother is rude and degrading. She brings her down right in the beginning and makes this girl cringe.

[@rntomdxdanig.3041]

I wanted to feel sorry for you but then I realized I was reading something I could’ve written myself. My mom’s the same. She thinks ‘differently’. She picks one of us (her 3 kids) to be a favorite for the month then cusses and threatens and just breaks our hearts with words the other two. Recently, we noticed she wasn’t talking to any of us. The three of us decided then that in the longest time, we’ve never felt this happy and healthy. We’re keeping things this way now on. Cutting ties with our own mother who always reminded us that we will never fit her standards and that we will never be as good as her. She’s been poison to us for as long as we could remember.

[@mars_1214]

Omg ... you make me cried so much in this video. First of all.. your mom.. omg what what a legend.. the grace she had when she saw your biological dad and his family.. such a lady.. Second.. so happy you were able to meet you bio dad and be so open about it... life is about that... little moments that you can make big memories of... past is past. . and last when you visited your grandparents at the cemetery made me think about my parents so much.. I miss them dearly... every day.. I am so happy for you and I wish you and you beautiful mom the best in life.

[@davidasingleton8943]

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE YOUR MOM after this vlog! She's so freaking STRONG,AUTHENTIC, WISE but most importantly LOVING and FORGIVING! She's the REAL DEAL!!!

[@laraibali5697]

You’re a strong daughter of a extremely strong mother... loved each and every second of this video ❤️

[@ValeriaLipovetsky]

♥️🙏🏻♥️🙏🏻♥️

[@olagerta8199]

@@ValeriaLipovetsky honestly Valeria I think that you don t know what is a privacity when you got a youtuber.... You are enough rich so in my opinion you don t have to sell all on youtube. I wish you good luck in your life.

[@leander8840]

@@olagerta8199 there is a difference between selling, and wanting to share something!

[@13.lalhruaizelirenthlei63]

@@olagerta8199 she is brave and stong enought and have strong mentality to have shared it on youtube. If she wanted to she can......you dont need to worry about her.

[@unicornroastie9768]

@@olagerta8199 some people don’t give a fuck and do whatever 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@Jadee0510]

Your mother is so strong. She learned how to forgive and build a new life.. She deserves all the love and respect

[@trinupose5422]

such a great comment! a great rolemodel

[@racel57]

amen!

[@warrior9760]

@@trinupose5422 hi dear

[@warrior9760]

Hi

[@olyademchuk4707]

Agreeed

[@Xjustlookatmex]

You're mother is extremely wise woman. She is so strong, I wish I will be like her someday

[@ValeriaLipovetsky]

Me too

[@frenchfroggy7014]

I admire you Valeria, you're strong willed and very brave. I cried with you when you spoke about your grandmother, and I think now I understand fully how lucky we all are (yourself included, as you've said, you were not feeling a void) to be able to feel loved and cared after, by whomever that may be, family, not family, distant relatives, who knows? Thank you for being so raw and sincere in this vlog. I've been watching you for a year and a half now, and I can sincerely say that you have helped me become stronger, simply because you are strong yourself. What your mother said in your first vlog about your trip, how she knew that "Valeria" means strength, is true. Never doubt that, because I'm super happy that you've said yourself how proud you were after the cemetery. Your children and husband are very lucky to have such a fierce and hardworking person in their lives, something your mother passed onto you in a beautiful way. Please tell her that she is an example, not only for everything that she did for you, but because of her wisdom also. Love from France :)

[@eszter6354]

I'm speechless..you're mom is extremely strong and inspiring,just like you💕💕thank you so much for sharing!

[@marthanavarro4582]

Your mom should have her own KZbin channel. She has a lot to teach. Amazing human being.

[@yechen951]

Seriously respect for your mother. She is a woman with a brave big heart. She knows when to love and when to stand up for herself. Please in future, share more of her wisdom to us. I feel so much love and inspiration listening to her. You have an amazing mother!

