The Deliberate Lack of Walkability in Soviet Designed Cities
When the Soviet Union found itself in power, it not only took over some vibrant cities in its territories, it also quickly worked to create brand new ones to suit needs of the planned economies and regional administration. Villages are expanded into cities based on a consistent set of designs that adhere to Soviet philosophies of how cities should look like and function. Based on the set of designs, many similar cities are created in the Soviet sphere of influence.