I am so glad I found your channel, so many memories.... My grandma's name was Nadzieja also (Polish, Nadezda in Russian), she was born in Belarus in 1922. She married my grandpa in 1942 and she moved to Wolyn, My grandpa's family lived in Wolyn/Galizia for 200 years, after 1943/1944 massacre they moved to Poland. My grandpa's family hated her because she was "Russian" She passed away in 2006 and I miss her every day.

Incredible documentary! Very organic and a beautiful testament to the role our ancestors play in our lives. The contrast in generations and what your grandmother endured is so important for today. The modern world is not sustainable and destructive wars are an historical fact, so some young folks are trying to learn the survival traditions they were never taught. Making food with your grandma, is a beautiful way to share in her knowledge My father was born in the USA in 1923. My grandmother was born in 1890, Their lives were very different from today as they were farmers and self sufficient. I long for their knowledge, but I am a kid from the 1950s and lived in cities. We did not have a daschu (summer house) like the Russians kept when they went to live in the cities. (great idea)! I learned nothing about growing food. I lived in a city with dirty air to breath. But, now age 66 I am trying my hand at gardening and trying to learn survival skills . What I do remember from my childhood in New York City, was the "fall out shelters". Those made an impression. The war was still on, but cold, the fear of nuclear attack was on our minds. WW2 brought my parents out of the fields and into factories to build war machines. That was when women left the home to find jobs the men had left to fight in war. That was when farming stopped being taught and we started becoming a consumer culture. I pray the USA and Russia can find Peace. Both bear responsibility for the ongoing mess the world has been in since WW2. . I pray for every human being to carry peace in their hearts so world peace comes to be. I pray we all learn to grow our own food and keep our ancestors alive in our souls, long past the time they pass on. When your grandma is no longer in this world, know she is still with you. My father and grandmother are . We even have conversations. Know, your grandmother will continue to guide you! Your video inspired me. Thank you

You’re gonna to treasure that video someday stay safe

You are showing me a much different picture of Russian people than I had imagined. Thanks and greetings from Texas.

Such a beautiful and heartfelt video about your grandmother and the love that you have for her. I wish your grandmother much love and continued happiness. Bless her.

Julia, this tribute to and mini-biography of your Gran is sooo very special! 🤗🥰 I was completely spellbound watching this and you brought a tear to my eye at the end of the video... Thank you so much for doing this for her (and for you). Well captured by you as well Matt. It was even more touching for me as I lost my Mom couple of weeks ago; she shared so many qualities with your Gran. Lots of love ❤

I saw the video where you shared the sad a recent loss of your beloved Gran. I decided to look back at some of these clips and I can see just how close you were and what a wonderful gentle soul she was. I’m so sorry for your loss Julia, try to take some comfort in the fact that many people never know a beautiful relationship like this and you will be able to pass on all that love, knowledge and recipes 😂 that you have shared with her. God bless from London xx

This is so sweet and nostalgic. It was a pleasure to get to know your babushka!💖😀🎉🎈

This is so special. I'm 67 and all my grandparents and parents are gone and so would have loved to have captured interviews with them. And like your grandmother, it wasn't till too late that I recognized I had so many questions. Wonderful, thank you....and those looked so good, wonder if can make gluten free ones...lol.

What a lovely video! Kind of reminded me of my late dad who was very stoic and accepting of the life he'd had. He served with the medics who were involved in the liberation of Belsen and he was unable to talk about the horrors he'd seen for over 20 years. Just as your gran said, when I was young I wasn't interested enough to ask questions and I bitterly regret that. My dad died in 2003 aged 83 and it's only since then that I've really begun to understand just what he went through and I hope he knows how proud I am of him. I would love to hear more of your lovely gran's stories. What she thinks of as an unremarkable life, is anything but and I hope she'll share some more memories soon. Please tell her that I said hello from England.

