Did Sanctions Affect Utilities Bills in Russia

Sanctions against Russia brought changes in regular people's lives, but the question is how big is the actual effect, knowing that some brands which left Russian market were anyway not a part of everyday expenses.
But what about utilities, something every person has to pay for?
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[@Zangieff]

Hey, everyone, in this pinned comment I’ll try to answer some of your questions by adding explanation and extra information in the comment itself throughout the time. If you feel it, you can support the channel through SuperThanks in the comment section or by joining: www.patreon.com/zangieff

[@charismahornum-fries691]

You are doing such a great job teaching and inform your audience. Thanks. Look forward to your next video. Do you have a date for the next one?

[@Zangieff]

Maybe tomorrow, will see)

[@MuffHam]

Now do utilities for Europe since the sanctions bahahaha. Europe fucked themselves.

[@beavizbivrator]

Kogda budet video coment pro chastichnuju mobilizaciju?!

[@scipio8866]

The fellowship between these Russian guys and all us Western folk in the comments restores some of my faith in humanity. We’re all humans and are all in on this together. Never hate other people or another country just because our leaders have decided to fight each other

[@Anastasia_B.]

golden words!

[@bereal6590]

Agreed, if all the nasty horrible people in the world suddenly disappeared we could live a lot happier ✌

[@Anastasia_B.]

@@bereal6590 your happiness depends on whether there is harmony inside you. If you need to observe many external factors for your happiness, then you will never be happy. There will always be something "wrong". Seek harmony within yourself. And not enemies around.

[@wisetibetanmonkey1624]

The real division is between Republicans and Democrats‼️🤣

[@awpetersen5909]

Exactly

[@007furious]

Man you are becoming my favourite Russian KZbinr. Level headed and not overly dramatic. Great work.

[@Zangieff]

Thanks!😊

[@Anastasia_B.]

I also like calm and adequate people)

[@petrklic7064]

Well, i doubt you could find single person in Russia, with "drama queen" behavior. This is not russian style. They usually think twice before they say something. To prevent any misunderstanding. For example Elena Schlombs is super calm (yet nice and kind) russian youtuber. Try to find similar female amongst U.S. youtubers.

[@Aldarion65]

@@petrklic7064 there are tons of videos of "drama queen" russians out there , there are idiots in every country

[@Nastiazik]

*Mood: live in Russia and watch videos about life in Russia*

[@fedorku]

Yeah, can relate 😅

[@viktor.madarasz]

Living in Hungary hating cold and rain while watching videos of living in Russia (colder) but utility bills definitely look cheaper (heating and electricity)

[@snackgames9736]

I do the same watching life in Brazil being a Brazilian so I can relate 😂

[@bereal6590]

What I like about these vids like others from other Russians I've watched is the fact as a poor person in my country it's great to watch a normal, not rich, just working man who has a family and like all of us around the world who have so many bills to pay. Normal people everywhere just want an okay and happy life without worry. Take it easy ✋✌

[@jcben]

Wow! So much research. Great work Zangieff

[@Zangieff]

Thanks!😊

[@gabriellagirardi4741]

Great informative video! In my country, Italy, as well as in the other Eu countries, utilities prices grew up more and more especially after these "terrible facts", In particular Italy is strongly gas dependent, and we do not have any nuclear power plants, like France for example, which instead is less dependent on this natural resource. So that we are having big problems with our manifacturing industries, as their production is strongly affected by these price increases and our government is compelled to support these increase in bills with aids and this support is also for citizens. Luckily many industries also use renewable energy together with gas...Anyway utilities prices are really high. We hope in a better situation and that everything will turn for the best. Thank you fir the beautiful video.

[@robertcovino4889]

Thanks for sharing, I truly enjoy your videos. Here in my state in the southern USA we pay around $150-175 per month for our electricity which runs our whole home. Prices have been stable for the most part. Be well 🍻

[@zooldoo]

Great video Zangief. Hopefully this all ends sooner rather than later!! 🇷🇺🇬🇧

[@susanamijangos3542]

Quite illustrative video, adding some skills using the edition and specific programs. Thank you for the analytical view and explanation. Best regards from Mexico.

[@jorgruthschilling]

You are absolutely right. Since nearly all wages and pensions in Russia are determined in RBL, currency exchange rates have no real direct effect on utility bills which are also in RBL. BTW, utility bills in Germany depend for 25% of the Germans on heating oil prices, which highly depend on USD/EUR exchange rate and the fluctuating oil prices. Natural gas prices in Germany are in general less fluctuating. But this year is different.

[@magnificent6668]

I remember when the orange fellow suggested Germany not be dependent on Russia for fuel and reopen nuclear power plants & thus became the laughing stock of Germany...not so funny now.

[@matt684]

Interesting video on utilities. This information will come in handy in a couple of years from now. I have plans to stay and travel in your country.

[@OUSSAMA10815]

Great video Zangif , keep it up

[@randylaffy7679]

my fav russian streamer you always show the best on russia.

[@Zangieff]

Thanks 😊

[@aquariusnymph]

I deadass came here expecting a story time about high prices in Russia…..but instead, got a lecture on statistical calculations in excel.

[@miguelnales537]

Good job Zangieff!

[@loriannepraznovsky2164]

Thanks!

