Russian TYPICAL (Micro) Apartment: Could You Live Here?

[@TravellingwithRussell]

Could you live in an Apartment that is only 15sq meters (1151sq feet) ? I think alone I could, with my wife. There is no chance, unless we aren't at home a lot together. If you curious about these apartment a little more, you can contact Yuri though his social links: Telegram youtube.com/@investremont or his website: investremont.com/ If you want me to continue to make more videos, or perhaps want to shout me lunch somewhere: 💳 (Russian Bank Deposit) SberBank: [phone] 💳 Donation Alerts (Set up for Everyone) www.donationalerts.com/r/travelwithrusell 💳 Boosty (Set up for Everyone) boosty.to/travellingwithrussell/donate

[@Basman59]

15 square is not 1151sqft it’s about 161sqft

[@azmary1]

Yes it is 160 sq feet.

[@mk52211]

Depends on the price which you didn’t mention

[@shanecucheron2728]

I agree 💯 with russell

[@garyclements2821]

Russell, another question, I noticed the 3 entry doors all face out, surely there must be incidents where 2 people leave at same time and hit doors at some point? Trivial I know but just an observation 😁

[@benjaminsamuel2740]

These apartments are perfect for students n retirees living alone. I could live in one without issue. Less things to clean and less strata levy. The building complex is amazing .

[@vertigovain]

No student here would afford this one. Its for single IT guys who wants to be near Moscow center.

[@Yair44]

Students will never be able to purchase an apartment in such a location in Moscow. The apartment is good for singles with a good salary. But I don't understand why anyone would buy an apartment that is only suitable for singles, do they plan to stay single forever?

[@Anon1370]

​​​@@Yair44the answer to that is yes some people plan to stay single forever it is a thing it does exist

[@Mr820121]

My guess is these are very expensive rentals. More than 2000 euro per month?

[@luchakful]

Налогов? Да они и так копейки за квартиру😄 в год 10 долларов плюс минус

[@smartieplum]

Love the idea of the washing machine under the sink in the bathroom

[@TravellingwithRussell]

I love this idea also.

[@adelyna89]

You would probably spill water all over the washing machine with that small sink. Not really suitable for anything, except washing hands. If you want to wash your face with cleaning product you'll have a mess to clean afterwords. It looks nice before you actually live there. It's more suitable to be rented per night like a hotel. For everyday living it would be difficult to live there.

[@tvarqwz]

Yes. BTW I cannot see any place or thing to dry your washing like hanging ropes in the balcony or something. And when you need to wash your bedsheets you need external laundry

[@Angel2011]

@@tvarqwz I think the same machine does both.

[@sherylwilliams1504]

Are these apartments for rent or sale? What is the average cost?

[@FAYSAL-SOMALI-UHURU]

To be honest The apartment looks like 💯💯 luxury hotel in some countries💙💙🇷🇺🇷🇺💙💙🇸🇴🇸🇴

[@daphnethurlow5388]

Definitely

[@FAYSAL-SOMALI-UHURU]

@@daphnethurlow5388 And did you see the quality of the doors of the apartments 💯💯🤔🤔

[@tvarqwz]

Is there any services available?

[@edubogota1]

This is nowhere near decent compared top western luxury apartments.

[@ДмитрийОсипов-ц6ы]

в Москве сейчас 80% жилых комплексов строят бизнес класса и выше. Я сам в таком живу, тут правда как в 5-ти звездочных отелях. В общем кайф

[@lynner1770]

I think many unhoused Americans would be happy to have this little place

[@elliotgirl3921]

you can move and live in these micro apartments if you want.

[@shellbythesea12]

They would be thrilled!

[@TravellingwithRussell]

@lynner1770 In Russia, the government has built more basic apartments like this for low-income families.

[@СтражникПравды]

There are apartments of 5 m2 in New York

[@СтражникПравды]

​@@TravellingwithRussell Such small apartments are bought for the purpose of investment for rent.

[@t.wil.9646]

I am always amazed by how clean, neat and well kept Russian City’s are.

[@AJ-hi9fd]

They are not filled with the 3rd world who poop in the streets.

[@helene48]

Et il ne traîne pas de mendiants, de drogués, de migrants etc.....