Now the world knows about your Gran and the strength and inspiration she has provided just by living her life the best she can. Very moving. Thank you. ❤️

Thank you for sharing this. I watched another woman talk to her mother about Russia and I learned very soon that her mother was only one year older than I am. Of course I am 62. It was less than I expected although it was longer. My mother was born in 1931 in the US. We had a refrigerator all my life. We had a television but it was black and white. I didn't think we would have color. We Didn't have lots of money. When I was 16 a man who was living in our house bought us a color TV and once a week I would come downstairs and watch it so that I could see Donny and Marie in color. Otherwise I had a little television in my room and it was black and white maybe 13 inches, portable. Until I was 14 I shared a bedroom with my brother. And we watched that TV in our parents bedroom while they watched in the living room or my mother did the dishes. Then my father built us bedrooms in the attic. They were pretty small. And the wall was very thin. But it was okay. And he each had our own TV. I had a record player. The man who gave us the TV bought me a stereo. All the record players I had before would always break. This one worked a long time. My mother remembered her childhood but mostly bad things. I guess if you ask you must be specific. When you were a child, did you play? Did you do chores? Did you do both? Or just one. It sounds like life was hard everywhere back then. Maybe a lot harder where your gran lived. I am glad that the people got along despite the ones that told on you if you stole a log. I am glad that you asked otherwise I would think the opposite. Most of my grandparents were dead by the time I was four. I only had one till I was 17 and we didn't see her very much. My parents did not like her. She adopted my cousin. My cousin was okay. Obviously I didn't see her very much either. My mother said that my grandmother was crazy. I asked her what kind of crazy but she didn't know. They took six of her children away and put them in foster care. My mother was always with my aunt. My aunt said she was going to live with my mother when they were grown up and she did until she got married. I loved my aunt. I loved my mother too but she was my mother and she had to be responsible to bring us up properly so she couldn't always be nice and loving like she was with everyone else on earth. Sometimes she had to yell at us. But I still loved her. Just less than everyone else in the world loved her. She didn't want to have a funeral and all the neighbors got mad at me because we did not have a funeral. They all wanted to say how great she was. They could have said it when she was alive. I'm sure that is what she believed also. Tell people they are good while they are still alive. After they are dead it doesn't matter. My father did not have a funeral either. He probably thought it was a waste of money. He didn't like to waste money. And I don't think a lot of people would come to say he was wonderful. Although he did have friends. Maybe he only screamed at us children. There were two of us. I was lucky to be a girl. My brother had to help and learn how to do man things. And my father would yell when he did them wrong. It was hard to listen to. My father yelled a lot. And you never knew when it was coming. All my friends and relatives who visited my house, they knew that he yelled a lot. He didn't say positive things. If he loved us, I was not aware. Maybe when Christ returns...

Matt and Julia, apart from having the keen eye and kind heart needed for making these engaging videos, you are linguistically gifted. I love hearing how you jump between languages. Your subtitles are well translated and carefully edited. Hats off to you! You take the time to get things right!

Very touching. How you love your Grandmother bought tears to my eyes. I enjoyed your video

I love this. Thank you so much for sharing. You are lucky to have recorded this video to keep forever. I would love if I would have had my grandmother's story on video.

When first started watching this video I was startled to notice I have the exact same kind of bowl she is using!!! ... but then to learn that her name is ALSO Hope, like mine, was a huge surprise!!! May God Bless your family!!!

I have a tear in my eye and a lump in my throat. Oh how i wish i had video of me and my granny cooking. you are lucky lady Julia. God bless xx

Such a lovely tribute Julia. Thank you for sharing your Gran with us!

Just found your channel recently and am enjoying watching your travels. Lovely interview to have recorded with your grandmother, the people of that generation are really special and lived through some incredibly tough times.

This was wonderful, I truly loved this ❤️

This was very special Julia, as are you. All the very best to you and Matt. Your Nan is the same age as I am, except I grew up in England. Take care. 🌹💕🇾🇪🇬🇧

Здоровья бабушке. Прекрасное видео..я расплакалась..были такие же отношения с бабушкой. Всего Вам хорошего ❤️

Thank you for a wonderful and genuine program. From Norway & Portugal

This was beautiful! It is good to have this time recorded with your Gran. A memory you will always be able to revisit. Bless both of You...