[@Zangieff]

Thank you Lorianne 😊

[@fredpinner]

Great job Z… keep these interesting videos coming brother. 😃

[@move2connect-neuro-develop388]

I hope you are staying safe, Zangieff.

[@fatihumarkarim6408]

Nice hat comrade....greating from Indonesia 🙏

[@MaryJones-fs4wf]

Great job. Thank you

[@Zangieff]

Thanks)

[@distantradiowaves]

You look like a friend I have in the US. I enjoy your videos a lot. Looking forward to the next one!

[@user-cb7ok5tq9b]

lives in a 1 room appartment in a typical soviet block of flats ( all modern conveniences) Paid some 30$ for month ( including internet)... in winter when they heat the radioators I ll pay some 60$ ...lol Russia s most convenient and comfortable country to live in

[@Zangieff]

Thanks for sharing your experience:)

[@user-cb7ok5tq9b]

@@Zangieff ysvw! and thank you for your blog, man

[@boogiewoogie9770]

$30 a month? Is this typical for a 1 bed flat in Russia?

[@user-cb7ok5tq9b]

@@boogiewoogie9770 1 room compact appartment 34 square metres ...living room, bathroom and a kitchen and a balcony (balcony doesnt count) ...I assure you I dont require more space ..30$ to pay for gas, electricity, cold- hot water, lift, rubbish removal, internet something else I forgot ...in Winter I ll pay twice as much because of hot radiators ( central heating) that is some 60$ a month

[@boogiewoogie9770]

@@user-cb7ok5tq9b Oh so just heating. Sorry I thought you were referring to rent. That's pretty the same as a 1 bed flat in Europe. In fact $60 during winter is quite high.

[@naturetrails8217]

Hello from Texas

[@andrewackerley9985]

Hi Zangieff, Great video & thank you for spending the time & effort presenting us with some detailed facts about how much apartments current,y cost to run in Moscow & Saint Petersburg. Please could you try & give us your similar appraisal covering the key economic indicators eg. Unemployment, economic output & GDP. In my experience, it is the month-by- month GDP figures which better indicate the total wealth & the true health of a nation & are the key ones that really matter the most when it comes to overall prosperity. Many thanks indeed.

[@stevem4111]

Really interesting!

[@Zangieff]

Thanks 😊

[@uuukki]

I tired to explain the current everyday situation to foreign frinds of mine. So I'll just send them this video. Thanks!)

[@OleGeezerCirca1941]

Great job Zangieff, thanks for sharing. I would also like to share what my circumstances are. My wife and I (age 77 and 81) are retired. We owned our own real estate company for almost 50 years. I grew up near Detroit, Michigan and she near Chicago, Illinois. We now live in a small rural community (township population about 4,600) about halfway between Detroit and Chicago. We have a 30-year-old one story house (1,750 square feet or 162.5803 square meters) with gas central heating and central air conditioning. Our property is 15.0 acres or 6.07028 hectares of land. We have a 6 inch (150 mm) well and our own on-site septic system. So minimal utility costs. We also have garages and outbuildings. Electric bills are about $100 or Euros a month. If electric service is interrupted, we have a natural gas fired generator which runs all of our electric. Life is simple but good and it took a lot of sacrifice to make it happen especially after sending three daughters through nursing school. This is not bragging because it's true. My grandparent emigrated from Russia about 1915 and by 1945 owned their own 80-acre (32.3749 hectare) farm. Opportunity and hard work paid off.

[@Zangieff]

Interesting, thanks for sharing:)

[@Anastasia_B.]

how interesting is the life of Russian emigrants! In fact, a lot of smart people had to leave their home at that time! I think this is a big loss for the country. But that's how fate turned out. It's good that these people didn't get lost in life and were able to develop further. Of course, it made them even stronger. And then they raised their children so that they were strong.

[@bereal6590]

You forget, luck

[@OleGeezerCirca1941]

@@Anastasia_B. My grandfather was a teacher, and my grandmother was the dairymaid for the local Orthodox Church. Had they not left the Motherland when they did, they probably would have been part of the population the Red Russians would have eliminated as enemies of the State. They still loved Russia based on stories they told me, especially my grandfather who highly respected Peter the Great. Thank you for your kind comments. 😄

[@OleGeezerCirca1941]

@@bereal6590 You're right! The harder you work taking advantage of opportunities open to most people the luckier you get.

[@stephanieellison7834]

Well S, you have your cap on already. I don't know that I could handle winters in Russia. I live in India along the 22nd parallel, and it doesn't get cold (to us) until mid-late December and goes to January/February, and then starts warming up around the beginning of March, if not before. My must-have is food, a place to live, and power (because it gets really hot here). Everything else really comes after that. That is smart that you compare the monthly amounts strictly in the local currency, and I understand that, as the Indian rupee is about 75-80 to the $, so when I look at the rubles, I think, "That's about 60 to the $." I don't bother trying to convert it to the $ to understand what I'm looking at. I keep books in both currencies (INR and $) ONLY because I have a couple of bills (and a bank account) in America, but I do everything else in local currency only. It is good that you looked at the change in rates in rubles (it's really up to Americans to do the $ calculations themselves if they really need to understand from a $ perspective). I would like to add something to this - when people see how bad things are in $, without taking consideration of forex fluctuations, they fall into one form of "nominal confusion," which is why it's really better to look at it from a local perspective rather than insisting on converting to the $.

