Russian TYPICAL Apartment Tour: Could you live Here?

[@TravellingwithRussell]

What do you think of the Tour? Would you like to live in this kind of apartment? Let me know in the comments below.....

[@no_clot_shot1128]

Of course I would. It's amazing. No wooden walls, no single glazed windows as in the US "best country in the world". 🤣 And Russians even have central heating and hot water. Very cool 👍

[@love_cockatoos]

@@no_clot_shot1128 Ofc we have heating, it would be pretty much impossible to survive -35 or lower without that :D

[@no_clot_shot1128]

@@love_cockatoos it makes sense. Bugs me for years how they can live without it in the cold parts of the "best country on Earth" 😉

[@VaskoGG]

The apartment looks good and the condition seem pretty good too, isn’t rent rather expensive for Moscow area? Similar apartment in a similar building around Sofia would be 300-400 Euros/month. 🍻

[@andym2142]

Not cheap for Aprelevka... but providind new train startup is planned this year - maybe will be fast transportation

[@Sonata-jl9bx]

Живу в Москве, все про это знаю, но люблю слушать и смотреть как Рассел про нас рассказывает! Он молодец!

[@alanberka4226]

Are you going to be also in the army to kill innocent in Ukraine? You will get nice money from Putin to afford such a horrible apartment. And you will be a hero with bloody hands. Awesome.

[@DemaDergan]

Me too!

[@Sonata-jl9bx]

@@alanberka4226 задолбали уже вы всех со своей Украиной допотопной, здесь не про это.

[@TravellingwithRussell]

@user-or3wx3si4i Большое спасибо за добрые слова. Я надеюсь, что у меня будет больше таких туров, если я смогу найти другого хорошего агента, который позволит мне пройтись таким образом.

[@TravellingwithRussell]

@DemaDergan Thank you.

[@mrblack5627]

As a person who ever felt what "Homelessness" is like... This apartment means the world for me

[@TravellingwithRussell]

It really is a nice place. very spacious.

[@dazmavlad]

It would be roughly $3,400/month in the US. The rent is 45,000 roubles/month. Minimum monthly wage is about 15,000 roubles. Minimum US federal hourly wage of $7.25. So 7.25*40*4 x 3 = $3,480.

[@davidsmith7653]

@@dazmavlad You're miles out. One rouble = about 1 UK penny so £450 a month which is about $560.

[@juzzoo]

​@@dazmavlad why did you multiply the US monthly wage by 3? In fact it should be just 7.25*40*4=1160 dollars. (The same 1/3 of rent fee)

[@dazmavlad]

@@juzzoo I think we’re taking about the same thing. In the US *_the rent_* would be approximately $3,480, or three times the min monthly wage, which is $1160 (assuming full time, 4 weeks of 40 hours, $7.25/hour). Why should we consider rent three times higher than the min wage? Because in Russia the minimum wage was about 15,ooo roubles, and the monthly rent was 45,ooo, so three times higher. Did I make a mistake?

[@patriciacarter9774]

This apartment was a lot nicer than I had imagined. I could live there easily. Some of the furniture needed a little updating, but certainly was usable.

[@ameliagfawkes512]

Yes, I expected something a lot more basic. The kitchen was nice and we have a Samsung FF very similar to that model, but I'd miss a tumble dryer. The bathroom would have made a great second bedroom and a bath- or shower-room could have been slotted in somewhere else (bedroom balcony?). The layout, the lack of a proper shower and no tumble dryer would probably put me off, as well as it being a high-rise. The bathroom acoustics might be great for a singer ... not so much for their neighbours :). I just find it astonishing that, given the amount of land in Russia, they feel the need to build high-rise blocks at all - seems like a throw-back to Communist times.

[@nansyraccoon7095]

@@ameliagfawkes512 Tumble dryer is very rare in Russia... It's almost no chances you can have it in rental apartment :)

[@piked261]

@@ameliagfawkes512 perhaps you are unaware of the actual geography of Russia 😁

[@patriciaowens3479]

Yep..

[@ctr289]

Most of russian and east-european apartments have much smaller rooms. This is in no way "typical", as described

[@Kekonugu]

i am from russia. the desing is rather what we call 'country man design', my first rented apartment was something like this. i prefer more stylish things now. i moved to one of the biggest cities and i have pretty apartment and underneath there are hairdresser's, drawing studio, language studio, nail studio, 3 deliveries from our amazon-like websites, two bakeries, some walk-in clinic, dry cleaning and ball dancing studio. my windows show me another house, a bit of forest and a parking lot on the right, but from the next wing of my enormous house you can walk to school in 5 minutes. it's super comfy.

[@rolandhawken6628]

you have a nail bar wow I want one

[@oyahzi]

How much do you make a month? I heard average salary is $1000 a month.

[@sharonrossow5423]

I would throw out the leather sofa and dinette set. Some paint and smart decorating could make that apartment look like a million bucks. However I’m not sure how they get the washer/dryer door open. Looks like it’s tucked into a closet with the wall in the way.

[@alexandrasophia24]

Sounds amazing. How much a month? Americans fail to realize salaries are different from the US to Russia and food as well. You have water, some places gas, eventually that will phrase out, and electric. Apartments over here depending where we live in what state. In San Francisco one will pay almost 2500 for a studio or more. Same in NYC. Other places in the country are cheaper. Cities are more expensive to live where the jobs are.

[@AnnaJuist]

This apartment is very similar to many in Germany (maybe even a bit larger)...Except for that bathroom....It's huge and very nice. Love the Tub... I also like the two balcony's. Thank you for the tour.

[@TravellingwithRussell]

Thanks for watching. Glad you found it interesting.

[@tdrs1765]

Similar to Eastern Germany, maybe. At least from the outside style. There are also similar buildings in the West, but only from the 60ies/70ies and that‘s it. Nobody would like to live in those holes unless he had to.

[@pavloSemenoFF]

This is very good apartment for Russia, and I was very surprised having seen jakuzi there. Usually most Russians live in old Khrushev apartment , the same like left after Russian Army in military bases. Like in Uterbog for example.

[@aprelius479]

It's a lie. Another ukr.lie about Russia. we still have some kruschev buildings left, but 1st, the majority lives in modern houses like the one on the video, 2nd old houses are rapidly replaced by new, its a government policy.

[@pavloSemenoFF]

@@aprelius479 какая ложь? Дурень? С чего ты взял что я украинец? Я сам живу в хрущевке и миллионы живут в хрущевках. Та квартира что показали стоит около 5-6 млн. Добро пожаловать на Урал.

[@ilyanizhnik6874]

This actually looks like an old Russian luxury style. About 2000-2005, when people with money kind of ignored design projects. Now it looks a bit cheap even by Russian standards, but I can say it is made by people with money because of amount of square meters and jacuzzi.

[@vx_68]

Очень грамотный комментарий. Действительно, всё так и есть

[@АлексейЛевченко-ю2н]

Уют по шкале от 1 до 10 - полный "0"

[@The_Bear_with_Flair]

Hi, Ms.Pamela A. here. It reminds me of something Donald Trump would build in Russia. Hey, wait a minute, who owns that building? Lol, just kidding. I’ve stayed at one of Trump’s hotels in Las Vegas, 9 years ago, and this apartment sure does look a lot like the room I stayed in. Except it was $500.00 u.s. a night and way less than half the size of that apartment.

[@ilyanizhnik6874]

@@The_Bear_with_Flair lol a night for a price of a month. but it's vegas, I guess, you pay for a place.

[@irenealexander9328]

@@The_Bear_with_Flair å

[@MartinD9999]

I’m impressed. Was not expecting such a nice living space. I’m very surprised to know these apartment buildings have several businesses under them! That’s so convenient! This video has completely changed every impression I had of Russian apartments. Thank you for sharing this.

[@myown2101]

The shops and stores are the old glory of the USSR. The old neighborhoods were planed for pedestrians not cars like in US. So you had all your shops, kindergarten, school within walking distance. This is a new building with plenty of parking and pretty high rent prices for average Russian. This is also a Moscow suburb wich is a different planet compared to a periphery where people live without indoor plumbing or utilities (yes! you have to heat you flat with wood if you can afford it).

[@garbinator09]

Believe when I say, EVERY place on Earth has low class low income housing. Including Russia.

[@johnsherman6718]

This is for the elite Russian people. It's not an example of the middle and lower class buildings.

