Why Russians Are Obsessed With Dachas?
What exactly is a Russian dacha, and why are so many Russians obsessed with them?
I was invited to spend some time at a real dacha outside Moscow to find out what makes these little country houses such an important part of Russian life.
In this video, I'll show you what a real Russian dacha looks like, what Russians actually do there, and how this tradition became such a big part of Russian culture.
Chapters:
00:00 Journey there
12:48 Arrival
15:02 Shop
19:21 What grows in the garden?
30:49 Mushroom hunting in the forest
40:52 English breakfast
44:36 Tour inside the dacha
48:51 Interview with Misha
54:58 Train station