Where do Russians ACTUALLY live? | Life in Russia’s residential area

Hello friends!
If you were ever wondering about why do houses all over Russia look alike, then this video will provide you some answers to it; And you will understand the origin of the standard looking panel houses a lot more.
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[@jacutin5033]

HI Svetlana, I'm from Poland and the buildings and landscape arrangements you show seem almost like the ones I know from home. I like the way you show it objectively without going into the nationalistic propaganda. The fact is these houses are sub-standard by today's standards, but back then in the "60's provided large numbers of people with much needed housing. Also, the space between tha buildings, and the green areas, are something the modern developers do not provide any more while chasing the profit. Overall, thumbs up from me for your small reportage. ;-)

[@AamuAurora]

I'm from Poland too. Recently, I've bought an apartment and I had huge issues with new living complexes. People say that communist blocs were awful but they had green spaces, as you said. I'm from Kalisz/Poznań and here it doesn't look so austere but I'm sure in poorer parts it does.

[@hanspeterraatz4928]

At least, the socialists were not chasing the profits, and it came with green spaces.

[@PaulV.]

Most of those socialist "commieblocks" if given some nice facade renovations, hallways repairs and a bit of landscape design for the surrounding territory, would turn almost into premium housing by modern standarts considering the density of residents, the size of house yards, number of green areas (parks, ponds and so on) nearby and the access to different social services (clinics, schools etc.).

[@Kaytlin_]

You speak English so well, you can be proud! I am learning German and it is not always easy to learn a new language. Well done! 🌹🌸 Thank you for sharing Russian culture. I love Russia! And I'm from South Africa.

[@this.is.berlin]

Learning German for Dutch or Afrikaans speaking people is like an easy game!

[@Kaytlin_]

@@this.is.berlin that is true, my Afrikaans education has helped me although my mother tongue is English, not Afrikaans. 😊

[@SVETLANAFROMRUSSIA]

Thank you so much!😊 I also learned German for a year. But I forgot pretty much everything by now since I don’t have any practice 😅 I love South Africa🤍 Cape Town is one of the most beautiful cities I’ve been to

[@Bernd_Anders]

@@SVETLANAFROMRUSSIA Wonderful Sightseeingtour from you🙏 Your english is very good and much more better than mine. One word you speak in german it‘s Kindergarten 👍 The other thing was that I know Masha and the bear, because a russian girlfriend show me the fairy tales. Greetings from Hamburg Germany 🇩🇪♥️🇷🇺

[@systemdersiebenwelten]

@@SVETLANAFROMRUSSIA Schönes Video! Und diese sogenannten "Plattenbauten" aus der Zeit der Sowjetunion gibt es hier in Leipzig auch noch.

[@droyale18]

To be honest…. every city in the world has its depressing moments - but thanks for showing your country very beautiful and informative Russia is definetly on my list of travel! Love from New York 🥰

[@BilalAhmad-mi9tx]

Danna dear I hope you are very well .. my self Mr,Bilal from Pakistan and live in kingdom Saudi Arabia ..I think it's time to get married are you interested me

[@selvanpillay3346]

Why not come to South Africa

[@MikeBCNU]

Yeah like Oklahoma at 126 degrees in the summer with sustained winds at 55mph [ 88km ] ... can you say 2022 dust bowl?

[@ginopav7712]

Exceptional, beautiful landscpe and architectors what a videos, reminds so much of were i grows up in Ukraine except for building windows that are not blown out, most buildings still standings and much less rubble. Thanks for the memories reminding me.

[@irenakozmos7373]

Hi, Svetlana! I am from Slovenia (formerly Yugoslavia) and all of this reminds me of my childhood, when things here were built similarly. Every neighborhood had everything one needed right there. And a lot of green- trees, parks, playgrounds. I love those areas still! I love your videos, thank you for posting!

[@filippocorti6760]

IIRC, Italians are recognized minorities in the Slovenian constitution.

[@filippocorti6760]

@xTrojanZ ?

[@filippocorti6760]

@xTrojanZ

[@milanmehta6890]

Love to see real Russia and the lifestyle of the common man in the city. Thanks for showing the non-tourist locality, it would be more interesting if you have shown any house from the inner side. Greetings from Mumbai, India. 🇮🇳

[@andresaraya1118]

Milan. Greetings from Chile 🇨🇱 every India. 🇮🇳. Namaste.

