They were not intended as a permanent solution anyway, but as a fast and feasible solution to an exploding city population. Since the soviet economy tanked in the seventies and eighties, the replacements could not be built.
In 70s and 80s USSR mostly built more long-lasting and less ugly buildings, but increasing population still didn't let them to switch to something else. Post-Soviet states solved this by depopulation, so in small towns house construction pretty much ceased altogether.
They were not intended as a permanent solution anyway, but as a fast and feasible solution to an exploding city population. Since the soviet economy tanked in the seventies and eighties, the replacements could not be built.
They were being built though in the end of 70-80s, just couldn’t get all of them done :(
I didn't know that. I still think they look fine as is honestly, very comfy and cozy in a way. Plus concrete is good soundproofing too.
In 70s and 80s USSR mostly built more long-lasting and less ugly buildings, but increasing population still didn't let them to switch to something else. Post-Soviet states solved this by depopulation, so in small towns house construction pretty much ceased altogether.