I. Metshin: “It is difficult to recognize old “Khruschevki” (flats) in the overhauled houses”

(KZN.RU, 23 July). A good pace recruited in implementation of the overhaul program for residential apartment buildings in Kazan: the repair is fully completed in 32 houses, and the whole volume of performed work come near to 80%. Ilsur Metshin, the Mayor of Kazan, instructed to maintain the pace and to complete the work in the summer months on the traditional meeting of authorities in the Kazan Executive Committee today.

According to Iskander Giniyatullin, the deputy head of the Executive Committee on Housing and the chairman of the Housing and Utilities Committee, the overhaul of apartment buildings program finished on 78% in Kazan. The works started in all houses, where complex refurbishment is planned. It is 126 houses out of 158 included in the program in 2016. Replacement and repair of 110 elevators and 2 elevator shafts were completed in 35 houses. “The works have been completed at 32 sites. 35 contractors, chosen by result of competitive selection, perform the repairs,” he said.

“Certainly, it is necessary to maintain the pace. The faster we finish the fewer problems we will deliver to the residents. Although, it should be noted, that when we visit houses, in most cases people are grateful to the contractors,” said the head of the city, noting the success of the 35 best contractors.

“In fact, we have learned to work. There are many different people with different opinion in case of repair But the contractors find common language with everybody, perform the replacement of sewer pipes for a short time, as well as other kinds of work. Residents say that the repair does not cause any problems”, said I. Metshin.

According to the speaker, sophisticated technology and materials are used in the performance of work that can not only prolong the life of the building and improve its performance properties, but also enhance the aesthetic appeal. For example, the entrances of some houses are made with artificial stone this year.

The Mayor of Kazan highly praised the use of new technologies in making repairs in the houses, as well as individual approach to exterior design. “It is difficult to recognize old “Khruschevki” (flats) in the overhauled houses. Of course, the square footage cannot be increased, but the mood in such houses, with renovated entrances and facades, is completely different,” noted the Mayor of Kazan.

The head of the city said that 40% of the housing stock, which is subject to capital repairs, has been repaired within 8 years of the program in Kazan, and 30% of elevators have been replaced. This was made possible by the federal program and the leadership of the republic, which is systematically, year after year, pay attention to this issue, said I. Metshin.