What Does Izba Mean in Russian?

An izba (Russian: изба́, IPA: [ɪzˈba] ( listen)) is a traditional Slavic countryside dwelling. Often a log house, it forms the living quarters of a conventional Russian farmstead.

What are Russian houses called?

Dachas are common in Russia, and are also widespread in most parts of the former Soviet Union and in some countries of the former Eastern Bloc. Surveys in 1993–1994 suggest about 25% of Russian families living in large cities had dachas.

Why are Russian houses made of wood?

This attitude is based on old Orthodox culture and Russian rituals associated with logging and construction. Russians have used wood to build everything from simple peasant homes to elaborate breathtaking cultural statements such as Tsar Alexei Wooden Palace, famed for its fairytale style roofs.