[@hotmomma8823]

In Canada our power bill in winter range from 350.00 to 550.00 a month

[@gwendolyn7462]

My electric utilities costs $350 USD/month in the Summers; $175 USD/month in the WInters, in the Florida, USA. We do not have an option of gas in Florida: Electricity ONLY. ALthough most other USA states do "offer" MANDATORY gas plus electricity.

[@tikihutdweller5944]

I live in Florida on the Space Coast and we have both gas and electric here. Just wanted to let you know. 😀

[@flyffpsy]

The monthly gas bill of my work colleague has increased from 65€ per month to 300€ (Gas for warm water and heating). Some other had an increase by more than 1.000%.

[@peterzimmerman1114]

The problem is so many people have gas heaters when the supply of gas has decreased greatly, you can't use anything else unless you replace the equipment. I'm glad I'm not using Gas in my household. They still increased the electricity price citing gas prices in Germany and the Baltics even if we don't use gas in our country and we are exporting electricity...

[@Anastasia_B.]

@@peterzimmerman1114 probably, gas is used as a source in the production of your electricity. You don't see gas at home, but you need it to get electricity into your outlet)

[@peterzimmerman1114]

@@Anastasia_B. Not at all, we got hydro, nuclear, wind and some 10% from burning garbage, forestry waste products and maybe some coal. We were offered gas but decided it wasn't good for our national security and political interests. So we declined the offer. Which has been proven to have been the safer bet by now.

[@Anastasia_B.]

@@peterzimmerman1114 then it's really strange that your electricity prices have increased. Perhaps gas is needed for the production of wind and hydraulic accumulators? Or something else where there is gas at the very beginning of the cycle? For example, if you buy them in another country, they may become more expensive because the manufacturer uses gas? It should also be understood that not only gas has become more expensive. For example, Russia produces rare earth elements in large quantities. Now many countries have imposed sanctions on this too. It has become less on the world market, which means that the price has also increased. They can also be used in complex equipment.

[@peterzimmerman1114]

@@Anastasia_B. It's the energy companies trying to make a few hundred % profit from cheap power sources saying they got a buyer paying sereral times as much in other countries where they use gas and upping the price for everyone. We've always had cheap and plentiful power compared to other countries. connecting our net to our neighbors seems to have gotten expensive.

[@ioanstef1983]

You made a wonderful video, i am happy that your happy! Yet, as I lived all my Life in apartments, I have to say that I don't like Flats, i consider them prison cells!

[@annafromrussia]

Cool hat haha

[@robertholland7558]

Wow you know your way around the spreadsheet.

[@Noctali_Volkova]

Holy shit I'm so early to this video haha. I feel like people who use "USD" see the prices and see that in usd its cheap but they don't take into consideration prices of everything else but I don't know, thats just my half asleep opinion right now lol Great video dude :)

[@junglesuperstar9270]

Don’t forget that a lot of things are free in Russia unlike the states .

[@ryanandmelissabrooks5013]

In Australia our electricity bills range from 100-200 a month. Winter normally gets higher bills

[@gotohellgoogle9248]

I’m guessing you live in the southern half of Australia 😂 Up north we don’t have heating because winters aren’t that cold, but up far north our Summer is where our prices jump as we use a hell a lot of air conditioning. 😂

[@123machet]

Yep, in Vic it's around that. Zangieff's bills seem cheap because they would include a lot of what people pay additionally for body corporate/council rates.

[@brunomclovin8413]

I was shocked to see how low your electric was we live in an area where our electricity is lower than lots of other states but our kilowatt hour is 11.3 cents and it’s going up next year to like 11.65 cents

[@mosees6308]

In Germany electricity often is about 30 cent per kilowatt hour atm and is going to rise up to 48 cent lol

[@wendybrown5935]

My daughter was given a panda soft toy when she was born by my mother, she is now 18 and 'pandi' is still on her bed! Yr vids are great☺☺

[@mitchyoung93]

I had a panda bear as a kid, to about 5 or 6. One day it was 'lost'. I still suspect my mom.

[@MaxHohenstaufen]

My dude, just read the news about Putin's military draft. Are you gonna be drafted? I hope not. Your kids need you.

[@junglesuperstar9270]

Highly unlikely

[@MaxHohenstaufen]

@@junglesuperstar9270 Not at all. They are calling anyone regardless of military experience, body fitness or age. There are dozens of videos showing middle aged dads giving their families goodbye, they are very sad. I really hope he is not among them, he seems like a very nice guy and father.

[@antoniovelez5518]

I'm sure you are strong enough to overcome that situation !!! Long life to Russia !!!

[@BadMrFrosty999]

Did you get mobilized?

[@lefty4letty]

благодарим за своевременную оплату! adorable))

[@BrainQQQ]

News from Tula (200 km on South from Moscow: Electricity - 800 rub, Everything other - 8000 Rub. Apartament's square - 60m2.