[@ME2too2022]

I agree. These apts are very nice for those who can get along without much. I would think the three connected apartmenrs would require people who are friends or even family.

[@tammybrennan2040]

@@helene48watch homeless in Russia & that’s all you’ll see

[@MssKastalia]

@@tammybrennan2040 их еще нужно найти

[@lynner1770]

These apartments would be perfect for someone who has to be in Moscow for business

[@TravellingwithRussell]

Right, as short-term rentals.

[@MWENDA-vv5im]

Great for students too.

[@zadobrotu]

Ни один российский студент не сможет оплатить такую квартиру в Москве, вблизи от центра, только если за него заплатят богатые родители ​@@MWENDA-vv5im

[@AzariasTM]

Well, if you live alone, perhaps a young couple at the beginning of their journey or a student, then the studio is quite suitable for living. And if you already have a family and a child, then of course you already need a full-fledged apartment.

[@elliotgirl3921]

for living together? imagine that your partner is sleeping and you are already awake and hungry. you can't cook food without waking up your partner.

[@AzariasTM]

​@@elliotgirl3921 You just need to cook food for two right away 😂 I agree with you, but some couples in Russia actually live in studios, since it is cheaper and more affordable housing than buying a large apartment at once.

[@SeniorTrouble]

These 3 studio apartments were probably purchased to be rented out to tourists and other people coming to the city. This kind of investment is common here, especially in large tourist cities such as Moscow, Sochi, St. Petersburg.

[@Intel-i7-9700k]

@@elliotgirl3921 Agreed, for living together you really need two separate rooms. Actually I'd say this is quite cramped already to live long term for a single person.

[@mamanyka]

​такие студии есть в любом крупном мегаполисе. Москва, Нью-Йорк, Лондон, Токио, Пекин, в любом. Есть и меньший метраж.

[@natalyar3718]

It's a very extreme type of an apartment for Russia. Usually people live in more comfortable conditions. Such micro apartments appeared in the market just recently, mostly in very big cities, with lots of students and people who relocated for their job.

[@ggerdagg]

они уже начали строить подобное в небольших городах, московские фирмы, но никто их не покупает потому что что сумасшедшие жить в коморках..?

[@FireFlux73]

OMG I just love this video Russell, I also would live in a micro appartment. I would choose Yuri's appartment because of the balcony. Great stuff and keep up the good work. Take care.

[@daphnethurlow5388]

Loved that balcony too !

[@TrevorCrook-c1s]

They are hotel rooms . I like the first one .. I could easily live in it by myself . Great location too

[@GingerCC-he8be]

OMG much better than my $1,350 a month unfurnished "studio" in the USA. OMG, and it has a washing machine!!! OMG!!

[@ПолБад]

the cost of such apartments is about 350-550 dollars per month + utilities, including unlimited Internet - 20-50 dollars

[@magicmirror8627]

Almost every apartment in Russia has a washing machine, it's as basic as fridge or microwave here. In south Russia almost every apartment also has an air conditioning system.

[@ПолБад]

Bro! if you don't have a washing machine in Russia..... then you are a homeless person (cloche) and live somewhere under the bridge

[@debbiehopewell5544]

It's cheaper because they make nothing compared to the U.S.

[@GingerCC-he8be]

@@debbiehopewell5544 ?? If you are talking about salaries, people have to work two jobs to cover costs because corporations are not required to pay people a living wage and unlike all other similar countries, health care is for wealthy people, not a human right.

[@SantaMaria-j3u]

8:51 the size of a hotel room. The balcony and large windows makes it less claustrophobic.

[@TravellingwithRussell]

They did have the feeling of n Apart-Hotel a little bit.

[@adelyna89]

For sure! Imagine having to clean the window in the ones where the bed is placed in the corner of the room. It sounds like a nightmare, there is so little space to move the bed.

[@aliencosmos]

@@adelyna89 these places need a murphy bed

[@TheRus13]

Russell switched from store reviewer to realtor .)

[@TravellingwithRussell]

Kind of. ))

[@kitty_s23456]

​@@TravellingwithRussellyou should show more micro & mini apartments. I'm not interested in store reviews but the YT algorithm showed me this vid. There are vloggers whose content is mostly abt apartments (E.G. Micro Apartment Life - from Japan, Cash Jordan - from USA/NYC). All the best to you.

[@rick3747]

We like Russell too much... BTW, realtors are glorified used car salespeople.

[@barrycoppock]

The type of apartment where I would stay during the week whilst working in Moscow and then travel to my country residence for the weekend!

[@RichieRouge206]

The sink over the washing machine is such a clever use of space! The finishes and attention to detail is really very good indeed! It’s like staying in a posh hotel. Great review and Uri is very cool!

[@lauramichael498]

More Yuri please!! He is fantastic

[@Sergey_Bezhentsev]

WOW. You were almost at my home.... "Silver Fountain" - I live there....👍🏻✌🏻

[@nata4453]

Нормально. Многие японцы так и живут.

[@al-Baa7ith-3an-il-Ma3rifah]

Сам ов зем лив ин эпатментс твайс смолер зан зоуз ванз.

[@movization]

@@al-Baa7ith-3an-il-Ma3rifah тру

[@alexbayer2365]

Сравните плотность в Японии, и в России. Для России это жадность застройщиков.

[@al-Baa7ith-3an-il-Ma3rifah]

@@alexbayer2365 От 10 до 20% надбавки в цене квартиры формируется из-за отката чиновникам этих самых процентов. Застройщик платит эти деньги слугам народа (которые кстати уже получают огромные зарплаты с госбюджета) и естественно потом забирает это с покупателей квартир в виде наценки на ровном месте.

[@Любадрель-у9з]

Потому что у них мало места

[@alienbunker]

Wow! This look like a typical Japanese 1 bedroom apartment, except it's way more modern and advanced. I love the way the bathroom looks, the mirror, the lights, everything looks super modern and clean.

[@vc47777]

Very beautiful! Everything is high end, I love the apartments❣ Vera from 🇺🇸

[@alexdenisov7912]

Russel, I think if you told prices of these micro apartments there will be more things to discuss.

[@TravellingwithRussell]

Thats a good thought. I didn't even realize until we were heading out to lunch after that we didn't talk about the price of these places.

[@daphnethurlow5388]

Yes would have liked to know the rental fees

[@daxfut]

@@TravellingwithRussell haha what is more interesting than the price.....

[@firegirl24]

I think that no more than 70-80 thousand dollars for a small apartment

[@SantaMaria-j3u]

3:49 nice courtyard, no claustrophobic feel.

[@TravellingwithRussell]

There was a lot green space on the other side of the building also, with playgrounds and comfy benches to sit down.

[@eileenboles8645]

claustrophia is what u ll have inside the apartment.

[@mostlyh2o233]

Such an interesting video; thank you for filming it! I’m a 58 y.o. American woman and, post-divorce, I happily live in an under 300 sq ft apartment (but I do also have a private yard). It has everything I need and it’s wonderful to not have much upkeep. My place is a “back house” on the property of my friend of 30+ years, which makes it ideal as we can look out for each other and enjoy each other’s company (when we choose lol!) It’s in Southern California, US, about a half mile from the beach and I pay $1200 a month, which is a STEAL around these parts! 😊

[@misharon9467]

Отличная квартира для мужика, предпочитающего холостяцкий образ жизни! Практически идеальная! Меня всегда удивляли дуралеи с 3-х этажными замками-пылесборниками.) Что нормальному человеку для жизни нужно? Всё в этой квартире есть! Кровать, санузел, кухня! Лежи, смотри ТВ, слушай музыку, читай книги. И убираться легко! И платить меньше за обслуживание квартиры.

[@al-Baa7ith-3an-il-Ma3rifah]

Главное, чтобы соседи тихие были, не бухари, не меломаны, не глухие киноманы и не любители громкого секса. А то обычно у таких квартир тонкие стены, слышно кашель, громкое чихание и т.д. Воспитанные и доброжелательные соседи это находка в наши дни. А то пока со всеми не переругаешься, невозможно установить приемлемое проживание. Я сам живу в студии с тонкими стенами. На одних съемщиков наорал сквозь стену, когда музыку врубили в 00:45 и они тихо съехали. С новыми въехавшими тоже поговорить пришлось и с соседями с другой стены тоже договорились. Я так не люблю конфликтов, но приходилось рамсить. А так, хороших нешумных соседей обнимал бы каждое утро вместе с приветствием и ходил бы к ним взаимно на чай. Почему-то люди перестали ценить добрососедство.

