Kyrgyzstan TYPICAL (ELITE) Apartment Tour: Could You Live Here?

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  • Опубліковано 27 вер 2024
  • What does a Kyrgyzstan ELITE Apartment look like? Join me as I take you on a tour inside an ELITE Kyrgyzstan Apartment in the Capitol City of Bishkek. What does $500 USD per month get you in the Capitol of Kyrgyzstan.
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  • @TravellingwithRussell
    @TravellingwithRussell  Рік тому +55

    Did you like the Apartment? Could you live here? In case anyone missed the price for this place. As a rental, it would be $500usd per month,, 43,000 Kyrgyzstani Som, €457 Euro, £393.50 GBP or $749 Australian Dollars.
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    • @ВитяЧекмарёв-п6ф
      @ВитяЧекмарёв-п6ф Рік тому +1

      Расселл, так покатаешься по странам снг. И поймешь, что лучше России-:нет. 👍Как они ужасно отстали.😂

    • @chap_01
      @chap_01 Рік тому

      @@ВитяЧекмарёв-п6ф Москвы, не России.

    • @Avroveks
      @Avroveks Рік тому +3

      @@chap_01 Именно России, Сочи, Казань, Новосибирск, Екатеринбург, Краснодар и т.д. очень много в России городов которые прекрасны и не сильно уступают Москве

    • @ARCHITEKTVonDerAnderenWelt
      @ARCHITEKTVonDerAnderenWelt Рік тому +3

      Я слышал, что там прекрасные виды у озера Исы-куль. Там самый лучший в мире очень полезный напиток - кумыс. Он из кобыльего молока.

    • @chap_01
      @chap_01 Рік тому +2

      @@Avroveks несомненно все эти города прекрасны, но УСТУПАЮТ Москве

  • @TracieSmithpomeranian
    @TracieSmithpomeranian Рік тому +210

    We live in America. I pay $928 for the privilege of living around junkies, mice, and roaches in the apartment. The owners and managers won't take measures needed to get rid of all three. We would live to live in this apartment for $500 with that incredible shower. We wouldn't care about the washer/dryer in the dining area.
    PS: Our cat would love the balcony and windows.

    • @nikiforoff86
      @nikiforoff86 Рік тому +8

      God save the queen )

    • @TravellingwithRussell
      @TravellingwithRussell  Рік тому +22

      A lot of windows and light coming in. It's one of the corner apartments so looks of nice views and places for a cat to sit and enjoy the view. The shower is amazing. I want one myself now!!!!!!

    • @Wow_My_Lord
      @Wow_My_Lord Рік тому +12

      Без крыс кошке будет грустно 😿

    • @paulparoma
      @paulparoma Рік тому +13

      You'd need to move to Bishkek for that.

    • @TheGreatCatsby-pd2tt
      @TheGreatCatsby-pd2tt Рік тому +1

      😢😢😢

  • @1samogon
    @1samogon Рік тому +46

    We used to be in Bishkek several times, very nice city full of roses

    • @TravellingwithRussell
      @TravellingwithRussell  Рік тому +5

      Considering how hot it gets in Summer, it's a very green city.

    • @nymarjunior320
      @nymarjunior320 Рік тому +1

      @@TravellingwithRussellhot just in july only one week

  • @jennxX68
    @jennxX68 Рік тому +103

    Absolutely gorgeous and only $500 a month?! I would take this apartment in an instant if it weren’t located in another country.

    • @annmin9242
      @annmin9242 Рік тому +24

      If it was it your country it wouldn’t cost that amount of money. It is cheap bcz there is no job there for people

    • @thehungrygoldfish
      @thehungrygoldfish Рік тому +13

      Anyone would, lol. The reason why it’s cheap is because of where it is. If you move it to where you would actually want to live in, it would be a lot more expensive!

    • @jemandjemand2362
      @jemandjemand2362 Рік тому

      no jobs for people does not mean high or low costs-. thats stupid@@annmin9242

    • @chic9236
      @chic9236 Рік тому +4

      Obviously

    • @DeniseDDS
      @DeniseDDS Рік тому +7

      You have a strange idea of absolutely gorgeous

  • @jackelliot547
    @jackelliot547 Рік тому +19

    .
    All the best from SCOTLAND
    .. . . . . . . . thank you for this great interesting video
    .

  • @AlbionTVLondon
    @AlbionTVLondon Рік тому +105

    Wow. How did you end up in Bishkek of all places? It's probably worth mentioning that this is a remote mountainous area. It looks very very quiet, birds singing, no disturbances of any kind, seems very peaceful and nice trees everywhere. From what I know this area is also fairly warm, so you might feel at home there. It is probably not as hot as Australia, but I imagine much warmer than Moscow. In UK such buildings are called "gated communities" and they are exactly the same. Have fence, gate, door entry for residents only. But in UK you would pay £5K for this. Not $500. The flat looks really spacious and with lots of light. Considering you are in a remote area, there's every possible convenience there. And seeing apricots is much nicer than a busy nasty road with car fumes which is what you'd get in cities like London :-)

    • @дмитрийс-щ5и
      @дмитрийс-щ5и Рік тому +8

      деревья ,птицы? ту что то попутал ..там полупустыня и трава выгорает уже в мае...

