Natalia from the last year, who has become a YouTube star, did not even expect an adventure

After getting second place in the contest “My grandparents – influencers” of the project “Connected Lithuania”, the comedian Mantas Bartuševičius noticed N. Dzičkancienė and invited her to film in the videos created for her YouTube channel.

“Natalia fell before us as if from a clear sky, it is the discovery of our year. A pleasure to work with, a very warm person and always understands very well what I want from her in the framework. “When we filmed the third part of ‘Grandmother’s trap’ in her apartment – it was the second hour of the night – and we had to say goodbye, because it was the last video, it seems that I said goodbye to my grandmother,” says M. Bartuševičius in the press release.

Natalia recalls that when the contest organizers asked her if she could share her number with the comedian, she really didn’t expect to get involved in such an adventure.

“When I was called by e. Scouts, I thought you were talking about a contest, but it turns out Mantas was looking for a grandmother who could shoot the movies she was making. I consider myself an extreme, so I immediately accepted this offer. I’m glad how things turned out, I really enjoyed filming. I don’t miss the opportunity to communicate with young people, “he says.

The oldest adds that after her debut on YouTube, many people on the street recognized her, she even stopped talking, they usually asked her if she was the grandmother of M. Bartuševičius.

I like Instagram more

Ms Dzičkancienė has acquired the main digital skills for a long time, because they are necessary in her work: she has to use email from Sodra and the State Tax Inspectorate (STI). services. However, her grandchildren constantly encourage a woman not to stop to learn and improve.

“My granddaughter Deimantė still invites me to participate everywhere, that’s how I entered the contest. I use both a computer and a smartphone. If I don’t understand something, the grandchildren always explain to me, teach me, if they can’t help, I go to e. explore. I’m a very active person, I can’t sit still, “she says.

Ms. Dzičkancienė has been the president of the local workshop association for a decade. For a while, she is on duty in the parking lot. The woman says she has a village where she grows strawberries, raspberries and takes care of the gardens. In addition, she takes care of her three grandchildren in her spare time.

According to Natalia, her favorite application is Instagram. In this social network he likes to observe what other people do, participate in contests, comment on photos of others.
“I have taken flowers, I am going to upload this photo to my account. I learned to make vases with cement, now I usually share this beauty that I create. Of course, take photos and with me. In this social network I like to follow fashion trends, several famous people, politicians. For example, I follow the president of the country, Gitana Nausėda, “says the woman about what Instagram does.

I can’t imagine life without a smartphone

According to Natalija, she also has Facebook and Viber accounts, she successfully uses e. banking, browsing the Pinterest app, you have even bought a phone from the AliExpress online store. One of his favorite activities online is reading news on portals, as well as commenting on articles.

“I must admit that I not only read articles, but also comments, as well as writing them. In general, I am very interested in politics, I like to discuss political issues with acquaintances. However, I do not write offensive comments, on the contrary.” People comment on each other. in your comments as ‘stupid’ and ‘depraved’, and I write that no matter what the other person’s opinion is, it is not possible to write and call others ugly in this way, “he opens.

Natalia says that she cannot imagine her life without technology, and when someone in her environment does not have a smartphone, it is even strange.

“I use my smartphone all the time, at home or on a trolley bus. This is a very useful device, especially for older people. I can’t imagine what I would do if I didn’t have such a phone and it didn’t work yet, and that’s how you live. a large proportion of older people. I remember my daughter asked me to buy a smartphone. I did not argue with her, I thought I needed it, I needed it. I really do not regret it now. I try to keep up with the youth, “explains the Vilnius woman.

Ms. Dzičkancienė recommends everyone to buy a smartphone, she even inspired her friend to do so.

“I spoke to a friend for a year to buy such a phone. She spoke because she thought she couldn’t learn to use it because she was too old even though she was my partner. Anyway, I didn’t convince her that way. Now she’s very happy and grateful to me, she loves listening to music. She is not the only one, I encouraged many acquaintances to buy a smart device “, says Natalija about her stubbornness.

Natalija, who has been operating in Lithuania for two years, can help acquire the digital skills that Natalija has. a network of explorers that brings together almost 1.6 thousand. young people from 14 to 29 years old with digital skills. Currently e. The explorers of the Facebook group “Connected Lithuania Advice and Consultation” familiarize the population of the country with the functions of smart devices and the Internet and answer relevant questions.
According to the “Connected Lithuania” project e. scout activities coordinator Arvydas Ruseckis, to become e. scout – completely straightforward.

“Although e. Scout activities in the libraries are currently suspended, but as soon as the restrictions are lifted, they will return to the libraries and continue their mission. Those who want to join this voluntary activity should register on the website www.prisijungusi.lt, familiarize themselves with the information that exists on e. scout activities, take a test and download e. Scout passport. Once the restrictions are over, all you have to do is go to the nearest library and start an email with the librarian. scout activities ”, he explains.