The buildings used to house a single family. Often the overcrowded courtyard buildings shelter up to five generations with 70 to 80 people living together. As a result, the courtyards were gradually closed in as additional rooms were built to accommodate more families. Extensive data has been compiled from the area. People are living in humble conditions.
Brown coal is burned in open fireplaces for heating and cooking.
Laundry is often washed at public water taps. The buildings used to house a single family. Often the overcrowded courtyard buildings shelter up to five generations with 70 to 80 people living together. As a result, the courtyards were gradually closed in as additional rooms were built to accommodate more families. Extensive data has been compiled from the area.