    • @МихаилПрохоров-ь2е
      @МихаилПрохоров-ь2е Рік тому +8

      а ещё у них "майдан" каждый год, но в отличии от украинских майданов на их отношениях с Россией это ни как не сказывается.

    • @NuraddinChyngyshbaev
      @NuraddinChyngyshbaev Рік тому +11

      @@МихаилПрохоров-ь2е у нас редко бывают митинги. Ещё наш город называется Зеленый город Бишкек, и тут нет ни какого пустыни.

    • @Susan-md6nd
      @Susan-md6nd Рік тому +2

      When it gets below 17cel, it's cold here in Australia😂😂🇦🇺

    • @nic2173
      @nic2173 Рік тому

      wtf are you saying

  • @petezereeeah
    @petezereeeah Рік тому +6

    Stunning bathroom....surrounded by astounding weirdness.

    • @TravellingwithRussell
      @TravellingwithRussell  Рік тому +1

      Thats what i was thinking, but for the price, you can put up with some of it, i think,

  • @chap_01
    @chap_01 Рік тому +55

    oh gosh. Such a luxury ass flat! :) I was born in Kyrgyzstan but moved to Russia. This summer I'm going to travel to Kyrgyzstan by train. I recommend to visit Lake Issyk-Köl, the gorgeous lake in the world.

    • @pluisnonplux9728
      @pluisnonplux9728 Рік тому +1

      Thanks for the suggestion!
      Is it necessary to live in a gated community as somebody from the west? Can you safely outside in the evening?

    • @chap_01
      @chap_01 Рік тому +6

      @@pluisnonplux9728 I have never lived behind 'the fence' even in the post-Soviet 'wild 1990-s' in Kyrgyzstan. I think there's crime in every country in the world. You better watch out for pickpocketing in public places and transport in Kyrgyzstan. Robberies, hijacks, abductions aren't so common as petty thefts. You can keep calm and go out safely at night.

    • @DANIYAROVA
      @DANIYAROVA Рік тому +9

      @@pluisnonplux9728 The local people are friendly and warm-hearted. It is absolutely safe to live there. It's the place I was born in and where my mother lives, I come to Bishkek every summer. As for the gate, the residents have the right not to allow stragers enter their yard.

  • @СергейКрасносельский-ь6р

    Добро пожаловать в Киргизию Рассел!!! Я родился и жил в городе Фрунзе - Бишкек!!!!!

  • @RichieRouge206
    @RichieRouge206 Рік тому +46

    I refer to the engineered floors as ‘laminate’ floors. Really smart apart with that large lounge and tall ceilings. The decor reminds me of the villa my folks had when they lived in Dubai for a few years. $500 per month is the same as £398 per month here in the UK and that’s the bargain of the century! £398 per month here will barely get you a single room bedsit. This spacious apartment would cost you at least $2.5-3k here! And that’s being conservative. Mind blowing. Great video!

    • @Romzez
      @Romzez 8 місяців тому +1

      Average UK salary - 3 465 usd
      Average Kyrgyzstan salary - 372 usd

    • @pinkythechihuahua3156
      @pinkythechihuahua3156 7 місяців тому

      Yes. Laminate flooring. My house is wall to wall laminate. Vacuuming is easier because all you have to do is vacuumed, but it's a bite when carpet gets dirty. Laminate cleaning? First sweep. Then wash (with very little water).

    • @pinkythechihuahua3156
      @pinkythechihuahua3156 7 місяців тому

      ​. I was wondering about that. That $500 might be pretty pricy then.

  • @Dodgeowner
    @Dodgeowner Рік тому +19

    Russell, this apartment is amazing. It's so beautiful. I could definitely live there. And the price is so inexpensive. What a dream home.

    • @TravellingwithRussell
      @TravellingwithRussell  Рік тому +5

      It really is! I would live there in a heartbeat also. Being so close to the center of the city as well. Walking distance to stores, cafes and shopping centers. Everything is very close by.

    • @ursulasmith6402
      @ursulasmith6402 9 місяців тому +1

      So could I, better than here.

  • @heathenstrengthtraining3059
    @heathenstrengthtraining3059 Рік тому +13

    Wow, Those apartments are far nicer than anything you can rent for that price here in the UK, for that price you'd be lucky to get anything more than a 1 bedroom place, in a not very nice neighborhood. We also call it a clothes horse. I had a 1 bedroom flat that had damp and a number of other issues that was £465 a month, This apartment equates to around £398 a month. Mind boggling. Right i'm off to Kyrgyzstan.

