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Our heroines are an example of how you can look 10 years younger than your age, having not only grown-up children, but even grandchildren. Woman’s Day found out what is the secret of beauty of beautiful grandmothers and how they react to surprised looks. Vote for the most adorable on page 3!
Eyelash extension specialist and sugaring master
Grandson Adam, 3 months
Beauty secrets. I eat a lot of greens, vegetables and rice. I think the simpler the food, the healthier it is! I love fast food, but I’m not fond of it. I practice Pilates, I love natural cosmetics and do not always choose expensive creams! I pamper myself with oils (I love coconut and olive). I try to walk a lot and don’t use the elevator. I love shopping – this is also a sport. I attend massages. Always a fresh manicure, pedicure, styling and painted lips are required, even if you went for bread. But the most important thing is the beauty of the soul. Without kindness, love and faith, no cosmetics and procedures will help us! I try to avoid negative emotions and stress. It is very difficult nowadays, but worth it.
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- Personal archive of Elina Asoeva
About grandchildren. I work a lot, but with the birth of Adam, I slowed down. I try to savor every minute I spend with him. With a difficult schedule, I still find free hours to be with the baby, to see changes in development and growth. I help my daughter Leila to get along with Adam, although she is a very responsible and attentive mother in her 18 years! The first month of Adam’s life, I did not leave him for a single day. All the most important things – bathing, boiling water – I did it myself, and it gave me great pleasure. Even at night, I myself watched Adam, knowing how now Leila needs sleep and peace. I do not consider him a grandson – he is my son, my soul and life are in him. I can’t wait to start pampering him with Georgian khachapuri and khinkali. I love to cook, and for him I will have a special menu.
Adam loves when I swing him in my arms and sing lullabies, he also listens attentively to lyric music. I will try to develop him intellectually, not letting gadgets flood his life.
About the reaction of others. When they find out that I have a grandson, people are shocked! It feels like a pillar has fallen on them. At first they did not understand that Leila is my daughter, and she is 18 years old, and now I am also a grandmother. Of course, the reaction of the people flatters me.
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- Personal archive of Elena Leonova
Commodore expert
Grandson Artem, 2,5 months
The secret of beauty. I think that I take little care of myself. Everything that I have has been awarded by nature. I make face masks and apply creams. I used to train at home on a stationary bike. I don’t go on a diet, but I completely gave up baked goods and sugar, as well as all foods containing a lot of sugar.
About grandchildren. My grandson is now 2,5 months old, and he is far from me – in the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous District. I am going to go help my daughter-in-law, and I really hope that they will bring my grandson for the summer.
About the reaction of others. When people find out that I have become a grandmother, they immediately ask one question: “What time did you give birth to a son?” I love being such a young, energetic grandmother.
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- Personal archive of Nadezhda Bannykh
Osteopathic physician
Granddaughter of Vasilisa, 1 year old
The secret of beauty. In the morning – shower and warm-up for the body for 7-10 minutes, light makeup, and in the evening I cleanse the skin with special products. Every 2-3 months I go to the beautician. On weekends, a candlelit bath or sauna is a must.
About grandchildren. I communicate with my granddaughter when I come to visit (they live abroad, and I see them every 2-3 months). Since Vasilisa is only one year old, as a doctor I give her massages, gymnastics, of course I love to walk with her. We often communicate with Vasilisa through social networks: she recognizes me and is happy. Sharing videos and photos!
About the reaction of others… People say they can’t believe I’m a grandmother! I myself got used to the word “grandmother” for a long time! Probably, somewhere deeply sits the image of a granny with knitting needles in her hands. But I’m not like that … It was funny when my daughter-in-law Natasha asked Vasilisa: “Where is grandmother?”, And I myself looked around and looked for grandmother. But when Vasilisa herself said the word “woman”, I felt this connection to the end!
