Awesome Architectural Monument of 1930's Soviet Constructivism (40th Block) in St Petersburg, Russia

Kondratievsky Residential Massive (or Kondratievsky Housing Estate) is a residential district consisted of 12 buildings in Kalininsky District of St Petersburg, Russia. Official address is Kondratievsky Prospect, 40 (among the people known as "40th block").
Constructed in 1929-1931 by one of the best architects of Project Bureau of Constructing Committee. 12 same-kind of 60-apartment residential buildings, laundry, library, club, and kindergarten.
Kondratievsky Housing Estate was one of the first blocks constructed in Leningrad for the workers of Vyborg side of the city. The first residential district which is became a start point for a socialistic reconstruction of the district.
This complex is now considered as a monument of Constructivism.
But most probably will be renovated in the nearest years.
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[@Charlie1776_]

Good to see you back sergey, no fake no B.S.

[@niccolehoody7317]

Lol

[@michaelhunt2222]

As an architect student, this is what brought me to ur channel

[@realrussiablog]

Welcome dude!

[@encomunismo]

Thanks Sergey. It is time for Western Europe to free itself from so much anti-Russian propaganda. The Soviets did many good things, like defeating Nazism, for example, leaving 27 million dead on the battlefield. We will always be indebted to the USSR.

[@jtr789310]

The Kondratievsky Housing Estate you just showed us went through the Nine Hundred Day Siege back in 1941. Just think if the walls could talk what they could teach you. Another great video very educational on how people back in Leningrad lived. Back in 1941, the Kondratievsky Housing district would have been considered new, like the place you live in now.

[@mkbuser]

Very interesting to see these apartments and try to imagine what they were like when people lived there. Thank you! It looks like it was beautiful at one time.

[@mikefay5698]

Always wondered about working class housing in the USSR. Looked good! I grew up in a Tenement in Hawick Scotland and I still miss it. Two rooms maybe smaller than the Russian ones. Toilet shared by two tenants in the middle between the floors. The women had the cellar to do their washing and a drying green to dry. No cars in those days.Born in 1944 at the Earl Haig memorial maternity Home. We played in the streets, winter and summer snow and frost. Built in about 1880, for Textile factory workers,who walked home for dinner 12.00 mid day 1 hour. Tea or supper at 6.30 when dad came home from the mills, mum too. Grannies would watch the children. A klaxon hooter would sound off work time and dinner time. Two BBC programs from a speaker. Usually awfull. 6 pennies bought you a Cinema seat children at the front really good. Heating with a coal fire and electricity was a worry for my parents. School was unbelievably dull. The street was Garfield St named after an assassinated US President. I live in Auckland New Zealand. Never cold here. Miss the cold sometimes. Good program housing seems impossible for the human race. Unbelievably we have homeless in New Zealand. Shortage of land!?? In New Zealand?"? PS my street was demolished

[@mikefay5698]

Hawick, Selkirk, Galashiels even Langholm were bustling Textile towns,grimy but with glorious countryside around all these places,with long Histories. Now Hawick is all cleaned up and some kind of future to replace the Textile industry with tourism? As one Hawick man commented, "How will that replace jobs? are we to sell postcards"? The Highland clearances come to mind. People were shattered and edgy on my last visit. Neo Liberalism has moved with a brutality against people all over the planet. I have had about 14 jobs in my life and all these works and factories have closed. Are large parts of the population to become drunks , druggies and homeless as the St Petersburg man suggests with the same indifference to covid19. Lenin noted that people only make Revolution when they have no other choice. Still people are able to put their thoughts down on the internet, like the printing press at Heidelberg in the 15th Century Technology can advance humanity politically. The spied on can become the spies. Cheerio@Mor Dor

[@iamtheomega]

I love old architecture, it reminds you/takes you back to your childhood and gives you a sense of belonging as you identify those features of your past. While I would not trade our USA capitalism for what you have, I would say there is immense, incalculable value in the preservation of memories, of time...of history (sort of like beauty...can't price it, but can't survive w/o it). That doesn't really happen here in USA, everything is sold off and demolished, then rebuilt into something you can't recognize: shopping malls, grade schools, etc. gone forever in time leaving a person disconnected, disjointed from the current non-reality overpopulation. So, I could move away from my home area and not feel a sense of loss as the important features of this home area were disfigured long ago leaving it unidentifiable... for example, a bar with a cartoon rabbit sign, with neon and ears that swing side to side: the ears stopped working long ago, but that sign is still there as in my childhood: a HUGE boost to morale and memories.

