Village Life vs Kyiv During the WAR - City Woman's Survival in a Ukrainian Village

[@ThinkUkraine]

My dear friends, you know I always respond to comments, but blackouts have forced me to adjust my schedule to new realities. I will definitely respond, but a little later. 💀💀Ruzzian missiles, pro-ruzzian village mice, insidious weeds, daily blackouts...Life in Ukraine is full of horrors. And winter is coming. How can a single mum with two children survive? She will survive somehow, if the Russian missile has no definite plans for her. But life will be easier and more joyful when she feels the support of friends from all over the world. And of course you realise that it was YOUR help that made it possible for me to start repairing my old village bomb shelter. With my salary as a university lecturer, I would not have even started this renovation. Thank you very much for your COMMENTS, LIKES, HELP and SUPPORT! ❤️❤️❤️ 🇺🇦 Click that donation button and make my channel's day♥️. buy.stripe.com/3cs3fdf7SaNXbRe4gg www.buymeacoffee.com/think.ukraine PayPal - [e-mail]

[@EricaFiore]

Park diesel car next to house. You can connect wires from car battery to your house. You will need a small fused box then run wires from fuse box around house Or use USB pc connect hub box from car cigarette lighter port, better still hard wire to car to house. Run small Led lights that can plug in port. A Greek garden heater used out side can be used to cook food or boil water. Led head lamps fishing head led lights are very good. You can used a 12 volt air Fryer also to cook and produce heat or a small 12 volt heater. Think camping, maybe these suggestion can help you. Maybe a bit basic but will keep you going through winter. Plus you can charge any Usb phones equipment etc. This is what I would do.

[@YamadaSena]

This one who dislike you may God curse him😡

[@donaldperson948]

Did you hear that the US GOVERNMENT is taking money out of AMERICANS RETIREMENT FUND AND GIVING IT TO UKRAINE? WELL WHOS GOING TO PAY AMERICAN RETIREMENTS? DON

[@donaldperson948]

You’re a beautiful woman 👩 ❤! You should be looking for a husband to help you! Before your to old to find one and you become a Babushka cat lady! Don

[@ThinkUkraine]

@EricaFiore Thank you!♥️♥️♥️

[@MrSilver708]

I just discovered you and my heart is taken by you and Ukraine. You are amazing. Love from Canada 🇨🇦🇨🇦❤❤🇺🇦🇺🇦

[@ThinkUkraine]

Thank you!♥️ Greetings to Canada!🇨🇦♥️

[@geraldstokes5661]

Why a .mental hospital, i think u inspire people ✨️, this is ur saving grace, let's get started !!!!!

[@seanfandetti3778]

Richie such an attentive assistant 🐶Great work 👏 L2U Our dear friend Richie 🧡 Fedya an your family.

[@ThinkUkraine]

Thank you so much!♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@mikekostelny5897]

After watching time and time again the sweet affectionate interaction, Vita, with you and your puppy, Richie, I now better understand that old Roman saying: "Love me, Love my dog!". Finally, it all makes sense! Thank Heaven for your inspiring video clips, Vita! You are a true Godsend! So proud of you and your raw determination to: "Never Give Up!"

[@ThinkUkraine]

🙂😊 Thank you!♥️

[@beachbum77979]

Professor Vita PhD teaching us the meaning of Never Give Up. Thanks Vita. You are an inspiration. Slava Ukraini !!

[@ThinkUkraine]

Thank you!🙂❤️❤️❤️ 🙏🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

[@TheSomberStar]

Yessss 🙏

[@DryUrEyesM8]

You're so strong. Love from USA!

[@ThinkUkraine]

Thank you!♥️ Greetings to the USA!🇺🇸❤️

[@robertschuler850]

Oh dear Vita, I feel your hopelessness and your bervement. I became a widower at a younger age, too. I finished raising my daughter. You're not alone ! One day, a time is all we can do.

[@ThinkUkraine]

🙏❤️❤️❤️

[@vladislav7724]

Не подкатывай). Хитрый жук

[@mazj2749]

We have a neighbour that drinks too much. They play their music loud and sing terribly. 😂

[@iuliansorinilie4934]

Vita, you inspire people with your Vita-lity.

