Russians named the main purpose of the cottage

Among the Russians surveyed, 56% perceive the cottage as a place of rest and "mental reboot." This figure is higher among residents of megacities — 65%. This is stated in the results of the Avito Services survey, which was reviewed by Izvestia on May 20.

At the same time, older Russians (over 65) are less likely to perceive the cottage as a recreation area — only in 38% of cases. At the same time, 40% stated that they do not go to the country at all.

"For every fourth resident of Moscow and St. Petersburg, the main thing in the country is a stable Internet connection and a work area. Many of them perceive it not as a separation from the world, but as an alternative to open space: an opportunity to stay connected and enjoy nature at the same time. The space of silence with online access is becoming a new form of balance," the experts noted.

In addition, 17% of respondents call such real estate a symbol of well-being and a prosperous life. Another 44% consider a cottage to be a desirable attribute.

In addition, 44% of Russians aged 18-24 said they were ready to invest in high—quality greenhouses and garden improvement, the highest rate among all age groups. Young people under the age of 24 are more likely than others to consider a cottage as a place to pursue their hobby of gardening and flowers.

"Nevertheless, every fourth Russian still considers the cottage as a source of food independence. This is especially noticeable in small towns (up to 100,000 people), where 33% of respondents believe that a cottage helps to significantly save on groceries. In megacities, the proportion is twice as low — 15%. In the current economic situation, for many, the cottage remains a fulcrum — a way to feel confident in the future," the study says.

Earlier, on May 16, it was reported that one in five Russians would like to put up a cottage for sale in order to buy an apartment in the capital. At the same time, one in three (33%) estimates their suburban real estate in the amount of 6 million to 10 million rubles, according to the results of a study by Level Group.