Russian STUDIO APARTMENT TOUR: Could You Live There?

[@TravellingwithRussell]

Could you live in apartment this small. these were standing from 14 square meters to 20sq meters in total. For someone living alone, I think there ok. Plus you are literally in the centre of Moscow. Walking distance to almost everything. If you want to know more about these, I have put Yuri's contact details in the video description. If you want to join me over on Telegram: t.me/travellingwithrussell Perhaps you might want to buy Yuri and I a coffee: 💳 (Russian Bank Deposit) SberBank: [phone] 💳 (Set up for Everyone) www.donationalerts.com/r/travelwithrusell

[@briandsauntr4692]

Micro homes are becoming hugely popular in Canada and the US .They are easily moved and relatively affordable.

[@pimesonhadron]

Nope, gives me claustrophobia just watching this mate …then again I’m a spoilt rotten Australian

[@ApxPrdtr-ud8qd]

I have a couple of related questions, firstly how is the sound proofing from neighbouring apartments? Secondly, is it common for blue collar type work places to have showers? Just thinking with the small space and an inability to do much at home it would be great to be able to clean up at work and then go to gym/sport/hobby locations without an extra trip home in between to clean up ... Most of the work places here now have showers, has that become a universal thing? Oh and can you have cats or dogs in these micro places?

[@Sergey_Bezhentsev]

@@ApxPrdtr-ud8qd You have to realize that these micro-apartments are not for sale. You can't buy them literally. They are intended only for daily or at most monthly rent. Such micro-apartments, created by remodeling large apartments, are usually illegal, as they violate most regulations. Moreover, since August 1 in Moscow there is a new legislative act establishing the minimum size of one-room apartments and studios - 28m²...

[@JuanPublo2023]

These apartments would be great for a single person or students. Really cool looking apartments. Thank you Yuri and Russell for the opportunity to see these cute apartments 🤗

[@aniket86]

Great work Yuri, way to go! Thanks Russell for the video. Apart from this, what surprises me the most is the cleanliness in Moscow. Cleanliness is next to Godliness! 💌

[@TravellingwithRussell]

Your going to get to see one more video with Yuri in the coming week. Stick around. ))

[@Shining237]

Absolutely fascinating ... I ❤️ videos like this Russell. Thank-you from USA 😘👍

[@pronavidad]

Yuri is a really genius micro apartment designer master

[@TravellingwithRussell]

He certainly is.

[@heikkijaakkoremes8690]

I think enough space for one person,in Japan I have seen much smaller apartments

[@Triple-Echo]

Чистые пруды - мой самый любимый район Москвы: зеленый, уютный, тихий и реально в самом центре.💞💞💞

[@EtArcadiaego]

Yuri is a cool guy.. very good to have young and pro active enterpreneur like that fellow!

[@TravellingwithRussell]

Completely agree. He is so excited about apartment building.

[@susanlaughlin2081]

Thanks Russell and Yuri!

[@KPbICMAH]

I actually used to live in an apartment that's just slightly bigger than these, 24 sq m total area, 16 residential area (one room). First alone, then with my wife, then with one daughter, then with two daughters... Was getting quite cramped, so we sold it and moved to a bigger place. But it was nice. Ground floor, old building, but central location, with a view on the river. That building got demolished since. Loved the place

[@LADYSPIRIT56]

This is cool use of space. Curious about what the smallest micro that Yuri has done actually looks like. Good job Yuri!

[@LongyOz]

Thank you Russell and Yuri. Great concept in modern living. It would suit a student or young professional being in a central location. Big thumbs up!

[@sunflowerab3212]

TY Russel & Yuri for this video. I could well imagine living in a micro apartment like that. Only the bare essentials, no unnecessary junk. It would be so liberating...(I live alone in a house, too much junk accumulates) 🤔

[@TravellingwithRussell]

even in my computer room as i call it, i have too many things. Yuri really is a great guy.

[@janenewman8939]

Great idea. Good for business men to stay. And workers that have homes else where to stay during working days. Love to see more. Great for the single or couples in tourism😊

[@AndreiBerezin]

Новое поколение изобрело коммуналки, потрясающе

[@OTIiIEJIbHiK]

Ну если выбирать между коммуналкой и таким микро. Я бы выбрал микро😅

[@4_E_JI_O_B_E_K]

в коммуналке общий туалет и кухня.

[@arinaf4515]

А в таких квартирах часто действительно общий санузел и кухня...