[@IsleNaK]

​@@johnsherman6718 this is middle class. Higher class don't live in apartments, they own houses.

[@andymoore9977]

@@IsleNaK So the lower class must live in really bad conditions. In the UK high rise flats like this are considered the last resort! A one bedroomed flat for about £300k or about £20k per annum rent. Ruzzia must be a pretty miserable place to live........

[@jrsxcase]

This is a thousand times better than any apartment I've seen / lived in.

[@JamesCAsphalt8]

I can show you 5th Avenue apartments in NY and you will say the same thing.

[@jtidema]

@@JamesCAsphalt8 But those wouldn't be this cheap. I just googled convert 45,000 roubles to USD and it's $487.12. Show an appartment that you can get for that price... ;-)

[@JamesCAsphalt8]

It is relative. For people who have rubels, that is still a lot of money. They are not using dollars. Their income is in Rulbels.@@jtidema

[@vickieelisa2248]

At $487 in an urban area in the US, the cockroaches, mice, rats addicts and gangbangers would make living in the housing intolerable and unsafe. However, in the country or rural area of the US, the rats, roaches, bed bugs, meth heads, cartel, and sex offenders would make the place intolerable.

[@orange_is_the_worst_color]

​@@jtidema Russians make a lot less money than we do in the US.

[@Inferlogist]

I can also add that these houses are built of biton and not plywood boards as in Canada , and also have central heating .

[@TravellingwithRussell]

Yes, full central heating in all apartments.

[@mr_orionmr_orion4620]

And it was built in USSR approximately 80s. And all same buildings has central heating. All cities in Russia has central heating.

[@bleys6079]

@@mr_orionmr_orion4620 Это достаточно новый дом, из 2010-х.

[@anton2shtadler]

Битон😂

[@динаиванова-ж3м]

Сейчас чаще строят дома из кирпича...У меня такой дом и стены шириной около 1 метра...

[@elianamckee]

Nothing like knowledge to remove preconceived ideas . Thank you again Russel, for this great tour.

[@TravellingwithRussell]

Glad you enjoyed it. Your more than welcome.

[@alblack9869]

I can assure you, not many people in Moscow, who earn on average around 30,000 Rubles per month can afford this apartment!

[@RyanCooper88]

​@@alblack9869 30 000 in moscow, seriously? in my small siberian city average around 45 000 per month...

[@georginich2216]

@@alblack9869 Do you live in Moscow? Are you working? I think you are not from Russia. I even guess from where ;) This is the average price for such an apartment. Not much. I rent an apartment like this myself, but a little cheaper. This is about 25% of my salary. And there is also the wife's income. And the municipality pays her a small child allowance. Therefore, the cost of such an apartment is quite affordable. PS You don't have to trust me. Just look at the cars in the yard of this house. And don't write any more nonsense

[@misantos847]

@@alblack9869....a nazy Mordor here

[@themns4u]

Yeah man, I like all of your videos, just showing things as how they are. I'm Mexican and I lived 5 years in Russia (Kazan and Saint Petersburg) and watching your videos makes me feel like I'm back there. In SPb my best friend was an American guy living in Kupchino area )) Keep it up amigo, thanks for the video and the good vibes!

[@Lucia-sy7le]

Cool. That must have been a very neat experience!!

[@george5432]

dont mean to pry but how did you end up living there?

[@themns4u]

@@george5432 Due to my wife's nationality.

[@paulkuras18]

Hello from Canada you’re very interesting to listen to and very relaxing so thank you and you’re opening up my eyes to the world so thank you my friend.

[@ГайкБагдасарян-я8ш]

Рассел молодец! Растёт качество картинки, звука, разнообразие контента. Продолжайте и все обязательно получится!

[@TravellingwithRussell]

Большое спасибо.

[@ernj9895]

И не только ето. Все лучше чем у нас, в 'свободном' мире

[@sluge1]

Согласен на этом видео использовано очень крутая камера прямо приятно смотреть и слушать

[@kooaeisurname8332]

There are flats for all tastes and budget. I think the cheapest you can get (outside of commune rooms) is like 3 times cheaper than that what Russel showed here. But it's gonna be a tiny flat in an old house. Everything's gona be worn out but... Yo'd still get central heating, hot water and stuff like that. Just basic quality of life things.

[@TravellingwithRussell]

Perhaps you can look at the place my wife bought last year from a friend who sold very quickly. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5nHd3tvg5lrea8

[@michaelv8633]

You won't be able to find any good apartment for rent for less than 20 000 rub. I am not talking a small town though.

[@TatyanaTS1909]

@@michaelv8633 да, вы правы, 20 000 это средняя цена за нормальную квартиру. Но в маленьких городах можно найти и за 12, если смотреть на окраине

[@VHSKacceta]

Я в Тюмени будучи студентом снимал студию за 13к, причем студия в свежей новостройке, в спальном районе. Щас снимаю за 17к однушку почти в центре Тюмени (Дом обороны) в новостройке. Россия слишком разная, Москва одно, а Урал, Сибирь и ДВ другое

[@splifstar85]

Well it’s not gonna be too old of a house there is a federal program in Russia where government either renovates older apartment blocks or relocated people to newly built apartment blocks of equal size if the building is too old to renovate.. So every month there are less and less of those “old apartment blocks” you are talking about 🤷‍♂️

[@justineifeagwu476]

The flat builders are thoughtful by installing all the extras and I particularly like the clothes hanging fittings in the balconies & all these for a cheaper monthly rent costs in the West.I wish builders in the west take note

[@TravellingwithRussell]

Right, its the small things that make a difference with these kinds of places. Someone thought out the placement of things. The air dryer on the balcony is a nice touch.

[@SonyaForest]

Those small features was added by apartment owner

[@baristov]

cheaper monthly cost "in the west" Exactly. but in Russia only 0,8% of citizens has salary higher than 700$. Even in Moscow, most people has salaries around $700 or less. And only some small % has higher. So this 1 bedroom apartment is not affordable for most Russians. Working couple can afford it. But single person not. That's sad part of story. Well. Actually many Russians get such class apartments as a gift by company. But you need be very valuable specialist or have specific rare profession. But still yeah, it happens quite often. Construction engineers, militaries, some other important engineers get new apartments as a gift. "Studying is life".

[@s1alker564]

Can't have cheap rent in the west because the undesirables destroy everything

[@тигрушашмк]

@@baristov Средняя зп в Москве 90к, это 1500$. Даже в Питере средняя зп 1000$. Даже в Макдональдсе ЗП 56к, т.е. 700$

[@Lee-fx7md]

Wow, this apartment is lovely! And the view seen out of the window with snow everywhere looked like a Christmas card. The balcony, everything is wonderful. God bless the people in Russia 😊❤❤

[@rainaroden2942]

I was quite surprised to see how nice this apartment looks when you opened the door. The views are beautiful

[@bw6935]

Смотрю видео Рассела чтобы держать свой английский в форме)) очень понятно говорит, хотя может и не все слова знаю, но по контексту легко уловить смысл

[@TravellingwithRussell]

Спасибо. Может быть, мне нужно как-то организовать разговорный клуб.

[@lanalesna]

Первые видео помню с субтитрами смотрела, потом семья подтянулась 🤗 так интересно Рассел рассказывает - теперь так уже смотрим

[@hitch-hiker4223]

@@TravellingwithRussell это отличная идея, мы с супругой, живем рядом, с радостью бы ходили )

[@Andrey_Osintsev]

I got new words: flip-flops, walking closet, custom kitchen. Thanks!

[@YaKefir4eg]

Тоже самое. Раньше я свой английский подгонял когда смотрел видео с канала Bald and bankrupt, но потом, в прошлом году вышло несколько видео, после которых, Бенджамин перестал публиковать видео из России и СНГ. (Очень жаль кстати, он только потом признал, что стал жертвой обмана со стороны запада и на этом прервал свой проект)

[@Inferlogist]

Russell , thank you for showing this as it really is without lies and embellishment , the truth is a tool of progress , lies are the way to a dead end .

[@TravellingwithRussell]

Glad you liked this style of video. I am trying mix up the content a little.

[@Inferlogist]

@Travelling with Russell I have to admit to you that you are just a unique person, I think you know how it is fashionable to say nasty things about RF now, sometimes, very rarely, there are such instances who embellish the situation in Russia too much, but you say it as it is without distortions, I confirm what I see in your videos, your position of neutrality is respected by your subscribers. Good job Sir . And Happy new old year 🙂🥂🎇🇨🇦

[@bachbaby6996]

This is a nice looking apartment. I especially like the balconies. The only thing I would miss would be a stand up shower.

