Dachas /Resthouses

Dacha means a house where you take a rest in summer. They're not cottages, they're much simplier. In other words, they're not built for permanent living. They are used as resthouses in summer.

Majority of Russian families have dachas. That's where they spend summer relaxing and gardening.

Some dachas are near the river so many can be seen fishing.

The styles of dachas vary according to the type they were built. 

Originally, dachas were given free during Soviet Union times. The streets are named according to what group of people are living in the area. For example, musicians street, artists, writers etc. If some worked in a factory then the street would be named after the factory's name.

Some dachas have very beautiful botanical garden while others are more abundant in vegetables and berries.

While others are kept wild...

or abandoned.

The best thing I like about dacha is that it's in the heart of nature, away from the city. When you're in dacha, you don't have the complete comfort and convenience as you have in the city where you live. But that's what makes it exciting! For one season, you'll be totally living a different kinda life. Water and electricity are not a problem though as there is a normal supply.

Also, fruits and berries grow in the yard even without planting them, they're wild, without any fertilizers except minerals from the soil. 

Dacha is like another world in Russia, it's hot and green. But once fall comes, everybody goes back to the city and again lives the normal colder life. :)