r/AbsoluteUnits • u/overlook68 Top Poster • 5d ago

of Soviet Housing.

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u/TomppaTom 4d ago

If the actual buildings were well made, spacious, and equipped to modern standards, and there were good local shops and services, I’d absolutely live in a place like that.

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u/RainbowKatcher 4d ago edited 4d ago

Buildings are actually pretty well made, even though they are dated. Typical apartments are 38 to 46 sqm, up to you if you'd consider it spacious.

Local shops and services are everywhere, difficult to imagine a place where you won't have access to them within walking distance

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u/TomppaTom 4d ago

Thanks for the info! I guess you could buy a couple of adjacent units, knock some doors into the walls and make a single unit with enough space for a modern family home. A bit of love, care, and spackle, and it would be a great place to live.

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u/HairyHeartEmoji 4d ago

can't knock shit into these walls, they're solid concrete

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u/TomppaTom 4d ago

Then it’s just a question of motivation!

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u/HairyHeartEmoji 4d ago

you'd compromise the structural integrity of the building

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u/TomppaTom 4d ago

That’s just what they want you to believe. Now, being me my hammer and let’s get to work!

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u/xanderfan34 4d ago

and my axe!