Welcome to our channel, Soviet-Born! I'm Julie, and along with my husband Hakim, we offer a glimpse into everyday life in the USSR. Our stories are personal and subjective, and we encourage you to join the conversation, whether you agree or not.
Step inside the life of a Soviet pensioner —a story that’s all too familiar for many who grew up during World War II and spent decades rebuilding the country. In this video, we take you on a tour of an typical soviet apartment that hasn't changed much since Soviet times, revealing how people who helped build the USSR are living today.
Key points covered:
- 58 Years in the Same apartment
- The realities of surviving on a $200 monthly pension
- How pensioners manage to afford basic repairs, like replacing outdated sewage pipes
- The Soviet-era details that remain in their homes, from gas cylinders to cast-iron radiators
- A look into the daily challenges faced by seniors, and why they continue to live in these conditions
Through this tour, you’ll see how Soviet pensioners who once earned "good" pensions are now struggling with modest means, while still holding onto the values they learned in the USSR.
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