Abandoned houses are bits of history that contain memories of their former owners. Like lost sheep waiting for their shepherd, they dream of the day when the spark of life will be lit again in them. When in the dilapidated rooms children's laughter will sound, and a seasoned dog barking in the yard. Alas, this rarely happens. But first things first, because every story has its own beginning and its end.
Time is a ruthless reaper
When you look at an abandoned old house, the question involuntarily arises: "And who was its owner?" And this is a completely justified interest, because each such courtyard is fraught with many fascinating stories. Some of them are sad, others, on the contrary, full of joy. But one thing unites them - they all remained in the past.
Abandoned houses are monuments, inanimate witnesses of the past years, dutifully waiting for their verdict. And time does not spare them, as soon as the owners leave their hearth, traces of destruction immediately appear on the walls of the house. At first they are barely noticeable, but after a year, the second they are easy to see even from afar.
The era of megacities
Previously, life in the villages was in full swing. It is not surprising, because there were all the conditions for this: work, fertile land and true friends. In addition, during the Soviet Union, each village had its own tractor brigade, which worked for the good of the Fatherland. In addition, poultry farms, combines and small factories were built that could feed those who were far from mechanization. Yes, and there were no problems with leisure, because the cultural houses worked regularly, and folk festivals were regularly held in clubs. Unfortunately, that time has passed.
With the collapse of the USSR, life in the countryside waned, tractor brigades closed, factories were demolished, and mills became private property. Who was smarter, immediately moved to the city, and the rest were measured, cherishing the hope that everything will change in the future. But over the years it got worse. It seemed that the more intensively a megalopolis was developing, the worse it became to live in a village.
And now abandoned houses in the villages have become the norm, because young people do not want to stay here for a long time. As for the elderly, every year they become less and less. Together with them, the Russian village dies.
Ghost towns
But such a disaster occurs not only in Russia. Abandoned houses can be found in all corners of the globe. Moreover, sometimes you can even stumble upon abandoned cities with hundreds, and even thousands of empty apartments and houses. And each such place has its own story, which has become the reason for everything.
So, I want to talk about Kennicott, a small mining village in Alaska. At the beginning of the 20th century, it was a settlement where people earned by mining rare minerals. Many dreamed of settling here and meeting old age in a cute wooden house. But closer to the 1950s, the ore reserve was exhausted, and with it financial support from the outside. Ten years later, Kennicott turned into a ghost town, forgotten and useless. At the end of the last century, it was turned into a museum, which gave the place a second chance for life.
Another example is the infamous Chernobyl. After the explosion at a nuclear reactor, the city of Pripyat lost all its inhabitants. Thousands of dwellings became unsuitable for life, and only the wind and rare animals now visit the streets of the once vibrant city. In 2011, 40 years after the accident, Pripyat was opened for tourists. This revived her a little, but nevertheless, the atmosphere of hopelessness did not leave Chernobyl.
Who owns abandoned houses?
An abandoned house can be a bargain, because if the owners do not care for it, then they do not need it. Therefore, you can buy such a house quite cheaply. But how are such operations carried out?
Initially, you need to understand one important point: whether it is an abandoned house in a forest or in a metropolis, it always has an owner. Therefore, the first thing you need to find him and only then take further action. The relevant authorities involved in the registration of real estate can help in this matter.
If there are living heirs, then the right to sell is in their hands, and all negotiations must be held with them. If there are none, then the house goes under the supervision of the local government, and all issues can be resolved through it.