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- Personal archive of Larisa Lukina
Feldsher
Nick’s granddaughter – 1,7 years old from the eldest daughter Maria, the youngest daughter Ulyana, 5 years old
The secret of beauty. I lead an absolutely healthy lifestyle – I have no bad habits. In the morning I do exercises, I definitely go to the pool and once again prefer to walk. I try to drive bad thoughts away from myself, always be in a good mood, which, of course, affects my appearance. I always follow my hairstyle, but I use cosmetics to a minimum, I like natural beauty more.
About grandchildren. I often walk with my granddaughter, go to the pool. Nika loves it when I play with dolls or cubes with her, and also loves to read books together. I am also the godmother of my granddaughter and make sure that our whole family attends the temple, I actively take Nika to communion.
About the reaction of people. People are very surprised when they find out that I am a grandmother. First question: “How old are you or how old is your eldest daughter ?!” Frankly, I am very pleased.
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- Personal archive of Yulia Fedotova
Environmental expert
Grandson Leo, 1,8 years old
The secret of beauty. I have been in sports all my life, in the past I was a fitness instructor. Now every morning I do exercises (more stretching than load), 3 times a week I visit the gym with intensive walking on a treadmill up a small slide for 45-60 minutes, plus power load in the gym. Alpine skiing is added in winter (not regularly, if possible), in summer tennis (also rare, but I love it very much). I also try to visit the beautician regularly.
About grandchildren. I rarely see my grandson. Son Artyom lives in Moscow with his family. I go to them as soon as the opportunity arises. The grandson is still small, so in my long absence he forgets my grandmother … In August we all went to Bulgaria together. We call each other a week after my departure home via Skype, he looks at the screen and is so confused: “Baba?” And then he smiled and happily: “Baba!” Well, the heart is melting!
About the reaction of others. The reaction from people is pleasant for me: everyone is surprised!
Elena Korobeynikova, 48 years old
With granddaughter Yesenia
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- Personal archive of Elena Korobeinikova
Seamstress
Yesenia’s granddaughter, 3 years old
The secret of beauty. The biggest motivation for me to look good is my daughter and granddaughter. They are my strength! In addition, at my age, the factor of regularity is important. If the cream, then every day, if yoga, then every morning. That’s the whole secret!
About grandchildren. Yesenia, my granddaughter, is engaged in rhythmic gymnastics and ballet. Everything that she is taught in the classroom, she teaches me. We love to arrange various competitions, contests with her and show concerts for our families.
About the reaction of people. I became a grandmother when I lived in Sochi. Hearing congratulations from my daughter on the phone, I did not understand anything, I was more worried about my daughter. I didn’t feel like a grandmother and even took offense when they called me that! And when I arrived and saw my diamond, I experienced an inexplicable feeling – joy, pride, trembling, trembling … Now I really like this status, especially when Yesenka calls me “granny”!
With daughter Elena
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- Personal archive of Olga Kurkina
Nurse
Grandson Semyon, 3 years old
The secret of beauty. I don’t do anything special with my appearance, and there’s very little free time. My beauty lies in love for my family, when you see smiles on the faces of loved ones, beauty comes by itself! And most importantly, you smile back at them!
About grandchildren. I have a very busy schedule. Unfortunately, there is very little time for games. But if we manage to meet, we spend time to the maximum. In summer, these are soap bubbles, badminton, ball games. At home we love to play “helper” – I teach Sema to do household chores, and he really likes to help me with the housework. Sometimes I allow you to do dirty tricks while parents do not see (laughs).
About the reaction of others. I like the reaction of others! Everyone says what a young grandmother I am, although I am no longer young …
Russian language and literature teacher
Granddaughter Anya, 3 years old
The secret of beauty. Fortunately, in our time, a woman is provided with a large selection of beauty salons and products. Therefore, self-care becomes part of the mandatory program. At an elegant age, you only trust yourself to professionals working in the field of beauty, I regularly visit a beautician.
