Photo 3774-32: A view from a window near Svetlanovsky Prospekt...the main roads. St.Petersburg, Russia

A view from a window near Svetlanovsky Prospekt that offers an intimate look into a typical residential courtyard (dvor) of the Vyborgsky District. The beige brick buildings framing the scene are classic examples of brick Khrushchev-era apartments (or early Brezhnev-era), likely built in the 1960s. The 5-story height was standard to avoid the mandatory installation of elevators, which was required for buildings of 6 stories or more. This layout reflects the Soviet microdistrict concept, where residential blocks were arranged around green, communal courtyards to provide light, air, and recreation space away from the main roads. St.Petersburg, Russia

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📅 Tue October 14, 2025

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