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

🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦 Widow of a military pilot, I'm an ordinary teacher in Kyiv sharing the truth about life during the War. With two kids by my side, your donation to #ThinkUkraine fuels my mission. Help me amplify the voices of those living through the chaos. Support #ThinkUkraine for justice, awareness, and a better future. 🇺🇦 Click that donation button and make my channel's day♥️. buy.stripe.com/3cs3fdf7SaNXbRe4gg www.buymeacoffee.com/think.ukraine PayPal - superativ@gmail.com

You are the sweetest, funniest, most humble, strong and beautiful woman in Ukraine! Watch where you step! Slava Ukraini, Heroyam Slava! 🇺🇦🇨🇦🌻

What a beautiful land… I pray that peace will come soon. 🙏🕊️

You are so precious, may God cover you with His love and protection. 💙💛

Always a relief to see you, I do worry about you. Love from Colorado

Always So Nice To See You !!!!! Happy Birthday Richard !!!!! He Is Fearless , Chased Off The Village German Shepard ....Fierce Protector !!!! Kitten Is Lovely I Hope She Scares Off All The Village Mice !!!! You Have Become A Maintenance Specialist ..Super !!!! Say Hi To The Kids , Pat Assistant And Kitten For Me.. XXOO V..... STAY STRONG !!!!! HOLD FAST !!!!!! NEVER GIVE UP !!!!! GLORY UKRAINE !!!!!! GLORY HEROS !!!!!!

Never give up . I'll be praying you and all Ukraine. Peace and all good to you

😊 I love your new kitty, so sorry about Freda - now Ricke has a playmate and u have bed warmer. Keep safe.❤

My poor country…😢…My dear native city-Kyiv…❤️💙💛🇺🇦…I couldn’t stop watching …My family members also are trying to survive this medness…😢…Please keep making your videos!…Save the testimony about the hardships of this senseless war for the world to see!…Please make more descriptive headlines to attract the attenuation of many people helping them to see the truth about non-provoked Russian invasion… 🙏

You are so awesome, my prayers still continue for you and the children. 💜✝️

Happy birthday to Richie🎉!

God keep you safe and keep you well 🙏🙏🙏

You are a amazing lady a true inspiration for all your people

Hello Vita 😊 the queen of Ukraine, 48°C is pretty hot 🔥! even for babushkas! Great seeing you in high spirits 😅. I'm always impressed by your positivity and your beautiful smiling face. Your country castle 🏰 is looking great despite the colour of the pipe(s). Take care Vita and stay safe and happy and keep smiling. With love and best wishes to you, family and your loved ones. Not forgetting your husband 🙏. Happy birthday Ritchie and the new 🙀. Allan x. Slava Ukraini ✌️🇺🇦🫶

Hang in there! Belated Happy Birthday Richie!

I was just thinking of you actually wondering when your next video would come. Good to hear from you

Richie has established his territory after his year with you . Both Richie and your new cat are so cute and they’re fortunate to have you as their Mom

Happy birthday to Richie from America 🎉 🥳 and many more!

I had to laugh when Richie re-marked the pile of dirt! Richie is a good boy! Hang in there! The weather will break soon! Never give up! I loved "GAS :)" on the rock!

Thanks!

The white 1000% Ukrainian t-shirt fits you well, Vita 🟦🟨

Hi Vita thought you take a bottle to get some milk from the cow🐮🤣,happy birthday richie ,beautiful cat ,take care, love to you all

Greetings Vita! Looks like Richie is the new boss of the household! Tosik has amazing "lynx" ears! Always good to see you, Happy Birthday to Richie and may God protect you and your family!

very funny to watch your video...keep up the good work..

Hi Vita I'm glad to see that you' are ok. I will be arriving in Kyiv from the UK on the 30th July. I can't do much other than come over to at least show my support and to show that people around the world still support Ukraine and its people. Take care ❤

Beautiful Vita, always be strong & determined! You are always working at your village shelter! The strength you have is an example of the Ukrainian resilience & determination! Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦

You are.a.Beautiful soul. Prayers.your way.

Richard wants to fight muddy puddles, not cows!!! You are both adorable 🥰

Vita thank you again for always lifting my spirits with your never give up spirit.God bless you and protect you and the people of Ukraine. SLAVA UKRAINE!

