Moscow's "Manhattan" is a Filthy-Rich Gilded Cage | Russian Urban Nightmare

Step inside Moscow City – Russia's iconic "Manhattan" skyline and epicenter of extreme wealth. This documentary uncovers the surreal reality behind the luxury lifestyle, where billionaire investors, online coaches, and young influencers chase status in a glass world of illusion. From real estate schemes during sanctions to Van Cleef-fueled selfie culture, we reveal a community driven by obsession and profit. But behind the caviar and glitter lies a dysfunctional paradise: drone anxiety, failed infrastructure, delivery chaos, and a playground with toy Bentleys as the only entertainment. Is this the modern symbol of success or the ultimate urban nightmare? Hit play and find out!

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Chapters:
00:00 Moscow City: Beautiful on the Outside, Horrible on the Inside
02:30 The History of the ‘Russian Manhattan’
04:52 Who Lives Here? Meet the Extravagant Residents
08:36 The Profit Seeker: Turning Crisis into Real Estate Dream
10:32 Why Live in an 11 sq.m. Apartment for 10 Million Rubles?
11:40 Businessmen, Scammers, Inconvenient Offices and Networking
17:27 Some Meetings Come with the Bill: Secret Desires of Officials and Bloggers
20:00 Noisy Neighbors? Tough Luck!
21:21 Saving Money on Public Spaces?
23:46 No Infrastructure
25:05 Test Drive of Moscow's Most Popular Parking Lot
27:29 Parking Fines and a Threat to Pedestrians
31:11 Can You Live in Moscow City with a Child?
32:17 "Bentleys" for Kids and Dangerous Playgrounds
37:03 The Perks of Living in Moscow's Business District
39:34 Sealed Windows and Taking Out Trash in a Tuxedo
44:00 A City within a City: From Shops and Restaurants to a Dentist’s Office
46:03 Eating Out in Moscow City
49:13 How was Afimall Shopping Mall Developed?
50:18 Is it Safe in the City: Drone Attacks and Security Everywhere