[@victoriadedicova]

​@@4_E_JI_O_B_E_K basically a college dormitory in US 😂

[@dianamanwaring4794]

I could live in one of these apartments if I was alone. If I lived there I'd probably use the loft for storage. The main living area would have a sleeper sofa. Alternatively, a bunk bed would work too because of the high ceilings. Many thanks to Russell and Yuri for showing us these apartments!

[@jeanettemesser7886]

This is so cool!! I’d love to see them when they’re finished.

[@lruss5050]

Can’t resist this!❤🇨🇦They may be very small but newly decorated which makes a huge difference!

[@susquahallasmiley3262]

The windows are glorious. Cool set up.

[@beatrix3415]

Great appartement! Yes I can imagin living in small rooms. As soon my husband and I, will retire, about in 3,4 years - we will rebuild a bigger bus and will live in there and will travel through Europe😊 and one day the bus will stay fixed on a place and will be our "house" till the end.. 😍

[@mindbrix]

You should "youtube" this project. Maybe you will get alot of patreons, fame etc

[@alienfrommarss]

Id move in tomorrow if I had the means to leave Canada! Beautiful Russia ❤

[@TravellingwithRussell]

Your welcome. I think it really depends on your circumstances about coming over.

[@OnlyThis-1]

Рассел, я обожаю тебя ❣️! Ты лучший блогер, не повторимый и артистичный, творческий! Продолжай расти! 👍👍👍

[@lynner1770]

Yuri is so sweet and charming

[@TravellingwithRussell]

Totally, I spend about 2 hours with him right after filming we walked through the middle of Moscow. Chatting and laughing the whole time.

[@CBAmakingAusername]

I would love to see all these apartment fully finished x

[@sharmaarkehassan4679]

please Russell more video like this thank you i realy enjoyed.

[@TravellingwithRussell]

I am trying to.

[@ГалинаБрагина-п2т]

In Moscow, the construction of apartments less than 28 was banned...

[@TravellingwithRussell]

Really. I didn't know that. I am going to have to ask Yuri for clarification.

[@random2829]

That would be a nice "work" apartment. I would have to have a dacha for summer for my gardening. 😀

[@TravellingwithRussell]

for the weekends. And Shashlik, if you do invite me.

[@airstrike716]

Thank you Russell and Yuri, the micro apartments are perfect for the temporary residence permit approval for the new Executive Order by President Putin on August 19. For 1 person they are ideal, coming from mostly outdoor living the most windows the better and apartment 2 with high ceilings makes all the difference. I love how it is possible for short rentals , month by month or week by week. Graet work Russell and Yuri and perfect timing.

[@befeleme]

My claustrophobia meter went off the scale.

[@TravellingwithRussell]

I think on camera they do feel a little smaller than in person, plus in a couple of them they had building materials still.

[@francoisehembert3243]

could I live in a nicro appaftment? short term, possibly. Long term, hell no. I lived in a tiny studio in Paris and it was claustrophobic.

[@TravellingwithRussell]

Well said. I think I'd be the same.

[@victoriadedicova]

They are like week day apartments where people are during the week for work and leave for weekend to their country houses or family homes. If you work in the center of the city and don't want to commute every day. Come Monday, leave Friday.

[@tucoerquilenne6765]

These apartments have a much better design than the micros where I live.

[@TravellingwithRussell]

thanks for making the comparisons.

[@lucatoni5827]

Very nice! I d like to buy an apartment like this for the summer in Mosca it's perfect 👌

[@TravellingwithRussell]

Get a hold of Yuri.

[@lucatoni5827]

​@@TravellingwithRussell thank you 🙏

[@thedappercook]

My goal within the next 5-7 years is purchasing a 4 bedroom apartment in Moscow! I LOVE Moscow as does my Russian wife.

[@tomoflapland_48]

There are still plenty of kommunalkas in Moscow, so your dream of 4-bedroom apartment is not just fantasy. But are you sure your wife is happy to prepare your dinner in a common kitchen with three other ladies ?

[@EricaMTB]

The internal walls of apartments are often thin, or light construction. In this case where they become walls between apartments, they might transfer all the noise from the neighbours.

[@ronnyb9416]

Perfect for one or two people. This should be done world wide, especially the USA and Western Europe where the price of housing is so expensive.

[@avidmisreader]

Many good use cases as mentioned and it’s a good way of modernizing the building. One issue that could be interesting to cover with micro apartments would be How to reduce noise from utilities and appliances like compressors, fans, radiators, etc.

[@goodday126]

The outwards opening doors.. They need to open inwards so people can escape a calamity.

[@TravellingwithRussell]

There is always windows.