[@jaceymartin4739]

I actually like Soviet housing. I lived Khruschev type for a brief period before I moved into a modern high rise. I have to admit, that I liked it. The building was nestled in a birch tree forest in the middle Almaty. Have great memories.

[@urbanviii6557]

It will cost a fortune to renovate buildings this dilapidated, and semi-crumbling.

[@Stemal39]

It's absolutely great to se you and Saint Petersburg getting back to normal life again! Hope to visit the old capital soon!! ))))

[@mikefay5698]

Interesting that Tsarist Russia changed the name to Petrograd since Petersburg sounded to German British Royalty changed their name of Saxe Coburg Gotha to Windsor for the same reason. Leningrad was Stalin and his cohorts name to disguise his hideous intention to wipe out the Bolshevik Party and embalm Lenin. Lenin wanted buried beside his Mother. No statues no paintings no place naming he was a Communist! Apparently the good citizens liked to call the City "Petya",a good simple name. Hope it never becomes St Putinsburg his home town. He's deeply religious!

[@airsoftghost]

Good video. I think you owe that security guard a beer. As for F*** the corona virus. I hope it doesn't take the same attitude against you мой друг. Удачи!

[@paxterpaco]

You what the coronavirus? Lol 😂😂

[@rezamoharami9413]

Yeah you know we fuck the Corona

[@theoldhag1504]

Yeah !!! FREEDOM.....the beautiful look of freedom, is apparent on your face..keep smiling !!

[@GeorgeNadaYT]

It's great that the government is restoring them and not letting them go to waste. I agree with government intervention like this where it is helping the people. They'll be better than those "future ghettos" you covered a while back.

[@realrussiablog]

Absolutely! Glad to see you understand this! Because I already saw several comments of those who's thinking it must be demolished and replace with a stupid new buildings. The thing is in nowadays capitalistic world what they will do is will turn this 4-5 stories buildings into 25-30-stories buildings overpopulated by people with lots of parking lots instead of all of that greenery.

[@catboy721]

Sergey -- is there any historical footage from the 30s of this neighborhood? Be amazing to check that out.

[@angus2mac]

Very interesting. It was nice that he security guard allowed you to see what the apartments looked like. I was ready to go in and start cleaning things up. 😀 It would be interesting to see how things look after they fix things up. Thanks for the tour.

[@realrussiablog]

You're welcome! I will follow for the situation with this district.

[@ericelliott227]

Wow! Pretty sad looking, but yet, significant. I hope they can someday nicely renovate the apartments inside (like each having it's own bathroom) and the buildings as well while keeping the historic flavor alive. I'd like to see them bring it back to glory and at reasonable price so to help solve any housing problems in Russia. Sergey, I'm glad you are back to doing the videos you like. A number of people like them as well. I know I do because I get to see the culture and everything. In other words, I get to see the country I should have been born in! I have always felt out of place in the US since I was little.

[@frankriswick9421]

1:27 "abandoned" = заброшенный, not "abundant"= обильный! Nice video. I like your videos on Russian life and housing.

[@mammabear6875]

No fake, No bullshit!

[@P25trs]

You enlighten us with your knowledge about your city,monements,buildings and its history! We can't get this info from the news. Thanks Sergey!

[@adamLE05401]

It would be great to see it getting proper reconstruction. I like the architecture from Stalin era, we have buildings of this kind in Slovakia and Czech Republic, they were built in 50s. Just when you mentioned it cannot be changed from inside or outside because it is protected - if they want to sell it as new appartments they will have to built the bathrooms at least I guess, so the appartments will comply with today's standards.

[@ColKorn1965]

These apartments are what we Americans call a "fixer-upper".....or a "money pit", depending upon the condition.

[@zerinzinia8660]

17:20 the Soviets built this type of apartments for underprivileged people in the 1930s ! 😮 I still can't figureout why Russians overthrow the socialist system !? 😓😔😐

[@mikefay5698]

US Capitalism and Stalin murdering the Bolshevik Party in the 30's sowed the seeds!

