Q&A w/ Kin’s Domain Settlement | Anna Baranova from “Place of Love“ - Russia-America Exchange #4

▸ 𝙰𝚗𝚊𝚜𝚝𝚊𝚜𝚒𝚊 𝙵𝚘𝚞𝚗𝚍𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗: ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ This event is a part of the Anastasia Foundation’s “Russia-America Exchange“ series. We connect the international Ringing Cedars community with some of the most knowledgeable, successful and inspiring Russian Kin’s Domain Settlement founders, in order to share experiences and insights. Our speakers spend around ~1.5 hours on their presentation, and the remaining time is dedicated to Q&A with the audience! The Russia-America Exchange events are a priceless opportunity to connect with experienced Settlement founders from Russia — don’t miss them! ✨ Russia-America Exchange #4, with Anna Baranova 💻 Event page: 🎤 SPEAKER 🎤 Anna Baranova Co-Founder, “Lyubimovka” (“Place of Love”) Settlement in Russia. - Anna’s VK page: - “Place of Love” Settlement VK page: 🌲 SETTLEMENT DESCRIPTION 🌲 As of August 1st, 2023, the community consists of 22 families (106 individuals), with 7 additional families expected to join within three years (following a land transfer). In 2023, 43 individuals are permanent residents; in 2024, three more families plan to move to Ustinovo. ✨ What the Settlement has Achieved In 5 Years: 1. Acquisition of 110 hectares for 46 Kin’s Domains; 2. A communal area featuring a creative hub and two ponds (30 and 5 acres, respectively) for swimming and ice skating, a playground, and a public bathhouse. The water body in Ustinovo contains healing Jurassic clay-mud rich in fossils like ammonites and belemnites. 3. An active, creative, and educational environment for children and adults, including a Family School of Folk Culture with regular sessions in traditional music, dance, and clay artistry, plus a weekly schedule of arts, crafts, physical education, and English language classes. 4. Regular educational activities for preschool and elementary students on the Lyuboznayka platform. Many community children engage in home schooling across various grade levels. Join us in self-directed education! 5. The Happiness School, encompassing a 7-hectare cherry orchard and the CEDAR Happiness Alley; 6. Development of public and private tourism projects like Family Weekends in Lyubimovka, & much more! ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ TIMESTAMPS: 5:00: 🌍 Interview with Anna Baranova, a resident of a settlement inspired by Vladimir Megre’s books, sharing her journey. 12:52: 🌿 Family-centered Kin’s Domain Settlement in Russia with a focus on education, entrepreneurship, and local relationships. 20:56: Men focused on financial aspects while women on family and children. 33:29: 🌿 Benefits of living in a sustainable Kin’s Domain Settlement, including permaculture projects, homeschooling, and family harmony. 39:16: Homeschooling in the settlement allows children to excel academically and take responsibility for their education. 44:35: Family harmony and cohesion in the settlement motivate children to follow a similar lifestyle. 54:38: 🌿 Insights from a Kin’s Domain settlement interview on values, governance, and family dynamics. 57:31: Gratitude and fulfillment expressed by Anna’s children observing their happy parents. 1:01:18: Q&A session beginning, donation support encouraged for further initiatives and sharing of information. 1:04:34: 💬 Insights on membership requirements and financial dynamics in a Russian settlement. 1:12:25: Residents can reimburse initial expenses for infrastructure in the settlement. 1:35:23: 🌿 Insights on conflict resolution, values coordination, and nonviolent communication in Kin’s Domain community. 1:37:12: Center for Coordination of Values ensures common values are agreed upon and conflicts are de-escalated based on shared higher values. 1:43:34: 💡 Insights on starting a settlement: finding balance, avoiding idealistic expectations, and appreciating imperfect results. 1:54:48: Avoid extreme focus on idealized expectations and be open to imperfect outcomes. 1:57:30: 🌿 Insights on starting a Kin’s Domain settlement and criteria for land selection. 2:17:41: 🌿 Discussion on dietary preferences, land requirements, and rules in Russian settlements. 2:24:32: 🏡 Discussion on foreigners returning to Russia to live in kin’s domains and visit settlements. 2:37:09: 💬 Discussion on leaving settlements, land ownership, and government attitudes towards starting settlements in Russia. 2:49:35: 🌍 Discussion on creating Kin’s Domains in Russia, including government interactions and support for families with multiple children. 2:50:38 - Progress of national Kin’s Domain law in Russia 2:58:56: ⏰ Discussion about upcoming RAE event with automatic captions, time zone converter, and contact information shared. ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ We offer as many programs, events, online platforms, and content for free as we possibly can. If you appreciate our work, please consider supporting us financially. ✨ Donate today: