Murmansk to Form State Company for Housing Utilities Control
Governor of Murmansk Region Andrei Chibis on January 22 at a press conference for journalists spoke about plans to create a state management company and strict control over private management companies in the region.
According to him, the idea of a state structure for managing houses has not been abandoned, but due to economic difficulties, the implementation of the project has been delayed so far. The company«s goal is to create competition in the market and have the ability to promptly solve problems with heating, water, and house maintenance if private companies fail.
Chibis noted that the authorities have already begun to strictly monitor the work of management companies together with the prosecutor«s office and housing inspection. Dishonest managers are already facing criminal responsibility for improper performance of duties that worsens the condition of houses.
At the same time, he noted that the majority of management companies work conscientiously and the new measure is not aimed at capturing the market, but at protecting residents and creating healthy competition.
More About the Press Conference
Andrei Chibis«s press conference lasted more than four hours. Journalists, bloggers, as well as public and channel administrators gathered: we showed what treats they were greeted with at the event. The event began with the governor»s presentation, in which he described in detail how he sees the development of Murmansk Region in 2026.
The first question asked to the governor was about gas prices. Next, Andrei Chibis answered whether the deadlines for major repairs would be accelerated. He was also asked what would happen with garbage in the region and whether new productions would appear.
Journalist 51.RU Alexandra Balaba asked the governor if anything could be done about fish prices: in the opinion of Vladimir Putin, Russians lack this product in their diet.
The press conference was very emotional at times, at one point Andrei Chibis sincerely admitted who he wants to punch. Another sharp question was asked to the governor about the resettlement of emergency housing. A question was also raised about the renewal of Severomorsk, and about what business helps develop the region.
At the meeting with journalists, many topics were raised: what savings in the budget sector will lead to, why the snow in Murmansk is black again, what is happening with medicine, how to speed up the process of resettlement from emergency housing, as well as projects of Gazprom. Questions also touched upon the recent tragedy that occurred in the region.