    • @deadstarlondon
      @deadstarlondon 4 місяці тому

      Most people don’t last here more than 6 months especially English people. But it is a great place. Worth a try

  • @alexejII
    @alexejII Рік тому +18

    Always nice interesting videos, always in a nice atmosphere. Important videos that show us how other countries have arranged themselves. How many know quite a lot about e.g. Kyrgyzstan. I think this apartment was lovely, modern, nice sized space to decorate as you wish. Always good interesting videos from Russell in a nice positive mood. Thanks Russell.

  • @virginiabarnum6558
    @virginiabarnum6558 Рік тому +15

    In US, when you say Elite apt for rent , will cost $5K and above per month

    • @TravellingwithRussell
      @TravellingwithRussell  Рік тому +3

      It's a big difference when it's in Kyrgyzstan. Even i was surprised by how inexpensive it was.

    • @BinhNguyen-jv7uv
      @BinhNguyen-jv7uv 5 місяців тому +3

      ​@@TravellingwithRussellkhác so với Mỹ thu nhập không đủ tiền thuê nhà nên nước Mỹ có trên 2 triệu homeless

  • @adrianstevens656
    @adrianstevens656 Рік тому +18

    Awesome! Thanks, Russell, for another great video. I love your apartment tours. This one is pretty cool with lots of space. It seems rather modern as compared to others.

  • @nada7.077
    @nada7.077 Рік тому +9

    Having the wash machine in the dining area is a good trade off for having that marvelous shower area. It’s a really lovely apartment!

  • @peter4377
    @peter4377 Рік тому +12

    Thanks for the video from Kyrgyzstan, Russell! i really liked the apartment, so livable and comfy👍

  • @davidrennie9335
    @davidrennie9335 Рік тому +7

    I think you are right, the light switches should be on the same side as the door handles.

  • @АллаФлорова
    @АллаФлорова Рік тому +10

    I watched this video with great curious as I haven't never been in Bishkek & it was realy interesting & amazing
    As for me I couldn't never live there
    Thanks Russell it' s cool

    • @МаронМарон-ю3ю
      @МаронМарон-ю3ю Рік тому +2

      Вы уверены, что не сможете жить в городе, где нет бездомных наркоманов и мышей с крысами, но много зелени и цветов?

  • @capitainebonhomme1609
    @capitainebonhomme1609 Рік тому +25

    Hi Russell !
    WOW !
    Thank you for showing us this apartment in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan !
    First time I watch something in that country.
    Apartment at US $500 a month.... Looks very nice and confortable. Particularly like that's it's walking distance to city centre !
    Price is of course very cheap by American or Australian standards but it depends on wages.

  • @oklahoma1232
    @oklahoma1232 Рік тому +11

    Russell this is an elite apartment . It is the most beautiful apartment I have ever seen . In NYC rent is soo expensive & live like cockroaches, Most impressive ! Thanks for sharing ! Clothes rack.

  • @christinabristol9979
    @christinabristol9979 Рік тому +17

    I'm from the USA Russell and I am interested in the way other countries live,how much they pay to buy or rent, I happened to come across your channel I like the way you do the videos of the apartments and the grocery stores and shops! Keep up the good work

  • @bahtiyar1986.
    @bahtiyar1986. Рік тому +6

    How cool is it to learn English with Russell!!! Many thanks 👍

  • @melodyryan1388
    @melodyryan1388 Рік тому +4

    For sure I would live there! Very nice!

  • @brandijohnson1326
    @brandijohnson1326 10 місяців тому +2

    The apt.buildings and properties are so clean and safe. It's a different story in major US cities.

  • @katrinaDS
    @katrinaDS Рік тому +22

    I would absolutely live in this apartment. I think it’s really nice. May not be my style but I think it’s totally livable.

  • @rikellis7871
    @rikellis7871 Рік тому +8

    Russell, those are called "recessed lighting or recessed ceilings", beautiful apartment!

    • @TravellingwithRussell
      @TravellingwithRussell  Рік тому +2

      Thanks, not i think about it, maybe that's the name for them in Australia also.

  • @DANIYAROVA
    @DANIYAROVA Рік тому +17

    Wow! What a coincidence! I've also come to Bishkek to see my mother. Last week I enjoyed watching your great Moscow videos. Bishkek is a beautiful green city. Hope you will like it. Are you going to Lake Issyk-kul, the Kyrgyzstan pearl? It's a must-visit.

    • @utahdan231
      @utahdan231 Рік тому

      Bishkek doesn’t have anything to offer for tourists. The best thing in Bishkek is a mountain view.

  • @charlotteruse8718
    @charlotteruse8718 Рік тому +46

    A benefit of having a washing machine in the dining room next to the table is that if you happen to drop a bunch of messy food all over your clothes you can rip them off and dump them in the machine without ending your meal or getting off the chair.😁

    • @mikeylorene
      @mikeylorene 8 місяців тому +3

      Lol! Finally! Someone with my sense of humor and shares it with the world- which we need more of in today's world!

