Soviet Urban Planning. What Makes it so Unique?

I walked around a typical Soviet microdistrict in the city of Polotsk to show what its pros and cons are compared to the classic block development. I also briefly talk about the very idea of the microdistrict and the modernist approach to urban planning. The microdistricts themselves were designed very well for its time, but with the arrival of the market economy, their weaknesses became apparent. At the end of the video, I give the example of Hong Kong, where the same modernist ideas in urban planning were more advanced, making the city more convenient for residents.

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Time Stamps:
00:00 - A little background about Polotsk
01:25 - What is Microdistrict
04:09 - Pricing and Apartment Review
07:46 - Not So Obvious Problems
15:55 - Same Ideas Done Right
17:59 - Conclusion