As you sail along the on your 'Waterways of the Czars' itinerary with Viking River Cruises, you'll notice lots of quaint, wooden houses along the river banks called Dachas. The Dacha is a seasonal Russian home and a charming part of most Russians lives.

Join Karine Hagen of Viking River Cruises as she takes us inside a traditional, rustic Dacha, just one of many fascinating parts of Russia.