Wishing you all the best for your future 🫡🇳🇿

Dear Vita, Im glad you have managed to upload another video from hot, - sunny Ukraine. - congratulation to Ritcie on the 1 year Birthday, - - and you got another new "Mouse-hunter" cat, wish you & the cat good luck with The Hunt at the village - - Btw: nice yellow Gas-installation. Best Wishes, - and take care Lady Anders Eriksen

Nothing about your life now looks ordinary...your presentation of every day occurrences in village life and in Kiev during sirens shows the world the challenges you overcome every minute! Always ❤❤❤❤❤❤ you!

God Bless 🙏 Ukraine 🇨🇦♥️🇺🇦

Hi again brave and beautiful lady.

🎉Happy Birthday ! My Brave Ukrainian Friend Richie ❤

You're doing excellent work 👍. Peanut butter on a string with water 🌊 in the Pail 🪣 that way. You can see how long the nice can tread Water.❤🎉 I'm wishing you and your family all the very best wishes 🙏❤️. Stay Safe 🙏❤️. N.Bay. Ont. Can.

I am sorry it’s so hot and electric so difficult to maintain. It’s a good lesson for all of us to think what we would do in your shoes. Thank you for reporting about what it’s like there. Stay strong!

Please stay safe as you can. I enjoyed your Video. Looking forward for more. Happy Birthday Richie😊.

Hey Vita. I'm glad to see that Richie has a new companion. Hopefully the new cat will help you win your war against the mice.

Richie is so brave. Happy birthday, Richie! And he's got a new kitty buddy too. Thanks for sharing, and never give up.

You live in a beautiful place. Many would be happy to have that life-style. Strength and kindness with a dose of humor -for you and everyone there. We've all stepped in it one time or another. We are the same.

Just love the village life despite the current situation

Gotta love the smiley face! I hope you're doing alright. Take care!😃

Your dog is absolutely adorable!…❤…I wash my dog’s feet every day too!…But I have never had so nice cake for his birthday 🎂 …

Big day for Richie the собака! @25:00 First time seeing a cow, chases a big dog away and gets a new lil buddy! Happy birthday!

Greetings from Utah. I must say your Richie is a funny dog😂. Congrats on acquiring a new cat. It looks awesome, like a miniature lynx. If you don't mind my asking, what breed is it? Hugs and love from Salt Lake City❤. Glory to Ukraine.

Hi Vita, in Canada the gas pipelines are underground and come up right beside the house. There they go up in air in yard and then across in air to the house. I wonder why they do it that way. If you think you smell gas you should have it checked as you dont want a leak. Above ground like that the pipes might be more easily damaged over the years. So cute birthday celebration and new beautiful kitten. This Rusty Mir nightmare needs to end soon! Stay Safe! Slava Ukraini!

Thank you for the video. Your country is full of amazing people ❤ 🇺🇦

I have seen your posting on RU-vid but I decided to have a look. You are very funny and have such a beautiful view about life. I can understand your English perfectly and you accent is very comforting. I live at the bottom of the planet in New Zealand and our weather very rarely gets as warm as yours,but also our winters are much milder Thank you for sharing this video it was nice to see you being your true self,many thanks 🙏✨🧚‍♂️🪽

In these troubled times you still have a good sense of humor and love youR accent with your facial expressions. keep up the videos you're doing a great job 😍

Love your new cat, Vita! It can be a help against the village mice that disturb you. 🟦🟨

Your new kitten is absolutely great ❤❤❤❤

Brigitte L Jones. Terrific video. Love what you did with the gas pipes and extra decorations. You managed to get a super special kitten in behaviour and fit with Richie. Despite the discomfort and frustration of heat, lack of power, mice visits you are dealing with everything really well. Garden is thriving, your doggie is becoming a happy proper dog having village life experiences and adventures. You are looking younger and super well toned with some extra good muscles from your village work - outs. You are even acclimatising to the heat which fully healthy children and adults can do if subjected to seasonal hot weather. One hint for Richie to feel much cooler is to clip the fur on his head very short too. The head retains heat much more making him feel hotter. He may look a bit funny, like a poodle but will feel so much cooler and happier ( did it with my fluffy breed cats).With trips to the village you can buy cheaper fruits and vegetables, plus having your villas produce. No fridges working just means using powdered or condensed milk, buying hard cheeses and salami, canned goods etc..I am impressed by you Vita.

