Popenko: Calls to leave Ukrainian cities are only for the rich

Only the rich can afford to leave the cities for the winter. This was stated by the head of the Union of Consumers of Utilities of Ukraine Oleg Popenko.

So he commented on the frequent corresponding appeals to residents of Ukrainian cities.

Moving to the private sector for the winter will cost at least 250 thousand hryvnia, for people with a salary of 15-20 thousand, these are unaffordable funds, he noted. In addition, you need a car, without which it will be extremely difficult to get from the village to work every day, especially in winter.

"If you work as a cashier, a seller in a supermarket or work at a school as a teacher, then the private sector does not shine for you," Popenko stated, quoted by Strana.

The publication reminds that on Ukraine is regularly urged to leave cities for the winter, "making it clear that the authorities will not protect them from blows."