[@aliciahoverson]

I think I would miss a clothes dryer. But I could definitely get over that.

[@VaskoGG]

Thank you for the video, Russell! We have pretty similar apartment buildings in Bulgaria, 50% of the population lives in building like the one you showed us, me included. Interesting to see the common areas so well maintained which I know is rather hard when you have lots of people living together. The tour was interesting, all is so similar to my country and the capital area. Thank you! Vasko

[@TravellingwithRussell]

Thanks for commenting. Your more than welcome. Glad you found it of interest. Of course, in Moscow, like in other cities there are endless apartment i can show, i just picked a couple (i have one more video coming out soon from the same building) hopefully I can get access to a few more in the future.

[@vasilykotikov6916]

Soviet legacy

[@berzengi1]

Болгария🤩

[@SonyaForest]

Do you have this issue with outdated design in Bolgaria too? @_@

[@MontiPoo]

@@SonyaForest it's not necessarily an outdated design, because there are no dates attached to this design, some people just prefer these types of colors (dark brown) and wooden furniture, I personally hate them, I'm definitely more into a contemporary and minimalistic style or at least an industrial, 50s New York type loft styles (which can be called outdated too, but it's a style a design that doesn't have a date attached to it)

[@wandajensen9104]

Loved the apartment size and the huge bathtub. The kitchen is great. Nice and modern and the fridge is beautiful. I would live there. The price is also great. That was fun seeing how people live in other places. I would love to see more of this type of video. Thank you for showing that.

[@kiwikeith7633]

My daughter lives in a muck "Down spec" version of this building in NZ. No WiFi, heating, furniture, mirrors, no furnishings at all, jo jacuzzi or anything, and the windows do not seal, enabling the winter chill to flow all though ( un-stoppable). Further, it is heritage listed meaning it is illegal to upgrade it. Gee Russia looks attractive.

[@lukaswlu]

Does she also happen to have one of those combo toilet/shower/sink? If so I have some bad news for you.

[@misantos847]

@ kiwikeith.....how much you getting working for nato

[@TravellingwithRussell]

@kiwikeith7633 MY NZ from Moscow was telling me all sorts of stories from back in New Zealand. He was also working as an estate agent there as well. So, lots of stories to tell. We made a video together here in Russia last year. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHeniJRuYp2cqZI

[@lukaswlu]

@@TravellingwithRussell Ok then you should probably let him know that his daughter is in jail. I worry about him.

[@kiwikeith7633]

@@lukaswlu No, not that, but the plumbing is strange. A small electric hot water tank in the flat on the next floor up. I can't figure that out. Next to no bench space and refrigeration she had to buy is limited in size. The terrace is open to the outside - a cat lunging for a bird, fell seven stories, survived to have a huge vet invoice. I don't know where you are located, but I would add that the building is filthy, lifts have no mirrors, but are often washed with body fluids. She would be envious. Finally, I cannot save her from that, I got asset stripped by our Government.

[@MargaretBloom-c6g]

Just watched my first video with you this march 18,2024 and I enjoy your real sense of personal interaction. Felt like I was someone you knew and showing me the apt. Also like the pace that allows me time to emotionally and mentally process all the info. Hope to see smaller style places also. If I ever won the lottery and could live in Russia I'd like to experience a masha and the bear style of cabin, very cozy and old school. I'm looking so forward to exploring Russia with you online; I can't be there physically but you are next best thing and you make me feel comfortable! Everyday real person similar to me! Thank you for doing these explorations, it means great deal to many people who can't travel I'm sure I'm not the only one. ❤👍

[@icouldjustscream]

I'm not superstitious, so 13 is fine. I just realized today is Friday the 13th. It's also a Canadian thing to take off your shoes/boots and put on slippers/sandals. The view is nice and lots of space! I really like that the bottom floors of these buildings are commercial. CAD and AUD are quite comparable. I don't know about living with someone else's furniture, though. It seems unusual to me, but each culture has their differences. Most long-term rentals here are unfurnished. Thank you for the tour!

[@tansuro]

У нас даже квартиры часто продают с мебелью. Иногда даже заготовки еды оставляют 🤣

[@ИвановИван-я9е]

@@tansuro факт👍 и мебель зачастую делается под конкретную квартиру

[@ЖаннаМамина-т9э]

@@tansuro 😂😂😂

[@ivan_tsybanenko]

Очень часто в российских квартирах заказная встроенная мебель. Почти на каждой кухне, часто в прихожей и в ванной. Это позволяет экономить пространство, так как такая мебель изготавливается с учётом доступного пространства в том месте, где она устанавливается. Встроенная мебель так же не страшно, как встроенный унитаз. Надеюсь, в Канаде не принято возить унитазы из квартиры в квартиру?

[@ОльгаОрлова-ы6д]

Магазины на первом этаже это удобно)

[@pamelahonakerlewis4707]

I’m from America and was pleasantly surprised how nice the Apt was. I would make bathroom smaller & if possible enlarge sitting or living room. Overall nice apt w great lighting

[@dollbabe2]

There is definitely room for a second bedroom using the space available with a different configuration . A nursery or child sized room.😊

[@christinemaria77]

The bay window is beautiful and the view...amazing !

[@terryboivin9173]

Beautiful apartment! I'm glad some people are able to live in such nice accomendations!

[@leslie3933]

We must not be looking at the same thing. This was so depressing to look at.

[@Yahoo12]

It’s clean and nice for the price. In FL that apartment would considered remodeled in an older building and $1,200/mo.

[@davidcollin1436]

​@@leslie3933pathetic to be so depressed😢

[@sandrastevens2793]

If I had to live in Russia aside from pricing. This is a very nice appartment by any country standards. Love the kitchen and the balcony x2. It has so much potential for decorating. And for other amanities!

[@stephaniegilcher4577]

I decorated it in my head.. beautiful

[@steven3517]

It seeems larger then most apartments Ive seen,not too shabby.

[@kathyinwonderlandl.a.8934]

Huge bathroom with tub jacuzzi 😍

[@Lizzy00088]

Very well organized building & relatively reasonable rent. Those sunrooms were Great! Spacious apartment, big rooms. And Furnished!

[@TravellingwithRussell]

Coming out of winter now the balcony spaces are such nice places to sit and relax with the warm sub coming though.

[@GreenIvy3834]

Thank you Russell for showing the apartment. The patios are beautiful nice view. It all looked cleaned.

[@TravellingwithRussell]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@marytempleton4297]

Wow, so spacious and very affordable, especially being so close to everything! Thanks for the tour!

[@vchart]

Looks very nice, I would not have expected it to be so large and lovely. I could definitely live there.

[@Katuxovna]

Качество картинки стало намного лучше, спасибо!

[@TravellingwithRussell]

Вау, спасибо, что заметили. Я тоже думаю, что запись 4k 60 выглядит лучше.

[@ludmylamironuk3243]

Пьяные крики и запах сортира Внешние признаки "русского мира". Цепь золотая на шее банкира - Связь поколений "русского мира". Русский язык стал родным для башкира - Это политика "русского мира". У депутата седьмая квартира - Вот справедливость "русского мира". Крест золотой на груди рэкетира Это духовность "русского мира". Из негодяя сделать кумира - Идеология "русского мира". Ложь ежедневная телеэфира - Это правдивость "русского мира". Двадцать копеек пачка пломбира - Память фантомная "русского мира". В морду удар от отца-командира Вот "педагогика" "русского мира". Насмерть кувалдой забить дезертира Это гуманность "русского мира". Сытый смешок на устах конвоира - Это реальность "русского мира". Вор, матершинник, подлец и задира - Это сторонник "русского мира". Кнут, кандалы, яд, петля и секира Издревле скрепы "русского мира". Смерть вместо масла, война вместо мира - Это основа "русского мира

[@prairiepatriotpreacher9738]

I think this apartment is very nice. The hallways & elevators are very plain & utilitarian. But the apartment is the exact opposite, as nice as many apartments you'd find in the western world. I like the furnishings, too. He said that they bedroom furniture was dated. It would be something his parents or grandparents would have. I'd guess I'm about his dad's age, maybe a bit older. So I guess that's why I like it. It's rare to find a furnished apartment for rent. $700 USD is inexpensive for a furnished apartment. If this apartment was in the USA, it would cost 2 - 5 times more, depending on the location...