[@ghjk4978]

Вам нравятся эти панельные, однотипные, убогие дома? (Без негатива))

[@holaforistas]

My resolution for 2022 was to learn Russian. So far so good. To me, it seems a lot of easier than learning English. My resolution for 2023 will be to go to Russia. Hopefully at that time, all these craziness and restrictions are over.

[@zapr4511]

@@ghjk4978 Дома в России намного лучше, чем жить в лачугах без водопровода и канализации, большое количество людей в разных странах живут в лачугах, если это может ответить на ваш вопрос.

[@NikitaShabanov99]

@@ghjk4978 лично мне очень нравится жить в таком месте. терпеть не могу квартальную застройку. Пытался переехать в лондон в стратфорд но спустя время именно лондон вызывает депрессию и захотелось вернуться домойб в наши родные панельки с зеленью и парками вокруг домов))))

[@thedappercook]

Man I miss Russia and especially st Petersburg. What a place. The moment I can hope on a plane I'm there. Spasibo

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

Did you live here for long?

[@stilladey]

Kindergarten😀. You did absolutely well and your video presentation was amazing. Your video has shown me another beautiful side of Russia. In all I feel more like visiting Russia in the nearest future. I will definitely suscribe to your youtube channel for more inofrmative and educative video of Mother Russia. Thanks for the beautiful insight and exposure.👏👏👏

[@shodanart]

Thank you for showing us the way you live and the Russians live. I had no idea that there were so many buildings that house the families. In Phoenix, Arizona, we mostly live in houses in the suburbs. Your English is so lovely. You are beautiful and are doing a great service to your country showing it so honestly. I’m an artist. I have always loved the Russian painters’ work. 🇺🇸 Thank you!

[@SoldierBoii47]

Thank you for showing us how Russians live, much love from the USA. Keep making videos!

[@philipjfry199]

This is an urban-type settlement. Not even a city, but rather a village. How many residents in the United States chew in the village and can we say that all residents of the United States live like this?

[@thomaswilliams1103]

You speak excellent English. You are a great ambassador for your country. Russia has always seemed so nice, thank you for the time you spend sharing it with us.

[@kzsuzsa9243]

Omg I loved this video, reminded me of my childhood in Hungary. Our towns has these areas too, looks exactly like in the video.

[@sudheendrachauhan]

Really wanted to thank you for your videos. My wife and I basically made up our mind to visit Russia after seeing your videos. We are here now for new year and it’s been 5 days. It’s been an absolute pleasure visiting here, both Moscow and Saint Petersburg. We are loving it, thanks again. Russia needs to be seen for what it is and not what it is propagandised as by the west….

[@ghjk4978]

Приезжай в самару lmao

[@gergemall]

I’m so saddened by Putin’s actions as I have family in Russia and UKRAINI. I pray you get out safely

[@freetrailer4poor]

@@gergemall Not much Putins fault, he baited to go in there.

[@MetalisForever666]

@@freetrailer4poor I think the same. The US deep state forced him to go in before Ukraine had joined Nato.

[@rickswallow6525]

Russia in the summer is so beautiful, especially outside of the city center.

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

True! Russia is amazing in summer! I love swimming in the lakes and having a bbq every week!

[@Rodionnx]

Also an important moment - Russia have a VERY safe natural wildlife, I mean the only danger is, of course, wild Bears and Wolves, also here and there we have some Lynxes. But they live deep inside forests. The rest of nature is very safe - no alligators, sharks, dangerous fishes. No really deadly snakes and spiders and other insects. It's like a paradise, really. Oh, I forgot Amur Tiger, but it is on the Far East, closer to Pacific Ocean. :D :D Just don't go deep in forest and you'll be fine.

[@Steve-hf7tf]

Greetings from Connecticut, USA. We've been watching your videos for a few months now and every one keeps getting better. Keep up the good work!

[@SVETLANAFROMRUSSIA]

Thank you so much!😃

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

Do you watch many other channels about Russia?

[@mehchocolate1257]

@@SVETLANAFROMRUSSIA what is the housing market like in Russia?

