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‘More and More Subsidized Housing for Needy in Belarus.’ Azaryonok's Socialism VS Statistics' Reality
Over the past 18 years, the square footage built for those in need has diminished by around 30%.
Belarus pro-government media personality Grigory Azarenok claimed that Belarus is building more subsidized housing for families in need because the country is restraining the development of capitalism. The Weekly Top Fake team learned about the real situation from the Belstat's statistics.
Azarenok discussed the increase in subsidized housing construction and the illusions of Belarusian socialism during his program “Azarenok. Napryamuyu” on August 19, 2024.
“There was socialism: they built houses for free for everyone and they gave out apartments for free to everyone. Well, and now, unfortunately, we have all plunged into capitalism. And only in Belarus the Batska (Lukashenko) is holding it back, let's say, keeping it in check. Why? Because all these social benefits we've been talking about, housing construction, it's constantly growing in square meters for us,” the host said.
According to Belarusian statistics, the construction of homes for social welfare beneficiaries is on the decline. Over the past 18 years, the square footage built for those in need has diminished by around 30%. In 2006, the construction reached 2.2 million sq. m, while in 2023, it shrunk to 1.6 million.
The construction of subsidized housing with government support has decreased even further. In nine years, it dropped by 37%.
In 2015, 33,000 needy citizens improved their housing conditions, while in 2023 it was 24,000, that is, 9,000 fewer.
This refers to the events of June 2020, when in five districts of Minsk, instead of normal tap water, a cloudy liquid with an unpleasant smell and taste was flowing from the faucets.
