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Dacha as a social and economic phenomenon and its role in rural development in Russia
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Abstract This article delves into the proliferation of dacha as a second/temporary country residence for urbanites in Russia. The phenomenon is viewed from a socio-cultural and economic perspective, uncovering the reasons behind their popularity among Russian city dwellers. These reasons are related to the g... view more
This article delves into the proliferation of dacha as a second/temporary country residence for urbanites in Russia. The phenomenon is viewed from a socio-cultural and economic perspective, uncovering the reasons behind their popularity among Russian city dwellers. These reasons are related to the geographical, historical, and economic features of the nation as well as to the evolution of rural areas and agriculture across various zones. The article analyzes the diversity of second homes, their types, quantities as well as preferences and activities of dacha dwellers (dachniks), their socio-economic composition and the challenges they face, contingent on the geographic location of these estates and the demand for them among specific urban groups. It is found that the interaction between dachniks who come from urban centers, local communities, and rural economies, as well as the distinctive facets of dacha life, vary markedly depending on the natural and socio-economic conditions, which are largely shaped by the remoteness of a place from cities. Special emphasis is put on the distribution and distinctiveness of dachas in the Non-Black Earth zone regions of central Russia, where their prevalence and significance are especially pronounced.... view less
Keywords
Russia; rural development; rural area; urbanization; second home; socioeconomic factors
Classification
Area Development Planning, Regional Research
Free Keywords
dacha; counter-urbanization; Non-Black Earth zone of Russia
Document language
English
Publication Year
2023
Page/Pages
p. 371-385
Journal
Russian Journal of Economics, 9 (2023) 4
ISSN
2405-4739
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed
Licence
Creative Commons - Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0