What does RU mean in UNCLASSIFIED

Rural Utopias are intentional communities that exist outside of traditional industrialized culture, focused on providing an alternative lifestyle that allows people to reconnect with nature and live a more self-sufficient lifestyle.

In addition to living in harmony with nature, many Rural Utopia communities focus on sustainable agriculture, building energy efficient homes, permaculture practices and local resource sharing.

Joining a Rural Utopia community depends on the specific community, as each one has different protocols for entering its collective. Many require members to first visit the community or attend an orientation before applying for full membership.

Costs vary between different rural utopias, but most require either a one time initiation fee or annual membership fees to cover costs such as property taxes, utilities and other shared expenses within the community.

It's important to be aware that joining a rural utopia involves taking risks because it involves leaving behind comforts and conveniences from everyday life such as access to mainstream healthcare and education systems as well as legal protection if needed. As such it is important to weigh up the pros and cons carefully before taking the leap.