[@rosebud8231]

Nice apartment, pretty big and spacious. Loving that view from the window..I would use the balcony as a breakfast/dinner area. That's a big bathroom. A lot of wasted space. Could had added a big shower. Like that everything is close enough you can walk to. Great video. Really enjoyed watching it!! 😊

[@carolbarker1329]

I could definitely live there. Spacious and nice floors. Love the bathroom. Large closet. I really loved the sunny balconies for sunny days in the winter. The apartment was bright and light.

[@meralEdwtDawlatly]

You should check out apartments in turkey since you like apartments in Russia I bet you will love apartments in turkey more with the outside being colored building

[@craigcorson3036]

@@meralEdwtDawlatly I would NEVER live in Turkey, or any other majority Muslim country.

[@veronikasommerschein4752]

В какой - то момент поняла, что смотрю без переводчика и всё абсолютно понимаю 😅 Спасибо огромное за Ваши видео! Отличный австралийский акцент, всё схватываешь сразу.

[@ЕленаСекретарева-ю4н]

Вы меня опередили. Тоже удивилась как я легко понимаю без перевода. Только на Мальте было такое ощущение.

[@adrianstevens656]

I love this apartment, Russell! Absolutely could be comfortable even on the 13th floor 😊

[@TravellingwithRussell]

I think so too! Right, not a fan of the jacuzzi, but everything else i like.

[@carolfrazer8067]

For that price I have a two bedroom apartment here in the Midwest USA. Our mail and laundry are in the hallway and all utilities are paid by the renter. Electricity, water, sewer, garbage. I’m surrounded by by two big parks and a swimming and golf course.

[@junglesuperstar9270]

In your dream , lady .) my friend rented a studio for 300 dollars in a shitty shack in the middle of nowhere in the cheapest state

[@johnp139]

EXACTLY!!! I’m paying about the same for a single family home.

[@junglesuperstar9270]

@@johnp139 yeah. Sure.)

[@Lena-ow8ki]

Russel, thank you for your chanel! I improve my English with you🤝👍 And discussions under the video sometimes are just so amazing! People form different countries can communicate without any sunctions and restrictions! Thank you and wish you good luck in developing of your chanel! 🤞😁

[@evaskjerd]

Hei Russel👋 I just love your apartment❤️ In norway we take our shoes off when we come in the house👍 Very hygienic and practical🙂

[@TravellingwithRussell]

Thank you! 😃 Yes, its a standard here in Russia also, no matter whose house or apartment you walk in.

[@РусскийРусич]

In Russia, you REALLY need to take your shoes off. Also, putting legs in shoes on the seat in front of you in the trains is not a common thing compared to Germany, for example. The reason for that is that after the WWII and especially in the 60-70's Soviet cities were designed in such a bad way (and probably intentionally) that spaces with open soil were left everywhere and mostly not isolated at all. Instead of e.g. lawns, small rocks or smth like that what could keep the dirt away, like in all cities in the developed nations, in Russia every rain- and snowfall causes "shitlavines" of dirt and sand, thus making shoes and cars very dirty. Same for the sidewalks too. And our water drench system is crappy as well, either it's non-existent or it works only partially. That was not a thing in Russian Empire though, because the cities were elaborated in a European way, and not in the communist one.

[@YaKefir4eg]

Привет норвежскому пролетариату!!

[@southernwanderer7912]

The Wildberries concept, where you pick up your packages, would be a great idea in the U.S. where home-delivered packages are being stolen more frequently. Somebody could make a lot of money with that type of business.

[@JeffreyOrnstein]

It already exists. Amazon has lockers at 7-11 and at at pharmacies, and UPS does it, too. Surprised you haven't heard of it.

[@capitainebonhomme1609]

@@Wild-Siberia "50% chance package stolen in LA" Your stats is a little dodgy ! Haha 🤣🤣🤣

[@TravellingwithRussell]

@southernwanderer7912 I am going to have to do a separate video on this place. My wife uses it almost every other day for small one-off items, free shipping on anything you order. If you won't want it or don't like it at the time of pick up, you simply hand it back.

[@sofialyons]

​@Jeffrey Ornstein Wildberries is a little different from Amazon Pick up. Wildberries is generally more fashion oriented, so they have a concept of where you can shop online, then go to one of their locations where they have fitting rooms, try everything on and keep whatever you like and return the items you are not happy with right there on the spot.

[@southernwanderer7912]

@@sofialyons That's a fantastic concept. I bet it's really successful.

[@TheHomeDesigner123]

I lived in a Moscow apartment for three years as a diplomat, and our apartment was nothing like you just showed. Our unit had a broken elevator, water only on at certain times during the day. Cockroaches everywhere. Blocked garbage chute and filth everywhere. The city also controlled when the heat came on in the fall and off in the spring. Things have improved significantly.

[@michellecollins290]

Though I have a feeling that there’s a few roaches there.

[@Mike-q8u8p]

Sounds like you were actually in Detroit, Baltimore, NYC, Chicago, Compton, etc.

[@ЮлияКотова-е6з]

Назовите город, район или улицу, где вы снимали квартиру я сделаю видео и покажу людям реально ли , то о чём вы пишите.

[@junglesuperstar9270]

Actually never happened .)

[@intelligentcre]

Sounds like your government may have put you in the cheapest apartment they could find, which is typical. That's certainly the case for US diplomats..

[@wazzouz]

Nice look at a Moscow apartment. Very spacious and comfortable - easy place to live in. I am in California, US, and notice one interesting thing - we would not have such a large entry foyer/vestibule (the other apartment you showed also has this). Aparments here usually open directly into the living room. The rents here in the big cities (LA, San Fran, San Diego) will be about 4 times more and often times not as nice as this unit. Thanks for posting this.

[@Gentleman_without_a_shadow]

In Russia, almost everywhere there is an entrance hall in apartments, even if it is a small apartment. There are two reasons for this: 1. Warm air stay in all other rooms in frosty weather when you enter the apartment. 2. In the entrance hall, you take off your shoes and outerwear without spreading dirt throughout the rest of the apartment.

[@crowleythedemoncat]

Since 45,000 rubles is about average pay and skilled/educated 60,000 to 75,000, the rent on this apartment, 45,000 plus utilities, makes it quite expensive.

[@mashakachan9213]

This is not moscow, this is a city on the outskirts.

[@aye_vor228]

​@@crowleythedemoncatв обычных городах России такая квартира будет стоить 20000-25000 рублей.

[@veronikasommerschein4752]

​@@aye_vor228да ну) В Выборге меньше 30-ки не найдете. А то и выше...

[@Stokopenoff]

Батюшки, Апрелевка, мой родной город) Спасибо, Рассел, за обзор! Мы, как местные аборигены, порою не замечаем достоинств местности, где живём, а взгляд со стороны позволяет увидеть её по-новому.

[@myown2101]

A если ещё в Пермь сгонять, где моя знакомая бабуля дровами барак 39-го года постройки дровами отапливает и на ведро ходит - это вообще диво-дивное! Покажу ей видео!

[@ХарукаМияшито]

@@myown2101 так кто вам мешает бабуле купить квартиру или хотя бы сделать санузел в доме, коли она сама об этом не позаботилась?

[@myown2101]

@@ХарукаМияшито Я всегда за анархию: волонтюризм и частный сектор. А в вообще то вы внимательно прочитали мой комментарий? Барак 39го года!!!!!! Жилье было признано аварийным и непригодным для эксплуатации больше 25 лет. Ворос: кто мешает построить новое жилье налогоплательщикам уже больше 25 лет? Там уже все на залатано до нельзя. Какой нафиг сан узел? Унитаз провлиться через пол, а трубу провести я вообще молчу. В доме живут человек 5 (старики) Остальные разъехались по детям/родсвенникам. Я думаю, что это и есть тактика нашего аппарата: подождать пока все здохнут или сами решать проблему, а на выделенные деньги купить скромную такую виллу на озерке Комо))))

[@velezkolohort1702]

​@@myown2101 Не бреши хохол!

[@artIdea2202]

​@@myown2101 а СССР больше нет и никто жилье новое строить не будет. Просто так .

[@teddine7366]

My one and only problem living there would be the cold climate. That apartment looks so warm and cozy. Some area rugs would make it even better.