    • @Fegga1955
      @Fegga1955 4 місяці тому

      Hahha,u r great

  • @Conserpov
    @Conserpov Рік тому +5

    The biggest must-see thing in Kyrgyzstan is Issyk-Kul lake
    And the biggest thing to avoid is ISIS cells 🤠

    • @TravellingwithRussell
      @TravellingwithRussell  Рік тому

      I was at the lake 2 days ago. Amazing place, and i went for a swim as well.

    • @Conserpov
      @Conserpov Рік тому +1

      @@TravellingwithRussell
      Did you see black thorium sand there?

  • @HotPeridot2
    @HotPeridot2 Рік тому +5

    I love that apartment and for only $500 a month - where I'm at in the U.S. that would run anywhere from $1,000 a month up to about $1,800 a month depending on what part of the U.S. you're looking at.

    • @silvana7600
      @silvana7600 11 місяців тому +1

      Not in California. It would be much, much more expensive !!!

  • @ARCHITEKTVonDerAnderenWelt
    @ARCHITEKTVonDerAnderenWelt Рік тому +10

    А киргизы хорошо живут однако. больше видео, прямо радует это все, что у Киргизов есть там много всего, это важно.

    • @zloychechen5150
      @zloychechen5150 Рік тому

      Я не думаю, что это вот прямо киргизы, это больше похоже на комплекс апартов под срочную сдачу. Для туристов или тех, кто по работе.

    • @dfgq2452
      @dfgq2452 11 місяців тому

      @@zloychechen5150нет, это прямо кыргызы, мы сами живем в этих домах

  • @terrygivens132
    @terrygivens132 Рік тому +6

    Wall paper must be a thing there. It’s becoming more popular again in USA. My friends apt in Finland has all her plumbing in bathroom exposed.

  • @EastCoastGal66
    @EastCoastGal66 11 місяців тому +2

    It looks like a beautiful place to live . 🌸

  • @Stephanie-kt9vh
    @Stephanie-kt9vh Рік тому +7

    It is beautiful and the price in USD is fabulous... I love the security and the children. Did you have a chance to look out the window at night? It looks like the buildings around would give a beautiful night time city scape with all the lights of the city. That is such a big thing if you live in a large city in the USA, the lights from the city. Of course those of us that live in the Country, it's the quiet peacefulness, and not having a ton of city lights.
    This was a great video, as always! You are a pleasure to watch and your videos are always so good.
    The stores at the bottom of the apartments are fascinating to me. The convenience is wonderful.
    Thank you again for letting us tag along. I would certainly rent this as a Air B&B
    (I agree with the washing machine in the dining room, but, for the shower, I guess it's a good trade off. I would definitely want a bigger kitchen.. but this is beautiful!!
    Be blessed my friend

  • @The_Official_DDKHellcat
    @The_Official_DDKHellcat Рік тому +10

    Wow u already travelling The post Soviet regions in Asia) So came to Uzbekistan too) Its not so Far) but first - try to visit The Issik-kul lake in Kyrgyzstan - its very nice place ) And dont forget about mountains)

    • @nooboftheyear7170
      @nooboftheyear7170 Рік тому

      If it is that good then holiday accommodation prices could be a thing. He could also probably do a shakedown of the locals for advertising on his channel 😅

  • @nargizamaksimova3090
    @nargizamaksimova3090 Рік тому +15

    Это очень старая квартира. И ремонт сделан без веуса. Вам нужно побывать в южной части Бишкека, там строятся действительно шикарные дома и ремонты все дизайнерские.

    • @KRACb
      @KRACb Рік тому +3

      Нашлась тут, Критикалкина

    • @chap_01
      @chap_01 Рік тому +4

      Очень похоже, что эта квартира сдаётся по суткам, велюровые диваны это верх безвкусицы, больше подходит для придорожного мотеля. Провода, проложенные через дверную коробку, указывают, что вещи в обстановке расположены не на своём месте.

    • @nargizamaksimova3090
      @nargizamaksimova3090 Рік тому +3

      @@chap_01 вы правы, всё сделано очень не аккуратно

  • @westernwanderer8397
    @westernwanderer8397 Рік тому +18

    I loved the entryway floors! The whole apartment is very nice, a big surprise for $500. Do they sell the apartments too? How much for one like you showed? I am definitely considering Kyrgyzstan now.

  • @philiphirtes6784
    @philiphirtes6784 Рік тому +9

    What took you to Kyrgyzstan? And why did you get such a large apartment just for yourself? Nice video.

    • @cheznone9296
      @cheznone9296 Рік тому +3

      Obviously the price per day, plus to show us a video of it. It is called travelling with Russell after all. I for one appreciate what he uploads.