[@andresaraya1118]

@@SVETLANAFROMRUSSIA Greetings from Chile 🇨🇱 every Russia. 🇷🇺

[@helahreljac1523]

I've moved from Croatia to the country where this type of building is not popular...and I have to say that's one of the rare things I miss. Heating system in that apartments was amazing, it was always warm in the winter, a lot of green areas around and there was a great community spirit. Where I live at the moment it also looks and feels great but I still find living in the 'socialistic' building more convinient.

[@MrClintM]

I've been to Saint Petersburg a few times and loved it. Felt like I was in an alternate universe with a mix of old royal architecture with modern colorful and friendly people. Not a fan of the apartments, however! Ironically, Saint Petersburg was a planned city. It was designed to be architectually beautiful. After the war, it made sense to focus on housing. Yet, now, it's time they put the same effort into helping redesign the residential buildings and neighbourhoods of Saint Petersburg and Moscow so residents can feel cozy, proud and positive all year long! Help eliminate any depression! Thanks for sharing!

[@ghjk4978]

Чувак, приедь в самару или ростов, или краснодар - не важно куда, главное не в москву и питер. Пройдись по районам усыпанным панельными домами, быдлом и грязью - так живут 50% населения если не больше. + у нас средняя зарплата 300 долларов (что в 4 раза меньше вашей минималки) и даже при условии того что ваши затраты на продукты питания, жильё и прочее прочее больше, вы все равно богаче русского человека. Однако у вас хватает своих проблем, которых нет у нас, но все же лучше жить в америке чем в россии. Хуже чем в России разве что в Афганистане и странах африки где люди умирают от голода

[@user-el8en7de7n]

@@ghjk4978 интересно, а эти жители африканских стран и Афганистана тоже обсирают свою страну в комментариях, даже когда их и не спрашивают?)

[@user-iz9ge9xy1u]

@@user-el8en7de7n он не про свою страну пишет. Самара и Ростов очень красивые и ухоженные города, кстати.

[@carlreddinger9707]

@@ghjk4978 i hope KZbin provides translation to Russian like they do to English anyway. Have you ever watched Bald and Bankrupt’s KZbin channel he travels all over the world but primarily in Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union . Growing up in the US we dont get to see much of Russia the real Russia anyway his videos really provide me with side of Russia I wasn’t familiar with and i have to be honest it looks absolutely horrible and depressing as fuck. Do yourself a favor and get out of there. I live in South Florida near Miami and there’s a large Russian community in Sunny Isles north of Miami Beach and yes we definitely have a lot of problems here but the weather is beautiful the girls are beautiful and you have the just a lot more options i would say But the Crimea did look nice

[@Ratko138]

@@ghjk4978 перестаньте смотреть американские фильмы, поезжайте в америку и посмотрите какие там города и сколько там бедняков.

[@johnwatt3705]

I could not live anywhere near a city. I prefer living on my ranch in the mountains surrounded by the forest. I can watch the deer, the elk, coyotes and the turkeys in the fields on the ranch and watch all kinds of birds fly over the fields and into the forest. And thank heaven I do not have to watch any people, but I do love watching your videos.

[@linalazareva1422]

Sounds like a dream, if you don’t need to go to work of course. All offices are in cities, unfortunately.

[@chrisgray6988]

Appreciate your honest views, looks like things are getting better in Russia...greetings from Brisbane

[@bertkater2467]

Thank you very much for this video. I have never been to Russia. I grew up in Western Germany during the Cold War and Eastern European Countries did not make it easy to travel to them. Now, my health does not allow. Your video allows me to get an Idea about how people live in your country. It is so good to see young people like you building bridges to other cultures. Thank you for this 👍

[@justinneill5003]

Thank you Svetlana, this is a most informative video not just about typical life in Russia but also how it evolved. I love your style of presentation too, very genuine and human, and presenting it as it is. I’ve travelled a bit in Russia (Moscow, Samara & St Petersburg,) also extensively in Ukraine, plus Belarus (Minsk & Pinsk) Latvia & Lithuania, so for me it was especially interesting to learn how and why these buildings came to exist. Many people think of Russia and it’s neighbouring countries as cold and inhospitable places, and have no idea how lush and green it is in the summer, with beautiful forests and lakes, and how nature transforms even the residential areas. I look forward to seeing more of your videos. Best wishes for 2022!