Beautiful!!!! I really enjoyed this and your Gran is blessed to have a you as her wonderful granddaughter!

So very special- we luv our Grandmas- one day you will cherish this video

Oh, what a perfect vlog. Your Gran sounds like a wonderful example of a tough and loving Nana.

I absolutely love this video. Thank you so much for sharing and taking the time to do this with your gram. My grandma was born in the same year, and I have always been extremely close with her as well, and we often bond over cooking. That kind of relationship is something I never want to take for granted, and I’m glad to see you also appreciate the fact that you have an amazing relationship with your gram. ❤️

Julia & Matt, what a great video you have given us here. Very well done! It is a privilege to hear such personal stories from your grandmother. She is a living part of history, and I could listen to her talk for days! The strong bond you have with her is so evident and very special, and to get to listen to her share her thoughts while also sharing a family moment of cooking together makes it even that greater. I can’t say enough how much this video touched me, to the point where I even shed a tear at Julia’s closing comment about her love for her gran. This was truly a great one, guys! Spasibo!

I’m so happy I found your channel, and I really love this video about your gran. ❤

I can not tell u how much i enjoid watching this video, mayby because its so relatable to me, IDK. Anyway, thank you for sharing this story with us. Ur Babushka is an amazing person.

What a sweet and purposeful video. Great content. What a great memory you will have forever. Thank you for sharing her with us.

I absolutely love you videos. They are heartfelt, sensitive and educational. I love the special relationship you have with your grandmother. This is a great way to “travel” and learn many things from Matt and Julia. Merry Christmas!

Julia such an awesome Vlog. Thank you so much for making it. You are so much like your Gran. A very strong woman. Isn’t it mind blowing that people from her generation have seen so many changes in the world? Lived through some very difficult times. We have it easier because of their hard work. I love that you chose to cook with her while making this vlog. Perfect. It reminds me of my granddaughter and myself. She is my best friend. Thanks again. Stay safe. ❤️

“Even the strongest people need someone to be weak with, to confide in” I’m never going to forget this, thank you.

I think your Gran is just wonderful, I’ve just found your channel and enjoy it very much, thank you for sharing 😊

Beautiful ❤ My Babushka died when I was very young. Missed out on loving and cherishing her. Much love to you and your grandmother. ❤

Wow. That’s called my kind of vlog. Likes every single part of this video. ❤️. Knowing history not through books but from the people of that era. Wow it’s like next level knowledge to get. 👍🏻

My grandma was very special to me as well, like a mother. It’s a blessing to have this vlog of her for you to treasure.

Very nice. Your Gran has experienced some interesting history. Good to ask questions while you have her with you. Thanks for sharing.

fabulous video......left me weeping a little bit. It is so important to ask these kind of question before the oldest among us depart this earth.....well done.....seriously

Thank you so much for sharing your gran with us. It is so important to me to learn as much about my family history as possible, so that one day I can share it with my daughters.

Such a lovely video. Thank you for sharing your grandmother with us.

This is very special. It's brilliant you took the time and documented this. Blessings to your gran, you and your family.

Such an interesting and sweet video! Thank you for sharing♥️

OMG What a beautiful vlog so interesting just wonderful wonderful

I love your stories!!!❤❤❤❤🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 thankyou for sharing your grammas intimate stories...and thank her! She looks very well for her age. Just lovely..."Hope"!❤

This video did it for me, I subscribed & hit the bell to see all your videos. I truly hope to see more videos like this in the future. I love the idea of video archiving our interactions with loved ones!

That was so sweet. I loved watching you together, and looking at the pictures of when you were young. You both looked so easy and comfortable with each other, just melting together. Precious.