  • @debbiehaha1300
    @debbiehaha1300 Рік тому +4

    Good sized apartment, I’ve noticed none of the apartments have a en-suite in the master bedroom, in a lot of modern built houses now in uk you can end up with two en-suite a toilet on the ground floor and a family bathroom in a four bedroom house. Knock a en-suite of for a three bedroom house.
    Rental for that apartment is cheap for a two bed apartment, a two bedroom new town house in West Yorkshire is £1000 pounds a month to rent.

  • @RovexHD
    @RovexHD Рік тому +7

    I cracked up seeing the living room washing machine 😂 and the router on top. 😅

    • @TravellingwithRussell
      @TravellingwithRussell  Рік тому +1

      😁 Very handy, you can do your washing and have dinner at the same time.

    • @farangutan6773
      @farangutan6773 Рік тому

      I have seen the same set up in apartments in the West , not unusual trying to utilize space .

    • @farangutan6773
      @farangutan6773 Рік тому

      @@TravellingwithRussell not unusual Russell seen this here in Australia .
      It's an apartment and they are utilizing the space .

    • @BinhNguyen-jv7uv
      @BinhNguyen-jv7uv 5 місяців тому

      Bạn nhìn bông hồng nhưng bạn không thưởng thức nó mà lo đi tìm những cái gai

  • @mollyfashionart
    @mollyfashionart Рік тому +7

    hello Russell 🎉🎉

  • @coderider3022
    @coderider3022 Рік тому +4

    13:38 lol, I mentioned the 3 irons in that other flat. Thanks for the shout out and for reading the comments !

    • @TravellingwithRussell
      @TravellingwithRussell  Рік тому

      No worries. I read as many as i can. I have way too many to try and keep up with the replies though.

  • @Linda-xk6ed
    @Linda-xk6ed Рік тому +5

    This is a lovely apartment and the rent is very reasonable. I love how clean and safe the city is. I live in NYC, the cost of living here is ridiculous and crime is rampant. I could live here and be very happy. Thank you for the video....xoxo

    • @utahdan231
      @utahdan231 Рік тому

      OMG. 😢

    • @paulj2948
      @paulj2948 11 місяців тому

      Remember your salary would be about $250 a month. The average there.

    • @Linda-xk6ed
      @Linda-xk6ed 11 місяців тому

      @@paulj2948 Oh no, that's not good...lol.

  • @evpalfy-mt7lb
    @evpalfy-mt7lb Рік тому +2

    Thanks for another great video you are awesome

  • @ЛюдмилаСокодова
    @ЛюдмилаСокодова Рік тому +13

    Неплохая квартира но до элитной на мой взгляд не дотягивает😊
    И вид из окна...

    • @dfgq2452
      @dfgq2452 11 місяців тому +1

      Да, лучшие квартиры в Бишкеке это те, что с видом на горы

  • @tmmckee
    @tmmckee Рік тому +2

    I love this video! Thank you for sharing!

  • @outfctrl
    @outfctrl Рік тому +3

    An apartment this size in New York City would run you about 5000.00 USD a month. Amazing

    • @Mr11ESSE111
      @Mr11ESSE111 7 місяців тому +1

      It will be more

    • @outfctrl
      @outfctrl 7 місяців тому

      @@Mr11ESSE111 insane

  • @nitachiquita9988
    @nitachiquita9988 Рік тому +2

    Dead goat polo. ( Kok Boru) This is the national sport. Never could have guessed that one.
    This apartment is really quite nice and yes I agree that the switches should be on the other side of bathroom door. It is odd they put the washer where they did but I suppose there is no other spot with that Goliath shower. Great price! and all those finishes are pretty nice. I think it’s really lovely. Living room is very big as you point out. The tiles in entry are beautiful. Tiny kitchen but these people paid attention to finishes everywhere. Really nicely done. Thanks for another great tour ( my third with you).
    Great stuff 👍

  • @katrinaDS
    @katrinaDS Рік тому +14

    It is strange that the washer is in the dining room but that wouldn’t necessarily bother me. I guess it all depends on how particular you are about your home. For me as long as it’s a decent roof over my head I’m okay.

    • @annabellelee4535
      @annabellelee4535 Рік тому +3

      I once rented a house that had the washer, drier, and hot water heater in a closet behind double doors in the dining room.

    • @renafielding945
      @renafielding945 9 місяців тому

      Our washing machine had to be moved to the kitchen sink to hook up the water. (Texas)
      When I lived on the Lower East Side of Manhattan in the sixties, the bathtub was in the kitchen.

  • @lobo_que7928
    @lobo_que7928 Рік тому +64

    These kinds of apartments are called "Elite" opposed to soviet apartments. Usually cheaply built and often not properly maintained, as shown in this video. There are actually good apartment complexes/condos here in Bishkek, these would set you back 2-3-4 times the price of the one shown. Pretty much every newer(2000s and up) apartment building, regardless of price and quality here in Bishkek is called "Elite" for some reason.

