They say a warrant is sweeter than an order. Especially now, when 210 thousand current and tomorrow's military pensioners do not have their own corner. The State Housing Certificates program is designed for them. What is the difference between this innovation and previous attempts to solve a sore point? The center of gravity is shifted from financing construction (with its constant "unfinished work") to subsidies to citizens in uniform. They are granted the right to independently buy ready-made apartments from any individuals and legal entities in their chosen locality. 80% of the average market value of housing is covered by the federal budget. Let's analyze the advantages and disadvantages of this practice. First the celebrations, then the housewarming parties Military personnel of the Tver garrison were among the first to receive certificates. A report about this event was broadcast on all TV channels. The atmosphere was lush and festive, as if the heroes of the day were being awarded honorary titles and orders. However, for some reason, there was no joy on the faces of the heroes of the occasion, who were congratulated by members of the Government and generals from the Ministry of Defense. After the ceremony, someone from the audience threw a remark: "It would be better to hand over the keys to the apartments with less fanfare!" It was on the eve of Victory Day. And by the end of the summer, there was no trace of skepticism left. Benefits in the form of non-cash payments turned into housewarming parties. Almost forty officers and warrant officers of the military transport aviation regiment felt awarded after all. - But at first they resisted, - Lieutenant Colonel V. Chebotarev, deputy regiment commander for educational work, recalls the Guards. - We found volunteers, and then we had to persuade them. Some people agree, but the next day they beg: "Return my report, I'd rather stay on the waiting list." People were afraid that they might be given something similar ... Читать далее