Blogger and television host Alena Vodonaeva revealed in a recent interview that she allocates about 200 thousand rubles each month to cover her mortgage payments.
She is financing a Moscow apartment located in the Khamovniki district, a purchase made in 2021. At the outset, she considered a different deal: buying a property from an elderly seller for 19 million rubles, which she viewed as an especially advantageous offer.
Vodonaeva recalled thinking, “Wow, the price in Khamovniki is appealing—an inviting bite for that kind of money.” She described the moment as one of market-smart optimism.
She noted that she was able to negotiate with the seller and complete the required paperwork. Yet her mother warned that certain aspects might introduce trouble, and in the end the deal did not go through. The outcome left Vodonaeva with the task of seeking housing within the same area.
Ultimately, she purchased another property that cost three times as much as the original option. She did not disclose the exact price of the new home, but she defended the purchase as a worthwhile investment given the home’s value and potential for lifestyle benefits.
Initially, Vodonaeva contemplated turning the new residence into a workspace for her cat, Escobar. After renovations were completed, she chose to move herself and her son, Bogdan, into the space.
“The cat stayed in Leninsky, occupying our 130-square-meter main apartment, while my son and I settled into the 80-square-meter unit in Khamovniki. The decision was driven by a belief that the newer residence would offer better infrastructure and convenience,” explained the star in a candid moment of reflection.
In a previous remark, Vodonaeva referred to her ex-husband Borodina with a dismissive nickname, describing him in colorful terms used in lighter, informal discourse among close circles. These comments highlight the candor she sometimes brings to public discussions about personal life, though they are not the focus of her current property decisions as described above.
Source notes: The figures referenced reflect public discussions about mortgage commitments and strategic real estate choices observed in media coverage. Financial specifics vary with market fluctuations and personal negotiations, and exact terms remain private. Analysts and fans alike often compare the costs of similar properties in central districts of Moscow, where proximity to amenities and infrastructure can influence perceived value. (Source attribution: lifestyle and celebrity finance reporting)”