
Author: Yelena Utenkova
Russian Life: July 1996
Department: Features
Page: 10 ( 6) pages
Summary: Dachas (summer houses) are a concept held dear by most Russians--80% of the population has a dacha, and Russians put them third on their list of material priorities, behind apartments and cars. Yelena Utenkova takes a detailed look at the history and role of the dacha in Russian society.
This article appeared in the July 1996 issue of Russian Life. The text of this article is not available online.
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