[@Agaatje4]

I have been watching KZbin since 2009 but this is BY FAR the Greatest Inspirational Motivational Honest Raw video I have ever watched! Thank you so much for sharing your (very personal) story with us. I learned so much from your trip. Your mother is a delight a very strong woman, you must be so proud of her. And allthough you don't know me I want to say that I am really PROUD OF YOU! You are so COURAGEOUS and STRONG for confronting your past. You did this for you :) Probably the best gift you have ever given to yourself, I believe so. Keep on shining bright Valeria. You're a star

[@nitika1991]

"The lesson I learnt is to cherish and love our parents when they're still with us" I cried my heart out on this line Love you valeria ❤️

[@InnaVDM]

This was by far the most powerful piece you shared with us. Chocked up so many times. Just bring back so many memories of my own from when we left Russia to come to Israel. Your mom is just amazing! And like she said: we all have a story to tell. The fact that you shared yours with the world so openly and sincerely, is not something any one of us who watch you can take for granted. It was so intimate and sacred and you let us all in. Thank you for letting us be a part of something so yours. You’re an amazing soul, and like the one person on KZbin I can sit and watch for 36 minutes straight completely captivated by your story and the way you chose to tell it. Спасибо тебе, Лера! ❤️

[@anastasiexoraz3376]

Your mom is such a strong woman. I'm so proud of women like that, who have the guts to move on and give everything to their children. God bless her, you and your family too ❤

[@JamilaMusayeva]

Valeria, I love every single emotion show and not in this video. I am from Azerbaijan and speak Russian so I understand very well the culture. Through this video I feel so many emotions...

[@nelbiss]

Omg the two most amazing KZbinrs on the planet in here. Love you lots Jamila🌸❤️

[@mkgirl1995]

I grew up in Azerbaijan, so this video brings me back too. The painted trees, the playground, all of it brings back memories

[@ANGEL-ft2xh]

@@mkgirl1995 what's your ethnic background?

[@ANGEL-ft2xh]

@@mkgirl1995 u mentioned azerbaijan that's why i asked

[@mkgirl1995]

@@ANGEL-ft2xh My father’s family is German and mother’s is American. I’m fully American but I grew up in Azerbaijan because my parents were Christian missionaries. So I was born in the US and I moved to Az as a baby with my parents and we moved back to the States in 2008 👍

[@LadyScarlett]

This video is one of the most real videos.

[@spookid8299]

i agree, this is the most real thing

[@jannaroma8661]

Exactly.....🌸

[@aleksandrap.5088]

Now i see how similar Polish and Russian cultures are. The way of being, behaving, even we have songs to sing at table with same melody. I cried when your moj started singing. Love ya, thank you, greetings from Poland.

[@zj6066]

Aleksandra Peterwas I guess it has a lot to do with the way you’ve been raised. I’m polish too but personally i don’t see any similarities.

[@mariannakempiak1518]

@@zj6066 I'm Polish too, and I believe it depends in which part of Poland you were raised. The Easter parts of Poland and their folklore are more similar to Russian, but the Western parts (where I come from) are not that similar, though I still see some similarities.

[@layla-dv2kt]

The languages are super similar as well!!

[@BrandonBOF]

I think it has to do a lot aswell if not raised in a big city, with the slavik culture, my girlfriend is from czech republic the eastern side and see a lot of similarities aswell with polish people russian and so does the language. Love slavik people, their food language and way of looking at live and last but nor least their hospitality. Greetingz from a dutch guy haha

[@juliatheheckii]

100%

[@LindseyObrooke]

“Thank you, Mama.” Loved that. You see how much mamas will do for their babies when they can.

[@rinaaa25]

My mom says don’t put makeup and your mom is like put some more 😂

[@Lorakulch]

Karina K123 russian moms always want us to look beautiful even if we are only taking garbage out😂😂😂

[@hannahmichels1841]

USA INSIDER you Can look beautiful without make up🤷🏽‍♀️ my opinion. It depends on your natural look huh

[@RealityxFairytale]

my mom is czech and when we go really out somewhere she would go like 'don't you wanna put something on to look more alive?' :D

[@amitswami7127]

I love you Russia enjoy this song kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqu3mGewhaenerc😊

[@juliatheheckii]

@@RealityxFairytale Omg check, my Polish mum's the same!

[@TalkingCheeseBurgerr]

I know it's strange that they're acting "normal". Maybe you expected crying or anger or an emotion where you or everyone experiences catharsis but sometimes real life is not like in the movies. Most humans don't know how to deal with overwhelming stress and emotions so they just smooth it over with "normalcy".

[@brendab.508]

TalkingCheeseBurgerr that's meeeee

[@TipsyTimeline]

I also think that pretending that everything is fine, is a big part of russian culture. Most of us just dont really express them and those who do are often times considered to be weak person.

[@Pilealaura]

I act like this also.

[@rimzhimverma2867]

Could u pls explain your comment a little bit... R u saying dat we confuse sad situations and think dat its normal?

