We Left Russia

So we are no longer in Russia and I wanted to talk a little bit about why we left and about some of our future plans. Also, I've changed my channel name #minimalrussiangirl to reduce some aggressiveness that people have now about everything Russian.
See you in my next video about Uzbekistan! 🕌

TIMESTAMPS:
01:25 - Greetings
01:47 - Where we are
02:60 - The trip, decision, and packing
04:31 - Plans for the nearest future and first time abroad
08:31 - Difficulties in a trip and not working cards
09:29 - God was leading and we have almost nothing in Russia
10:50 - My content is about Russia
11:02 - Loving our Russian home but looking for something better
12:48 - Idea of living abroad for an experience
14:15 - Stress, anxiety, and leaving earlier
15:20 - Worst things happening in Russia
16:23 - Blocked media and censorship
18:47 - Sanctions and companies leaving
20:09 - Airline companies' troubles and the cost of goods
21:56 - Too tired of that
23:36 - Getting bullied for being Russian and changing the name of the channel
24:44 - Hate among Russians
26:00 - I'm done
27:05 - Hope I won't have troubles because of my thoughts
28:10 - Russia could be so great
31:46 - Finishing with something positive
Thank you for watching💛

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[NokturNPolska]

As a Polish man with a wife from Ukraine I am with such people like you! I don't care that you are Russian. You have value as a human being! There is a lot of goodness in your heart!

[suzannes]

I know it wasn't an easy decision - but part of the beauty of being a minimalist and not being attached to things, is that it makes leaving them easier. You have your family and what is most important to you. Congratulations on your safe journey Kika!

[funnycalicocat]

In 1992 when things got really bad in Russia, my mom packed everything up and got us train tickets to Latvia where she is originally from. I thank her to this day for this decision. Your kids might do the same when they grow up.

[amyk]

I'm proud of you for living according to your moral standards. You have a courageous heart.

[vicaroo]

"If your home is a toxic environment, the best thing you can do is leave." Perfectly said.

[cherannn]

I watch this channel for you not for Russia. I will watch your content no matter what country you are in. You are doing what you feel is right and you will find support everywhere. I am sending all the good juju your way!!

[robertmacphail]

Victoria, I have such a sense of deja vu about your leaving Russia. One hundred and twenty years ago, my great-grandfather and great-grandmother left Russia with their six children in very much the same circumstances as you! I have their diaries and they said almost exactly the same as you but in 1895! Your family and yourself are very much in my thoughts and prayers. My great-grandparents succeeded and I am sure that you will too!

[canoj]

I’m Chinese. I have same feelings as you. I also don’t understand we have lots of sources and talented hardworking people but why my country seems to get worse and worse

[EternalLove.]

Hello from Canada! I'm glad you are speaking up as a Russian person regarding the war. It takes a lot of courage. My husband is Ukrainian born in Kyiv and it's hard for him and his family what is going. Peace love always...

[ewagawlak]

Hi Victoria! I am from Poland, as you maybe know we've welcomed more than a million Ukrainian war refugees for a past couple of days - I'm just saying to paint the picture, we are all completely devasted and doing our best to help in my country.
I just wanted to say, I am incredibly proud of you guys! You stood up in your own way, you fought for your own freedom. It must have been unbelievably hard decision and it is so much of a statement - it means a lot, not just for you. I hope you will be welcomed in your new home, maybe one day you'll come and visit Poland!
The world is your oyster, smile and have a great day! <3

[mw]

Average Russian and Ukrainian ppl are totally against this war. Peace and blessings 🙏 Thank you

[iammacha]

I just started watching your channel. I started with the “typical Russian apartment”. I think you are a wonderful family just starting out and I’m so sorry that your lives have been upended but happy you are safe. I have always thought that Russian is a fantastically beautiful county with an amazing culture. But I understand that a government can ruin life for the people in one fell swoop. I pray that people come to their senses and this can stop and the people can recover. I also hope that others understand that you have nothing to do with what’s happened and you are obviously not comfortable with it. I wish you and your family all the best, and the people people of Russia who are stuck and caught in the middle of something they had nothing to do with.

[TerminallyNosey]

Poet Warsan Shire said in one of her works called Home: "No one leaves home unless home is the mouth of a shark."
So much love to you and your family ❤️

[ReineDeLaSeine]

All my love from the USA. You can raise your children to love their Russian heritage and their relatives no matter where they live. Don’t let your love of Russia go. 💜

[douseenow]

I wish you the best. As an immigrant I know it’s never a walk in the park. I wish you strength and hope. I’m proud of you for doing what you think is best for you and your family

[mollydooker]

This must be so very traumatic but I’m genuinely very glad you’ve made the right decision for your family and left . You seem like a lovely family I wish you the very very best.

[OMundoParaIniciantes]

I am so happy that you managed to get out of there in time, before it gets impossible! If you ever travel to Poland know that you have a friend here :) I wish you all the best!

[ashleyhall]

I just wanted to say how incredibly brave you and Tolya are. The level of integrity it takes for a person to leave their home because of their beliefs is astounding. I wish you the best of luck.

[markscott]

Hi from England. What a true inspiration you are. That video was very powerful. I hope you and your family find the happiness you deserve. Stay safe guys ❤️

[itsmommy]

Wow! I just found your channel tonight. I first watched your apartment tours because I'm an American who is trying to have a better understanding of the Russian people. I think we all have so much in common, no matter what country we live in. I was SO surprised to see you have left Russia! I am so happy for you and so impressed with your courage and thoughtfulness. Please try to relax as much as possible and get all of the rest you can. That new baby you're carrying needs you to take good care of yourself. You have a beautiful little family. I wish you and yours the very best. May you always find safety, peace and happiness. God bless you and the good people of Russia and the brave and courageous people of Ukraine. May peace come soon.