BF> I know for a fact, that I have never ever seen a home like that in BF> Sweden, but I also know for a fact, that during all my time working in BF> the USA, I have never ever seen a front door that does *not* open BF> inwards.
BF> So, lets kick the door open, like in the movies, yeah? Sorry mate, this BF> door does not open that way...
This is due to fire regulations. They are different in different countries. Somewhere preference is given to a simple exit, and somewhere - to facilitate the entrance of rescuers.
In the Crimea, you can find both options, because the rules have changed.