[@emilyjac]

I really enjoyed this video. It’s so interesting to see how/where people in other corners of the world live. This video gives a natural, not forced and highly edited vibe.

[@leocalinawan8429]

Great work! So much information to be had. I love how humble your people live, it doesn't matter if the home is right at the city center or in some suburban place. Both have their conveniences and the important thing is that the person feels comfortable. Home is where the heart is. Cheers to you!

[@christopherpetersen840]

I lived in Russia for 2 years from 2013-2015 and this brought back so many memories. Thanks for sharing!

[@matthewvoss4375]

wonderful tour, really enjoy the seemingly small customs and stories such as the blooming bush signifying coming cold..., would love to see more of foods that are common, great hostess, thank you for sharing...

[@007furious]

Thanks for the balanced outlook about these type of residences in Russia. Telling the back story and showing them in different seasons was very good idea. A lot of Russian KZbinrs just want to promote negativity about there country. They just show how poor and backward Russia is to the western audiences because that's in demand and profitable eventually. But your video was very well done. Just Subscribed.

[@SVETLANAFROMRUSSIA]

Thank you!😊 Welcome 🥳

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

Yes! It's refreshing. I guess you were referring to Bald and Bankrupt?

[@SVETLANAFROMRUSSIA]

@@SamsRussianAdventures I’m not familiar with bald and bankrupt channel

[@007furious]

@@SamsRussianAdventures No I'm talking about NFKRZ, that girl from Yeah Russia, Dan Shikoj (Spelling may be wrong, I've not watched him for a long time ), some other small KZbinrs from St Petersburg etc.

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

@@007furious There are a lot of them out there. They make this content because generally it is what people expect to see when they watch content about Russia. Bald and Bankrupt took bad Russia to the mainstream and reintroduced all the old stereotypes to a new audience, now the everything is bad in Russia is the expected content.

[@Joao-oo1vm]

i love the balanced look you gave on the city! people are so quick to demonize Russia when nowhere is 100% bad (well, maybe Norilsk is an exception lol) anyways, i loved to see so many trees and flowers in the summer! i wish my street here in brazil had this much green

[@alexandracotton4514]

Even Norilsk has pretty decent city center it's just that everybody loves to film only its outskirts full of abandoned buildings √•~•√ otherwise Norilsk is just your usual boring small town nothing else

[@younis9545]

Your vlogs are really different in so many ways. I love the way you speak. I love the way you share your thoughts about Russia and its culture. I love everything about your vlogs. 😊

[@SVETLANAFROMRUSSIA]

Thank you!😊😊😊

[@grettalemabouchou6779]

Thankyou for posting this 🌷

[@bluemoon2934]

I would never want to live inside a city center…..Living Outside The city is the best……You made the best choice.

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

Yes! Life outside the city is so much better and more peaceful

[@user-lz1yb6qk3f]

Are you american? City centre is the most convenient place to live in pretty much every developed country except US

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

@@user-lz1yb6qk3f I'm English

[@stanspb763]

@@user-lz1yb6qk3f I am American and would not live in a conventional city center but I have lived 21 years in the city center and of St Petersburg and love every minute of the most cultured and beautiful city in the world.

[@user-lz1yb6qk3f]

@@stanspb763, this is conventional european city center lke in Paris and Vienna. You have everything you could want from city in the center.

[@juanmashburn6768]

Love your video where you live. You kept it natural, simple and honest, very nice. I’ve been watching these kind of videos from different countries, since I can’t be there, kinda educational for me. Thanks 😉 girl

[@allenburns3177]

I spent 40 years working on elevators. High rises all look the same. The finish might be a bit more shiny on one than another. The conveniences of an urban life has many positive aspects. I worked there and lived in a rural area. In the middle of 8 hectares of peace and tranquillity. No cable TV, no need to lock the door. My idea of heaven on earth.

[@surimenon7660]

Love all your postings ,thank you for your time and Presentation ❤️🙏

[@GeoffreyKnauth]

Thanks for the tour! I haven't been in your city since 1985. It's interesting to see what has changed and what has not. It's also a bit sobering to hear you describe things as having been built "back in the 1980s" since that means the buildings would have been new for me, had I seen them. And now they are old. One of these days I'll get back to Leningrad St. Petersburg.