[@CraigFactsareFacts]

This is what happens when you let the government "solve" all your problems. Same as the "projects" here in America. No one really cares...just a colossal train wreck. Thank you, though, Sergey. Been watching your videos for years...you're great.

[@stevegreenwood7837]

Nice one my friend :-) great video interesting !

[@bigrichtexas9724]

excellent

[@steve94044]

I love to see the Soviet buildings. Thanks!

[@tempestnz1]

The architect made them 5 story so they wouldn't need elevators by law

[@realrussiablog]

Not a fact. Just back then they not really respected a high-rise anthills.

[@tempestnz1]

The Khrushchyovka design represented an early attempt at industrialised and prefabricated building, with elements (or panels) made at concrete plants and trucked to sites as needed. Planners regarded elevators as too costly and as too time-consuming to build, and Soviet health/safety standards specified five stories as the maximum height of a building without an elevator. Thus almost all Khrushchyovkas have five stories. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khrushchyovka

[@katherinemarek9741]

I really enjoyed this episode. I love the different types of architecture that remain from the different eras in St. Petersburg. Thank you!

[@sharpedgeize]

I love 💕 it, really enjoyed it, would be very interesting if it restored to original state and declared it heritage. Each of these apartment has so many memories many beautiful years, baby born, people married, dinner with family, birthday parties, graduation etc etc. Thanks to the Securtiy who allowed u inside for this great opportunity. Good on you Sergei and please refrain from bad language and swearing as my kids sometimes watch with me.

[@mikefay5698]

If there was no unemployment and destitution there would be no need for security. I grew up with Police only.

[@gregorylewis8471]

Wow! Those buildings must have really been something when they were built! I hope they redevelop the property. Take care my friend!

[@trevorrandom]

Housing massive indeed... be nice to see it renovated. I'd like to see inside one from when it was first built.

[@niccolehoody7317]

💖😁 great video

[@1Rene9Night5cart0]

Cannot believe they did not demolish those Dangerous Eyesores decades ago?!

[@realrussiablog]

Dude, this is a part of history. I'm happy there is enough of no barbarians in the Committee of St Petersburg which is watching for a real historical heritage.

[@dwaynedwayne8979]

Reminders of Russia's Marxist past they should have been taken down decades ago.

[@cybair9341]

Is the structure made of reinforced concrete or just concrete ?

[@cybair9341]

@Mor Dor -- I got fooled by this wall structure at 18:50

[@enginkanal428]

ı was reading newspaper write old apparent 4-5 family live same room, kitchen and bathroom realy?

[@sweber1985]

I love your videos! I am from Canada but want to come soon as soon as we get rid of this corona virus! Thank you so much for your videos and tours....each one makes me love your city, people and country more and more ❤

[@CocoaCallo]

Brilliant, your channel should be getting a lot more views.

[@filtro-d-aire6843]

Can you fly a drone in the city freely?? Or you need an authorization?? Nice perspective!! I like St. Petersburg

[@ralphwiggum250N]

I always thought it would be cool to live in St Petersburg for one month. Dostoyevsky lived there.

[@mikeemgesr135]

Возможно, правительство выделит часть этого на жилье бездомным и обездоленным семьям. спасибо за показ этой части Санкт-Петербурга. Очень интересно.

[@dwaynedwayne8979]

The people seem so great. To bad Russia has such a terrible history.

[@boblacks945]

It would be nice to restore these old historic buildings, but I imagine that the cost to do so is much more than just demolishing them and starting from scratch.

[@mikefay5698]

I think a neighbourhood needs 50 years to gain some patina and friends!

[@skasza803]

Time journey

[@f1KING]

Thank you for this nostalgia:)

[@BradThePitts]

My dream is to tour Russia with a translator. Cheers from LaLa Land

[@swlee482]

Maybe very luxurious apt.

[@lesgillard1685]

Great to see you enjoying your self mate. Is Ronald going to be renting rooms at the place he bought? Keep up the NO FAKE, NO BULLLLSHIT!!!

[@realrussiablog]

Because of coronavirus lockdown and closing the borders he still never purchased it.