[@avorotcivanin]

@@rimzhimverma2867 no. Russians put up a front to people that they feel normal, while on the inside feeling strong emotions. we dont share our emotions, only with people close to us.

[@maliskamaliska3333]

Yout mom is so STRONG! God bless you Valeria!

[@ValeriaLipovetsky]

❤️❤️❤️

[@berfishrules3993]

This made me cry. Probably because there is so much history going on, or maybe i had similar situation with my family too? Just seeing all of the history... my mother is kurdish and we went to see the village they used to live, this video reminded me that somehow... thank you for sharing this amazing video about you, your family and your roots. I really appreciate your videos, they are so worth to watch. Love you sooo much 🌸🌸 /sorry for my bad English

[@cerensucoban]

Berfin Deniz never apologize about your english it is your second language after all. Sending love from one kurdish girl to another💐

[@twincherry4958]

Dad looking diwn...shame lol!!!

[@luvveyduvvey]

Your mother is absolutely amazing. Makes me feel so lucky that I still have and live with both my mother and babcia who emigrated here to Canada from Poland. Immigrant stories like this are so important, you see the backbones of every woman who suffers unimaginable circumstances... to see you being able to share this respect with your mother is just beautiful. It makes me want to brush up on my Polish and have more conversations with my grandmother. The strength of these women, women like your mother, is what makes the world turn.

[@LizaChernikova]

I am a Russian girl born in ‘94 in Moscow. I remember growing up and hearing news about the war in Chechnya, about the attacks on Stavropol towns and such, and always being terrified of them. I came to Kavkaz for the first time ever in my life in 2018 via the same very airport in Minvody to ski on Elbrus. This region is magical. Being there soothes your mind, nurtures your soul. The nature, the people, the history. This small part of your story resonates so much with me. I absolutely admire your mother. She reminds me so much of my friends’s moms, self-made strong independent women, very elegant and beautiful, very talented, very tender yet so tough who managed to make it through the 90s and even come out of the situation with some economic benefits (like buying a large apartment in Moscow all by themselves). She is the epitome of what it means to be Russian (even though I perfectly understand that her background is so much more than just Russian). I aspire to become someone as strong and as wise as I get older. I wish your family all the best, peace and prosperity, and lots of happiest years to come!

[@juliat3625]

I was about to compliment her on her hair, then I realised she had the prettiest eyes, and the perfect nose, and the most clear skin, and perfect teeth..... she is literally perfect 😍😍😍

[@ForestSakan]

Julia Taleb actually under the average.. But a seemingly nice

[@mfromtourine]

Я проплакала практически все видео, даже для меня, не являющейся частью вашей семьи, это было очень близко душе, очень эмоционально. Спасибо, что поделились очень важными мгновениями своей жизни, жизни всей вашей семьи. Ваша мама героическая женщина, крепкого ей здоровья! Будьте, пожалуйста, счастливы и никогда не забывайте историю своей семьи, свои корни! Спасибо!

[@amanydubai7880]

Your story is amazing , your tears and your mom's loyalty to her parents are so impressive, both of you deserve respect and appreciation Valeria

[@ValeriaLipovetsky]

You are so kind, thank you ❤️

[@amanydubai7880]

@@ValeriaLipovetsky You are welcome my dear

[@TheSonikinzzz]

I cried like a baby haha, a mother's strength and love is so strong

[@nevigavrieli925]

I love it how you talk English, Russian and Hebrew at the same time😂❤

[@annabelle7123]

Nevi Gavrieli I didn't know she spoke Hebrew also... she is so talented in many ways!

[@nevigavrieli925]

annabelle7123 she grew up in Israel her whole life, and obviously she's talented in so many ways!❤

[@maryam.asadi97]

Nevi Gavrieli wait wait I just subscribed to her , why she speaks Hebrew ?

[@nevigavrieli925]

Maryam Asadi she grew up in Israel

[@maryam.asadi97]

Nevi Gavrieli oh yes thank you for letting me know, I've watched her other vlogs and I remember my Iranian Jewish Frds in Iran used to speak Jewish rather than Farsi

[@anniedluxe269]

I did this 3years ago after leaving Russia and move to UK with my mum age 9. I went back once when I was 14. Life happened, I had 3 children and at 28 I decided to go back and meet my family and father. It was sooo emotional. But it’s the best thing I ever did. The following year I brought my children to meet their grandfather and their great grandparents. Now we speak most weeks, it’s not perfect but it’s better then nothing. We have great summers in Russia now. Well done it’s a bold mood 💕

[@claireraynal3893]

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[@MariaGoritsova]

This truly was the best video I’ve seen on KZbin! The emotion was so strong and real, I cried when you cried. Valeria you and your mom are both amazing! She is such a sophisticated and elegant woman and you are truly a fairy like your bio dad said. I am out of words. Lots of love from Bulgaria 🇧🇬 ❤️

[@dinavienna]

I love how most mothers the world over would say "don't put so much makeup on, you look sweeter without so much blush/bronzer/lipstick etc" and Slavic mothers will say "honey put more makeup on" :))))

[@annm5841]

very true LOL

[@marinanosenkova3012]

Yes my Mum always tells me to put make-up on. Even just to go to the supermarket lol I'm also of Russian background.