    • @Peorhum
      @Peorhum Рік тому +13

      Sounds like elite is used as luxury is used in other counties. Maybe something that loses in the translation.

    • @edennis8578
      @edennis8578 Рік тому +19

      The average salary in Kyrgyzstan is $358/month USD. At $500/month, this apartment is far beyond the means of the average person.

    • @lobo_que7928
      @lobo_que7928 Рік тому +11

      @@edennis8578 What you said is only partially true. First, most Kyrgyzstanis own their homes/apartments. Second, the salaries in Bishkek are above contry averages (not to mention the grey economy reality of this country, meaning that a big part of peoples income isn't accounted for). Third, the rent prices are still inflated by the influx of Russians fleeing from mobilization and political stuff. Still, the place looks somewhat run-down and poorly maintained, which conflicts with the "elite" or "luxury" status people assign to this kind of property.

    • @millana100
      @millana100 Рік тому +10

      This apartment would be $660 CDN. Where I live there is no apartment for $660. Even if you say the building is poorly built and run down, it's still a good price. What matters is whether or not a single person or family can afford a rental with an average wage.

    • @AndyB718
      @AndyB718 Рік тому

      ​@edennis8578 Liberals are the same all over the world and complain all the time.

  • @Pgresham3
    @Pgresham3 Рік тому +3

    We call those step up ceilings. $500.00- It's pretty big for that price. It's kinda unbelievable. You could always put a table cloth over the washing machine, if you are having people over. It is a nice apartment. I live in the country, in Texas, so city living is not what we do. But, I could certainly be comfortable in this place, if we lived in a city. The rent is great.

    • @utahdan231
      @utahdan231 Рік тому +2

      An income for Kyrgyz people is great too , around $2,5K in a year if one makes this much.

  • @AlexeiEmanov
    @AlexeiEmanov Рік тому +17

    Вот это неожиданно! Очень интересно куда занесёт Рассела в следующий раз :))))))

    • @TravellingwithRussell
      @TravellingwithRussell  Рік тому +2

      Спасибо. Я очень активен в своей группе телеграмм с большим количеством ежедневных обновлений того, что я получаю. t.me/travellingwithrussell

  • @bigd835
    @bigd835 Рік тому +3

    I really enjoy seeing the world with Russell. its so interesting to see how life is in different countries. Thanks, its a real learning experience.

  • @fiftyshadesofpam9470
    @fiftyshadesofpam9470 Рік тому +2

    This is really nice. Huge, beautiful wood work!! Very spacious! Love the private playground

  • @publicenemy9326
    @publicenemy9326 Рік тому +3

    The owner of the apartment wanted to make a rich appearance and used fairly high quality materials, but here's the master who did the repairs themselves have failed and now it does not look as the owner wanted. 500 bucks does not sound bad, but you have to understand where it is and what the average wage there

  • @kimly8070
    @kimly8070 Рік тому +7

    I liked the apartment 😊. Show us the city.

  • @lisawagner6076
    @lisawagner6076 Рік тому +4

    A very lovely apartment for sure. I would rent it on a temporary basis but I would not buy it as it is now. The space is huge but it was poorly designed in my opinion. That kitchen is way too small and the washer does not belong in the dining room. There is so much room in the couch area and that could've been a little smaller to allow the kitchen more room. I do love all the windows in the couch area and I would have that filled with plants. It seems like a lovely area as well. Some you showed in Moscow seemed a little run down, or not kept up. It looked tired. It badly needed some landscaping. But here seems a little brighter, happier maybe? But I did overall like this apartment.

  • @stevenkaskus6173
    @stevenkaskus6173 Рік тому +3

    I love that shower. Never had one so fancy

    • @TravellingwithRussell
      @TravellingwithRussell  Рік тому +1

      It was very nice. with a steam function. and jets coming from every direction.

  • @anthonyvalenti9093
    @anthonyvalenti9093 Рік тому +2

    Wow!!!! $500. Great for my wife and I. I’m retired. I pay $1200 a month for nothing special in Florida. No dryer. What a shame.
    Russell, you would make a fortune if you could import stackable washer and dryer units. And it would fit where you have the washer. Or import a washer/dryer in a single unit.
    The stackables are popular in the US. The single units are popular in England.

    • @Mr11ESSE111
      @Mr11ESSE111 7 місяців тому +1

      You better go to some country in EU,you will live pretty comfortable with your pension and you will even save some money

  • @ritastiles24178815
    @ritastiles24178815 Рік тому +7

    I think the whole apartment is nice even with the washing machine in the dining room. I would buy it.

  • @biker4890
    @biker4890 Рік тому +2

    Very good video Thanks

  • @McIntyreBible
    @McIntyreBible Рік тому +2

    For $500 a month? Hey, I could very easily live in this apartment, no problem!

