In central Moscow, the apartment rented by the rapper Instasamka, whose real name is Daria Zoteeva, nearly caught fire after a faulty fireplace and insufficient ventilation allowed heat and smoke to build up. A Telegram update described the moment with vivid detail and noted the swift reaction of residents nearby.
Instasamka and Moneyken, known in real life as Daria Zoteeva and Egor Eropkin, have occupied the sixth floor of a building on Tverskoy Boulevard since 2023. The monthly rent for this Moscow dwelling is about 550,000 rubles, a sum that signals the property’s elite status in the city’s rental market.
On a November afternoon, smoke began seeping from the attic area after a fire ignited in the building’s ventilation system. The flames spread to the roof, prompting an evacuation of two residents from the rented unit. No injuries were reported as crews worked to bring the blaze under control. The attic, around 65 square meters, sustained heavy damage, and roughly 15 square meters of the apartment itself were burned, with personal belongings and furniture damaged by heat and smoke.
The day prior, chatter emerged about a potential collaboration between Instasamka and Sergei Shnurov, the frontman of a well-known Leningrad group, with conversations reportedly focused on a joint creative project. People close to the parties confirmed that talks had occurred, but the details remained undecided as both camps watched for how such a partnership might unfold in the coming months.
Earlier in her career, Instasamka appeared in visuals described as a witch in a haystack, a provocative look that underscored her willingness to experiment with bold imagery and narrative in music videos and performances. The moment reflected her broader approach to art and public persona, which often blends humor, shock value, and pointed social commentary.