[@chelseaz.5946]

Your mom is amazing. She’s so humble and soft spoken. I could listen to her telling stories all day (with subtitles though 😜)

[@deninikol]

This was so hard for me to watch, but so heartwarming as well. My gadma passed away four years ago and I couldn't go to her funeral cause don't live in my country and was devastated. A month ago I had the chance to travel there and went to her grave...i felt so sad, but so relieved at the same time, i found peace. For all this years i felt like anyone couldn't understand me... you made me realize that im not the only one who went through this. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing this difficult moments Valeria, for keeping it real and honest wiht us. You are amazing in every way possible. 💖

[@katej7135]

I know this is a really old video.. but I just found it. I have not seen my father since I was 3, and it brings me so much pain to think that I was unwanted by my own father... after watching this it makes me feel at peace, and makes me appreciate the sacrifice and struggle my mom went through to give us a good life. Thanks xo.

[@basilandtomatoe800]

Thumbs up before even watching. Pretty sure EVERYONE LOVES VALERIA! Your mom is awesome. She reminds me of my mom.

[@FashionChaletNET]

Oh brave! Wow I have not seen my bio dad since I was 8.. his choice, his loss.. :/ Xx

[@lelivreperdu620]

fashion chalet definitely his loss honey ^^

[@mvm7739]

Same here, but I was 6 or 7 .. honestly I don't care about him anymore

[@Christmasboy522]

me too but since i was 7.. I'm almost 22 now.

[@cocodakilla]

Their loss. I would avoid them for my whole life. A lot come back if they see you make it big 😒

[@susurmn]

fashion chalet you go girl

[@RandomIsMyLif3]

russian women are so beatiful..im italian and fresh canadian and irish on my maternal grandpa's side...but russian culture always mistified me with its beauty..ballet, figure skating is so lovely..italians are crazy omgg but i still love them

[@gabrielacingel729]

RandomIsMyLif3 not all of them tho .. I worked with some Russian girls that was disaster .. the way they were thinking and living .. you’d be shocked but damn Valeria is just so ... precious and gorgeous 💓💓🌹

[@andreimarin8499]

Ciao anche io so non italiano

[@alcyonae]

RandomIsMyLif3 can you cherish a culture without putting down another? Ballet was invented in Italy during the Renaissance. Learn your roots.

[@RandomIsMyLif3]

@@alcyonae I said I still love Italians--my families just crazy and I'm not that great (I was self-deprecating) I know a lot of beautiful girls in my family. I mean ballare "to dance" in Italian and "ballet" I always knew the origin (I adore ice dance!). The sport is universal now and I just enjoy Russian figure skating and dance. And all the amazing champions from Russia and all the diverse beauty there! I also find Ukrainian, Iranian, asian and kazhak girls to be so beautiful as well. I'm not picking an ultimate best, here lol

[@gracezygocki6421]

Sara J I believe that the most beautiful woman are Polish and Russian !

[@lamamohammed226]

I'm so grateful that you shared this with us, i'm happy and proud of you this isn't easy but you managed to do it. Love you val ✨💫💛😢

[@d5niell]

I agree ;)

[@itwasalladream7114]

Lama mohammed i

[@amw7007]

Lama mohammed اللي رباها هو يعتبر ابوها الحقيقي وبس ليس له حق بعد كل هذه السنين ان يرجعلها

[@lisasamuelsson8331]

exactly what i was thinking!