[@orange_is_the_worst_color]

Don't forget about no hot water for several weeks a year. They cut it off. 😏👎

[@claricestarling6510]

he showed us a back up heater , th skys are bright too

[@jacekdmochowski6994]

@@claricestarling6510 there are no poison chemtrails in Russia, very clean air and filtered water, you can't find in U.S.A

[@sash.fraser]

Very spacious! And I spotted my “country” house from one of the balcony views you showed. Thank you 🙏

[@TravellingwithRussell]

My pleasure 😊Maybe you can offer me a tour to put on this channel. You can contact me by email or on telegram.

[@LetsAllDrinkToTheDeathOfAClown]

Greetings from a fellow Fraser in the USA🙂

[@nancycatania7763]

Nice apartment! Thanks for sharing. Apartments in the US tend to be smaller, but they have more bedrooms. Building in our cities, like New York, are usually built of concrete. Housing in the suburban areas are mostly wood. Our homes here in Florida are mostly concrete. I like the way your stores are so close to homes. Americans tend to rely too much on cars( except for big cities like New York). Wishing you all the best. I love Russian people and Russian culture. Sending you wishes of peace.❤️❤️❤️

[@ioanayt]

In the apartment buildings in FL you can hear through the walls the noisy neighbors with their music out loud , stomping on the floors, dogs barking like crazy and so on . I don't know what kind of "concrete" is that. The insulation is very poor in those buildings.

[@alexanderkharin7036]

@@ioanayt the house in this video is very poor in that way. Old soviet houses was more comfortable for noise haters. But it is cheap to build such apartment houses so nobody cares for sound insulation anymore. If you want silence - buy the land and build your own house (it could be also cheaper than this apartment).

[@ioanayt]

@@alexanderkharin7036 Yes, back in time they meant business building a house.

[@erikaamerica4546]

So nice! In the Southeastern US most rent is running a ridiculously high $1,200 per month and does not include electric and water.

[@gracierose3076]

It really depends on where you live. We have lived in the middle of America. Mostly ranch-style homes. Then we moved to California. The homes are built for the weather there. Now we are in North Carolina, again, with different types of homes. I like houses here the best, So many are large two-story with screened-in sun-porches. So I would say it really is a person's taste.

[@Uchyiamada]

Thanks for expanding your repertoire on the channel, since looking at super markets started to get a bit old after 10 or so! Looking at flats was definitely an interesting experience. If you have time and opportunity, perhaps you can show a house ("dacha" or w/e) as well at some point, as I'm sure some of us Western viewers would like to see an example or two of that, along with prices and such.

[@فلبيثةوزكنغقيثتالقغف]

Дачи в России в основном для выращивания своих овощей, фруктов и ягоды. И для отдыха.

[@splifstar85]

@@فلبيثةوزكنغقيثتالقغف но они под дачей имеют в виду и котедженыне посёлки, как я понимаю.. Так что думаю им было бы интересно посмотреть и на то что мы понимаем как дача и на то что мы понимаем как котеджиныне посёлки 🤷‍♂️

[@stevenkaskus6173]

Most definitely agree, would like to see different home's old and new.

[@stevenkaskus6173]

Can't see what other's are saying especially the one's who reply to what I say the app is not translating to English.

[@Chto-novogo-v-mire]

In Russia, people live well. Many people own 2-3 apartments, 2 cars each, country houses with garden plots. Pluses in Russia, medicine, education and food in schools are free, there are many taxis, and public buses. And most importantly, no crime,evening and night is safe on the streets.

[@BrendaHart-v3c]

Excellent video! The tour was thoroughly informative! I hope you continue providing such videos! I felt like I was next to you the entire time! Thank you for sharing!

[@TravellingwithRussell]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for the comment. I am trying to make more apartment tour videos.

[@elibainbridge1326]

That was a beautiful apartment and well presented. I am amazed at how cheap the rent was. In New York City that place would rent for $3000 a month.

[@anneannabu5130]

For real..probably way more, the walk in closet apartments go for $1000-$1500

[@michelecaron]

I have apt in NYC and $5500 a month would be cheap…closer to $9500 for small one bedroom.

[@anneannabu5130]

@@michelecaron that's insane..my family is there and I been there a few times and I know apartments are crazy..i just don't know how people can afford that much, unless you're a celebrity or millionaire how does the average person do it?

[@jamesbaker429]

669 dollars a month and average wage 700 not a normal choice.

[@sergeyivanov7363]

Yes, this one is cheap - according to the American standards. However, when you look at an average Russian person ( or family ) income then you won’t find it very cheap though 😊

[@annagray6491]

Very interesting tour. My Father’s side of my family live in Hungary and it is very similar. Also my niece in law is from Russia so it is very interesting to me to see this. Thank you!

[@brendascroggins5200]

This is a nice apartment. I have watched other videos and the apartments they have shown have been tiny and very rundown. This was fantastic. I would love to have a bathroom like that.

[@myown2101]

This is new apartment building. Go further away from Moscow (30 km or so) and you can experience the glory of USSR with hruschovkas and wooden barracks without indoor plumbing build in 1937.

[@crforfreedom7407]

@@myown2101 Federation or Soviet, apartment living isn't actually 'living'. It's subsisting. Existing, not living. But it is definitely a way to allow people who have nothing to subsist, not just in RU, but in any country where one resides in an apartment.

[@Niagara612]

@@myown2101 You go to England, they still live like that there. And the USSR has nothing to do with it, poverty exists in any country and under any government. But in Soviet Russia, the homeless never lived in boxes on the streets, as can be seen in the Anglo-Saxon countries, especially in the USA.

[@Niagara612]

@@crforfreedom7407 Many people also do not live, but exist without hope for the future in Western countries ... poverty is progressing and many have to live on the street. You will not see people living on the streets in Russia, but in the West, especially in the USA, there are many beggars who do not even have a room to live.

[@crforfreedom7407]

@@Niagara612 Very true. Autonomy is coming and the elites are setting the world up for 'replacement theology': They're creating AI and AGI as their own creation that replaces humanity. It's EXACTLY why we see this increase in power and control over the mass of humanity.

[@Unoriginal_aaah_name]

This is the first video I’m watching from you and I loved it! Chill and informative, that’s how I like it.

[@TheVerbalVolley]

Much nicer than I thought a Russian apartment would look. Very enlightening.

[@silverforest4682]

They wouldn't show us a poor person's apartment.

[@A0111.]

It's not an average Russian apartment, tbh.

[@IsleNaK]

​@@silverforest4682 the apartment is middle class.

[@mashakachan9213]

​@user-ys2sn9ok7z , this is very average appartment by the standards of ppl living in the big cities. Mine is way nicer and bigger.

[@izzyrov5814]

​@@silverforest4682It could be better than housing for the poor in your country.

[@menya00045]

The funny thing about Russia is that the house facades can look terrible but in the apartments can be super nice... newly renovated etc. unless you choose the old soviet style of course.

[@TravellingwithRussell]

I agree, people modernize older apartments all the time. from the outside there typical Russian building inside, there amazing.

[@menya00045]

I think Russia is good at reusing things they already have instead of just consuming new things like in the West. a Russian man in a household always tries to fix what's broken while an American man throws away and buys a new one.😆

[@evelynkorjack2126]

@@menya00045 not always true, maybe in the cities or on tv. many, many, MANY people here fix things themselves, buy at second hand stores. we are learning to make do, or do without these days.

[@menya00045]

@@evelynkorjack2126 yes some people maybe... but the US is still known for overconsumption.. good for the business of course but not for the environment and the planet. maybe you don't need the biggest cars.. two bathrooms.. two king size beds.. excessively big house.. excessively many goods to choose from.. excessively shopping.. buying new things you don't even really need, etc. etc.

[@menya00045]

@@Ultra-Violet Absolutly true... kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZKqoWiViMuVqdU

[@junerobertson4389]

These are fine apts and I wish they would build the convenient shops on the basement level in UK/U.S. like they do in Russia. Do they also require a deposit? Have you viewed any closer to Moscow and or Air B&B's. We can't even look them up here anymore. I sure want to visit for a month in 2025. Thank you!

[@TravellingwithRussell]

You cannot use air bNb here any longer, on some of the online shopping sites you can see apartments with daily rentals.

[@user-ik9fw6nx3w]

In Russia people use cian and avito websites for real estate but they probably only use Russian language...

[@Veloxm]

@@user-ik9fw6nx3w гугл прекрасно переводит авито

[@10054760]

There are lots of apartments and condo buildings in the US that have shops and services like hairdressers, etc, in them.