[@lesgillard1685]

@@realrussiablog Bugga !!! When he does can you please announced it? I am sure people would be interested. :-)

[@realrussiablog]

sure

[@lesgillard1685]

@@realrussiablog looking forward to seeing it.

[@rcurielh]

Sergey, love your channel ! thank you

[@akibmahdi9987]

Make more videos like these...❤❤

[@swlee482]

Vaccine is come out right !

[@gabbyhyman1246]

Awesome look at the early Soviet era. I saw two sets of windows in the wall. That must have helped to keep warm in the winter. I want a corner apartment with a long bourgeois balcony! Great video dude! Fuck the virus!

[@realrussiablog]

Yeah, Gabby! Fuck the coronavirus!

[@alexandervangelderen8109]

Interesting video!! Ochen interesna

[@deheermark8091]

Thanks!

[@jacksmith007]

Crack

[@jeffsnider3588]

Concrete building, that is solid built.

[@dwaynedwayne8979]

No they are brick buildings.

[@lucasworktv]

Очень неухоженный район

[@litoboy5]

great

[@shahelavi8965]

Maybe if the buildings actual structure is made of stone or steel that is not cracked then only wall/floor surfaces are replaced at maybe lower cost. But if its rebuilt after architectural information measured and needed to be destroyed it may be expensive, for richer renters. The exact historical styles should follow for renovating, its probably attract Soviet style hipsters for low cost of living ))) BUT ITS COOL. If the cost of living is low enough for homeless to be able to clean themselves and not piss/shit on the public, or fuck with peoples cars, then it can serve a useful purpose for society. I hope it is renovated, old school buildings are klacc. RR Channel yea boi!

[@boscochou9710]

Hopefully you can tour us around this housing district again after it's been renovated.

[@alexxxx9709]

Nice look inside! Not soooo bad at all. Hope it will be restored and will be available for the Saint-Peterburg peoplle soon.

[@martinnorth2680]

Very very good video thank you. Love these buildings

[@darylwilkinson6785]

Could you do a video on vasilyevsky island around the park inn. I used to live in apartments across from it. I'd love to see it again

[@clarkt5439]

Only here can the world see something like this! Thank you Man!

[@gersoncortes9415]

Keep Going Sergey!, Great Video!!

[@UrbanHomesteadMomma]

Wow for a place so run down and abandoned there’s lots of cars around... do people still live there? How much of it is abandoned and how much is still lived in?

[@realrussiablog]

People are still living in one residential building which was restored yet in 1990's. all the rest are abandoned.

[@graham262]

Love this!!!!!!

[@andretimoteocoelho5255]

In the near future, new modern buildings will be built here ...

[@realrussiablog]

No. Fortunately there is enough of non-barbarians in the Committee of St Petersburg who watch for the historical heritage of the city. In Russia is more than enough land for all of that new modern shit.

[@carmac1652]

Lol I like when you say F T V 😆😆😆😆😆😆

[@realrussiablog]

lol

[@stephanievegter5438]

🇿🇦♥️

[@lizoudin7839]

Very interesting! Good to keep historical buildings. Renovate to include bathrooms!!

[@mikefay5698]

Nah! Warm cloth and public baths are better.

[@sonyx5332]

They should give theses buildings different paint colors to make them look even better. Why they leave them unpainted? the paint color at 18:16 and 19:27 caught my attention, do you happen to know what is it called? I have seen many different shades of this color of maybe the same used in the USSR or Russia.

[@Charlie1776_]

1st

[@toddmetzger]

How many families were forced to live in that small apartment with only one toilet, and no bathroom? I think would be a good idea if they could be converted into apartments for the currently homeless or poor people. Russia needs to step up its efforts to help those who are no as able bodied also.

[@realrussiablog]

They will renovate it and most probably the renovation will not cheaper than just they would construct a new buildings. So it's definitely couldn't be converted for the homeless or poor people. Back in 1991 people agreed for capitalism. So they got it!

[@realrussiablog]

Mor Dor that's why important to know the history. Because when you know the history, you know what alternative those people had and alternative was a low quality wooden barack dormitories. So back then people were favored to live there, not forced. That's why I think it's important for me to make a historical remarks in my videos even though I often get blamed for it like I give a boring lecture of history. But without knowing the context you just can't totally understand these days reality.