[@alexbayer2365]

Лучше тогда просто небольшой домик для холостяка, в нем будет в разы тише. В такую квартиру даже женщину не приведешь.

[@NoHumansHere894y7HUIEO]

@@alexbayer2365баба сбежит оттуда, ей негде будет там тряпки разместить

[@FrLady20]

I think every country should offer those, they are really nice and convenient for anyone who cannot afford high rents and doesn’t mind the smaller size. This is the perfect solution!

[@bruced47]

Considering how small those apartments are, they are amazingly well designed. They look very sleek, clean, and quite livable for a single person, or maybe even a young couple w/o children.

[@capitainebonhomme1609]

Perhaps good for a single person. Definitely too small for a couple. Too much I'm each other pocket.

[@nbach2202]

The same would be found in Manhattan, NYC. New and old buildings. There're more micro studios in NYC than anything else. Did I mention that those 600 sq feet on or about studios in Manhattan ( no balcony) will go to up to $3000-6000 ?

[@10klass5]

3000-6000 for a monthly rent payment?

[@alex-0]

@@10klass5 yep, that is Manhattan for you

[@Angel2011]

Hello Yuri, hello Russell, thanks for the tour. I think apartment 1 would be my first pick.

[@ThereIsAlwaysaWay2]

I love how Russian doors are often metallic, and very solid.

[@margo7059]

Наследие 90х.

[@ThereIsAlwaysaWay2]

@@margo7059 All doors in the world should be built that way.

[@S1lverarrow]

I always surpriced by how light and soft building material in US is, given the firearm law in America, and especially in area where some time tornado visits.

[@AlexJacksonSmith]

The sink/washing machine combo is very clever...

[@TravellingwithRussell]

I like that idea a lot also.

[@sanchesseli]

That is a pretty common thing in small appartments here in Russia.

[@sanchesseli]

That is a pretty common thing in small appartments here in Russia.

[@catherine2522]

it's so smart !❤

[@lightbearer972]

That's ingenious. It probably saves on plumbing work too, since both the sink and the washing machine would be hooked up to the same pipes.

[@rosemaryangela1825]

Beautiful! I’d live there- easily. Russell- love how u show apartments. Do more of them - please

[@TravellingwithRussell]

I am going, where I can.

[@Astra1763]

Лично мне было бы тесновато. Есть знакомая у которой однокомнатная квартира с отдельной кухней, санузлом, небольшой лоджией. В кухне помещается все необходимое -плита с вытяжкой, холодильник с большой морозилкой, микроволновка, стол и даже небольшой диванчик, в санузле обязательно стиральная машина. В прихожей не только шкаф для одежды, но и место для хранения куда можно убрать пылесос, швабру с ведром и т.д). Все вместе метров 37-40. На этаже 4 квартиры с общим холлом. Такое жилье для одного человека считаю самым подходящим. Для студента также важна близость метро, для пожилого недорогие магазины и аптеки в шаговой доступности.😊

[@SantaMaria-j3u]

Looks like a luxury high rise condo buildings in FL. I almost bought one once, it was a very small studio, no balcony.

[@TravellingwithRussell]

Originally this would have been one apartment, 60sq meters with a Balcony space.

[@desktopkitty823]

I lived in a 16 sqm micro apartment; I could afford on my own. Otherwise, I would need a roommate. And I didn't want to. At the time I worked at a bookstore and attended university. I was very social and always out with friends. I wasn't home much, just to sleep and shower mostly.

[@rick3747]

Is this the 15 minute type of cities that Klaus and Charles want for all?

[@edwardwilliams2438]

Impressive...most impressive. Clean,compact,bright and hopefully affordable! Nice job Russell...and Yuri is very personable....thanks guys!!

[@OnlyThis-1]

У меня есть квартира недалеко от Москвы, но я сделал ремонт не хуже, чем второй вариант этих аппартаментов. Дом тоже новый , но квартира просторнее и все дешевле в разы , чем в Москве)

[@Dr-Raj26]

👏🏻 да

[@SwissCHer]

In which city, if not a secret?