[@Veloxm]

@@10054760 I'm sure )

[@a-chartdesign4045]

I currently on high rise/ high occupation housing in the states. The central heating and open floor design are clearly far ahead of any US standard. Thanks for the tour!

[@southernwanderer7912]

I like they way they make a square with the apartments and put a park in the middle. And there seems to be plenty of parking for residents as well. Then you have convenient shopping on the ground floors, which is always a great idea. The heated towel rail is a nice touch. The rent price is fantastic as well.

[@capitainebonhomme1609]

Rent is actually expensive by Russian standards given it's a long way from Moscow. Average wage in Russia is about $700 a month. Much lower than the US.

[@kepblood]

in fact, this price is very high. Probably because of the proximity to the capital. the average price for an apartment of this class in the country is 12-15 thousand rubles

[@TravellingwithRussell]

@kepblood Can you please tell me where in Russia i can find a place this size with 2 rooms for 12 - 15k rubles. I all honesty, they don't exist in Mosco or Moscow Region.

[@TravellingwithRussell]

@southernwanderer7912 Right, in the other areas close by with building like there the parks are replicated, so lots of places for kinds to play close by. I love the towel rails here also. Thanks for watching.

[@tdrs1765]

Ever heard of a thing named „garage“? Normal places would have them

[@CommandoCrossfire]

Excellent Video! Thanks! Could you consider doing a video on buying an apartment or house, prices etc… would be awesome and helpful 👍🙃

[@TravellingwithRussell]

Thanks for the idea!

[@donnadixon289]

Large unit with a very nice view for an absolutely amazing price. All that black is rather gloomy for my taste but the upgraded appliances, great tub and double enclosed balconies are a nice bonus. The landlord has spent quite a bit in updating the unit but the common entryway and hall area sure could use total renovation. Still, for that kind of a price, I’d take it. 🇨🇦

[@dinak2511]

You should keep in mind that for Russia, it's an expensive place. 45 000 rub is an ok monthly salary, 60 000 is normal for a well educated person in Moscow. Also, getting into the city from that place can easily take around two hours.

[@Koolneen]

Yeah I could live in this apartment, it’s up to date and looks very comfortable.

[@PoFamily_gaming]

Nice apartment. A lot of space especially in the bathroom …😊 The furniture is also nice, maybe too much dark colours but it’s only for my taste. Hope that it also have a good connections to public transport to get to Moscow fast.

[@TravellingwithRussell]

I like the space also, i am not a fan of the dark kitchen though. I like much lighter colors to make the place seem brighter. From this building its a 6-minute walk to the bus stop to take you into Moscow, or a 14-minute walk to the train station directly into Moscow Centre.

[@СимонВизенталь-ы7ь]

Тёмная мебель меньше пачкается. 😂😂😂

[@ЕкатеринаРязанова-з3л]

@@СимонВизенталь-ы7ь точнее, пачкается так же, но это менее заметно 😁. Правда, кухня глянцевая, поэтому не факт 🤣

[@tytn9978]

I was impressed with the tour of the apartment, and even more so with the view ... especially with the flatness of the landscape; reminds me of the southern Saskatchewan prairie vista!

[@capitainebonhomme1609]

Hi Russell Thank you for sharing your interesting and informative video

[@TravellingwithRussell]

You are very welcome. Glad you enjoyed this recent video. I've been wanting to do this for a while. Just needed to get access to a few places from a local agent.

[@shirleyjcastiglia3676]

I can live there. I’m really impressed with how it is furnished. Love the heated towel rack. Very simple decor and lots of space. Thank you 😊

[@anthonyvalenti9093]

Great tour!!!! Nice apartment, good price. My wife and I pay $1218 a month for a much smaller apartment in Jacksonville, Fl. , around 600 sq. ft. Utilities are about $130 which includes water,sewage, electricity (heat/air). It is not a bargain, but inflation has driven the prices higher by at least 15%. Thanks

[@hitch-hiker4223]

Are you not sealed? 600 square feet is 182 square meters, which is more than twice the size of the apartment in this video.

[@hitch-hiker4223]

@Козак Мамай my mistake. Sorry

[@AK-mi2vr]

Comparing the prices we should take in account the average salaries. This price is around 50-60% of the month salary in Moscow region. In other regions 45K rubles is even higher than average salary. 500$ is common salaries there, have no idea how people survive, as prices for products are more or less the same🤷

[@AK-mi2vr]

@rubikjon Good for u. But your case doesn't reflect the real life of the majority of population in regions)

[@irinab7524]

@rubikjonmy nephew lives in Zelenograd, his wife and him both work temporary jobs. Total income about 65K rubles and rent of small apartment is 30K rubles. With one child it’s almost impossible to survive if their seasonal jobs end and no other job is ready. They like it there vs Irkutsk where is no jobs at all but it’s very shaky lifestyle. They are still 35-40 y.o. and when nobody will hire them? Sad reality

[@ML-ul2zq]

Shocked at the space and affordability. It looks peaceful, you would never guess the tumult going on in the world.

[@Randomdude21-e]

Salary in russia is really low

[@cherylh8924]

Wow, you could live in that tub. I do like the idea of having the shops on the ground level if you don't want to go out. And the price no shabby at all.

[@TravellingwithRussell]

Thanks for your comments. Yes, lots of local shops very close by.

[@blackcoffee13]

I like the location of the walk in closet, at the beginning of the apartment, practical!

[@alexejII]

Nice apartment, very nice kitchen, nice view from the apartment. After all, you can decorate apartments according to your own taste. Seems to be a nice and clean area, cozy with all the small shops in the house and area. It's certainly beautiful there in the summer, I could easily want to live there. Thanks for an informative review.

[@leroyleach7581]

NO WAY! unless a family here(USA) is destitute(or blind), that apt, with the layout, the colors, the decorations...this apt is EXACTLY what we picture Communism would build. seriously, UGH.

[@moniquelumpkin5466]

This apartment would cost a fortune in New York city. Hope to visit Moscow, st Petersburg, Siberia. Russian food is healthy and good. Thank God they kicked Monsanto out.

[@karendeitrick2655]

@@leroyleach7581 Your right, this place is disgusting.

[@Diana-ks6sz]

@@leroyleach7581 Ummm. No. There are a lot of older apartment buildings that look a lot like that in older east coast cities in the US (NY City, Boston, Philly, DC metro). Now there are many much nicer ones. But the newer, nicer ones tend to be half that size and double the price. An apartment that size, in that condition, in DC proper, in a half-way decent neighborhood would easily go for $2,000+. In the VA close-in suburbs it would still go for over $1,600 in a so-so neighborhood.

[@sergeyivanov7363]

@@leroyleach7581 , you definitely have a very good opinion on Communism if you really think that this apartment is what Communism was going to offer .. 😅 lol I lived in Soviet Union ( I was born in 1973 ) when the official social formation was called Socialism and the Communism was a primary goal for future for the society to build. And I can tell you that all of the variety of apartments which Soviet Union’s construction industry was offering is nothing like the apartment shown on this video ( except some enhanced style apartments for those who were taking a certain positions at the Communists Party, bosses, etc. ). Most of the Soviet style apartments were looking way less fashioned and way smaller in sizes than this one - they were more primitive - to say in two simple words. I can proudly say that this kinds of apartments is the product of the new Capitalism era in the post-Soviet Russia when such a big and quite a luxury style apartments have become available for simple people to buy ( if you have enough money ) or to rent.

[@h.r.puffinstuff7099]

Nice place! My parents were in Russia when it was part of the Soviet Union. You defeated the purpose of wearing the slippers inside after wearing them outside first. The whole reason for changing out of regular shoes once you get inside apartment and into the slippers is so you won’t track in anything nasty inside your home. 😊

[@nancysmith2874]

How many sq feet

[@stevenkaskus6173]

Even though some things are a bit funky I'm pleasantly surprised at how modern the apartment is inside especially the kitchen, love the look of the appliances and the glass top stove. I really like the floors in both the main living and kitchen.

[@Patrick-yh5yd]

Was that a side by side fridge?

[@windywolf4842]

@@Patrick-yh5yd Yes.