[@PJL7095]

Pretty interesting. I think I could survive in one of those. I’d take the second unit

[@dawnmarazzi538]

LOVE THESE VIDEOS!!~!!

[@TravellingwithRussell]

Thank you so much.

[@KulthumuKulthum]

It depends on your choice

[@TravellingwithRussell]

I agree. I'd be ok living here, my wife would need a lot more space.

[@KulthumuKulthum]

@@TravellingwithRussell All thumbs up my king

[@clarktransport1312]

Would love an apartment like this. I’m moving to Russia soon from Texas. My city of choice is Krasnodar. Will rent there. Not enough money to buy unfortunately.

[@EtArcadiaego]

Why in heaven sake you move to Krasondar from Texas.. ? do you even speak the language? you would need to give up your 2nd amendment even the first one In Russia..

[@EtArcadiaego]

​@@SeanF-g5f Already Visited Russia and Belarus. very Interesting countries to visit, mostly great fellows there. but every young Russian wishes to leave his countries. most of so called democratic countries ain't democracies anymore. but from Texas? My dream is to moving to Texas and I live in West Europe and i got properties and stable life. my warm advise for the dude from Texas, Please think twice, at least learn the language to extent so you can converse with people. My family of my spouse are russian and well educated and even they struggle to find a good paying job as a 100% Russian... There's insane difference between tourism and moving to a country. why not moving to Alaska then? it same climate as Russia + english speakers

[@OutragedPufferfish]

@@SeanF-g5f You're probably one of those people who believe that the Eiffel Tower in Paris is a "copy" of the Las Vegas one and that Europe didn't have electricity before the Marshall Plan 😅

[@user-sea1407]

​@@SeanF-g5f Так может говорить лишь тот, кто никогда не был в России. Это Россия бедная страна, серьезно? У нас свободы больше, чем у вас с вашими идиотскими законами и гендерами.

[@user-sea1407]

В Краснодаре тепло, это Юг России, вам по температуре будет комфортно там после Техаса. В Москве и Санкт-Петербурге значительно холоднее зимой.

[@vs351]

I saw something resembling in Poland, in three - cities region (Gdansk - Sopot - Gdynia). However, instead of the studio flats a landlord converts some 2-3-4 rooms flat into 5-6-7 rooms one. Due to a profound shortage of the accommodations to let in there.👍🙂

[@SilkeFauve]

Nice places! I'd like to see the 8 meters size, too.

[@TravellingwithRussell]

I am trying to set up a tour to see it in person also.

[@SmithBlack-One-shot-studio]

The location is a very expensive tourist area in the center of Moscow. It looks like an investment project for daily rent.

[@hsunshine2631]

Extreme Tiny home living brrr😮

[@TravellingwithRussell]

Right, very small.

[@nikite3955]

Russell why not do morning rush hour walk and bus ride around Moscow. Good video thanks.

[@4_E_JI_O_B_E_K]

Как из одной шкуры сшить восемь шапок.

[@darialemesheva2647]

Комуналки😄 Современная версия!

[@Koyoshinkai]

These kind of apartments are very popular in Japan

[@abhinayramanan7907]

Wondering how much does each apartment cost. Interesting investment for a big city like Moscow. Neat concept

[@TravellingwithRussell]

If you want to contact Yuri he will let you know how it all works. I left his details in the description.

[@andreanagy4801]

Thanks to Yuri for helping Russell making this video.

[@TravellingwithRussell]

You mean Yuri. ))

[@andreanagy4801]

Yes i just changed it.

[@oliversmith9200]

Perfect high warm spot for sleeping.

[@michaelcoffey7362]

Cool 😀

[@s.g.1147]

Забавно, как иностранные и российские комментаторы расходятся во мнениях. Первые больше хвалят проект, вторые ругают. А всё потому, что одни воспринимают эти микроплощади в качестве временного жилья, другие представляют, что жить здесь придётся вечно. Те и другие правы по-своему. Действительно, как и в гостиничном номере, жить здесь вполне хорошо. Недолгое время. Туристу, студенту, командировочному подойдёт. Но постоянное проживание, кроме вреда, ничего не принесёт. В общем, предпосылки разные у комментаторов. И в любом случае для нормальной жизни, для хорошего психического и физического здоровья жильё должно быть просторным, светлым. И вообще, зрители канала "Путешествие с Расселом", бывайте чаще на свежем воздухе, гуляйте, делайте что-то полезное себе и людям :)

[@lalala1261]

Зависит от восприятия. Мне бы и одной ночи не захотелось спать на верхней полке и в душе упираться головой в потолок. Луше бы оставили помещение с высокими потолками и поставили нормальную кровать. Тогда бы и лестница место не отнимала, и мыться можно бы было спокойно, и вставать с кровати без риска треснуться головой о перекрытие ))

[@VFandTheKitKats]

I would like to see what they look like when finished.

