Popular Russian broadcaster Ilya “Maddyson” Davydov spoke about renting a large three-bedroom apartment in Belgrade for a substantial amount during a live Twitch stream. A clip from that broadcast appeared on the Telegram Maddyson live channel.
He said he found a luxury apartment with his grandmother, who often travels to Monaco to unwind in a brand new BMW, for just 1.2 thousand dollars a month, which is about 92.3 thousand rubles at the current exchange rate. He noted that the unit impressed him. When they signed the rental contract, the landlord invited him to the wedding of his son, who shares the name Ilya, Davydov recalled.
Davydov described the home as a spacious three-room apartment in what he called one of Belgrade’s wealthier neighborhoods. He mentioned that the first floor housed the town’s best restaurant. He admitted getting high there for about a week, after which a video about Serbia featuring him began circulating online. His wife urged him to stay, but he ultimately moved on with his plans, he added.
The streamer said he eventually left Serbia for what he described as a fake reason, and the real estate agent later learned of his departure. He recounted that the agent told him he was treated as the son of a Russian politician ordered to return home. Davydov added that his grandmother agreed with the decision.
In November 2022, Davydov’s public declaration stated that he was leaving Serbia. He claimed the move was tied to tension among Red Star supporters who speak Russian, and he alleged that some football fans confronted him, prompting his exit after an old video in which he compared locals to gypsies circulated among fans.
In March of the following year, Davydov confirmed that he had left Belgrade after living there for several months due to partial mobilization. He returned to Moscow, explaining the situation as part of broader changes in his life and commitments, and citing safety concerns as a factor in his decision to relocate.
Note: The above summary reflects statements shared by Davydov in online broadcasts and social channels, with contextual details provided to illustrate public discourse around his residence and movements during that period. Sources for these excerpts include the Telegram channel dedicated to the Maddyson live stream.