  • @oaxaca1948
    @oaxaca1948 Рік тому +2

    yes, I could live there, especially for the money. I don't mine the washing machine in the dining room. really nice.

    • @TravellingwithRussell
      @TravellingwithRussell  Рік тому

      I am sure it would be ok where it was, you'd get used to it. It really was a nice place. Lots of room, and plenty of sofa's to pick from in the lounge room.

  • @kbeautician
    @kbeautician 4 місяці тому

    Yes. Luxurious. Feels safe too.

  • @Kathy428
    @Kathy428 Рік тому +5

    So, if the average wage is $358 a month, $500 is supposed to be a "deal"?? Also this is the second poorest country in Asia, why would any of us want to live there??

  • @saycheeez7926
    @saycheeez7926 Рік тому +2

    I am in absolute shock! Such a beautiful and spacious apartment and for the price.... incredible! I'm in Orange county California. You can't rent a closet for $500. I would totally live there.

    • @utahdan231
      @utahdan231 Рік тому +2

      With California money or $225 monthly salary in Bishkek?

    • @perlman7376
      @perlman7376 9 місяців тому

      @@utahdan231 Looks like you can walk the squeaky clean streets of Bishkek without getting mugged, raped, or stepping in human feces. How much is that worth?

  • @gaylemarcus7413
    @gaylemarcus7413 Рік тому +4

    Tray ceilings💕

  • @Katherine_02
    @Katherine_02 7 місяців тому +1

    The ceiling features over the beds and in the lounge are called tray ceilings. 😊👍

  • @UnusSedLeo-w5l
    @UnusSedLeo-w5l Рік тому +2

    Lovely apartement! Nice place to live. The washing machine though.... 🤨😆

  • @mdkopiluddin2811
    @mdkopiluddin2811 Рік тому +1

    Russell beautiful beautiful...... 500 thank you welcome everyday new video...... 🇧🇩🇧🇩❤️❤️❤️❤️💜💜💜💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

  • @nancynelosn5830
    @nancynelosn5830 7 місяців тому

    Nice apartment. I think the kitchen is cozy. It has everything needed to cook.

  • @debbieanne7962
    @debbieanne7962 Рік тому +2

    $749 Australian dollars a month, I love the apartment ❤ here for $1200 a month in Melbourne all you get now is a studio apartment in a sleazy building with the cops a regular feature. Housing is now so expensive people are paying up to 80% of their income on rent. I love the shower so wouldn't care where the washing machine was located

    • @TravellingwithRussell
      @TravellingwithRussell  Рік тому

      The shower was amazing i agree. I am the same way with the washing machine in the dining room. You could box it in if you owned the place. As a rental its fine how it is.

  • @rolfsvensson5777
    @rolfsvensson5777 Рік тому +1

    Very nice video! Loved it!

  • @kristinehuxley231
    @kristinehuxley231 7 місяців тому

    For that price...Its amazing!

  • @libertygiveme1987
    @libertygiveme1987 Рік тому +1

    I CANNOT GET OVER THE ROOM SOMEONE WOULD HAVE IF THEY LIVED THERE!!!! ALSO LOOOOOOVE THE DETAIL IN THE CEILINGS, LIGHTING, ETC.... THE WASHER IN THE DININGROOM WOULD BOTHER ME THOUGH!!!!

  • @redwolfexr
    @redwolfexr Рік тому +2

    That is a Steam Shower (about $5K just for the unit in the USA) - they take a LOT of water pressure and hot water to run well. I suspect that is why they put the hot water heater up above it. (it also will have a "steam generator" as well)
    I am not sure why they aren't more popular in the USA given they aren't THAT expensive compared to a house.

  • @ghetinknotabush8602
    @ghetinknotabush8602 7 місяців тому

    Very nice. Spacious apartment.

  • @MooseBme
    @MooseBme Рік тому +1

    !(: Cool, THANKS ;)!

  • @ivanj.conway9919
    @ivanj.conway9919 Рік тому +2

    5:22 - This is actually, one of the most aesthetically pleasing complexes that you've shown so far. Personally, I feel that around, ten stories/floors is more than enough for any apartment complex. I would not feel secure about being 20 floors up in any place actually, including an apartment complex.

  • @LucienSabre
    @LucienSabre Рік тому +3

    Those doors looks more like a security door than just a simply sturdy door….and the double key is (or was) a standard in most countries whenever you install(ed) a security door instead of a normal one - I remember my house from when I was a teenager (over 20 years ago) having a security door with the double key. Back then security doors were quite expensive, but since today the newer ones are likely more smart-home getting a basic one with double key (if they still exist) should be not that costly anymore.