[@larrykassebaum1926]

I love this video it was so heartwarming, home is where the heart is. And naturally you look gorgeous as always.

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

it sounds as though Sveta has helped you fall in love with Russia?

[@lukes7027]

That was informative and very well narrated!

[@pcguy13x]

great video. i really like how you showed the difference between the seasons. did anyone else notice the guy flipping off the camera at 11:02. lol. i started laughing when i saw that! keep up you awesome work! i will keep watching. thanks for all you do to show everyone normal living in Russia. i watch several different vlogger in Russia, and it is so awesome to see the different area of the country from different perspectives!

[@gregbrunner599]

Terrific video. Nice to see other cultures from a local point of view. You are a great narrator and I feel like I am getting a great personal tour. Thank you . Look forward to learning more of the russian people and their styles and culture.

[@darellnewsome4459]

Learned a whole lot from this video. Loved the change of seasons part. Thank you for sharing!

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

Do you watch many channels about Russia?

[@darellnewsome4459]

@@SamsRussianAdventures I follow a few channels about Russia, but I am also interested in all international travels and am interested in learning more about all of the other various cultures out there.

[@painhaus4110]

This was so beautiful, thank you!

[@KingPaulW]

Thank you for your videos! It’s pretty cool to see more of Russia and how you all live and thrive.

[@Keepinitreel108]

Fantastic video! Thank you for showing your town, its amazing how much the seasons can change the environment and in turn our moods. Even so the winter can be beautiful aswell in it's own way! But summer is still best🕺🏾🕺🏾👍🏽👍🏽😁

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

hahaha summer is definitely the best! Winter can be good but sometimes too long!

[@33gorman]

Terrific video, very informative and well organized...Keep up the great work and your beautiful smile:)

[@glicmathan1771]

This is so deja vu ! I lived 9 months in SP in the Kirovsky district overlooking a park. I miss it so much! I really liked the nature all around, ponds, etc. It was a walk or bus to the underground and not so long to the city center. I also really loved Gatchina. It was a romantic time that sadly passed after an 8 year relationship. I wish I could return one day. I experienced all seasons there. Drinking beer in minus zero temperatures in the snow is something I will always miss!! Thank you for the video! ❤️

[@royschmidt675]

Thank you for showing your country to the world. You help make it a friendlier place. Your voice is very pleasant to listen to and your English is excellent. Your inner spirit shines through and enhances your lovely physical beauty. Peace & Love 💗

[@ginopav7712]

Exceptional, beautiful landscpe and architectors what a videos, reminds so much of were i grows up in Ukraine except for building windows that are not blown out, most buildings still standings and much less rubble. Thanks for the memories reminding me.

[@josephblomeister3040]

Very informative and expressive, thank you!

[@papotchka]

Privet! :) Thank you for posting this video! It brought back so many found memories, of my numerous trips to Russia. St-Petersburg was my favourite. :) So much to see, so much to do. Thank you again for sharing. Cpacibo! :)

[@leonbridges1802]

What a lovely and elegant beauty, nice to see a Russian city brought to life by such a beautiful woman 🌹... 🖤👽

[@EhsanVessal]

You know, I actually like the dreary gray look, it is beautiful in its own way. I like the fact that the view changes throughout the seasons. I live in a place where the weather is mostly uniform year round and nothing changes, so I never get to experience the blossoming of spring or the vivid colors of autumn. St. Petersburg is beautiful!

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

Is it mostly hot or mostly cold?

[@EhsanVessal]

@@SamsRussianAdventures Mostly warm. It doesn't get very hot.

[@Matt_from_Florida]

Southern California? I live in the Florida Keys, and although *I notice a change* tourists say to me, _"You don't have any seasons."_

[@EhsanVessal]

@@Matt_from_Florida Yup!

[@v21059]

In Russia, this style has an obscene name - Эстетика ебеней. Copy and google it. This is real creativity art.

[@Chaavah]

Thank you for this interesting video with all the historical information! In spring it looks very nice and I like the concept to have everything nearby the housing. The city of St. Petersburg is so beautiful! I did not know that and I've seen it in your video for the first time. I really like it with all the buildings and the water. Greetings from Germany.

