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# The interior of Andropov's Moscow apartment and his well-known modesty
- URL: https://theparnassian.com/en/obshcheizvestnyi-fakt-chto-andropov-byl-ochen-skromnym-chelovekom/
- Published: 2019-02-03T12:55:46.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-02T19:05:48.000Z
- Author: Alexandr Radayev
- Tags: Moscow, Observations, Mores, Humour

It is a matter of common knowledge that Andropov was a very modest man. Yet, looking at the interior of his Moscow flat, it is hard not to ask oneself: why not summon a decorator, from some theatre or other if need be, or any other artist, to help make the place a little more attractive?