Physical fitness is another matter. The recipe is probably the same for everyone: sports and diet. I prefer fasting days once a week and 2-3 times – physical activity. For the past 3-4 years I have been doing fitness in the gym and fitness club. Now I switched to running – this hobby brings me more pleasure, because you feel sounds and smells more sharply, you get aesthetic pleasure. I must say that I was engaged in running when I was young, but then I considered 3-5 kilometers a serious distance. Now I have reached 16 km, I think this is not the limit.
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- Personal archive of Marina Shibanova
About grandchildren. The granddaughter fell in love with me as soon as I saw her. Only in my arms did she fall asleep to the tales of Pushkin when she was two weeks old! Now we can both play with fairy tales and just play, because she already likes role-playing games in incomplete three. And before going to bed, you can read fairy tales – Russian folk or Pushkin’s. Tried others – the melodiousness disappears, and with it the charm.
About the reaction of others. The biggest compliment for me is when my girls (daughters Olya and Tanya) put on some of my clothes, so I don’t feel like a grandmother by age. Probably, from the fact that you feel the strength in yourself, being a grandmother is especially joyful: seeing your children as caring parents is also happiness.
Project manager
Granddaughter Diana, 1 year old
Beauty secret… To look good, I first of all learned to live in harmony with myself, with my inner self. She began to feel successful when she gave up serious business and took up what she loved in the profession of a musician. I came to the conclusion that in the life of a successful woman there should be “all inclusive”: this is an interesting job, comfort in the house, harmony in relationships, creativity and, of course, health! I try to take care of myself all the time: I eat right, visit the fitness center several times a week, and relax in the sauna. I am engaged in children and self-development, I do projects.
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- Personal archive of Milena Dumacheva
About grandchildren. Unfortunately, we don’t see our granddaughter Diana, who was born in another city, as often as we would like. But every morning or evening I receive video greetings from her, and I follow online how the first tooth was cut, how the first step was made and what the first words were said. And now we also found out that our baby Dee has excellent vocal abilities, just like my youngest daughter! Let’s raise another singer!
About the reaction of others. The reaction of people to the fact that I am a grandmother is mixed. Some say that it was high time, and someone, smiling sweetly, advises to proudly carry the status of a grandmother and maintain this title with good gifts.
Nadezhda Koromyslova, 48 years old
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- Personal archive of Nadezhda Koromyslova
Transport company dispatcher
Grandson Artem, 3 years old
The secret of beauty. I take care of myself with affordable means of modern cosmetology – I do face peels, masks, massages. But the most important thing is peace of mind and a beloved family nearby, for which everything is fine.
About grandchildren. I love my grandson Artyom with all my heart. I love to walk with him, play with his favorite cars, build houses from bricks and a designer, sculpt cars from plasticine and sand in a sandbox. My grandson helps me water the flowers, pick tomatoes and cucumbers, cook dinner.
About the reaction of others. People are very surprised to learn about my status, and they always say compliments. It’s nice, I won’t deny it.
Choose the most adorable grandmother of Yekaterinburg!
Elina Asoeva
Elena Leonova
Nadezhda Bannykh
Larisa Lukina
Julia Fedotova
Elena Korobeinikova
Olga Kurkina
Marina Shibanova
Milena Dumacheva
Nadezhda Koromyslova
The winner of the vote was Julia Fedotova… She gets a prize – a couple of open-dated tickets to the Passage Cinema!
* “Passage Cinema” – a new nine-screen cinema in the center of Yekaterinburg – was opened on November 28, 2015 on the top floor of the Central Department Store “Passage” (Vayner St., 9).
For the best, prestigious and significant film premieres, you can choose high-definition images in 4K (a unique format for the capital of the Urals), a state-of-the-art Dolby ATMOS sound system and the largest 22-meter screen in Yekaterinburg – the large Passage Cinema hall for 506 seats. Tel. 7 (343) 271-10-36.