[@ThinkUkraine]

Thank you! 😊♥️♥️♥️ Honestly I didn’t plan to upload a video tonight but I’m overwhelmed with emotions. My friend’s house was destroyed last night.

[@iuliansorinilie4934]

We all live in a mess, whether or not see it. Hope your friends escaped safe and sound.

[@MrVince8]

Thanks!

[@ThinkUkraine]

Thank you so much!♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@johnwoolcock9980]

Thank you Vita

[@ThinkUkraine]

Thank you!❤️

[@henrik8463]

Stay safe 💛💙

[@briansmout6734]

One of the best part of these videos is that they are so up to date. Thanks.

[@ThinkUkraine]

Thank you!♥️

[@victorshipley1707]

Love That Richard , Such A Good Boy !!!! Oh My ,A Screw Gun...You Now The POWER !!!!!! HOLD FAST !!!!! STAY STRONG !!!!! NEVER GIVE UP !!!!! GLORY UKRAINE !!!!! GLORY HEROS !!!!!!

[@ThinkUkraine]

Thank you!♥️

[@patriciadobkin4860]

LOVE from Canada, thank you for sharing your truth. Stay SAFE!

[@ThinkUkraine]

Thank you!♥️♥️♥️ Greetings to Canada!🇨🇦❤️

[@allanmichaeldesouza7400]

Hello Vita, the blonde PhD bombshell 😍 from Kyiv. I'm so happy to have another video today. Glad you are starting with your gardening project 👩‍🌾. I see that Ritchie has now decided to help you 🐕. I'm glad you are doing what you want to do and not what others want you to do and even Ritchie agrees 😂. Well done Vita and thank you for the video. With love and best wishes to you and your children and loved ones and your husband 🙏. Take care and stay safe and happy and keep smiling. Allan x. Slava Ukraini ✌️🇺🇦🫶🇪🇺 OTAN

[@ThinkUkraine]

Thank you!🙏❤️

[@dallascumming8750]

Good luck with the renovations Vita. Stay safe and take care. Slava Ukraine!

[@ThinkUkraine]

Thank you!♥️♥️♥️

[@SteveWallace-lg7fw]

Hello from Florida Vita. You’ve become quite the handy girl. 😊

[@ThinkUkraine]

Thank you! Greetings to Florida!♥️♥️♥️

[@user-is9vp9gs3g]

It looks like you are overwhelmed with all your chores and it makes me feel that if I could, I would help you do your work. You’re so resilient and inspirational. Slava Ukraini ❤🇺🇦

[@beachbum77979]

Heroyam Slava !!

[@ThinkUkraine]

Thank you!♥️♥️♥️

[@trevmacc]

Hi Vita .i have a neighbour thats sings all day and night,2 am last nigh i could hear her 🤣,i hoping she looses her voice as she is like a screeching cat , take care and stay safe ,love to you all

[@ThinkUkraine]

Thank you!🙏❤️❤️❤️

[@jenniferkruse7269]

Power drilling is a healthy and understandable response. You're awesome! Praying for you!🙏

[@ThinkUkraine]

🙂♥️♥️♥️ Thank you!

[@edburrage6596]

Dear Vita my prayers for you and your family continue. I hear a little news and your channel provides the world with a real view of the Russian Aggression. Please never give up and we all pray for Ukraine. Keep working on your home and know many of us want to come and help. Stay busy building your house and finding mouse traps and plugging holes. God bless you Vita. Edward from California.

[@ThinkUkraine]

Thank you dear Edward! Greetings to California!❤️❤️❤️

[@TheSomberStar]

💃🐶 🎶 Pizdets, crazy village! Never give up, Vita and Richie! 💪

[@ThinkUkraine]

Thank you!♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@walterjones5300]

love to you and ukraine from . the cherry capital of world . Michigan.