[@OnlyThis-1]

@@SwissCHer не секрет ) Зеленоград 👌, это город рядом с Москвой, больше природы и отдыха)

[@OnlyThis-1]

@@SwissCHer по русски называется "Зеленоград". Название состоит из двух слов: "зелёный" и "город".😉👍

[@OnlyThis-1]

@@SwissCHer у меня, кстати друзья из Германии в гости приедут зимой в декабре, они живут в Швейцарии сейчас. Мы с ними поедем в Новосибирск. Я достраиваю свой двухэтажный дом близ Новосибирска , там рядом есть мирового уровня зимний курорт Шерегеш и много курортных зон. Там есть мои родственники и я там иногда бываю). Еще хочу купить квартиру близ Урала в крупном городе и там тоже много зон отдыха, месяц два там пожить неплохо . А так в основном я живу около Москвы, чтобы быстро можно было приехать в Москву.

[@comancheflyer4903]

I am surprised at the ceiling height. Enormous.

[@pietdev.4648]

I hear that a few days ago the Duma approved a motion banning studios smaller than 27 sq m.

[@ИмперияДобра-е9с]

Yes, so-called "studios" in new buildings can no longer be less than 28 square meters. The housing inspectorate should monitor all changes made by the owners to the redevelopment of the apartment, but in practice the owners may not allow the inspection into the apartment! Therefore, in real life, almost no one will forbid making 10 apartments with an area of 6 square meters out of a three-room apartment with an area of 60 square meters! In this case, there is a serious violation of fire safety, three doors should not be in this way! If the fire inspector sees this video, the owner will have serious problems!

[@misantos847]

That is the citizens of the country duty to report to the inspection services ,department of health ,and fire department of violations ,if every citizen help enforce the law every one win

[@westernwanderer8397]

Russell, one thing I can say I really admire about Russia is how they are very family friendly. Just look at the room specifically set aside for mothers' baby carriages. You would never see this in the US. The apartments looked pretty nice, but I don't think I could live in such a tiny place. It looks more like a hotel room. But if the price was right, I might make it work with the help of a Murphy bed. I prefer to have my sleeping area separate from the rest of the apartment. I guess if was cheap enough, I could still afford a dacha in a village and have that to stretch my legs. So, what is the price for these apartments?

[@Русскоежито]

Аренда примерно на ваши деньги 300-400 долларов в Москве. Стоимость квартиры различная - в Подмосковье купить квартиру от 40000 долларов на ваши деньги

[@shellbythesea12]

I could live here very well. I would miss having a stove, but i could make do with a toaster oven. Its very nice and bright too.

[@TravellingwithRussell]

They were very nicely decorated.

[@ЛарисаБронникова-ы4в]

Во всех квартирах есть электрические варочные поверхности на две комфорки, как я успела заметить. Вполне хватает для готовки на двоих человек.

[@shellbythesea12]

​@@ЛарисаБронникова-ы4в I only mention the stove because I love to bake😊

[@zahistnik404]

@@ЛарисаБронникова-ы4в молодые вообще не готовят, им микроволновки хватит))

[@al-Baa7ith-3an-il-Ma3rifah]

@@zahistnik404Я в жизни духовкой не пользовался в свои без малого 40 лет. Разве что фигурки из полимерной глины выпекал) А так, либо варю, либо жарю, либо завариваю.

[@thegreenpickel]

If you have a big family you could rent three units, have a private foyer and just leave the doors open.

[@TravellingwithRussell]

Good idea.

[@heikkijaakkoremes8690]

very nice apartment

[@TravellingwithRussell]

Thank you 😊I think so too. And a very nice part of Moscow also.

[@muddywaters538]

I've seen 9 sq meter apartments in Paris for sale. The first apartment I rented in Athens was 26 sq meters and it was adorable. For a single person in a European city, small apartments are preferred. I settled for 39 sq meters and I love it 😻

[@nata4453]

Балкон шикарный.

[@AUTISTICLYCAN]

Wall Dude Looks like a modern take on Michelangelo's David if he lived in Moscow 2024. I could live there in my extreme minimalist living mode.

[@lruss5050]

The finishes are very nice! If I had to I could live in the one with the balcony! I have a small apartment but it includes a fair sized bedroom which is a huge improvement! Yuri is welcome in any video! Thanks!❤

[@shiralleehaggart72]

Agree I liked the colour schemes not just bland white and grey. Even the third apartment the wall above the kitchen was a nice colour.