[@petrklic7064]

There were two shocking items: 1) electricity - very cheap (E.U. 3xhigher in 2021, now skyrocketing) 2) gas - cheaper than dirt (E.U. 5x higher in 2021, now went through the roof) But it completely make sense. Btw. european gas companies, they are simply gold-diggers. Common people did not have any benefit from cheap gas from Russia. Because companies were selling it to us for really high prices. But i am bit surprised, i expected lower prices of water/waste water treatment in Russia.

[@junglesuperstar9270]

Water costs really depends on cities . It depends on source of water . Type of filtering etc .

[@petrklic7064]

@@junglesuperstar9270 Well, i thought that russia has problem with water resources as little as with wood resources :-))) Rivers everywhere and Siberia is just huge swamp. There are of course some dry semi-desert areas, but it still can not be compared with troubles that especially south and western europe have.

[@dr.v.rumpler5230]

greets from germany: food: double price to all animal products like sausage meat milk etc, rest quite normal price energy: double price now, 40cents/kW , gasoline maybe 10% higher flat: almost the same wage: almost the same wish u all the best, great vids!

[@hg60justice]

your billing is a bit different. i don't have monthly maintenance/structural costs. when something goes wrong, you pay to fix it then. it shows up only in the month it costs you. hot water shows up in my gas bill, since that is what heats my water i pay for water and sewer, power, and gas each month. those are my utilities. then necessities like phone, internet. my gas and power vary. from a low of $140 in summer, to a high of $350 in winter. water /sewer are around $100 more. maintenance/structural. i've had to put roofs on my garage and house though the years. $4000 for the house, and $1500 for the garage i did myself with metal. i'm on contract, so my cost per unit of energy doesn't change for a few years. since the invasion, it costs them more to supply me than it costs me to use it.😁 thanks for the comparison.

[@stefflmrk]

WOW 😳🙄☺️ Electricity in Moscow City is just 1/13th of what i pay at my private "rural" house in Bavaria, Germany! . . . i need to move to Russia. 🤣😂 . . . and i WOULD, if things just would NOT be so complicated there. Again, a V E R Y interesting video, THANKS 👌🏻👏🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🙏🏻 Spasiba.

[@sam-avni]

I'm from India, love you my Russian Brother

[@anniesizemore3344]

Over here people are complaining about the rising cost of everything too. My bill for the end of February was 190 dollars. The bill before that was 266 dollars. It had never been above 245 dollars in the winter before. This is for a 2 bedroom. In the summer, of course its a lot cheaper. My electricity bill use to be in my landlord's name. I would pay the electricity to him when I paid the rent. He'd tell me the amount of the bill and I'd it. Then he sold the place and told me everyone had to get the electricity out of his name. My electricity bill came way down once I put it into my own name and started to get the bill sent directly to me. I don't like to think of what that implies because the ex landlord was very good to me. I don't pay water bill because that's included. Water bill over here is actually the cheapest bill people can pay. I don't pay for garbage pick up because the new landlord pays a dump truck to remove it. i I only have to carry the garbage to a dumpster about a quarter of mile away. The garbage removal is a very sore subject with me. I have a neighbor whose electricity bill was 600 dollars. That is a huge bill. Her electricity was briefly cut off because she couldn't pay it.

[@brunomclovin8413]

Interesting video. I would’ve thought expenses would’ve been higher confused why water would be separated by hot and cold water that seems strange. When talking about you building maintenance fees is this because you own your dwelling ? Or is it an apartment where you pay rent? for the most part in the US if you are renting an apartment you don’t have to pay for maintenance you may have an additional parking or garage fee if you have a condo then you will have maintenance type fee it is called an HOA fee and it’s usually a set amount per month it could range from $150-$800 or higher depending on the amenities of the building and usually there’s a HOA meetings at least once a year and the cost can raise once a year for the following year or they can do a special assessment on each person if a major item needs to be completed and there is not enough money in the HOA fund.

[@user-eb7tn3eq4l]

hot water is not heated inside the house but is supplied to the house via a separate water pipe. heating usually takes place at a heating station which may be located at the other end of the city. the consumption of hot water is calculated according to the meter fixed on the hot water supply, and of cold water is calculated according to the meter fixed on the cold water supply. maintenance fees don't depend on whether the resident is the owner or the tenant. however, in the apartment rental agreement, you can specify the terms of payment for housing and communal services: the tenant pays rent + pays housing and communal services, or the tenant pays the same fixed fee every month, which takes into account all expenses, or in some other way. sorry for poor english

[@coffeecake8098]

News are not so good today, sounds like a rising, very bad hurricane .... Please be careful.... 🇩🇪

[@koilamaoh4238]

In the US, prices only go higher, never lowers lol. Especially, renting and utilities; some have a stranglehold where its only 1 entity, theres no competition, which allows them to over price; can be bad in our red states with our shit utilities. If your lucky, you can offset it with Solar, thats the only way you can win corporate over here.

[@BobbyDon8]

California is the bluest of blue states, and they're having blackouts.

[@gwendolyn7462]

Make a video of cooking a dinner/ I want to see it

[@mimmiblu6138]

Great job Zangieff! Just one question: is the yearly cost of heating in Russia normally divided equally throughout the 12 months? Because if I showed you my utility costs in August they would be negligible: but I live in a small buiding and we pay gas monthly.... who needs heating in Italy in August?! we just pay what we actually consumed the previous month, that's why.