[@ThinkUkraine]

Thank you! Greetings to Michigan!🙂❤️❤️❤️

[@markcrofs2dq]

Ljubav❤

[@BruceBuffett-zo8jn]

You are doing excellent home renovation, keep up your work 👍. At least you have a watch dog he likes watching you work. God Bless You and your family. And All Ukraine Citizens And Military Serving In Your Great Nation 🙏🙏❤️ Lest We Forgot. N.Bay Ont. Can.

[@ThinkUkraine]

Thank you!🙏❤️

[@Maria_KL]

Thank you for the interesting video about your day with Richie!🐾🐕🫶😍 It's a bit funny, that techno music plays 24 hours a day in the countryside and sirens sound in the city 🤔 Anyway, God's blessing and much love from Finland to Ukraine. 🇺🇦🙏🫶♥️🇫🇮

[@ThinkUkraine]

Dear Maria thank you!♥️♥️♥️ Greetings to Finland!🇫🇮❤️

[@UncleSam-7.62]

God Bless you Vita. You and Richard are incredibly Brave and Strong, Your home in the Village is coming along Beautifully. Never Give up Dearest Vita, Ukraine will Prevail. Slava Ukraini, Heroyam Slava 🇺🇦❤️🇺🇲

[@ThinkUkraine]

Thank you!❤️❤️❤️ Greetings to the USA!🇺🇸♥️

[@johnsieverssr8288]

Good luck, Vita ❤... You're a very brave lady. Be careful.

[@ThinkUkraine]

Thank you!♥️

[@paulbrennan3091]

Hello Vita good morning,Monday here in Australia ! U one tough lady ,I almost to freighten to Say Anything ? No ,only joking of Course ! Old Iron gutts is Still going after eating that poisoned mice ! Rich is happy ,at least U have him & your good mate,as most Dogs are ! I Would Love to See your Son helping U as U need at the help U. Can get ? We love U girl for all U do for yourself & us as well. Our thought's & prayers R always with U & the Wonderful folk of Ukraine ! God bless U . Slavia Ukraini !🙏🇺🇦❤️☘️🇦🇺🙏

[@beachbum77979]

Heroyam Slava !!

[@ThinkUkraine]

Thank you so much!♥️♥️♥️ My kids are in a safe place. They need some rest from ruzzian missiles. Greetings to Australia!🇦🇺❤️

[@jaimerocha4791]

Greetings from Utah. Lots of work out there in your village home. Sorry about your kitchen. Glad Richie is OK after eating the mouse. Hugs❤. Stay strong. Glory to Ukraine.

[@ThinkUkraine]

Hi my dear Friend ♥️😊 Greetings to Utah!❤️

[@DominikGentener]

It is always impressive how strong and resilient Ukrainians are.

[@ThinkUkraine]

Thank you!♥️♥️♥️

[@gregoryadair3223]

Thank you. This documentary is very important for the world to see. Stay safe.

[@ThinkUkraine]

Thank you!♥️♥️♥️

[@jimmyg5636]

❤

[@ThinkUkraine]

Thank you so much!♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@walshpaul4158]

Vita you have some great content in such a terrible time. Please stay strong and safe. Slava Ukraine ❤️

[@ThinkUkraine]

Thank you!♥️

[@rickyladno]

Take care Vita! Slava Ukraine!!!!!!!

[@genechronister7085]

Another awesome vid! Stay safe

[@ThinkUkraine]

Thank you!♥️♥️♥️

[@jamesclayton3388]

Well done!.. chin up and stay strong!..🇬🇧❤️🇺🇦..

[@ThinkUkraine]

Thank you!♥️♥️♥️ 🇬🇧♥️🇺🇦

[@erikrehtlane4890]

Hi Vita, Did i understand that you dont feel well at village? Alone usually isnt as much fun as with someone else. A friend, family, or whomever. Then the focus is more directed on doing fun things and discussion etc. Even the work will take on a new feeling. You have so many new friends everywhere in world that want to come and visit Ukraine. Including me! The attacks going on forever does take a serious toll on mental health. Maybe try meditation too. And ear plugs for village DJ! Never Give Up! As you always say. Slava Ukraini!

[@beachbum77979]

Heroyam Slava !!