[@know-your-worth-Truth]

I think 1 & 3 i could live easily, but not 2. That was a little to small for me it diddnt feel right But it was so clean, beautiful entrance court yard is gorgeous yh i would be happy Russel big hello to your friend 😅

[@Palpalych-j1x]

Привет, Рассел! Не пропусти сезон цветения сирени. Уже скоро.

[@bigbillyz]

Hi Russell thanks for video. Would be really interesting to see new display homes as well like the ones you see in Australia in new estates. Thoughts?

[@jilllangman9343]

The appartments are lovely. . If the beds folded up against the wall there would be room for exercising.but they are fine for one person. Thankyou for showing us.🦘🦘🦘

[@karensimons9260]

I would love the one with open space....outside... forgot name. The apartments are modern and clean..Hey! Russell, you did not tell us how much rent is.

[@annoyingchannel8812]

I bet you can hear the neighbours thinking.

[@NikaKarol-ds1vm]

Haha exactly my thought

[@Anon1370]

Yep you most certainly can

[@thedappercook]

Russian apartments are normally well insulated and well built. Unlikely able to hear your neighbours in this place.

[@Sergey_Bezhentsev]

Nope...

[@alexbayer2365]

@@thedappercook not true.

[@MikhailMikhalych]

Тот пример, когда жилой комплекс превращается в гетто. Неужели управляющая компания и архитектурный надзор согласовали такое изменение планировок?!?! Когда входные двери перекрывают друг друга, это пожаро не безопасно!!! Пусть проверят такую самодеятельность.

[@irvos6003]

именно! это просто удивительно, подпись проверяющего по пожароопасности наверняка результат коррупции.

[@garyclements2821]

As a business/landlord its a great way to maximise your income, 3 rentals, which would no doubt be higher than one rental for all rooms as one house, they are done to a good standard and would suit single people but a couple/family i think would find it hard space wise and just being on around each other constantly. The last one i looked at the gap and thought overweight people risk getting jammed in that gap, yes myself included, but i would happily stay in any of those. Another great video 👍

[@TravellingwithRussell]

Thats why we had Yuri step in the shower to prove it would fit us both. )) Your right, 3 rentals for the price of one apartment originally.

[@garyclements2821]

@@TravellingwithRussell yeah I was very impressed with each of the rooms, Yuri is about the same build as me, but he's far better looking, but again I'm very impressed how they can pack so much into small spaces, would love to see how they did the 9 metres one. Watch a lot of your videos but this one I liked, always worry when I see curtains over radiators that are hot but maybe I'm just a worrier. Keep up the great videos 👍

[@АндрейХорошилов-з3г]

@@garyclements2821 The radiators are not hot enough to damage the curtains :-) When I lived in an apartment, my cat liked to sleep between the wall and the radiator.

[@garyclements2821]

@@АндрейХорошилов-з3г thanks for that 👍 Yeah I would actually love to live in something like those in the video, would be cost effective and warm 👍

[@АндрейХорошилов-з3г]

@@garyclements2821 We have very cheap heating. I think that the tenant will pay a maximum of 2000 rubles per month for heating one of the apartments shown in this story. Usually, in apartments and houses in Russia, the temperature is maintained at about 22-25 degrees Celsius (note that radiators with a temperature regulator). The average salary in Moscow is 130 thousand. I live in Siberia in a house made of sip panels, with an area of 180 square meters, and in the coldest winter months I pay 2.5-3 thousand rubles for gas. Together with my wife, we earn about 300-350 thousand rubles a month.

[@shingdaz]

smart student living.

[@zaraustra]

The first one was good, I think it is very clever how they have put the washing machine underneath the bathroom sink.

[@learning7140]

They look like hotel rooms. There's absolutely no storage space, even for basic things like many clothes, bed linen, towels, books, suitcases, etc, so it's convenient only for someone who wants to stay there for a short time, not for someone who wants to live there for years. Two improvements the owner could make to free up space (I've lived for years in 12-18 sq meters, so I know what I'm talking about) : 1) The bed takes up too much space. The bed mattress could be put on a loft so the space under the bed would be freed. 2) The fridge is too big for 1 person, he could have installed a much smaller fridge (around the size of the cupboards under the sink) and free the entire space above the fridge in order to place the microwave oven and above it have one more cupboard next to the others.