[@Zangieff]

In many cases, yes, you are correct!

[@bastylesmonde6140]

Russians pay for hot water heating in summer (water fot shower and dish washing), not for central heating. Payments for central heating starts in September and ends in May, so they are in cold season only

[@Zangieff]

It depends, can be like you described, yes, and can be also when the yearly amount is distributed through all 12 months, like in one of the examples shown. I personally have this 12 months system as well.

[@junglesuperstar9270]

People chose themselves . There are two options. You either pay for heating 1/12 or what you actually consume

[@cristitanase6130]

I read those prices... I cry... You do not want to see my bills...

[@jeffveraart2695]

Are you being drafted?

[@RussianMermaid]

Пришла смотреть видео со своими платежками, чтобы сравнить, не лучше ли вам там в столице живётся 😅😀😂 У нас тут шутят, что сейчас начнётся - раньше на всё был ответ «а что вы хотели, ковид!», а теперь будет «а что вы хотели, санкции!» 😄

[@Zangieff]

О, давай, давай, делись 😊

[@coffeecake8098]

Hi from 🇩🇪! What's about fuel? Do all fuel stations have the same or different prices, do they have price fluctuations during a day? ⛽ At fuel station in my hometown we have (in €/l) 1,899 and 1,949, on fuel station (same town, nearly same address) at reststop/autobahn 2,319 direction south and 2,169 direction north.... Prices will change within the next hours, get higher or lower, we never know 🤔⁉️

[@elusive6119]

92 octane - 47 rubles/liter 95 octane - 51.5 rubles/liter diesel - 53.6 rubles/liter USD MOEX 60.27 RUB

[@polannego5471]

during the day, the price of fuel cannot change, I have never even seen this. the price in the city depends on the company, but the difference is about 1-2 rubles. each region has a different price

[@olekscap4620]

E95 octane - 48.55 rub.

[@paljeffery9953]

So I guess living in in Russia is not any cheaper than living here in the US for instance my rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Southern New Hampshire is 1650 a month for a one bedroom apartment plus $25 a month rent for my cat to be here plus money for waste disposal and sewage And then you factor in the cost of groceries eggs here almost $5 a dozen milk is almost $5 a gallon gas is over $3 a gallon so living here in the US is not any cheaper I'm afraid

[@MrLew1965]

What is the average wage in Russia ?? Unemployment rate ??

[@BrainQQQ]

Average wage in Russia is about 61000 Rub. But In Moscow average wage is 103000Rub, Tula (200 km on South from Moscow) - 48000, Chechnya - 33000 Rub

[@BrainQQQ]

Unemployment rate is about 4-5.5%. (It's official statistic but I'm not sure it is true. There is too many 'hidded unemployment')

[@SuperEmpathOne]

But in year and a 1/2 or two its gonna be devastating!

[@elusive6119]

Definitely yes, due to the decline of the global economy. But you excluded us from it, didn't you? Thank you!) PS I'm afraid there will be something worse than a nightmare in Europe at this time, but this is their choice.

[@BSGSV]

Great video! What is your "hot water" bill and why is it separate from your electric or gas bill? Isn't the cost of hot water generation simply part of either your gas or electric bill depending on whether you have a gas or electric hot water heater tank?

[@elusive6119]

Invoicing usually comes from a legal entity with which a contract has been concluded with the housing and utilities management company of your house. Autonomous gas heaters are rare and are present mainly in houses of the 50s period. In this case, the price for hot water consists of a cold bill and a gas bill. In most cases, hot water is a by-product of a thermal power plant, which works by heating and giving hot water to several districts at once or the whole city at once. In summer, hot water is usually turned off for a couple of months to audit and repair systems and prepare for winter. If you install an autonomous electric boiler, the bill is again the addition of the amounts for electricity consumed and cold water according to the meter. Electricity in high-rise buildings where the use of gas is prohibited is usually cheaper because the stoves are electric initially, and hot water is supplied centrally, as is heating. Our housing and communal services system is seriously different and is a block system that is easier to manage in our climate. Yes, it is expensive in terms of low efficiency and losses, but it is justified by the scalability and stability of the system.

[@gvsku]

@@elusive6119 Hang on a sec... how do you mean hot water turned off for a couple of months? Where I live (Moscow) it's always been a 10 to 14 days period, now more typically just one week, and I am grown up enough to remember the last decade of the USSR. Which Russian region has this ' couple of months without hot water' thing???

[@petrklic7064]

That was benefit of socialism. In town was usually cheap heating from central heating-plant for few districts (mostly coal or mazut) transferred by overheated steam, and local steam-water heat exchanger for one block of houses. For heating and for hot water. It was common in commie block, steam heating has benefit, that it can't freeze in winter in case of some failure or accident. And you also eliminate carbon monoxide poisoning, which is not rare in case of badly maintained in-apartment on-wall gas water heater.

[@BSGSV]

@@elusive6119 Thanks for this info. It is so cool to learn how other societies do things so differently than what we take for granted.

[@elusive6119]

@@gvsku This is more typical for the construction period of the 50-60s) the so-called "Khrushchevki", which make up the vast majority of housing in many cities, and usually not just a shutdown, but the periodic absence of cold or hot water during repairs for several days during the summer. And of course emergency repairs in September, when you need to apply heating and something did not have time, although the preparation begins in May.

