Demolition of houses, pedestrian crossings and a memorial: what was said at the reception at Dmitry Reutsky

Assistant to the President - Inspector for Minsk Dmitry Reutsky held a personal reception of citizens on September 29. The Minsk residents addressed issues related to housing, improvement, pedestrian safety and memory preservation, the correspondent of the Minsk-Novosti agency reports.

One of the applicants complained about her housing, which is subject to demolition as part of town planning. The woman was interested in the timing of the demolition, as well as the ability to register in the apartment of another person. She explained that the house is indeed planned to demolish, but specific dates have not yet been determined. Until then, residents can register other citizens in their apartments and carry out repair work.

Another resident of the capital asked to pay attention to the organization of a musical bench dedicated to the memory of composer Oleg Molchan. According to her, next to the memorial is the summer terrace of the bar, which interferes with the perception of the place of memory. The woman asked to consider not allowing the terrace to work next season.

The terrace works only during a favorable period. We will look into the matter with all concerned and make a decision on next season. We will be guided by the principles of preserving the spiritual heritage, said D. Reutsky.

Another appeal concerned coverage at pedestrian crossings. Minchanka noted that the surface used becomes slippery, especially in the autumn-winter period, and asked to replace it in the interests of the safety of children and people with limited mobility. The applicant was informed that the issue had already been worked out with the suppliers and the composition of the coverage would be changed. The old coating will be gradually replaced, and additional security measures will be taken in the areas where it is still preserved.

- First of all, the coverage should be replaced in places where pensioners go more often - near hospitals and clinics. Falls for the elderly can have serious consequences, – said the Assistant to the President – Inspector for Minsk.

The appeal came from a family who lost their daughter during the tragedy on Nemiga in 1999. Parents asked to consider the possibility of formalizing the status of “family of the deceased on Nemiga”. Now relatives of the victims are provided with a number of support measures: annually allocated funds for flowers, organized transport to the church on the day of the tragedy, free travel by public transport. The applicants stressed that it was more important for them to preserve the memory of the victims.

- I sincerely sympathize with you for all that you have experienced. The status of the “family of the deceased” will be further studied. Consider other possible support measures. Losing a child is scary. All solutions that will be worked out should apply to all parents who lost children in that tragedy, said Dmitry Reutsky.

In addition, at the reception, Minsk residents addressed the issues of construction and development of territories, the work of owners' associations, the maintenance of residential buildings, the organization of parking lots, the mode of operation of catering facilities, and the elimination of the consequences of the fire.