[@dpragy]

Very informative video. I have visited this city in 2016 and was very impressed by all grandouse and monuments. I had interacted with few locals there who were from downtown. All were pretty happy and content. Thanks for sharing. They all liked Goa a lot and wished to visit it sometime.

[@juujugirlart]

subscribed for your lovely sincerity nowadays i notice some russian youtubers are clickbaiting us with contents that shows bad sides of russia but i love how you educate us by showing us two sides of the same coins. love from west Africa

[@SVETLANAFROMRUSSIA]

Thank you so much!😊

[@StephenJohnsy]

This is one of the most balanced videos about real Russia, I really enjoyed the content you covered. It's great to know the difference not just the fancy city centres we always see here:) Thank you!!! Personally, I would live outside the city centre as long as it's easier to commute to the centre!

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

Yes! I much prefer life outside the city too! Do most videos only show the city center?

[@steph585]

This was very interesting. Thank you for sharing!

[@martinjrgensen8234]

I just found your channel! This video is so good. I live in a similar type area and buildings in Denmark. Built in the 60’s and recently modernized and renovated.

[@Jim-bs8ln]

Very interesting, especially for me. I am from the USA where the vast majority of people live in a single family house rather than an apartment. Of course in New York City, Chicago or parts of Los Angeles people live in apartments and high-rise apartment buildings but outside of New York, the single-family home is much more prevalent.

[@jimaje1920]

Everything about you is just perfect! Your English, your mannerism and the journalist ability. I lived in Ukraine in late 80s and early 90s and I still have a fond memories of this beautiful and massive country.

[@user-mq6qb4tt5l]

Жаль только что США сейчас уничтожают Украину, многие из нее переселяются в Россию.

[@rmyronovich4382]

Hi Svetlana. Thank you for an insight into where you live. I have spent time in the Ukraine and Russia and so am familiar with the life and architecture but nice to have someone explain more about the life there.

[@godjenta66]

I have been to St.Petersburg four times. Love the city. And the Russians are really friendly and helpful. Subscribed to your channel!

[@LawtonDigital]

You might mention the environmental benefits that go with large apartment blocks. For example, a single water heating plant will produce hot water and heat for all the surrounding blocks. It's more efficient to heat an apartment with one outward facing wall than it is to heat a house surrounded by freezing air. Dense populations more easily support efficient public transportation. People can easily purchase food and other necessities because they're certain to find many stores along the way home from a bus stop. They don't need to own or power American-sized refrigerators - just small ones for a few perishable items like milk. Buses run more frequently because many people ride them. People don't need to own cars or pay to fuel or park them. The extra walking to bus stops and stores is very healthy and a nice way to meet people. I visited Saint Petersburg, Moscow, and Ryazan in 2005, and it's great to see open spaces and parks looking a little more clean and neat.

[@joymwongeli9579]

I like your points, not to mention apartment blocks take up like ten times the land space that the American style of suburban estates would have taken up to house the same number of families.

[@rollandbrous9805]

Svetlana, Thank you for the educational talk on St. Petersburg, especially on areas that I never got to see. In 2006, my wife and I took a cruise to Northern Europe, which included St. Petersburg. Of course we were more or less taken to historical museums and grandiose churches. Your insight on the other side of the city was appreciated. Being an educator on World History, I know each city has its good and not so good, this according to American standards. I look forward to your next adventure. Sqasibo ya tebya lyublyu "I learned that in my military service in1965."

[@kickit59]

Rolland I would say Saint Petersburg as Svetlana showed us the amazing and the not exclusive areas where the working class folks live appears over all better than many American cities! In the last 30 years America's standard of living has eroded and many cities that used to be beautiful now have large areas of tent cities and are infested with every kind of vermin large and small! Rats of all kinds, animal & human!

[@Ranbo5]

Молодец! Informative on so many levels. And I really enjoyed the music.

[@MP-kl5ej]

Very informative. Thank You!

[@JayRappa]

What an excellent video. Interesting to see a city thriving 70 years later after suffering one of the worst battles of the war.