[@viktoria3475]

I can relate sooo much Valeria!! I was born in Kazakhstan and moved to Germany in 1993. I went back there in 2017 with my dad, we visited our old house and my grandparents graves. I was such an emotional and healing experience! It felt very nice to reconnect to this place I was born at and had no connection to for the 24 years before. Thank you for sharing this and reminding me of my own experience :)

[@nailsfromua4711]

Валерія, на вас давно підписана, та лиш щойно переглянула це відео. Плакала разом з вами, дуже чутливе відео у вас вийшло. Ви чудова, і мама ваша вірно зробила, що дала можливість бути зовсім в інших умовах та розвиватись. Ви так добре розмовляєте не тільки англійською мовою🤩 Добра вам🕊️

[@katharinah.216]

Both you and your mama are so strong !!! I have so much respect for her moving to a different country with a child and building everything from scratch only to move and start all over again... a mothers strenght is the most powerful thing in the world, she's a true inspiration 💖

[@beybey9203]

I’m deeply touched by you & your mom’s story, crying and laughing in between. She’s so elegant & wise. Cheers to both of you as always.

[@melissabarraza3862]

I just met my bio- dad after 37 years of not knowing who he was and believe me I completely understad where your coming from I'm new to your channel by the way this is the only video I've seen of yours but I already identify with you in many ways Omg thank you for sharing your story I cried with you😢😭 my grandmother is a second mother to me she raised me since I was 40 days old until I was 8 years old so I was super emotional watching you both mom and you at the graveyard😢 I hope to see more videos of you soon thanks!😍😙🙏💪

[@amw7007]

Melissa Barraza why men in America Europe and Russia do that they should have morals and honor they are your blood you should give them your life

[@AlenaPetukhova]

Valeria, I can’t stay mute, this vlog is LIFE, your wonderful mother is a true star on so many levels, you are an amazing daughter and just a shining brightly lady! I am Russian and from Russia and I was happy to tear to watch this vlog and I can TOTALLY understand the emotions you had while you were back there 🙏🏼💛

[@everyhourBTS]

V, appreciate your courage to put up something personal and important to you for us to view. I learn a lot from you. I think you are genuine, authentic and surely a fairy. I'm really grateful for the full video. I never want to miss a second of Valeria Lipovetsky. I love you and your mama story is an inspirational to all. Much Love.

[@didiblabla9623]

wait.. ARMY??!!

[@everyhourBTS]

didi blabla Yes bae! hoseok oppa 's

[@didiblabla9623]

omg army literally everywhere , love you fam

[@user-hx8ee9ly3q]

Armyyy

[@visuvisunathan7906]

everyhourBTS

[@shelbykadel7690]

I cried so hard during this vlog. So many amazing amazing stories and connections came to be in this vlog. Thank you for showing this to us. 😭💕

[@mariettazalokar6209]

Thank you for sharing this personal journey. This reminds me of my mom and the first time she took us kids to Yugoslavia (way back) and seeing her roots and my grandparents 😢. My mom too raised us without my father, a different story but feels the similar. Thank god for strong mothers and women ❤

[@daryakazachkova92]

This vlog is so emotional for me to watch. I was born in Kavkaz as well , I lived there till i was 10 years old. And then i came to live in Egypt and i didnt visit Russia except two times since then.. now Im 24 and this is so so so so nostalgic. Thank you so much for showing me my homeland ❤️ im so happy i found you on KZbin

[@g9nnar]

Darya Kazachkova are u still living in Egypt? Whats it like for a russian Girl to live?

[@nehapai8177]

You're mom is such a beautiful woman and soul. Watching and listening to such stories gives us hope and teaches us to love more and be better. Thank you for this.

[@ValeriaLipovetsky]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@MeaghanRivera5]

Wow this popped up in my recommended and I truly had no intention of watching the entire video, however, I was immediately drawn in. This was just incredible.

[@warrior9760]

Hi

[@karina_pososhok]

Какая у тебя мудрая и сильная мама! Восхищение! А история вашего путешествия так о многом заставила задуматься... и о любви, и о детях, и об ошибках, и о Боге, и о войне, о семье, о смелости, о благодарности. Спасибо!

[@monsterishere3974]

I love your mother Valeria, you are so lucky to have her as your mother 💓 she's very strong, independent and inspiring. I feel so happy that you are able to travel with your mom and enjoy your trip. I have a 4 year old daughter, single mother and I'm so inspired by your mothers will and strength. so much and support for you Valeria and your beautiful family

[@xophnuno]

I guess many of us have father-daughter issues, that's why this touches us deep inside. I can totally relate to your story and your feelings. And I agree, we can't judge, we can only love and be grateful to our amazing mothers. Big hug Valeria!!

[@victoriaseldenvicknair4729]

This was simply beautiful. Thank you for sharing your roots and your mother's story and strength...She reminds me of my mother in a lot of ways. Sometimes, it's revisiting things and taking a journey together that helps you understand how much you truly appreciate and love your parents. Its a whole different perspective. It was so special to watch.

