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A typical Soviet dacha. A dacha (Belarusian, Ukrainian and Russian: дача, IPA: ⓘ) is a seasonal or year-round second home, often located in the exurbs of post-Soviet countries, including Russia.
May 20, 2020 · Dachas are Russian country cottages that serve as a place to escape urban life and reconnect with nature. Learn about the origins, evolution and significance of dachas in Russian culture, from the 1600s to the present day.
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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 the country's life and ...
A Russian dacha isn’t something you’ll find elsewhere. This home away from home is a unique phenomenon in the life of every Russian, a vacation retreat and a Russian lifestyle way to live closer to nature.
Feb 14, 2019 · What is a dacha? The concept dates back to the 17th century when tsars started rewarding their most trusted advisors and military personnel by giving ("dalat" in Russian) them plots of land.