[@DaliwolfBacon]

In the USA, we don't say "yard" to describe an area with several houses...we call them "blocks". For instance, my block has 8 houses. We say "yard" to describe the property one's house is build on. My front yard faces the street. The back yard faces a neighbor's "yard". I hope I said this well enough for you to understand! Thank you for showing us what your residential areas are like!

[@TDH8988]

Nice to watch videos from your channel. Very informative! Also the prices in the stores and how everything is organized in your country. Kind regards from the Netherlands.

[@amiraboodi2075]

Thank you very much for sharing these information with us. ❤️🤓

[@ajayr8781]

This looks more like Montreal, Canada. However, thank you showing us the beauty through your eyes.

[@Historelic]

As an admirer of Dostoevsky seeing his city is very interesting. Keep up the great work Svetlana, greetings from Pakistan

[@lepetitpedro]

Nice work! I love your videos and all that show in them! Congrats!

[@Jeff-hy1eb]

Thanks for an interesting look at your neighborhood, Svetlana. Videos like this one do a lot to foster positive feelings between people from different countries and cultures.

[@lawrencemitchell5983]

Спасибо Светлана. I have come to understand why housing is densely concentrated in such a huge country....also why Dacha time is cherished 😊. No doubt its been a challenge for many people transitioning from Soviet Union times, it seems many older Russians miss it, and I can understand. Best wishes from America 😊.

[@user-vv5wd7oz3y]

Дачи появились в советское время. Каждая семья могла иметь свою дачу, площадью 600 квадратных метров бесплатно! Сейчас никому не дадут ничего бесплатно! Я не считаю советское время худшим.

[@pieterzwemstra]

Fantastic! Loved you clip! So nice to see how people live in Russia as I have always wondered about that. I hope to be able to visit Russia one day. I am also from South Africa.

[@allynistubed]

I visited St. Petersburg about 7 years ago. What a beautiful city! It was truly one of the highlights of our visit to the Baltic Sea. Thanks for giving us a tour of the rest of the city. As foreigners, we were only allowed to visit government approved areas of the city.

[@sam9206]

Thank you for posting this. I enjoy history and this is very interesting.

[@70stunes71]

Svetlana, excellent.. you will find similar housing and apartment areas here in the states. And that pretty much goes for every state. Every country has its pros and cons. It's up to us to change our venue and status of life. Sometimes not all that easy! Great video keep up the great work:-). Personally I live out in the country, far away from cities. That's the way I grew up and so I prefer it

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

Me too! I much prefer to live outside the city.

[@KillerChair1]

This housing is mostly non existent in America besides very few cities like New York. Most major cities have done away with their government sponsored apartment block residential areas. From cabrini green in Chicago to Pruitt Igoe in St. Louis.

[@DaMoli]

Hi, Beautiful Svetlana and thank you for sharing the housing situation, and America has places that look the same. Living outside the center city is best for there is not as much pollution and you are closer to nature.

[@kristens333]

i know this is an older video but i just found your channel. enjoyed the tour of where the russian's live :) I like the court yards with their own playground and schools. how convenient for parents! And it's so pretty in the spring and summer with all the green.

[@jerlee620]

11:03 😆.. Just subscribed. I love learning about other cultures, especially those that are Russian. Great video, thanks for sharing! Jeremy from Tx

[@robertmoore2049]

You have very beautiful long hair! Thanks Svetlana for sharing this with us. It is nice to see a different part of the world and learn more about Russia 🇷🇺…

[@decem_unosquattro9538]

19:25 I like where you live because its relatively quiet and I love the trees. Its beautiful in Spring. Its the season I love most because all the trees blossom which makes it very pretty.👍🏻😀🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌼🌻🌼🌻

[@jamesd6996]

I love your videos, Svetlana! They make my day better. I was born in Lithuania and grew up there. The neighborhoods there look exactly the same as the one's you just showed us in this video. I agree with you that during winter if there is no snow it can look a bit scary and depressing but during summer and fall it's really beautiful. I miss having 4 seasons. I live in San Francisco now we only have 1 season basically... weather doesn't change much here, which is nice but also can get a little bit boring. Thank you for your videos, they remind me of my childhood and teen years. Love from SF 💖

[@Nomadicninjas]

I love how the neighborhoods are situated. That is exactly the type of neighborhood I would like to live in ❤️. Thank you for sharing!