[@ramzankadyrovsoldier6988]

I love Russia 🇷🇺 From Philippines

[@xalekcey]

In Russia, this increase in tariffs always corresponds to inflation. Utility bills are growing every year, because in Russia there is always inflation (5-10%).

[@miakr6491]

I hope you will be ok

[@jamies4861]

WEAK RUSSIA'S.... ONCE WE ALL THOUGHT THEY WHERE ALL STRONG. SO SO WEAK... The russia passport shows your weak

[@angieslives]

Our power Canadian power power can between $175-200 a month. That 7903-9033 rubies a month. Is that considered low, good or high? Our power prices are going upon 2 months.

[@user-pk8yc6pp1x]

К сожалению с английским у меня плохо. Но 200 долларов (1доллар= 58 рублей) хватает на все коммунальные услуги( вода, газ, электричество, вывоз мусора, канализация) на 2 месяца летом. Зимой будет доплата за отопление в квартире. Квартира 33 квадратных метра.

[@LakiBonbons]

If there is not only electricity in the house, but also gasification, then it is very expensive.

[@SuperEmpathOne]

From what western media says:. Russia is super energy independent. So no problem in that Catagory!..

[@brianjonker510]

My guess is Utilities cost about the same. Let me watch.

[@indieme7633]

I’m not sure why people here where I live in the US think your prices went up so high. In all honesty it’s our prices that raised sky high. Over the summer my electric bill alone was $350 or more usd. That’s a lot. And plenty of people pay more than that. Prices on everything here are going up a lot but people here are pointing fingers at other countries like they have issues.

[@eclipse0502]

I am living near to you on the other side of the wolga. I am new to russia. Can you explain me why the sidecost of an Apartment is nearly the same like in a house?

[@JesusisGodandKingofkimgs]

Jesus Christ is Lord reoent and Believe in to be saved from your sins. God hates Sin

[@kityacat5419]

Sidecost? Wdym?

[@eclipse0502]

@@kityacat5419 I mean: Gas, Water, electricity, Waste Water

[@kityacat5419]

Should it be less? I'm pretty sure gas prices are higher if you live in a house

[@eclipse0502]

@@kityacat5419 yes. I came from germany and we have a huge difference between these costs. An Apartment is much cheaper than a house.

[@juliaseaman5860]

Where did you learn English and what is your work? From a Newby from England

[@2centsworth479]

The people living in western Europe are going to be furious when they see this video now that their utility bills are exploding😂😂😂 In the UK they are burning their bills in protest

[@raymondleggs5508]

Cold water and Hot water separate Utilities in russia? that's strange.

[@olekscap4620]

Why so?

[@junglesuperstar9270]

Very logical for Russians

[@kityacat5419]

We have central heating stations that deliver hot water to apartments

[@Beachbumbob]

Please give us updates are you subject to the military draft? If yes get the hell out with Constantine and your other KZbin Buddies before it's too late. Keep up giving light keep on giving live updates I see that all the border crossings are jammed with cars

[@user-vu1ii8ne5g]

90% are people with visas and dual citizenship. They were born and their homeland is Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Georgia, Armenia.....

[@phamhongha6104]

The main thing for economy is energy and that is the thing very cheap in russia.

[@elusive6119]

Not really, yet the maintenance of such colossal systems is very expensive and time-consuming ... This is explained by the decline in production in the 90s, we have 30-40% of unused power capacities and I think they can be raised in two in a few years.

[@boogiewoogie9770]

@@elusive6119 It will be interesting to see how prices will change in Russai when you no longer have a European market to sell oil and gas to. This will be very soon.

[@mrishka5]

@@boogiewoogie9770 let's talk about this in a year

[@boogiewoogie9770]

@@mrishka5 I doubt you will be able to.

[@mrishka5]

@@boogiewoogie9770I don't think so. EU will fall apart, this process has already started

[@damianm-nordhorn116]

An interesting topic. I wonder what happens, once those powerplants built by Siemens and other foreign corporations need maintenance/replacement parts ..

[@elusive6119]

They will be replaced entirely, since production needs orders and the preservation of competencies. However, in many other cases as well. Western companies often used dumping and corruption to capture the market, including bribing officials. It's not possible right now. Production is working, people are getting paid, inflation is falling, thank you)

[@Worselol]

??? Russian powerplants are build by Russia. We use Siemens only for exporting goods. Basically this is European corruption scheme - you should buy Siemens and return some cash back to European politicians.

[@damianm-nordhorn116]

@@elusive6119 You're deflecting from the technical aspects. Talk is cheap but things will actually have to get done/built. Why would you replace a new powerplant? Can't you find people/expertise (engineers+technicians) and buy or produce replacement parts to keep them running? If you can, tell me a Russian company that's successfully building powerplant components such as turbines. .. so WHO would build your new powerplants? .. How long will it take? Will you be able to keep the existing powerplants running while you're building new ones? ..and why would you have western companies instead of Russian one build/deliver powerplants, high-speed trains and other machinery that's not only if regional but of national interest in the first place? ..and if corruption lead to this, why wouldn't your dear leader take care of that corruption? After all, he's been in power for 20 years. You know, non-engineers/-scientists/-technicians often speak lightly about these things, but, as I said, talk is cheap and things need to get done in reality, not talk/fantasy.