Your Unique videos. That encourage and inspire me during my hardships and trials. +: - Your faith and trust in God. - Richie, Tosic and the interaction between you and them - Your struggle and overcoming from a married city lady to a widowed (So sorry🙏) village woman. -Your commitment to never quitting on your family or struggle. - Your painting of the picture between life in the city and the countryside. -Your national pride (lacking here in America) - Your determination to continue to go forward and make hard situations better. - Your analysis of your neighbors. (LOL, the town DJ/Alcoholic and the Babushkas) - Seeing your planting and construction skills improving - your war against the weeds and mice. I pray Rchie is ok. - You're reestablishing yourself through all you have been through and winning. - love to see the Ukranian people standing together for one another. Bless that Comradery. - Again, your faith and trust in Christ. _Your outro music still brings me to tears every time. Christ is everything to you of He is nothing. Praise His name and God bless you and Ukraine. -Many more things but this is too long already, but one more if your heart can handle it. The Babushkas...They may be gossips, or interlopers, but they did give you a solid piece of advice if you are ready to receive it... My Sister in Christ, re-marry (find a God-fearing, Christ loving, wife honoring man). We were not created to be alone. Men and woman complete each other. That said, Maybe now is not the time, maybe God has not prepared your heart for that reality again. Just know, regardless of loss we suffer in this sin filled world. God gave us the covenant of marriage. That covenant is the closest thing to feeling the true love our Lord has for us on this fallen earth when we follow in the commandments, He gave us for marriage. I apologize if this is an off-putting thought at the moment but know that our God wants us to always have joy. He gave us this marriage institution for that purpose. Regardless, I believe the Babushkas of your village gave you that adivice out of the love in their hearts for you. When it is time I pray you heed their advice. Bless you, Bless your people, and may God end this war ASAP. Grace and peace to you from our Lord Jesus Christ.

Love the t shirt

Moc dobrý nápad, použít kočku (nebo kocoura) jako biologickou zbraň proti myším ! Ta kočka (nebo kocour) vypadá moc hezky. Překvapila mne teplota v létě na Ukrajině, že je přes 40 stupňů. To je vedro už opravdu na chcípnutí. V Čechách máme jen něco kolem 30 stupňů.

18°c in Wales today, British weather !..I'm sure I couldn't handle 39°c. Very well done to battle on , I'm praying for Ukraine, God blew the heroes! 🇬🇧🇺🇦👍

Your an inspiration vita Richie is a brave dog I like your kitten to scare the Russian mice, and your amazing ❤

You did such a nice job with painting that gas pipe and meter. It looks much more patriotic that way. I am so sorry about Fedya, but am glad you have two new little friends ❤❤❤❤❤❤

Thank you Vita.

Awww adorable chat 🐈‍⬛

You are so lucky to have a true Ukrainian warrior. In the face of a 1500 lb adversary. Your warrior thought retreat, retreat. His calculations were sound! Yet in the face of an adversary that was only 4 times his size, without even a bark, he won the hill!!! Very good! 😂 you my lady have the most beautiful gas pipe, in all of Ukraine! Love your new friend, his, or ears are magnificent! ❤ Thank you for sharing!

You shouldn't worry about cows that's the last thing you have to worry about over there the babushkas are more dangerous then the cow.lol

A very Happy Birthday 🎂 to Richie ❤

I am sorry about the air raids. Hope your days get better. You looked quite lovely in this video. I was hoping you showed your vegetable garden and how it is growing. The new kitty is so pretty. Stay well and safe. Best regards.

"Pro Russian cow..." 🤣

Prayers love! Thank you!☮️❤️🙏🏻

Привіт Віта😊 Classy t shirt, happy birthday to Richie, welcome to Тосик, but the best is to see you smile - and painting gas pipes bright yellow 💛 Be sure to thank the бабушка for the information😂😂 Kisses and hugs from Athens, Ellada 🇬🇷❤️🇺🇦😘

I absolutely love your gentle sense of humor Vita, I’m sorry I had to laugh when you stepped into the cow poop. but I’ve spent a lot of time around farms in my life so I couldn’t help but laugh. Anytime you’re sanding old paint you probably want to wear dust mask just in case the paint is old and might have lead in it. The doggie birthday cake for Richie was really cute and your cute new kitten as well. I admire your wisdom and courage in the face of the adversity you’re facing every day. You and your family stay safe and I hope this awful war is over soon. 🇺🇸❤️🇺🇦💪

Tack!