[@ThinkUkraine]

Hi Erik♥️ Thank you! I meant that I felt bad in that house. But most villagers are suspicious of me although I try not to shoot them.🙄

[@shashamane]

Just know we support and think of you, always wishing for your safety and success. Greetings from the UK 🙏

[@ThinkUkraine]

Thank you!♥️♥️♥️ Greetings to the UK!🇬🇧❤️

[@MrVince8]

Slava Ukraine!

[@markswain7875]

Strong, courageous and inspirational are just a few of your many qualities Vita. Stay safe and Slava Ukraini.

[@ThinkUkraine]

🙏♥️♥️♥️ Thank you!

[@beachbum77979]

Heroyam Slava !!

[@robharris8844U]

Vita, You can fill the bigger mouse holes with block of wood or a brick/ stone but you might need to get some plaster filler from the DIY shop to fill the smaller ones. Keep positive Vita ❤

[@ThinkUkraine]

Thank you!🙂❤️

[@robharris8844U]

@@ThinkUkraine You are welcome 😊 Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦 ✌️ 🇬🇧

[@Madmax714211]

Yes the cordless screwdriver, was a wise investment. A generator, might be nice....

[@ThinkUkraine]

It might 🥹

[@boosadie9]

1 Gallon of cleaning vinegar, 1 cup of coarse salt, 1/4 c dawn dish soap. We spray our weeds with this mixture every year with a garden sprayer.

[@ThinkUkraine]

Thank you for sharing!♥️

[@nole8923]

Don’t forget to hit the like button!👍

[@ThinkUkraine]

Thank you!🙂♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@GruenerGummistiefel]

You are incredible

[@ThinkUkraine]

Thank you!♥️

[@sg51psd04]

I truly enjoy your videos. I love the contrast between the hustle, bustle and fear of the city and the slower pace yet always working and struggle of village life. I especially enjoy your reporting on the village DJ and others in your small town. It's hilarious to me, yet I am sorry cause it must be obnoxious for you. Know fellow Christians continue to pray for you, your people and a swift end to your war. God bless your family. Thank you for the privilege to see a peek inside life for modern people living through war being under siege. More people need to see your videos. They are eye opening and give such a personal view on this horrible war that the war footage videos, and news reports can't offer. Your videos are much better. I wish I knew of others making similar content.

[@ThinkUkraine]

Thank you so much!♥️♥️♥️

[@pvacro1314]

SLAVA UKRAINI. 👍👊💐🙏

[@beachbum77979]

Heroyam Slava !!

[@brianlowther5929]

thank you Vita that was amazing ❤to 💙💛

[@ThinkUkraine]

Thank you!❤️❤️❤️

[@anthonyellis1409]

Be safe. And careful

[@ThinkUkraine]

Thank you!♥️♥️♥️

[@donaldbaker4160]

I always made a list of things I dreamed about planting and waited until the end of the season for greenhouse and got a lot for huge discounts Same for equipment .farmers will sell you there eggs and milk while you're in the village you can save money and build your network with the neighbors who will till your garden and plow snow for you guys angel

[@ThinkUkraine]

Thank you!

[@timmy21065]

Such an inspiration to us vita .you are amazing i love your videos never give up ❤

[@beachbum77979]

I think her name is Vita.

[@ThinkUkraine]

Thank you!♥️♥️♥️

[@dunkonu23]

At least you found how the mice get in!

[@TarasZpilot]

Vita, you just keep going. You are amazing! I pray for you & your people. Stay safe. Slava Ukraini! 🇺🇦❤️❤️

[@ThinkUkraine]

🙏❤️❤️❤️ Thank you!

[@beachbum77979]

Heroyam Slava !!

[@beckyumphrey2626]

Great video. We love your humor!!!

[@ThinkUkraine]

Thank you!♥️♥️♥️

[@penelopegardner6523]

Richard IS your best assistant, he is silently cheering you on while he naps. Your positive energy really inspires me in Canada, maybe someday we can have tea together!!!