[@againstviralmisinformation510]

The Russians have their own technology and if they ever need western parts they have parallel imports.

[@elusive6119]

@@damianm-nordhorn116 We can, but why? The costs are too high, it is better to immediately use these resources to develop the economy and get your product. There are at least several such companies. Naming specific information is prohibited by Directive 379. Probably, I will build it) The delivery of the GTE-170 will take place in 2023, eight more at the end of 2024 is open information. Before that, they somehow supported it), as in other things, and the rest of the systems that have been working for decades. Do you really think that we can build nuclear power plants and cannot build such steam turbine units? The problem with high-power turbines is quite interesting and quite solvable. Because Russia in the 90s was part of the global economy and our producers were literally destroyed. It is difficult to deal with this, it is almost impossible to compete. When manufacturers are deliberately bankrupted, and the money is simply carried by suitcases to officials. The solution? If you can't prevent it, head it! In addition, it is the acquisition of technology and employment, the preservation of competencies. Because the fight against corruption is essentially a fight against the global economy and the interests of big capital. What is the point of wasting resources on such an ineffective struggle? If it can just be used? Now, when the global economy will fall by tens of percent, yes, you can get any technology, but it's much safer to have your own.

[@craigdeolal9094]

🇹🇹🇹🇹🙏🙏❤❤

[@KiNGGAMESgr]

did you get drafted ?

[@BrainQQQ]

It seems - NO becouse mobilisation is over and new video are posted.

[@KiNGGAMESgr]

@@BrainQQQ yeah i know ... btw Merry Christmas stranger

[@BrainQQQ]

​@@KiNGGAMESgr Merry Cristmas too! (But I'll celebrate Cristmass from 6 to 7 January 2023) :)

[@KiNGGAMESgr]

@@BrainQQQ Hey i was just reading about it, are you a Russian ? because this is kinda weird. I am from Greece and we basicaly the OGs orthodox, yet we still celebrate Christmas today.

[@BrainQQQ]

​@@KiNGGAMESgr Yes. I'm Russian and most Russian isn't celebrate any Cristmas (orthodox or catolc). Only New Year. Thet's soviet legacy.

[@gotohellgoogle9248]

Hoping you or your family have had military training. Stay safe.

[@scottwasik79]

I live in the upper peninsula of Michigan I just bought a house 2400 ft² just over 6 acres of land for $40,000 cash I spent what do you guys get for $40,000 cash,plus in my backyard are wolves bears moose deer everywhere there's so many of them I don't think they're car my cities not hit one of them, I feed my dogs a deer every week maybe two weeks three dogs what do you think

[@10klass5]

In Moscow you can buy one room (not a flat, just a room in a flat). But if we compare Michigan with the regions of Russia according to the description on Wikipedia, it seems to me that the closest will be the Irkutsk region (where Lake Baikal is). There, for this money, you can buy land up to 200 acres, only without a house, or the house will be about 900 ft and old. Access to shops by car.

[@kityacat5419]

Congrats 👏🎉

[@LD-eo8vc]

Now you have a chance to help your country and make some good money . Are you joining army ? Have you recived a letter ? Are you happy now ?

[@junglesuperstar9270]

Only people with necessary military experience and military speciality are needed

[@LD-eo8vc]

@@junglesuperstar9270 hhahaahah what a joke

[@liliakasem6187]

You okay there buddy? Sounds like you're just angsty because you have a shitty life yourself.

[@LD-eo8vc]

@@liliakasem6187 haha very funny , no I just wonder if he already understood where he lives and will stop talking bullshit about situation in Russia in general.

[@MaryJones-fs4wf]

If it is not a secret, what is your occupation outside of being a KZbin vlogger?

[@Zangieff]

Auditor

[@MaryJones-fs4wf]

@@Zangieff so you are a CPA or russian equivalent! 👍Much respect. It's not easy to get certified. At least in the US. I used to work with Russian CPAs in the Caribbean. They were mostly auditors.

[@petrklic7064]

@@Zangieff Inquisitor? :-))) It sound very similar.

[@olekscap4620]

@@petrklic7064 you must be fun at the parties

[@lefty4letty]

im a westurdner. I've never heard of a company realizing by itself it has overcharged u. im being robbed ongoing for a year. ive complained. they just tell me they're right and give no explanation as to where they got that I'm using more energy when i haven't bought any new appliances. the amount they're overcharging me is like as if I'd bought an air conditioner which i don't have the money to do, much less to use it.

[@kityacat5419]

I'm so sorry for you, everything is gonna be alright

[@jack_batterson]

@Zangieff, are you telling me that things in Russia are so routine and uninteresting these days, that comparing utility bills has become a subject of interest? 😆

[@tresphorempundu3185]

We are actually doing the same in Sweden. Especially costs concerning electricity.

[@kityacat5419]

Yeah, basically

[@paljeffery9953]

Likewise if you can send me a t-shirt that says Moscow on it I would be grateful

[@chriscorbin2059]

Considering how many people living in Russia don't have and never had "utilities in the first place this only affects Russians living in and around Moscow and St. Petersburg.