We can see the hard work you do to survive. Good luck to Ukraine. I hope freedom is your reward for being positive.

Fantastic! You have a new family friend!!!!!!!!

VITA I'm glad to see that you still have a smile and nice to seeing you kitty cat. What you should do with all your weeds and vegetation that you're pulling out at your house in the country you need it find the area to stack it up into a big ball mount and put tarp over it and stick it down really good so it can't blow away what they'll do is it's a easy compost you'll have to before winter take the tarp off and turn all the rotting vegetation you'll have to turn it over and then put the tarp back on if you do that a few more times it'll help break down all the material and go get really good organic dirt I like your shirt also you have a brave dog going up against that German Shepherd.VITA there are other RU-vidrs in Kiev you need to ask for help and I'm sure you can get some extra help from people in the community. Please please keep a positive head on your shoulders. Cool hand San Pedro California USA😊

I love your videos..I watch a few from Ukraine, most post about the war itself. You are a breath of fresh air. Just showing life.

Krasivaya zhenshina ❤ 🇬🇧

Thank you for the weather updates! 🙂

You are wonderful. Stay safe and healthy. Congratulations on Richie's birthday. May next year be so much better, safer and no air sirens. May ru go home or to dirt. Love from Dallas, TX 💙🇺🇦

It's always good to see an update from you, to know you are ok. The yellow gas pipe looks good now, with yellow flowers and rocks to match. Happy Birthday to Richie and nice to meet Tosik. Разом ми сильніші. Слава Україні!

That's right, just slap some paint on it and call it good. The utility companies play their games here too. Beautiful Ukraine and it's villages. God, how I miss it! Thank's Vita!

Get him Richard!

What a good looking Maine Coon cat.

Thank you for the recording, it was serene and joyful

Сила і мужність - підтримка українського народу та героїв 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦 Сила и мужество поддерживают украинский народ и героев.🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦 Strength and courage support for the Ukrainian people and heroes 🇺🇦🇺🇦 Soutien force et courage aux peuples et aux héros Ukrainiens 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

Stay in the village, good for mental health, people will help you...

Thank you Vita. Stay Safe ❤to💙💛

Your skin turns in a atracktive color, like back form a holiday at the beach 🏖️, country life is healthy and makes strong 😎🍀🌈

Amazing video. Very therapeutic watching you paint your gaspipe in 39 degrees.😮.. You did a great job, sanding down beforehand. If you gave it a second coat, it would please the village? babushkas so much. I can't believe that doctor's meter is so yellow...

Happy Birthday Richie 🎉❤🎉 I love your baby maincoon they are wonderful cats

New kitty 🥰 I miss Fedya also.

Happy birthday Richie 🎂

Those air raid sounds are dismal!. Signifying death and danger. I feel for you. But I admire you too.. You will win.. Slava Ukraine!! Ps, I love it when you use your stern voice with Richie lol If I was with you, you would use that voice a lot with me lol. Best wishes. Keep on keeping on. Slava Ukraine!!

This is so tragic. Actually, living on countryside is more or less the same everywhere: mice, insects, snails, gardening, weed, alcoholic village DJ's, heat, broken roads, buerocracy babushkas. One could laugh about all those obstacles in rural live and take them with a grain of salt. But: usually there shall be no air raids.

God Bless you and Keep you Safe Dearest Vita. The Garden is coming along nicely. Plenty of Pickled Cucumbers to store away for later. Keep Smiling Vita and Never Give up. 🇺🇦❤️

Hi Vita, I am glad to see Richie getting a new cute friend with ery special ears!. Also, I did notice that Richie's name on his cake was in the color of the Gas company Yellow. If those ladies come back, you should say, you have heard that Russian missiles look for the color yellow in their navigation, so if anything happens the ladies are responsible for it😊

Awesome video!! Thank you for the updates.

Love the T-Shirt 1000% 🇺🇦 👊 I remember been in Lviv 40+ temperatures 😰😰

Keep the faith and stay strong Vita. ✌️✌️✌️✌️

Tosik is soo cute 🥹🤗🐺

It's so sad you must live with the fear of Russian bombs. Ukraine looks very beautiful in the Summer and much like where I grew up. Take care!

Greetings Vita! I love the nice paint work on your gas meter....Cool t shirt also! 1000% Ukrainian...Respect and peace from the Republic of Ireland! 🇮🇪🍻👍🇺🇦