Exploring an Abandoned Soviet Apartment: A Glimpse into the Past

🏢The apartment provides a glimpse into the daily life of a Soviet family and showcases the typical furniture and items found in Soviet homes.

📺Owning a VCR or tape recorder was considered a luxury in the Soviet Union, and they were difficult to obtain due to their high cost.

🍽️The kitchen features items and utensils that were popular in Soviet households, such as a hushka (carpet cleaner) and a Chinese thermos.

🛏️The bedroom showcases the iconic metal beds, children's cribs, and metal stampings that were a common sight in Soviet homes.

📚Books were highly valued in Soviet society, and shelves filled with books were a common feature in living rooms.

Why was the apartment left vacant for over 25 years?

—The owner of the apartment left, and everything remained untouched since the Soviet era, preserving the authenticity and providing a unique opportunity to experience life in that time.

What were some of the most prestigious items in Soviet homes?

—Items like wall units, tape recorders, and imported furniture were considered signs of affluence and were highly desired in Soviet households.

What was the significance of the crystal chandelier?

—Crystal chandeliers were seen as a status symbol and were considered fashionable in Soviet homes during the late 80s and early 90s.

What were some popular items in Soviet kitchens?

—Soviet kitchens often featured a gas stove, a variety of jars for storage, a meat grinder, and Chinese thermoses, which were considered prestigious.

How were the bedrooms organized in Soviet homes?

—Bedrooms in Soviet homes often served multiple functions, with beds that doubled as sofas, metal beds with springs, and metal stampings decorating the walls.

01:28Introduction to the Soviet-born channel and its focus on sharing stories about life, work, and upbringing in the Soviet Union.

03:59Exploring the hallway and finding Soviet-era items such as a shopping bag and a hushka (carpet cleaner).

09:59Observing the living room with a wall unit, a chandelier, and a tape recorder.

11:39Visiting the kitchen and discovering Soviet kitchen furniture, dishes, and spices.

12:59Exploring the children's room with a metal bed, a metal crib, and children's toys.

17:59Entering the bedroom with a wardrobe, a tape recorder, and a metal bed.

19:44Discovering an artificial fur coat, a folding bed, and a chiffonier with preserved clothing.

20:35Conclusion and reflection on the preservation of the apartment and its representation of Soviet life.