[@daphnethurlow5388]

Really quite beautiful little apartments! What a gorgeous area!! And Spotless !!!!! The apartments are lovely..not too sure for more than one person ?? The finish on the buildjng itself and apartments is excellent. Thanks Russell and hi to Yuri....

[@Sailor-l1y]

I would rather prefer not bastardized an original 60m apartment

[@АндрейХорошилов-з3г]

This apartment is divided for rent in parts. It is easier to rent three small apartments than one relatively large one, since the cost of renting a large apartment will be more than the mortgage payment for it. My sister lived in an apartment of 16 square meters (+2 meters of balcony). It's very small even for one person, so she swapped it for an apartment three times bigger.

[@skyzenrz4238]

Perfect for me ☺️

[@arina61998]

Personaly i don't like full size beds in such small places because they are ' eating' a useful space.

[@TravellingwithRussell]

That's true, they can take up a lot of space.

[@maximvf]

Usually there are all kinds of folding sofas (on the cheaper side) or beds lifting into wall/furniture like rush hour seats in the subway (more expensive).

[@alexsyritsyn6307]

Знаешь, Рассел, я поставил лайк, ещё не досмотрев видео до конца, потому что я давно смотрю тебя, и уверен: ты плохого не покажешь!😁

[@VK-zt6sw]

Wow - awesome, thank you Russell!

[@jweave8913]

New York can learn something from this

[@michellegunn4115]

URI you make us laugh, thank you for showing us around. What is the weekly rent of these apartments

[@mralxandrosify]

В прошлом году я купил похожую квартиру - студию 18кв.м в 10 минутах пешком от метро и сдаю за 37000р в месяц.

[@roberkonstig]

@@mralxandrosify Thanks for the info.

[@ГульнараАлексеева-ц1б]

@@mralxandrosifyесли будете еще искать арендаторов свистните мне за такую цену 😅

[@adrianstevens656]

Wow! Thanks, Russell and Yuri, for perspective and micro-apartment living.😊

[@TravellingwithRussell]

My pleasure! Yuri was a great host as well.

[@prosquatter]

20m² apartments are common in Europe. They're often called a garconniere (bachelor's pad), although that word might have a certain different meaning in some countries 😂 It's an apartment for singles, not couples. I've never heard of one as small as 15m² though. Mostly people buy them with intention to rent them out. No one plans on being single forever. If your parents are rich, you might get one when you move out, but regular people don't bother buying them. They're too much money for such a small space.

[@stewartsmith1947]

How are all of these apartments financed ? They are very nice for sure ! Thanks Russell !

[@vikicody6450]

Loved this video Russel! Thanks!! There is no way I can live in such a small place but that’s just me. I’m absolutely amazed at the washing machine/sink combo! I will have to look up on the internet how that works! Thanks to Yuri for letting us see them!

[@TravellingwithRussell]

The sink and washing machine combo are very poplar even in bigger bathrooms. Thanks for watching ) Yuri really was a great guy.

[@laperlenoir]

My family of 7 - dad, mom, five kids lived in a 1100sf house in the 60-70s. Houses are enormous today.

[@TravellingwithRussell]

When i compare different places, they have got a lot bigger over the years. This micro apartment really breaks the norm. But there aiming for a certain market and customer.

[@laperlenoir]

@@TravellingwithRussell Oh I know. I live in 27 square meters now. I’m retired and just me. I do have a 27 square meter porch as well.

[@donnakrauss94]

I really enjoyed your video on studio apartments and yes Yuri made the video.

[@SantaMaria-j3u]

I personally can't live in a high rise. I used to, not anymore. Some mental hiccups I guess.

[@TravellingwithRussell]

There not for everyone, I can understand.

[@junerobertson4389]

What a great area! Love the shops and not too far to get to Red Square. I would love it. It's like a nice hotel room.

[@Sergey_Bezhentsev]

You should realize that this is not the initial design of the apartment. The owner converted a 2-bedroom apartment into three studios for daily rent....

[@cristitanase6130]

Only as a tourist, and even that for short periods, 2 weeks at best.

