A dacha (Belarusian, Ukrainian and Russian: дача, IPA: [ˈdatɕə] ⓘ) is a seasonal or year-round second home, often located in the exurbs of post-Soviet countries, including Russia. [1] .

Sep 27, 2016 · Dachas, or second homes, are an architectural and cultural phenomenon in Russia. They emerged in the 18th century and still enjoy major popularity today. Let’s look at …

May 20, 2020 · Dachas are not just a type of building in Russia; they are a cultural institution. These cottage-like holiday homes often exist in tiny villages or colonies, in both suburban and …

Aug 6, 2021 · The dacha — a Russian summer home that can be anything from a shack to an oligarch's faux chateau — is both an escape from the city and a state of mind that permeates …

A dacha includes land, houses and outbuildings, and comes in all shapes and sizes, from modest huts to large, modern homes. Many dachas were built of stone or wood by their owners, some …

Oct 13, 2017 · No dacha is ever complete, and any dreams of perfection will be frustrated sooner or later by a few metres of snow. A dacha is usually composed of a series of timber-clad …

Jun 15, 2015 · A dacha is a country home, usually a cottage surrounded by a plot of land, outside the city. The word “dacha” originated in the 17th century from the...

May 2, 2010 · The Russian dacha represents far more than a simple summer house or country cottage – it is an integral part of life that resists any social change, economic uncertainty, or …

Russian Dacha: Definition and Statistics. Did you know that more than 40% of all people living in the major cities of Russia own their dachas? In Moscow this number gets close to 60%! So …

Sep 4, 2017 · Do you know anything about commonplace dachas, summerhouses of ordinary citizens in that part of the world? The dacha tradition goes back to Tsarist Russia, when it …