[@madinaakberova5020]

Как же истории постсоветских семей перекликаются. Спасибо что поделились своей историей. Очень трогательно и берет за живое, потому что многое что похоже на нашу жизнь. Мама вообще молодец и ты тоже. Удачи вам!

[@closcrazy]

I clicked on this so fast I have been waiting for this video. I’m nervous for Valeria & if she cries you know I will too. Bless her she is the splitting image of her biological Dad. Xo

[@dancing_on_the_valentine_83]

Your English is so good! I love Russian language.. Greetings from Poland 😘

[@theaarnaq1855]

Klaudia Mach But her russian is very bad.

[@Алексей-о9б4г]

Rustam Dzhuraev Not very, but not ideal, I would say at a high-middle level. She will not have problems if she will be live in Russia, she will understand everything and communicate with people without difficulties.

[@theaarnaq1855]

Можно было и на русском.

[@Алексей-о9б4г]

Rustam Dzhuraev Чтобы все поняли, о чём разговор ;-)

[@stranoochen51]

Rustam Dzhuraev она отлично говорит на русском и даже без акцента , почему , по вашему , ее русский плох ?

[@e.6729]

Your mum is a very strong woman! I come from a migrant parent as well and I just realise watching your video that they had so much courage to get out from their own home and start from scratch in another country to give their family a better life! Ps. Your mother has to have her own KZbin channel it would be a hit!

[@ValeriaLipovetsky]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@revekkamardakhaeva5749]

I love how nice and understanding and calm you are towards your dad; many on your place would be angry. And your mom is truly an inspiration i would love to hear her talk about her journey and how she did it! I fell in love with your family!! Btw do you still know how to talk in Hebrew?

[@maryam.asadi97]

Revekka Mardakhaeva why Hebrew ?!

[@freya99]

Because they lived in Israel after Russia

[@Yogirliej4dee]

Revekka Mardakhaeva her dad was great sharing about family memories. Some people are better of friends than living together

[@frozentinacolada]

This must have been so hard for your mother and yourself to experience but thank you for sharing this vlog with us. ❤️❤️

[@Fancyandparis]

WOW strong immigrant mothers never cease to amaze me, I'm myself an immigrant but I left at 17 alone, I can't even begin to imagine the fear and pressure you must feel having a little girl to take care of... your mom is a BOSS LADY ❤️

[@zoesrut8301]

This is better than any documentary I saw with a topic like this before! Loved it. I‘m learning Russian in school, so I’m kinda familiar with the history.

[@elenalazar3847]

I like people who have not forgotten where they left ! Great 👍 respect and admiration for people like you 💖 and your family

[@TurkanDevrijova]

Came here after the video with Jastookes (I love her!) Wow. didn’t know you had Kavkaz roots. I always loved your energy and follow you with big joy, but seeing this, felt you even closer Valeria. Im from Azerbaijan. So many similarities I saw with my hometown.. (a town in North Caucasus) made me emotional ❤️ thanks for the rawness and showing how we humans are similar✨

[@OdettaBOOOM]

I love your mother! she has such a strength and was in a way blessed with tough circumstances, that’s how people show their extraordinary sides. I relate completely to your feelings towards your biological dad.. my parents also married in their late teens, divorced a month or two after I was born and we never heard from him again even though we lived in the same town. I didn’t have resentment or anything.. I just didn’t know the guy!. My story has a different ending because now that I am in my 30s, he made a ‘comeback’ after discovering a thing called facebook and started harassing my mother, so I met him to ask him to back away.. and whoa, all I can say is ‘my mom is great but she just never had good taste in men’.. dude’s a jerk. I shudder to think what I would be now if he had been involved in my life. Blessing in disguise!. Anyway, you make me want to go to Russia and that specific region! x

[@mnm716ily]

I stumbled upon your channel like a week ago and I’ve been binge watching your videos (so I don’t even know if you’ll see this lol) but you’re so wise and real and after seeing this video I see where you get it from. Your mom is amazing. The story of how she (a successful singer and entertainer) cleaned up the sewage just to be in the ER with you at 8 months old is so humbling. And when you said that she never let her ego get in the way, it just really opened my eyes. Amazing words of wisdom that I hope to live by. Thank you for sharing. You are both so truly beautiful.

[@MissSederhana]

Your mom is a badass! A hero! And also a real russian mom in the beginning of the video :D

[@brooklynman1800]

Kätlin Planken do I have any chance to get your number?