[@polannego5471]

С ума сошли? Вы вообще в России были? У нас есть заброшенные деревни и да в них не рентабельно проводить газ, но вода и электричество есть, а так же льготы на уголь и дрова. Смысл тянуть газ в деревню, где живёт 10 стариков. Вы вообще размеры страны представляете? Наша проблема в том, что населённых пунктов много, а населения не хватает. У меня возле города 7 деревень в радиусе 30-50 км, население которых составляет от 400 до 800 человек и все требуют себе школу, больницу, сад, чтоб вы понимали школы, больницы и сады у нас бесплатные, а ещё между этими деревнями нужна дорога, а в некоторых мосты. Как думаете сколько эти умирающие деревни будут брать из бюджета и сколько в него вкладывать? А знаете сколько больниц и школ закрылось, потому что молодые люди уезжают из этих деревень за городской жизнью. Будущее у этих деревень молодёжь, но молодёжь ищет любой удобный случай, чтоб уехать

[@annalehman93941]

Look at the map please. Do you think we have only two cities here in Russia? I live in Siberia, Novosibirsk (more than 1,5 mil people). We have the same utilities as Moscow or St. Petersburg.

[@YukiMiaka90]

Water and basic utility services, heating and water is everywhere in Russia. We have extreme weather conditions in most regions, so without utilities ppl would have not survived. Some rural villages might not have internet but that’s it. Use some logic man

[@junglesuperstar9270]

Hilarious

[@user-pk8yc6pp1x]

@@annalehman93941 вы чего человека огорчаете?)) медведи у нас с гармонями ходят и цыгане с лошадьми)) а мы в лаптях и валенках зимой))

[@kipsalviv5742]

I love these videos... especially now R T has been banned here in our free capitalist Democracy....God bless Russia.

[@brunomclovin8413]

Do you have to worry about the draft? Morning news showed lines and lines of cars trying to leave Russia

[@junglesuperstar9270]

Old footage . Western lying propaganda machine

[@lefty4letty]

omg st petersbourgie is bad

[@tarmstrong9906]

Still tripping over how big those apartments are in Russia and the good qauility they are. America poor aren't shtt compared to the Russian regular.

[@elusive6119]

In fact, there are a lot of problems, especially with the old housing stock of the 50-60s. But, in general, the systems of central heating, power supply and water supply are working and are constantly improving. Usually the block was built in a couple of years, like all communal systems, in blocks, i.e. a sleeping area, necessarily a polyclinic, kindergarten, school. The city usually consists of a historical part, an industrial zone and residential blocks to it from unified buildings. Some industries even built entire cities in this way. And the cities may have their own specifics, but they are similar. Yes, it is expensive to maintain, but in our climate it is optimal. Many people are now annoyed by the development of the suburb with faceless tower houses, as in China. Fields of identical towers without normal infrastructure.

[@boogiewoogie9770]

It's what Socialism does for people.

[@suzanneferretti5815]

❤🇷🇺☝️

[@digjyotinayak8054]

Привет, прекрасные люди России, я из Индии, если что-то вы хотите, просто скажите нам, что Индия обязательно вам поможет.. Не паникуйте, доверьтесь премьер-министру Путину.. Пришло время поддержать вашего премьер-министра. ..поэтому, пожалуйста, поддержите свое правительство... ВСЕ, ЧТО Россия хочет, Индия поможет ..Мы всегда поддерживаем вас, независимо от того, что происходит в России.... много любви из Индии... мы (индийцы) верим в Россию наша братская страна... Не волнуйтесь.. Да благословит вас Бог 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🤝🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺

[@jamies4861]

WEAK RUSSIA'S.... ONCE WE ALL THOUGHT THEY WHERE ALL STRONG. SO SO WEAK... The russia passport shows your weak

[@m.schweiz]

If we think about what we are paying in europe for the same things ..it is almost outrageous! :D Maybe we should invade russia from Murmansk to Norilks and get its natural ressources.... Ahahah

[@Hereford1642]

Invasions are very expensive. I don't think I can afford it this week. Maybe next year if I can save up.

[@m.schweiz]

@@Hereford1642 Ahahah 😀

[@polannego5471]

Isn't that why you come to us every century?

[@m.schweiz]

@@polannego5471 'you' who?

[@polannego5471]

@@m.schweiz collective west

[@interceptorlt1268]

Прикол, мне тут часто жители России втирают, что у меня в Европе коммуналка дороже, хотя за 45 квадратов в столице я тут плачу 60-80 евро (и это с электричеством уже). Только вот зарплаты у нас разные при этом)

[@junglesuperstar9270]

Обожаю фантазёров

[@BrainQQQ]

Это где ты в Европе такую коммуналку нашел?? В Мадриде один газ 140 Евро.

[@interceptorlt1268]

​@@BrainQQQ ну так европа европе рознь. На другом конце ЕС ценники другие. Я вот за ноябрь за отопление заплатил 13 евро. На улице температура была +5 до -5. Сейчас в декабре примерно так же, было пару дней только -10. В январе вообще пишут +10 будет)

[@beaudenoir]

I foudn you via Konstantin (Insiderussia) and Niki Proshin. I only wish the best for you guys!

[@mike61510]

Thanks!

[@Zangieff]

Thank you!