Russian Words: Around the House

Russians mostly live in apartments housed in large apartment blocks with central heating and hot water. Many Russians who live in cities also have access to a plot of land outside of their city. These plots are called dachas (дача) and usually have a house and a vegetable/fruit plot. City-based Russians often spend their summer holidays living at their dachas.

Bedroom

Learn the words in the table below to talk about bedroom furniture and accessories.

Bathroom

Russian bathrooms can be separate from the toilet room or be in the same space. The following list includes the most common bathroom-related words in Russian.

Living Room

Russian living rooms are often multi-functional, sometimes combining dining, relaxation, work, or even sleeping areas. Due to the size of some apartments, living rooms often have extensive storage systems.

Kitchen

Often considered to be the hub of a Russian home, the kitchen is where the most important conversations take place. Guests are frequently invited straight into the kitchen instead of the living room.

Dining Room

Many Russians like to display extensive dining and tea sets. These are often saved for very special occasions.