бесценные кадры. жаль что так мало молодых людей записывают подобные интервью со своими бабушками и дедушками. . а ведь задокументированные воспоминания пожилых людей о жизни , оставленные в сети навсегда (ну или по крайней мере пока будет существовать сеть) очень ценны для будущих поколений как источник исторических знаний из первых уст от очевидцев прошедшего отрезка жизни. жаль мои предки ушли еще когда камеры были только на киностудиях и их рассказы хранятся только в моей памяти. а как было бы интересно снять и оставить в сети видео о воспоминаниях, например одного моего предка. как он попал в плен к русским под халхин голом, как это его изменило, как он служил офицером в императорской армии Японии в Китае собирая разведданные для советской разведки. Рассказал бы как принимал участие в высадке на Курильские острова в составе РККА, где получил ранение и встретил медсестричку свою будущую жену, украинку. как мечтал о том чтобы советская власть пришла на его родину Хоккайдо. Как плакал когда американцы ядерным оружием поставили крест на его мечте. как плакал когда не стало Сталина, как жил в СССР работал в КГБ. Рассказал бы как плакал когда не стало СССР если бы смог пережить эту трагедию. Я помню его истории, помню как текли слезы по его лицу когда он нас провожал когда мы уезжали в предверии Ельцинской России потому что жить стало просто невозможно, а ему был запрещён выезд. Наши личности в значительной степени формируются рассказами наших предков, а тех кто не уважает и не слушает старших не знаю можно ли их в принципе называть полноценно сформированными людьми с четкими понятиями о правде, справедливости и жизни в целом .

What a determined, lovely person your Gran is! So glad you recorded her story. It was so nice seeing you two cooking together. When I got my notice of this video, I happened to be rewatching the Great British Bake-off season you were in, Julia, and saw a glimpse of your Gran, and also Matt. I have to say you were my all time favorite contestant. When your blog came up on my feed a year or so ago, , I recognized you and subscribed to your channel immediately. Anyway, video posts with family history are so very special. So, so nice to watch! Your Gran should stay healthy and well.

Julia, this is such a beautiful video with your Gran. At the end, I was in tears because your special bond with her and love for her shows through so much. It made me really miss my grandma. Your gran and her generation have seen so much and they are so strong but you are right they need people to step in and help; even if they do not ask for it. Thank you for sharing part of her story with us. I know you will cherish having this video. ❤️

This is so special. Your Gran is amazing and to hear her speak of the past is so important. Thank you for sharing her with all of us.

This is the best one I've watched so far. Very touching. Reminds me of my late grandma. Sadly, she died before I got the chance to ask for her story of the times she was growing up.

What a wonderful video... Thank you for sharing with us.

Your Gran seems like a very special and loving young lady. I wish her many Birthday's. Also, let's pray for the people in Ukraine. John, Indiana

This video has left me in tears . It made me think of all the questions that I didn't ask my dad who I lost in 2019 . The vlog was great 😍

Great story! Loved hearing it !

This was beautiful ❤️. Thank you for sharing.

Definitely your best vlog so far just brilliant.

Thank you this was wonderful !!

So nice to watch gran and granddaughter cooking food together I love 💘 the special bond you share thank you for sharing your video

This is such a beautiful video. As well as all the history, you made me cry!! I hope your grandma is OK xxx

Thank you both for interviewing your grandma. It's interesting to hear of other lives. Bless her for a good life!! Be well.

Thankyou for sharing, lovely video.

It was such a different world. My Grandparents where German farmers in Moldova. Ended up helping some when Grandpa could be a translator after being captured as a 40 year old ammunition carrier and sent to a Russian labor camp. Language skills are always useful. Hearing stories from people who saw the world change from horses to computers is really amazing and not always given the time it should have.

I have watched almost all of your vlogs. This one was lovely. Julia you have such a good looking family. I am always impressed by how few gadgets you have when cooking, such as using a chopping board for a lid and many more. Keep safe.🥰

This was a really beautiful video!

You made a lovely video of your grandmother🌞 thank you.

Incredibly important video. Thank you for posting.

That was awesome. I wish I had the opportunity to have these kind of conversations with my grandparents. 🥰🥰

I loved watching this. Such a special video and something to treasure not just for you and yours now but for your kids and their kids.