[@MadameCornflake]

My mother is also russian and also left her country and moved to Germany. It is crazy to see all the similarities - from "Put in more makeup" to "we have to stick to our parents". And i also cry me eyes out when i remeber the passing of my russian grandmother. Having russian routes is a beautiful privelig - of being strong but also so deeply emotional with Hiding it mostly. I have the feeling that russian mothers go very often over their limits for their kids and family. It is in their DNA. Thank you for this reminder of my beautiful heritage and this very personal insight into your life. Emotions are beautiful and you are a beauty of showing them. All the best

[@riotjohnson889]

Wow this made me cry... I felt this so deeply. Thank you for taking us along

[@estig.1798]

Valeria sweet thing! I totally feel for you my love. My dad was abandoned by his biological dad too. All his life searching for him wanting to just seeee himmm. Well my daddy died at the ripe age of 42 😢 (he should be around 67 today if he was alive) i just want to tell you he really died brokenhearted. You are very lucky that your AWESOME and LOVING mamma was so kind as to go with you to see him. You should treasure this however awkward it is....he is your dad....i really feel for you and never wish this to happen to a single good soul. Loving you and your beautiful family 😚😚😚😚😚💖💖💖💖💖❤❤❤❤❤

[@MJ-si7ii]

You and you’re mother have a beautiful relationship ❤️ reminds me so much of my mom!

[@KistaBKjaer]

I come back to watch this every now and then, Valeria

[@hannamiller4466]

1. I'm in love with you and your mom, you are both incredible women. 2. I cried so much when you guys visited your grandparent's grave, my grandma is one of the most important figures in my life, this experience was truly touching. I love the family history in this video, and the resemblance to Jake and even your half-sister is craaaazy! And apparently, vodka keeps you young lol. I'm so happy you and your mom were able to go on this trip, and thankful that you are willing to share these moments on your channel. Your story makes me so happy, and I will always be rooting for your success. Sending lots of love and good wishes, xoxo

[@raquelsg13]

I know this video is "old" but I am so impressed that I had the need to tell you how much I loved it. What a human being your mother is, what a woman! you are so lucky to have her in your life. And I am loving all your videos (I admit I didn´t know you until now) and I thank you, deeply, for sharing this experience. So deep, so emotional, I´m speechless. I send you all the love from Spain. Thank you so much.

[@ValeriaLipovetsky]

Your words mean so much. Thank you.

[@raquelsg13]

Valeria Lipovetsky 😘😘😘

[@denizkaratas3191]

I admire your mom,she is such a beauty and a very strong woman.At the end ,I was in tears,love from Turkey.

[@polinamuo4683]

Deniz Dönderici ingilizcem tam yetmedi neden babasiyla değil ve neden ağladı anlatir misin

[@denizkaratas3191]

NUR Cakmakciyan babası o lüçükken annesini başka bir kadın için terketmiş o yüzden.

[@polinamuo4683]

Deniz Dönderici teşekkür ederim

[@udi3450]

My dear, I do not know you or your mother. But I am so proud and happy for you both! Thank you for sharing.

[@chloecasagrande4273]

What an inspiration your mother is, and it is apparent she instilled her values from life into you. Thank you for sharing this vulnerable journey with us. My heart pours out to you ladies and your family!

[@ValeriaLipovetsky]

❤️❤️❤️

[@psiheya8721]

наконец дождалась когда ты заговорила на русском) у тебя милая мама))

[@giabellablue]

enjoyed hearing your mom sing. I can hear the strength of her character coming through her voice. I would like to hear more of her singing. Maybe a video of her singing ? Thanks for sharing your story. Your mama is a strong lady !

[@directioner69horan]

Листала комменты в ожидании шока иностранцев от русских дворов...😅

[@alexmao7256]

Они тактично и толерантно промолчали 😂😂😂

[@aneesiagallegos6084]

Внат ис тхат

[@marinabond2799]

Oh the same!!

[@joscelyn6360]

Umm yeah that's cool

[@gmail4952]

Ну, если это дворы бедной провинции то да , а если Питера и Москвы, они не поймут почему такое различие

[@kaleightiche6009]

Wow, Jake really looks like your side of the family! Thanks for sharing your life with us, Valeria. We are so grateful for your story and vulnerability.