[@patrickmccleary1144]

Reminds me of the 1990s, but the construction of the building reminds me of government housing in California for the indigent and poor. Big block bohemoths made out of cement. Also reminds me of police holding facilities, seems like the same kind of construction. Personally I'm not into minimalist architecture it's too cold and foreboding. But I'm also not big on apartments I like freestanding homes with lots of property surrounding me so I can keep to myself blare my music and shoot guns off or archery privately without being interfered with.

[@OceanSoul_OS]

Не, ну это роскошно 😀 это дорого-богато! Очень красивый вид из окна!

[@TravellingwithRussell]

Это немного причудливо, не уверен, что видел джакузи в ванной раньше в России.

[@ОльгаГай-з9ъ]

@@TravellingwithRussell наши соседи ещё причудливее, из кухни сделали ванную. У них там и джакузи, и душевая кабина, и тёплый пол, и вид из окна.)

[@georginich2216]

@@TravellingwithRussell Встречается редко. В домах, где большие ванные комнаты. Душевые кабины тоже редкость

[@leumma]

@@TravellingwithRussellactually it’s quite a common thing here 😅 Russians love «the feeling of being rich» and jacuzzi is something that is connected to this in our minds

[@АлександрМ-ы5п]

@@georginich2216 Тут явно была перепланировка. Ванная включает коридор на кухню. Возможно даже эта перепланировка узаконена, т.к. газа нет в квартире и дверь на кухню не требуется.

[@dianamanwaring4794]

I love that apartment, especially the bathroom! I never saw such a nice tub in any of the apartments I had over the years here in the US. Thank you for sharing this!

[@ShadowsandCityLights]

Those types of tubs gross me out. 🤢

[@MissDebra]

@@ShadowsandCityLights Me too!

[@jaray7710]

The tub looks to me like something in a hospital or rehab. Not very attractive or relaxing looking.

[@L.Fontein7]

So where do you live in the states that is so much worse than this??

[@TEXCAP]

Huh? When was the last time you went to the bathroom to do your laundry? Then you have to stand in the toilet to get to it.

[@bobdobalina2931]

Excellent video. I enjoyed it so much that I subscribed to your channel. I like your format on this video so please keep it coming. I could easily live in that apartment for that kind of money, especially in the winter where it's snug and warm with gorgeous views of the winter wonderland after heavy snow. I'm quite a solitary person and I feel that I could sit in one of those balconies and write a novel.

[@vidaorvis160]

You sound like me!I love to be alone to do my own thing in my own time in one of those apts!

[@patdoyle3686]

Great tour well done Russell excellent video 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Russian Apartments surprised they are so well designed have great storage very spacious with plenty of shopping options other countries including my own Ireland can certainly learn from Russia yeah a big surprise there Apartments are good homes

[@debbiehaha1300]

Nice vlog Russell. The apartment looks good for a couple, but tbh I couldn’t do with the furniture not my taste, plus couldn’t sleep in a bed full time which isn’t mine. The apartment isn’t for me as I love to have a garden, which we entertain in the summer. But can understand people who want an apartment because they don’t want a garden. Which is great, as everyone likes different things.

[@TravellingwithRussell]

Fair enough! Apartment living isn't or everyone that's for certain. It's very common that places that are rented out are furnished like you see. Sometimes more basic than others.

[@marias5088]

Russell, could you do a tour of a single family house in the Moscow region? Not the one with an outhouse of course but the one with all the amenities included. Thank you in advance!

[@TravellingwithRussell]

The one with an outside house is usually a dacha. The ones you see from the window view of this video as more typical family homes.

[@ОльгаОрлова-ы6д]

У нас есть такой дом. А что именно вас интересует? Как понимаю, вопросы про комфорт и удобство?

[@nickage872]

@@ОльгаОрлова-ы6д сколько стоит содержание? за отопление и электричество, за воду? В сша налог на дом 1.5-2% от рыночной стоимости, что есть очень большие деньги, каков налог у вас?

[@ОльгаОрлова-ы6д]

@@nickage872 смотрите, какая ситуация - у нас частные дома в основном используют как летние домики-дачи, куда приезжают на короткое время для отдыха, поэтому в частных домах наличие всех удобств только у тех, кто там живет постоянно. Таких людей не очень много, у нас в основном люди живут в квартирах, а туда приезжают только летом на короткое время от города отдохнуть. Из-за этого в сфере коммуникаций мало конкуренции, она у нас только развивается. Поэтому провести газ или водопровод не скажу, что дешево, как и ремонт. В квартире все это значительно дешевле и проще. Т.е. содержание частного дома обходится достаточно дорого в плане ремонта и проведения коммуникаций. А уже само обслуживание (вода, электричество, газ и т.д.), как и налог, достаточно дешевое.

[@Clarixon]

@@ОльгаОрлова-ы6д в Москве и Подмосковье очень много частных домов, коттеджей. Зачастую они подключены ко всем центральным коммуникациям, даже канализация. Ещё много таунхаусов, всяких дуплексов и квардуплексов.

[@susiecox8413]

Hi, These videos are so interesting! Super nice apt. I love the open concept but I would prefer to have a smaller bath and entryway because that would give you more living space and possibly even another bedroom. Nice view, playground and all the shops in the same building is awesome! Decent price as well. Thank you!

[@windywolf4842]

Gorgeous and I agree! I think I'd use that extra space for maybe a nice dresser or credenza. A small desk and chair maybe. Maybe a wardrobe for extra clothing space, bookcases or DVD storage cabinets I'd find use for the space! 😉

[@blanchemoore5489]

Was surprised at how nice the apt was!!👏😊

[@TravellingwithRussell]

I think so too.

[@baristov]

мне очень понравилось видео такого формата. разнообразие это замечательно! спасибо, Расселл. 👍

[@СтудияПозитивчик]

I can't find your comment about salaries in Moscow, I answer here. You said that the average salary in Moscow is $ 700 or less - this is not true! Don't fool people, the average salary in Moscow is about $ 1,500. You will not live in Moscow for less than $ 1000. And there are no salaries of $ 700, only illegals from Central Asia get that unless. Although all salaries are in rubles, as you understand.

[@yvonnegilmore712]

Wow the floors are beautiful, the whole apartment is very spacious, and nice

[@TravellingwithRussell]

It was a nice place for sure.

[@kater.7563]

It’s a lovely apartment! Needs a bit more decor, but has fantastic potential.

[@Peter-fo4ec]

Like your style ,like your video style with one camera , plain, simple ,easy ,no fancy stuff , just the facts, plus you're entertaining..... you seem like a nice guy and I just subscribed..... so you got one more person on your list ...😁 look forward to seeing more of your future videos,now I'm going to go check out where else you've been and what you're doing in the past..... Thanks, Peter.... keep up the good work......

[@aslansdaughter4648]

Very nice! What a view! Not a fan of the bathroom, but the open kitchen and living is nice.

[@TravellingwithRussell]

Fair enough! Thanks.

[@julianmahler2388]

It's interesting how things differ from country to country. In Germany, every room that is not a kitchen, hallway or bathroom counts as one room. So, living-room + bedroom + bathroom = 2 rooms, living-room + bedroom + office + kitchen + hallway + bathroom = 3 rooms. Plus, the "first floor" is the first floor above ground level, so basically what you would call the second floor in other countries (seemingly including Russia since there's only a "1" button in the elevator). And yes, the apartment looked a lot better than expected!

[@Prometeusz]

The same in Poland - living room, office room or any other functional room except kitchen and bathroom - counts as room. And the same with floors - 1st floor on the ground is called "Parter" , floor above this (so 2nd level ) is called "1st floor" . The first rule seems a lot more reasonable than english world counting only bedrooms. But second is I think misleading and confusing.

[@energydecisions]

In the US, every room above grade (aka, fully above the surrounding ground) except bathrooms and any rooms that can't be used year-round, count. So a house with living room, dining room, kitchen, office, den/tv-room, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, full height cement basement, and a 3-season room (such as an unheated sun room, an enclosed porch, etc.) would list as a "9 room, 4 bedroom" house.

[@Prometeusz]

@@energydecisions A ok. So it's the same as in Europe. Confusion was made because in many US real estate ads or tours ( which I love to watch ) of great mansions - they mostly talk about number of bedrooms, not all rooms - it's ;ole only parameter that describes house.

[@myown2101]

Yes. Same in Russia. A room is a room. Also this is a flat, not an apartment. People who live above the shops usually say they live on a second floor (in russian the first flor is the first floor, shops are on the first). In US every room with a closet is technically a bedroom.

[@myown2101]

​@@PrometeuszEvery room with a closet/walk-in closet is technically a bedroom in US.