[@ThinkUkraine]

Thank you so much!🙂♥️♥️♥️ Greetings to Canada!🇨🇦❤️

[@wesc6755]

I'm glad you have Richie to take care of you. :) Dogs. Respect and love to both of you from the US.

[@ThinkUkraine]

🙂 Thank you!♥️♥️♥️ Greetings to the USA!🇺🇸❤️

[@okeyroberts8974]

My shoulder is yours, just like my heart! ❤

[@ThinkUkraine]

Thank you!♥️

[@barryoverson4988]

WHAT here is a like and i highly recommend this channel thanks

[@ThinkUkraine]

❤️❤️❤️ Thank you!

[@lowriderjohnnyz]

Great video. the editing was good. When I am in Sumy life is the same as your village, Air defense goes off missiles flying and then there is shopping and going to parks, it's so surreal.

[@ThinkUkraine]

Thank you!❤️❤️❤️

[@MayaUndefined]

the village is a safe space for you, i think...

[@regnorse]

this scenery is so calming. you all deserve it. Ukraine will make great progress this year. Slava Ukraini!

[@ThinkUkraine]

🙏❤️❤️❤️

[@beachbum77979]

Heroyam Slava !!

[@stevebaumann8879]

Vita Plien, [?] I worry for you too. Thanks for staying in touch. Slava Ukraini !

[@beachbum77979]

Heroyam Slava !!

[@stevebaumann8879]

@@beachbum77979

[@ThinkUkraine]

Thank you!♥️

[@PrestonPenso]

Hey you are not crazy. My opinion you are just doing what it takes to get a lot of your mind.plus there’s always riche . Slava Ukraine. 🇺🇦 🇺🇦🙏.

[@ThinkUkraine]

Thank you!♥️♥️♥️

[@rafamunozvecino1117]

Thanks for share with us. I wish you get your home confortable soon, and you can recover your life. ♥

[@ThinkUkraine]

Thank you!🙏❤️

[@jasonmayhew2140]

I just had t9 give something I feel your in such a horrible situation beyond words, your the most beautiful 😍 woman I can't even put into words 💔

[@ThinkUkraine]

Thank you!🙏❤️

[@TheDeadpedal]

Strong Ukrainian dog, and a strong Ukrainian lady renovating the house on her own. Слава Україні, Героям слава!

[@ThinkUkraine]

🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Thank you!

[@MrKaypet]

Brigitte L Jones. Excellent videos these two.

[@ThinkUkraine]

Thank you!🙂❤️

[@ronnyb5890]

the thing you feel in your subconsciounce mind is'nt that your afraid of dying, its the fear of being left paralised or worse and still living life would be even harder if not impossible, not havin all of its faculties in this world is devastating love what you do with your out-of-the-city house

[@jamesamos5229]

Hi Vita I no to well it's easy to say but harder to do but stay strong and safe all my ❤ to you and your family from the UK we have a party when ukrain gets all there land back ❤❤❤

[@ThinkUkraine]

Thank you!♥️♥️♥️ Greetings to the UK!🇬🇧♥️

[@RudyfromGraz]

I agree with the text on your black shirt in the middle of the video.... 👍 🟦🟨

[@ThinkUkraine]

🙂❤️

[@blue1901]

i love Ukrainian villages, i would love to live there but i want a cow and chicken, to eat everyday fresh eggs with kasha and milk

[@ThinkUkraine]

Cows and chicken need to be looked after. In my village not many villagers have cows and chickens.

[@Ronlawhouston]

I have done a lot of wallpapering over the years but I have never done it by myself. In the US these days almost no one wallpapers anymore.

[@ThinkUkraine]

Thank you for sharing!🙂

[@YamadaSena]

You are not crazy, you are on good path, you are believer I am 1000 percent sure, now I understand why you was visiting graveyard in one of previous videos, you thinking about death, do not be afraid, our life and death long time ago has been prescribed.

[@ThinkUkraine]

🙂 Thank you!♥️

[@solifugus]

Did you ever fix your roof? That is the most important part, really. And, next, you need to either add insulation or a newer better furnace (or both). It sounds like the coming winter might be difficult, even in Kyiv.