[@querubintreesvideoediting]

Beautiful micro apartment. Good layout maximized the limited size. Thank you for the concept!

[@albertoviale7259]

Perfect studio Apartments, it's the new trend in very big cities

[@TravellingwithRussell]

I liked them. Not sure my wife would see it the same way.

[@alexbayer2365]

Perfect only for single people.

[@helenlayley]

My only concern with those would be the micro-apartment doors crashing into each other in the case of everyone getting out in an emergency. I think the 5 metres of corridor could have been used a bit better for the four doors needed, perhaps by opening inwards to the apartments.

[@Nizam47]

4:30 magic ✨

[@fraochflanagan-km1ou]

The building and designs are very nice. It is extremely small, but it would be a palace to all the homeless in this bananarepublic, Thank you for sharing.

[@albundy3696]

size of Hotel room which I was paid at Poland 150 $ stay one day . was winter time and heat was not working in room , I lost my sleep because of room temperature was cold .

[@TravellingwithRussell]

It's standard in Russia to have central heating in apartments, and like i showed in the lobbies and corridors.

[@zahistnik404]

what happened to heat?

[@ШуринМурин]

@@zahistnik404 Cold season is over,heat-off,autumn-on.

[@daphnethurlow5388]

Should have made a written complaint at least? Inexcusable

[@albundy3696]

@@zahistnik404 may be They were saving gas or electricity for heating may be broken , I had no idea .

[@firdausibbfarouk7077]

Lovely. I really love all the 3 Apartments.

[@BGtravels]

It’s a great space to use for Airbnb.

[@TravellingwithRussell]

If only that worked in Russia. They left a long time ago.

[@BGtravels]

@@TravellingwithRussell there are dozens of Russian booking and like Airbnb online services.

[@jeffreykreiley7265]

If the beds folded up into the wall when not in use, then much more space. I have lived in 120 square foot tent cabins with wood stove for heat. This is luxurious.

[@jjolla6391]

if there were plenty of restaurants and bistros at ground level .. the small kitchen would not be a problem at all

[@catherine2522]

I thought you would tell us the price of each?

[@mangoyacho]

Clever use of space, very nice and cosy. Thanks for sharing.

[@Li-rx5dn]

Тот случай, когда внешне дом смотрится лучше, чем внутри.

[@Sergey_Bezhentsev]

Ничего подобного!!! Всё просто офигительно внутри... Живу в этом ЖК ("Серебряный фонтан"). Эти студии после перепланировки (законной?) одной двухкомнатной квартиры...

[@Li-rx5dn]

@@Sergey_Bezhentsev Даже иностранцы подметили, что в таком огромном доме узкие коридоры, что нельзя занести мебель и двери квартир при открытии мешают друг другу.

[@Sergey_Bezhentsev]

⁠@@Li-rx5dn Что??? А-ха-ха-ха-ха!!!🤦🏼‍♂️😄😄😄

[@smc130]

The mural in apartment #3 looks like Michelangelo’s David.

[@BGtravels]

How much does this cost?

[@TonyBanks21]

Cool little apartments-got everything you need-wouldn’t mind living in one myself !!

[@Billy-USA]

Great video

[@TravellingwithRussell]

Thanks!

[@MiBones]

Thank you Yuri and Russell.

[@irenepollak7333]

Beautiful architecture.

[@TravellingwithRussell]

The buildings were amazing for a new build.

[@irenepollak7333]

@@TravellingwithRussell Yes. So many decorative details. Very unusual in our time. Maybe a prestige project.

[@dvsxavier]

Thank you for the tour Russell, ultra modern and fully furnished micro units.

[@adriangrace1111]

A lot old flats in Bucharest are same size but as luxury 😊

[@TravellingwithRussell]

These sizes of places really were a thing year ago.

[@robreuler144]

I'm very impressed I like all three, but the one with the small balcony does it for me.

[@WilliamJett-n1h]

How much does the apartment go for and great video your the best Russell

[@anthonyferris8912]

Every winter I spend a couple of months in Malaysia in a hotel suit about two and half times the size.

[@Luke1959]

I can easily live there, no problem! How much$$? To buy or rent?

[@nimoleying2037]

The first one was really nice, in my opinion. I could live there comfortably even with my partner. I wonder how much the rent costs.