  • @Pylypczak
    @Pylypczak 21 день тому

    Thats why there are irons, because there is no dryer. Great apartment

  • @SergeyToroshchin
    @SergeyToroshchin Рік тому +4

    No trees no grass on back courtyard

    • @TravellingwithRussell
      @TravellingwithRussell  Рік тому +2

      Bishkek, the city area has a lot of green space and parks. The kids playing in the afternoon and evenings seem to love the playground. Last night they were outside til past 10pm. Loving life, smiling and happy.

    • @SergeyToroshchin
      @SergeyToroshchin Рік тому +1

      ​@@TravellingwithRussell Im not speaking about the whole city ... only about that part you have showed in the video ... about apartments' backyard ... about the playground.

  • @kairatosmonov6471
    @kairatosmonov6471 Рік тому +2

    Welcome to Kyrgyzstan.

  • @cricutologist32820
    @cricutologist32820 Рік тому +3

    I love it! I wouldn’t care about the washer’s location to have that shower! That’s my favorite!!!! Id stay there!

  • @catsmom72
    @catsmom72 8 місяців тому

    Wow, beautiful apartment, thx for the view

  • @tamarawalls-sl8ie
    @tamarawalls-sl8ie 4 місяці тому

    beautiful!

  • @Bejust2all
    @Bejust2all 7 місяців тому +1

    Very nice apartment!

  • @fedupbin
    @fedupbin 8 місяців тому

    Very spacious, great bathroom. If I owned it, would decorate a bit brighter, but other than that, it's good

  • @cheznone9296
    @cheznone9296 Рік тому +6

    Hi Russell, this was a flash one, I would prefer to live in one of the smaller places you showed us, near to where you live. I also fancy the shops on the blocks. I guess 500 is cheap for what you get in terms of space and bling, but only one lift 😮 that’s too much. 😂. So, I love seeing what the other side looks like, the way of life, Russia has always been so mysterious, thanks to misinformation. So your videos are literally lifting a veil for the uninformed, politics aside. Cheers mate.

    • @valentinai8566
      @valentinai8566 Рік тому

      Кыргыстан,это не Россия. Да,он входил состав СССР. Кыргызы не только на своем языке общаются,но и по русски вполне свободно разговаривают.

  • @keithrobert1413
    @keithrobert1413 10 місяців тому +1

    From Australia. We do not call that a balcony at all, but rather a small junk room, giving the whole apartment the feel of a dog box. However, I totally love the dated shower/steam/spar, standing and sitting cubicle. I am a retired cabinetmaker and have a soft spot for fully built furniture rather than European stylish but poor-quality, Chinese-made flatpack crap, like hear in Adelaide. We would consider ourselves if anything to be poor to middle-class. We have at times enjoyed apartment living in Melbourne and Adelaide CBD,s.

  • @richardbean6931
    @richardbean6931 8 місяців тому

    I Love it.Especially for the price.I would rent it for a year!

  • @bondmood
    @bondmood Рік тому +1

    Ok, you asked, I clicked. New subscriber here. 🙂 Although I could live there, it would take a lot of getting used to things. Everything is strange there to me from downtown Chicago. Not bad strange. Just different. Isn't it amazing how all parts of the world are a little, or a lot, different?

  • @judieg.7945
    @judieg.7945 8 місяців тому

    This gives new meaning to the word strange.

  • @antaghoreilly1806
    @antaghoreilly1806 Рік тому +1

    Thanks Russell, I'm from Perth too! A pensioner, and homeless. this video makes me ashamed of Australia! It's divisions, and contempory societal degeneration.

    • @debbieanne7962
      @debbieanne7962 Рік тому

      Australia is not the lucky country any more

  • @carolali8851
    @carolali8851 Рік тому +2

    Nice place and the rent is about 1/3rd of what I pay here in Canada. Not sure I would like having a huge pillar in the middle of the living room. I agree that the light switches are on the wrong side of the doorway.

    • @joywebster2678
      @joywebster2678 Рік тому +1

      I'd use the corner behind the pillar as my workspace, desk, etc. Sure is larger than my 3x more costly apt in Ont., 🇨🇦

  • @territ1231
    @territ1231 2 місяці тому +1

    The light switches should be inside the bathroom. Love the shower.

  • @Gaiaempower
    @Gaiaempower 6 місяців тому

    I really like this apartment. Not cramped like some of the others in Russia. The kitchen is fine. Gives plenty of living space. Washing machine in the living room is bizarre and maybe they could build a cupboard around it.
    Go the Dockers!!! 😁😁🏈

  • @CT-uv8os
    @CT-uv8os 8 місяців тому

    Beautiful place! Thanks!

  • @jj9749
    @jj9749 Рік тому +4

    please review the MAKS air show

    • @TravellingwithRussell
      @TravellingwithRussell  Рік тому +1

      i will try. The 2023 MAKS event was scheduled for July 25-30 2023, but has been postponed to 2024, allegedly because of security concerns.

    • @vkham9944
      @vkham9944 Рік тому

      Great idea. 🚕🚊🚊