"RIA News Update": Migrants in Yakutsk increasingly prefer "The Star" accommodation

"RIA News Update": Migrants in Yakutsk increasingly prefer "The Star" accommodation

In the heart of Yakutsk, Russia, an urban development initiative named the Star microdistrict resettlement program is underway. This project aims to improve housing conditions for residents, particularly those living in older, dilapidated buildings.

The Star microdistrict: A New Beginning

The Star microdistrict is part of a broader effort to modernise Yakutsk's urban infrastructure. It is designed to be eco-friendly, with no high-rises and plenty of fresh air. The microdistrict will consist of three sectors, with seven houses in sectors "A" and "B" already commissioned, and construction ongoing in sector "C."

Improving Living Conditions

The objective of the Star microdistrict resettlement program is to enhance the quality of life by replacing outdated, unsafe buildings with energy-efficient, comfortable apartments. The new constructions are multi-story apartment buildings designed to withstand Yakutsk’s extreme cold climate.

Progress and Social Impact

Several residential complexes have been completed, and residents have been relocated. Construction continues with phased delivery of new housing units. Infrastructure such as roads, utilities, and community services are being developed alongside housing. Local authorities regularly update the public on milestones and forecast completion timelines.

Cost and Infrastructure Development

The construction cost per square meter varies depending on the building specifications, energy-efficiency standards, and prevailing local construction costs. As of recent reports, the average cost ranges from 60,000 to 90,000 RUB per square meter (approximately 800 to 1,200 USD, subject to exchange rates and inflation). This reflects the challenges of building in extreme cold and logistical expenses in remote regions.

Infrastructure development is also progressing. Construction of a school for 990 students and a kindergarten for 315 children is underway, with completion scheduled for 2025. A clinic building is also being designed.

Resident Response

The resettlement program is gaining traction among Yakutsk residents. Liya Shaynurova, the General Director of the Republican Mortgage Agency, has noted a positive dynamic in the number of residents agreeing to move to the Star microdistrict. Initially, the microdistrict consisted of piles of logs, but with the construction of schools, kindergartens, and houses, more residents have become willing to move there.

Federal Program and Resettlement

The Star microdistrict resettlement program is part of a federal program. Residents from Arctic regions and specific districts (17, 2, and 4) of Yakutsk will be resettled to the microdistrict. Out of the 95 apartments that need to be resettled in the first phase of the future Sports construction, 49 agreements to move to Star have been made today.

Concerns and Addressing Them

Few complaints about possible defects in the microdistrict have been reported, mainly regarding balconies and doors. The average cost per square meter in the microdistrict is 145,000 rubles. The microdistrict is handing over apartments both under commercial contracts and within the resettlement program.

For detailed or updated information beyond this overview, checking official regional government or Yakutsk city administration sources may provide the latest data and reports.

1. The Star microdistrict resettlement program, a part of the federal program, is aimed at improving living conditions for residents in Yakutsk by replacing outdated buildings with energy-efficient apartments, including those from Arctic regions and specific districts of Yakutsk.
2. Alongside the progress in the construction of multi-story apartment buildings in the Star microdistrict, which include schools, kindergartens, and clinics, there have been concerns raised about possible defects, particularly with balconies and doors.

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