[@shirleydrake1602]

Very nice! A few years ago I watched several videos about apartments in Russia, this was quite a upgrade!😊

[@eduardo3652]

That's a spacious apartment at a good price (I'm watching a year later after the initial post, and the rent is now $407.20 USD). I could definitely live there. The businesses on the ground floor are a nice touch, the liquor and meat stores are very convenient. I'd have to get used to the snow after all my years away (I currently live in Phoenix, Arizona). Love the local at 20:34!

[@Dodgeowner]

This apartment is beautiful. And the PRICE! So cheap. I love the decor. Sure it’s not for everyone and I myself prefer lighter colors, but it’s unique. The tulip tile is very nice. The windows all around would uplift anyone’s mood. It seems to be built very sturdy. What is the crime rate? …just wondering as a woman and being in the hallways.

[@sanaalex9555]

Cheap, but who want to live in Russia?

[@sergeyivanov7363]

The crime rate is not that dangerous in the areas like that near Moscow. Most of foreigners/expats in Russia ( including Americans and Canadians - ( my wife is a Canadian, I am a Russian ) say they found Russia being surprisingly safe ( contrary to their initial expectations ). Some crimes in public hallways, stairwells inside of the apartment buildings may still occur ( they were more typical in past, say in late 1980-es, throughout 1990-es and in early 2000-es but have become very rare now ) but chances are very very small. “And the price” - according to the American standards this apartment is really cheap ( for the apartment of such a level ) but it would seem like quite expensive one ( maybe a very expensive one ) for an average working Russian person.

[@sandradavis9882]

@@sanaalex9555 , where did you find the price ?

[@fll332]

cheap if you compare this to a 1 bedroom apartment in London, but in the rest of the UK you can easily find a 2 bedroom apartment that is much cheaper, with bills for heating and electricity included

[@KVOl]

most Russians have all their housing in private ownership. During the USSR, the state gave apartments to everyone who works. After the collapse of the USSR, Russia- the state created a law- privatization, all these apartments were transferred into the hands of workers for free. Therefore, at least 80% of the population has private housing. If you want to increase the area, they sell the apartment and take more, either cash or a loan (mortgage). Due to the sale of an existing apartment, when buying a new home- the amount is not so large- a large first monetary contribution.

[@TravellingwithRussell]

@vallevida1 Thanks for the explanation. It helps a lot.

[@KVOl]

@@Wild-Siberia Hello, I also live from Russia near Siberia, in the Urals, the Republic of Bashkortostan. I hope you are doing well and you are used to our weather 😄 30 years is a lot, wow. My grandmother was given an apartment 3 years after she started working as a doctor, and my spouse's mother was given an apartment 1 year later. Back in the USSR, housing was sometimes increased if children appeared in the family, children of different sexes, separate rooms were needed, so they could give more to the family.

[@KVOl]

@@TravellingwithRussell Thank you for the video, you make a huge contribution by showing real life) there is something good and bad everywhere, as in America there are big beautiful cities, and in Russia, and vice versa places that are just beginning to develop.

[@KVOl]

@@Wild-Siberia I subscribed to your blog. Thank you 🙏👍🏻you are in a very beautiful place with a rich nature. I hope you will succeed. Thanks to foreign bloggers, the world will learn the truth about life in Russia, about its nature and heritage. My client's daughter met a guy from England by correspondence a few years ago. They liked each other and he decided to come to visit her in Ufa. His family was against it, they sincerely thought that bears and bandits were walking the streets here 😄Now he lives and studies in St. Petersburg visit Novosibirsk , it is called the capital of Siberia)

[@KVOl]

@@Wild-Siberia good luck to you) I am sure that you will succeed, you are a great fellow👍🏻☺️

[@charliezetterstrom1823]

It’s feels very spacious and it’s good for many things.

[@TravellingwithRussell]

It was nice and spacious inside.

[@evaskjerd]

Your apartment is wonderful! 🤩🤩I could say that an apartment like that here in norway would cost a fortune, but they don't build apartments that big as often anymore! but one of these in Oslo, with 80 square meters, should cost around 9 million Norwegian kroner and you need to have at least 40% equity to buy either a house or an apartment. One thing that is very common here is that generally apartments and houses have very light colors and lots of windows to give a little more joy/light in the autumn/winter months....the problem with many windows is the loss of heat👎and eletricity prices here it went up a lot after the sanctions that the USA ORDERED for europe to put on Russia, and so, we are exporting energy to the "smart" european countries and paying a high price, literally, for this!

[@ПафнутийПятаков]

Many Russians, in addition to apartments, also have country houses with small plots of land, it is usually called a "Dacha".

[@TravellingwithRussell]

@user-iu9bz6pv7t Yes, i love the idea of dachas. We visit our friends one a lot in the summertime.

[@ПафнутийПятаков]

@@TravellingwithRussell да у меня тоже есть дача, летом очень хорошо отдохнуть и поработать по хозяйству😁

[@jerrylee4485]

you are not getting tired of writing nonsense...right? remember some previous posts ...just want to inform that everything is fine in Germany...electricity and heating still on. no one is eating the cats and dogs all good here

[@MontiPoo]

@@jerrylee4485 that's not a good thing that electricity and heating in Germany is still on, in the long run, because Germany is an industrial powerhouse, pretty much the only one remaining in the western world, remember that the EU had been buying Russian NG from Russia to prepare for this winter, now though, you guys are paying some hefty prices for the American LNG, and you're dependent on market prices and will soon be competing with China for the LNG, no more long term cheap contracts with Russia you can depend on, that's a death sentence for any production facility that requires cheap energy to be cost effective, first to go are steel, aluminum manufacturing facilities, small businesses, then the rest of house of cards will start collapsing in the next 2-4 years, because you can't keep bailing them out forever and you can't compete with the US and China or even Russia (for example Russia now sells aluminum to the EU who quietly buy it, because Slovalko has closed the production facility for aluminum in the EU) that pay 3-5 times less for energy, now dont get me wrong, people will still buy Mercedes, BMWs etc even if they increase their prices 20-30% in the next 5 years, big luxury brands will survive no matter what, but the whole industrial base? Without the cheap, steady supply of energy with predictable prices? No chance

[@Славян-е8б]

Today is a traditional holiday for Russia, the Old New Year (New Year according to the old style) I congratulate everyone on the coming New Year! Сегодня традиционный праздник для России ,Старый Новый Год (Новый Год по старому стилю ) Поздравляю всех с наступающим Новым Годом !

[@TravellingwithRussell]

Yes. Thanks for the festive greeting.

[@АлександрВойкин-т5ф]

"Old New Year" - только русский поймёт это 😄

[@arckanumsavage2822]

You forgot to mention people should eat vareniki on this holiday

[@MrFrrfeyn]

@@arckanumsavage2822 ???? LOL

[@arckanumsavage2822]

@@MrFrrfeyn для кого-то это открытие? Гугли "вареники на Старый Новый Год".

[@trishr2946]

Wow, what a nice video! I loved it! So interesting...I've wondered for a long time how life is in Russia and this was SO enlightening. Thanks, Russell! Am off to look at others you've done.

[@TravellingwithRussell]

Thank you so much for the kind words. :)

[@lenitaa7938]

Just know that he purposely misrepresented the video! No ‘typical Russian apartment’ looks this way at all!! This area is for the Moscow upper wealthy classes! Majority of Russians can’t afford it!

[@lenitaa7938]

If u truly want to know what it is like to live in Russia, find another blogger ! This man is vastly misrepresenting the reality !

[@junosaxon4370]

I really enjoyed watching this video. I didn't expect the size of that apartment in Russia I was expecting something small. I really like the closed in balconies and the views of the town. It's great to have shops on the ground floor, especially grocery stores for convenience. I had experienced that when I lived in Beijing, moden buildings had grocery stores, laundries etc. in the buildings on the ground floor or just nearby in the same apartment complex. The price of that apartment is the pricel of a small room in the UK, at least, where I am right now. Such a different lifestyle. A very interesting video, thank you.

[@FirstGeologist]

Неудивительно, ведь Великобритания страна с наименьшими показателями обеспеченности жильём на 1000 населения, так и в квадратных метрах. Ну это является отражением слабых темпов строительства, отчего и цены на жильё высокие, а обеспеченность им низкая.

[@vintagepanj]

I looovvvee the windows in the living room. I quite like the place!!