[@I3R0K3N7FEET]

Thank you for this introduction to your city :D

[@oldschoolgrech]

Great video. I found it quite interesting. In my country, Malta, numerous apartment buildings were also constructed by the government mostly in the 70s and 80s. Although they're not huge, they were also three-bedroom (although it may not be the case for every apartment), and were of great help to many people. They're kept very well too. Many of these apartment blocks which were constructed without a lift back then, have nowadays been improved by a lift also. I honestly think that at times, the blocks built back then gave a better residential experience to the new neighborhoods of today, since they were spaced (like it is there in Russia too) with areas for children to play or for people to just relax, more green spaces and parking. In contrast, modern buildings are being built entirely for profit by private investors and they make sure they use every bit of land for the buildings themselves, making them more crammed, increasing problems such as lack of green areas or open spaces, as well as a lack of privacy. The designs aren't better either, in fact, the old ones may look even better since they were built from local limestone rather than concrete. One must add that to buy an apartment nowadays, it costs a fortune (although it depends on the city/town/area). Well, that is a result of our population density problem then. Cheers. :)

[@pansyjones1870]

Just beautiful....children having fun. So nice. Thank you.

[@user-nx5bk1mx3u]

You are right in the capital more expensive than in other cities.

[@white_tulip2189]

This is the first time I have ever come across a fellow Maltese person on youtube, hello ^_^ . You are right, the greenery in Malta is being rapidly taken over by new roads and ugly buildings. It is a great shame and one of the main reasons why i dislike our island.

[@m.goodengumman3941]

Thanks for sharing this video I really enjoyed watching it. I would like to visit Russia as I know some Russian people through work ( in Uk) and good friends. 😃👍

[@nancycatania7763]

I really enjoyed your video. Very interesting! Your country is very beautiful. Thank you for sharing.❤️

[@gcalex24]

Thank you for showing us around it's nice to see other people's culture and living area. I hope to visit someday soon

[@luegordon6774]

Thank you for sharing Russia with the world. Many people can understand the life there by your sharing. I suppose no one waste too much time outside, instead they're inside studying or reading about something.

[@CaribbeanLife101]

Beautiful parks and lakes. Beautiful city. Beautiful country. Yes, I learnt a lot about Russian living. Thanks for sharing.

[@rosemaryflury180]

Very charming and personalized. Different views than on a formal tour like we had through the cruise. Enjoyable tour provided by you!

[@RobertS-007]

I love the way you did this video. You communicate very well in English. I live in the USA and found your approach very interesting. Thanks for sharing!

[@gonefishing9225]

14:00 my dear you look spectacular! I can look into those beautiful green eyes all day long. You are definitely a great catch. Those soviet era building all look the same. Cuba, Romania, Ukraine is where i seen them. Russia is definitely better in the spring and summer. Winter is so depressing. Thank you for the Pleasure. Great video.

[@gurumurthy2336]

Well said.Eli speaks about past Russia in open hearted.she knows everything well and explained openly

[@edwardquin4464]

What a beautiful red-sailed ship!

[@jahmasuniverse9282]

Thank you for explaining everything around you 🌹may love be with you 🌎🌍🌏 and your family

[@NatureBoy736]

17:09 I wanted to see what it looked like on the inside. This was a great video, I’m one of those people that like watching random stuff. I love seeing what it looks like on the other side of the world. Thank you for this video. Russia 🇷🇺 looks beautiful

[@Chief-Solarize]

This was fun to watch. I've secretly always wanted to live in one if those big Russian block buildings. I've seen several that were really nice inside. Small but very nice and budget friendly. Hope to visit Russia oneday. Cheers from America's East Coast!!!!

[@carolethorn3211]

Are you serious? You always wanted to live in a big Russian block apartment development? Egads!

[@egondeur]

I took the whole excursion with you, my friend. thanks for the tour. I liked the historical context that you gave to the housing situation post WWII. I love Russia

[@thornews]

thank you for this wonderful video.

[@twahirwajerry9220]

Good presentation, very informative. forgive me, I will add that your hair is just fantastic!

[@pietrom2]

I would not mind living in the outskirts of St Petersburg. But it is such a beautiful city that if one had the opportunity to live in the centre, one could not resist.