[@alissaralfadel6531]

Now this is an interesting video to watch. First off all, thank you for sharing such intimate moments with us, you are very brave to do that, we could feel your emotions and when you cried, I somehow cried with you also. A HUGE respect to your mom for everything she has done to you, it's incredible how positive she is and she spread love everywhere. Maybe I cried because my mom was Russian and she passed away when I was 8 months old, i feel that Russia and russian culture is within my heart ❤️

[@peaceandlove544]

Look for your roots

[@bbperles]

I love to came back to these old videos. So raw and real. Your mom is superstar, I love her energy. Stay strong and real!

[@aish13936]

I admire you so much for sharing this. I never been the kind of person who complained about social media being fake, but your sharing this story, this part of yourself, was so real and I relate to it so much. Like your mum said at the end, sharing our stories with each other will help us get through it. I know what it's like to have parents who sacrificed so much for you (your mum is so strong, I admire her so much), to see the world where they began and feel so distant from it but also somehow feel that it's so integral to who you are, and wonder how you ever got so lucky to have them. And what it's like to lose a grandparent so far away you can't even process it. I hope you get the chance to bring your kids back to that city one day and share these stories with them ❤️ And P.S., I also only want to party with that couple from now on! xx

[@prinsloo1997]

This is such an inspiring vlog. I should have carried my tissues 😭. “Time heals” it hit me hard. Thank you for sharing something so deep and pure journey of yours ❣️ Love you Valeria 😘

[@sanjanabarua2100]

I’m in tears! Absolutely fell in love with your mom for the woman she is. Such a great example! ❤️

[@malgosiakolenda9441]

Such heartwarming vlog☺️ I'm amazed about your mother, how strong she is and how much inner power she got to experience this all and came out the person she now. You both are really lovely 🥰

[@camdentown2949]

I almost cried while watching this video because it reminds me a part of my life bc I never met my bio father and I'm almost 24... I was born in Kazakhstan but raised in Belgium and he&my mom were separated just after my birth and he never tried to see me (I moved to Europe at 6) after that or call me or my mom... Not sure to be brave enough to meet him at this stage of my life...

[@ameliakrasowska6305]

Blackorvelvet I'm in the exact same situation.i was born in Belgium too

[@mc1198]

same

[@Ig1607]

So sorry for you. Hope that one day you’ll meet him! I’m from Kazakhstan too!)

[@mindy212212]

@valerialipovetsky, videos like these hit so deeply. Thank you for your generosity...you are blessed to have such an amazing mother.

[@sapphira31]

This was amazing to watch. My dad never met his biological dad and never had a father figure. His mother was born in the US, but her parents and older siblings were from Ukraine. I'm learning so much about this culture, and it's amazing! You and your family and friends are so lovely. Side note, I wonder if the British youtuber/blogger Tanya Burr has Russian ancestry. She looks a lot like you!

[@aleksandraliubchenko8153]

Mikaela Reisman (sapphira31) yup, there were many migrants in generation of your great grandparents. By the way, where exactly from Ukraine is your grandmother?

[@hilderenshof2476]

Valeria, this video really truelly touched me. Your emotions and auro where so open and reall that i cried with you. I love you and i even more respect you. Not only for the things you have achieved and learned, but for who you are. I really can't express how much i appreciate your video's💖

[@afirarifdah336]

im so impressed of me of not skipping a 31minutes youtube video. like, I'm so happy for you. you and your mom are so adorable. its 1:11am and I'm crying here i feel so emotional

[@afirarifdah336]

im so happy for you two. you and your mom are strong women and you two are such an inspiration for me. thanks for sharing this story

[@susannasargsyan8834]

I am crying I can't hold my tears your mother is an amazing person and a strong women because after all these years she remembers the days years ago and kips her self strong. Xoxo

[@katrinamatroze5113]

i am watching this now, and oh my goodness, the amount of strength and bond that is shining from you and your mom is unbelievably inspiring

[@andreacoviza9237]

I don't normally write comments in videos but I really loved this one. So special and emotional. I live far from my family. I'm from Romania and I'm currently living with my parents and sister in Spain and made me miss home so much. Thank you for sharing this beautiful story with us. Your mother reminds me so much to mine. Both beautiful, caring and strong women. 😘😘

[@blandinadobrescu753]

Andrea Coviza Same here, but I live in Portugal!

[@hankeishlaranjo3103]

I feel you Valeria,i grew with my mom and my grandparents. I only meet my bio dad,when i was 13yrs old and honestly i run so fast and crying for i cannot understand my feelings. I had so many question back then with my father,even now. And Yes, i am not satisfied with he's answer all i know that i love my mom so much that i respected her so much for taking care of me by herself alone.