«This is one of the most important tasks for MPs, rural council chairpersons, district council chairpersons, and local authorities — to bring such houses into circulation. What does it mean to bring vacant houses into circulation? Some houses are no longer of interest — they are dilapidated. Where they are not in demand, they can be demolished. Although this is also a very labor-intensive process. It is important not to make a mistake and demolish a house just as an heir appears or someone suddenly remembers they own a house. Before demolishing such a house, we try to notify all concerned parties as much as possible. A great deal of work is done, but if we cannot find anyone, the house is transferred to the administrative-territorial unit, to the rural council, and the rural council demolishes it,» Natalya Yakubitskaya said.

The focus is now shifting toward sale. The idea is to offer such houses to people for the equivalent of one base unit. Many such houses are sold. Sometimes a house is put up for a base unit, but if several people are interested, the price goes up. This helps replenish the budget and restore order.

«When the president visited Kopys and other regions, he called for putting order in urban-type settlements and agrotowns. We responded immediately. You would not believe how many people came forward. We specifically focused on improving order and landscaping in these settlements,» Natalya Yakubitskaya added.

She stressed that everything is done today to keep people from leaving the villages, with jobs are being created, healthcare, trade, and transport services are being developed.