[@ThinkUkraine]

No, local builders charge 5,000 USD for the roof.🙄 A half for building materials, and a half for their work. No chance🙄

[@solifugus]

@@ThinkUkraine I guess that is a problem when villages houses like that often sell for as much. I cannot be sure exactly what is needed but if I remember the picture correctly, it looks like you could wrap a cable around the part that is split open, and use a metal bar or strong piece of wood to twist it back together again. Then use wood glue and bolts with large washers. Then seal the seem of the roof panels with silicon calk. That could be done in a maybe one hour's work.. You will need a ladder, stainless steel cable or strong rope, a long drill, a few long bolts, broad washers, wood glue, and a tube of silicon calk w/ calk device. I wish I was there...

[@ThinkUkraine]

@solifugus Thank you!♥️♥️♥️

[@ingeludvigsen7849]

Regads from norway

[@ThinkUkraine]

Greetings to Norway!🇳🇴❤️

[@josephblomeister3040]

💙❤💛

[@ThinkUkraine]

❤️

[@5nowChain5]

Oh good greif, the neighjours pranking you with ghost stories😂😂😂😂

[@ThinkUkraine]

No, it’s a true story. All the villagers know it.🙄

[@dreed7312]

Get a good water purification system.

[@ThinkUkraine]

Thank you!

[@joetaadaa7074]

Interesting comment to start a Vlog "You should send me to a mental hospital". Oh yah, this is going to be a good one.

[@scott6252]

Drills are the handiest of tools It's good you took down the bad wall paper and pink curtains, they had bad mojo😮😅 some neighbors have no consideration.

[@donaldperson948]

You need to rent a wallpaper removal steamer! To get the wallpaper off!

[@ThinkUkraine]

I’ve never heard about such tools🙄

[@finlaypaterson2144]

🇬🇧❤️🇺🇦❤️💪🙏

[@ThinkUkraine]

🇬🇧❤️🇺🇦

[@garyfreeman5999]

Have you tried growing Apricots? How about Raspberries?

[@ThinkUkraine]

I have planted both. Waiting for the crop next year🙏

[@5nowChain5]

Time to buy your neighbour some headphones😂 whilst shopping, get a suction mount phone holder.

[@muhammadx1670]

13:10

[@Madmax714211]

Fedya the cat, lives in our hearts! Do not stand at my grave and weep I am not there. I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow. I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain. I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the morning’s hush I am the swift uplifting rush Of quiet birds in circled flight.. I am the soft stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry; I am not there. I did not die.

[@Ken-p1y]

What happened to Fedya?

[@Madmax714211]

@@Ken-p1y the cat passed away 🙂‍↕️

[@Ken-p1y]

@@Madmax714211 was it poisoned or was that another gray cat?

[@mariobernabe9750]

Hello

[@mesel7105]

What is the sound in the background at the village?

[@steffanhoffmann]

So here goes

[@certaindeaf8315]

Dearest villager Vita, report your DJ neighbor for war crimes upon the ears 😂❤🇺🇸. PS, I have Ukranian neighbors and they're perfect.. my Mexican neighbors are loud af, lol.

[@ThinkUkraine]

🙂 Thank you!❤️❤️❤️

[@gemmataylor4868]

Is the village DJ a official position?

[@Mostafa-ug4bi]

Sir i have notice you... many times you drink water stand up . Health expert say that drinkin water while standin....❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤

[@giacomomencarini8799]

Дякую що ви є! Ми любимо всіх українців! ❤🇺🇦

[@ThinkUkraine]

Дякую!♥️♥️♥️

[@globalgaucho]

Tell us about the lingüistic of ukraine, about the history

[@christinetannahill5252]

It is sage you need to bur for spirits x

[@Mostafa-ug4bi]

they are going to caaching . Potient is taking medicine. Sir is teaching. Aous is reading book . He is deaming his room.❤🎉❤🎉❤

[@ivicaputric6989]

Vita,is this Palo Santo wooden stick,that you burning to repel negative energies?

[@ThinkUkraine]

Exactly.🙂 My friend told me about it last week. I used to use church candles.