[@valvaldorf4005]

Из одной нормальной квартиры сделали пять душегубок . Зачем ? Или опять деньги решают всё ! Успеха .

[@John-c4r1o]

It is Moscow. Plenty of young single people just want something small and cheap to rent.

[@PamelaAshton-mn4px]

More! 😃

[@te7896]

Actually, I live in a two room apartment in Moscow, but would prefer to have one more room. ) I cannot imagine permanent living in those small cells, unless you are a poor single student

[@andreanagy4801]

The first one was even smaller than a cabin on a cruise ship. It was 24sqm. But for some months its ok i guess.

[@TravellingwithRussell]

Very small. I so want to see his 8sq meter one. If possible.

[@susan4916]

NO. I could never live there but have seen such small places in NYC on Cash's videos. So they are also in the USA. I would rather stay in a hotel.

[@zakeradadabhai9289]

U r special utuber ❤

[@TravellingwithRussell]

Wow, Thank you. ))))

[@alicelindores22]

so, i'm standing in my bedroom, roughly 20 sqm and trying to imagine a whole apartment in it. that is a no for me.

[@TravellingwithRussell]

Right, i feel the same way, when i go in these places.

[@carolali8851]

Great planning to divide 84 sq m into 5 apartments. I like apartment #2 but with the loft from #4. At the end of the day these apartments were would suit small people not anyone my size (5'10"). Definitely no #5, that green paint colour would put me right off. My apartment is 636 sq ft. (59 sq. meters) Those apartments would be wonderful for people that travel a lot and just need a home base.

[@DishanTharuka-dw6rv]

World best beautiful green country sri lanka ❤

[@yellowboot6629]

Thanks ❣️😂

[@carlosmayoral8477]

Those apartments were incredible! The amount of rent I pay to live in Southern California is fking crazy, almost 4k a month and increasing. Makes me wonder if renting 4 - 5 microapartments is better!! P.S. my first apartment was 900 sq ft (84 sq m). 15 sq m would be wild!

[@jeanettemesser7886]

Yes, I’d love to see the 8 sq meter apartment.

[@TravellingwithRussell]

With Yuri, we are working on it. I want to see it also.

[@Peorhum]

I would be worried about fires but being on the ground floor helps with safety some at least. Would have to make sure you have good smoke detectors.

[@nikkion2140]

I am doing a 10 sqm micro studio with loft bed in UK from a garage

[@Viki-l7n]

I like idea that washing machine gose under the sink in bathroom, that's save space and put sink higher so people not need to bending when wash up face.

[@Brimoeris1]

Hey hey hey 😊

[@TravellingwithRussell]

Hello )))

[@LakiBonbons]

Мне кажется, что будет очень сложно жить в такой маленькой комнате. Наверное она идеально подходит для сдачи в аренду туристам. У меня бы началась клаустрофобия в таком доме, если жить в нем 24/7, ведь вся квартира меньше моей спальни. 😅😅

[@stevefragnito4853]

Seattle 450 sq ft (41.8 sq mt) studio apt, 1 person.

[@joycekepic8947]

Very nice!!

[@rafars2246]

The lack of space, this was pretty stressful

[@TravellingwithRussell]

I think people moving in know about downsizing.

[@Dingor-v1x]

Ну, это определенно не каморка Раскольникова. Неплохо бы поработать над дизайнерскими решениями визуально увеличивающими пространство, но на какое-то время сойдет. Например, студентам на время учебы или неверному мужу как место куда приводить любовниц.

[@jstephens2758]

When a building is subdivided like this, the number of people inside increases. How does everyone get in and out, considering that the elevators are likely old and slow? I would worry about what happens in an emergency.

[@TravellingwithRussell]

this building was only 5 levels, so there wasn't an elevator.

[@tukituki7680]

Вы очень много беспокоитесь ..обратитесь к врачу это стресс возможен литальный исход😮

[@jstephens2758]

​@@tukituki7680Это вопрос старости или инвалидности, и невозможности быстро уехать. Пожилые люди с ограниченными доходами могут соблазниться более низкой арендной платой за эти небольшие квартиры. It is a matter of being old or having a disability and not able to leave quickly. Older people on limited incomes may be tempted by the lower rents on these small apartments.