Thank you for sharing such beautiful time with your Grand. This is priceless

I’m so very sorry for your loss. Your grandmother as a wonderful woman ❤️

Beautiful and genuine video! It reminds me of my beloved gran:)

Wow. What a mind-opening vlog. Thanks 🙏

Beautiful. Thanks for letting us into such a personal part of your life. Really enjoyed it. She is a very special lady. Sending my love and prayers to you all.

Oh Julia this was such a wonderful video - I am so touched with your love for your Gran! What a wonderful blessing ❤️ Her story is amazing and so interesting ! what you said about being the strong one is so true -! Thank you for sharing your gran’s story - brought tears to my eyes ! Just shows what a wonderful people you and Matt are! Thank you ❤️

I like how your mom kept staring at you. Making sure you are cooking it right lol Needless to say, this was one heartfelt video. I enjoyed it. Thank you for the hard work you guys put into these videos

A very personal story told from the heart.......filmed from the heart....with love.

Wow what a beautiful tribute to your gran! Initially, I thought you looked very similar to your gran, but then I saw your the picture of you with your mom! This video is so special, thank you for sharing it with us!

I love hearing stories of elders. You are so lucky, Julia, having a wonderful grandma and listen to her stories. Their stories are so precious.

I love the videos of you and your babushka together! I can tell y’all have a close bond! Grandmothers are the best!!!

I loved that. Thank you Julia. ❤️

Such a beautiful and sweet grandmother. So nice of you telling her story. We learn a lot from our grandparents. My grandparents all passed away a few years ago and i miss them so much.

You can see the "love and time" your Gran has invested into you Julia... you hang on to every word that she speaks... so much that you cut again on the kitchen table!.... I saw it...ha ha ha! The both of you are excellent narrators and story tellers!! ... I ran accross your channel trying to find out as much as I can about Russian people...trying to normalize everyday Russians versus the Kremlin... Videos of Babushka like this need to get to the world eye.... can't get enough of Matt n Julia... keep the vlogs coming... Also I was very moved yesterday about a vlog of a couple around your age in Kherson... it is war zone type with a good outcome ... the love that these parents give to their daughter during most likely the hardest times of their lives is exceptional! if you want it is called "Family secretly film life in Russian-occupied Ukraine - BBC News" Thanks guys!

Great documentary! I love your Gram’s story and how to chose to tell it.

A wonderful video and Babushka. Your grandmother had a very difficult life but she does not talk about the difficulties, a strong-willed Babushka with dignity.

thank u so much for sharing it. I have so much respect for your country and culture. I hope to visit it in the next years❤️

First of all that filmography skills are growing fast and strong. Love the intro and angles and camera changes very pro! Second was it easy to convince her to be interviewed on camera? I would have never been able to convince mine haha. She is a kind heart that lived through sad difficult times ☹️ specially the part of childhood memories when you ask her. This is beautiful, a video to be treasured and remembered for ever. Sending you a warm hug. Take care!!!🤗🥰🤗🥰🤗🥰

I miss my gran so very, very much 💔💔 Thank you for sharing yours with us. What’s beautiful video! God bless you both 💕❤️🙏

That was a beautiful video, thank you.

Very moving. Thank you!

This is a very special video. It clearly shows your love for your babushka and her love for you. It’s so important we ask the questions only they can answer while they are still here. большое уважение 🤙🏻

Thank you for sharing your family ❤

This video was absolutely wonderful. The videography, both you and your Gran storytelling, and the backdrop of making the Vareniki was awesome. No way were we jumping to 4:57 for words! Oftentimes, when we watch your videos and see a fully stocked grocery store or BMW's driving down the streets we wonder how people that grew up in the old Soviet Union think of life now. Your Gran's answer to the question of "Are things better now or then" was so insightful...

What a lovely documentary. A family , preparing food and reminiscing. This is universal story . Thank you .

Our elders are so important. They provide an understanding of the edges of the map of life we don’t yet understand. Lovely and timely video. She seems a wonderful human.

Очень хорошо рассказ! And OMG Matt you Russian makes me envious! I love history and love hearing different perspectives of it. Julia you are so kind to share your family with us!

Such a lovely video 🙏🏻♥️