[@PJL7095]

I am probably high but would think a decent price for one of those units would be about $16,000 to $20,000 USD. Depending on the unit size.

[@dorfschmidt4833]

All it takes is galvanized square steel and eco-friendly wood veneers.

[@holo406]

How much does these tiny apartments cost for rent or buying?

[@K17ASU]

For the price of that appartment you can buy like 80+sq/m house.

[@TravellingwithRussell]

The location right across from Chistye Prudy, I agree.

[@JuanPublo2023]

Location is the key 👍🏻

[@K17ASU]

@@TravellingwithRussell living in the middle of the city (especially Moscow) can be quite loud both day and night :)

[@lalala1261]

6:52 Нет, Рассел, это не типичная для России перепланировка - я за всю жизнь впервые вижу такие микроскопические апартаменты 😮😆

[@rayjones5014]

Russel , we are in Moscow and would like to go to that Vietnamese shopping center that you showed in one of your videos but I can’t seem to find that video. Where is that place?

[@EkbMetro]

It is "Hanoi-Moscow" shopping center, Yaroslavskoe shosse (highway), 146 building 1

[@YakubuHaruna-xg2zm]

Great for travelers , great for students , great for single guys just starting life and will be great for America , that will help with their growing homeless population. Thanks to two great guys .

[@jackcat3745]

Half UK families get 3 pounds left per week, that is enough to buy a pack of eggs in London.

[@TravellingwithRussell]

The cost of living is going up a lot lately.

[@lightgiver7311]

I would go insane.

[@NikaKarol-ds1vm]

Interesting look into how Russians choose to live in Moscow, having said that it’s so small like a prison cell :( the green color has to go, reminds me of old soviet apartment common hallways.. In my opinion.. ;)

[@beachnmountains]

I thought I read somewhere the Mayor of Moscow has banned construction of micro apartments smaller than 28 square meters

[@jeanettemesser7886]

My condo in New Hampshire USA is 62 sq meters.

[@lindakep3968]

I live in a 30 square meter house on a 150 square meter ground for 100$ plus electric and water.Dont need hot water or heating, always hot 🥵🇰🇭

[@DinoBond007]

I'm 195 cm tall so this probably is not suitable for me 😁

[@ФедяКрюков-в6ь]

I'm not even sure that's legal redevelopment

[@nikkion2140]

I think Yuri was refering to cavity wall as we know it in England.

[@SathyaswamyS]

Much better than Indian housing

[@007mia7]

My idea of hell on earth. It’s like a human ant colony.

[@robciowegnerchuk2583]

How much does cost To rent 2 Room Apartment because it should cheaper

[@irenegabriel-455]

Hi Russell, please can you tell me how far away from Kremlin these 5 apartments are❓ Sending my greetings and RESPECT to you and Yuri from Germany❣️🤝

[@TravellingwithRussell]

by car, 11 minutes. Walking 36 minutes or 3km. Very close. IT's also only 2 stations on the metro which was a 5 minute walk away.

[@irenegabriel-455]

@@TravellingwithRussell Wow, that's really close ❣️ Thank you so much, Russell ❣️🤝

[@МариСамохвалова]

President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin instructed to provide citizens with housing of at least 33 square meters. m per person by 2030 and at least 38 sq. m by 2036. and good) this cannot be considered housing

[@paulj2948]

Could never live here. Claustrophobic, depressing, prison like. No room for anything. What's with washing machines in the bathroom?? In the USA we have laundry rooms in a building. Some have 10 washers and 10 dryers. You can't dry clothes in Russia. Very odd. In homes like me we have laundry rooms dedicated with washer dryer. Russia still living In the 1930s. Everything patchwork or an afterthought it seems. And exposed piping and radiators are odd too.

[@lalala1261]

Why can't you dry your clothes in Russia? You're right, there are no shared laundry rooms in houses. But many people are disgusted to wash their own clothes after others, for this reason they rarely even use dry cleaners. Now almost all washing machines have a drying function and wash down jackets. If there is a laundry room in the apartment, then they buy a washing machine and a dryer so as not to waste time when you wash a lot of things. For example, I have 2 washing machines - a standard size and a large one for washing blankets, both with a dryer.

[@Hello-yv5wq]

dont get me wrong, i have followed your channel for a while i like russia and the nice people but living in such a micro apartment in the largest country of the world is ridiculous ! ok let me calm down and switich to other shopping malls' video

[@TravellingwithRussell]

It is a bit of a departure from mall and store videos. I was actually out filming a brand newly opened mall video today.

[@Hello-yv5wq]

@@TravellingwithRussell always love your malls' videos 😃😃