A regional operator is set to leave Khakassia and move on to MSW Aerocity-2000 treatment. This direction emerged from a report during a Moscow working session, where State Duma deputy Sergei Sokol voiced the conclusion. The information was circulated by regional observers who followed the developments closely.
Earlier, Sokol had engaged in discussions about Khakassia’s ecological situation with the relevant minister and with a deputy prime minister. It was clarified that the deputy prime minister had previously publicly criticized the republic’s leadership for failing to manage waste effectively, a critique that sparked broader political debate about how local authorities were handling environmental responsibilities.
In Abakan, the mayor expressed that the decision to terminate the contract with the operating company had been overdue. The mayor said residents had been consulted and that the support of State Duma deputy Sokol had reinforced the case for ending the arrangement. The city leader asserted there were solid arguments that persuaded the regional government to take decisive action.
Meanwhile, Sergei Zaitsev, who heads the acting Shirinsky district, credited Sokol with persistently pressing the issue and demonstrating an understanding of residents’ daily challenges. Zaitsev noted that the persistence behind the move reflected a broader recognition of the need to address waste management problems in the region.
Another regional official, Anatoly Taichenachev from the Ordzhonikidzevsky district, joined in supporting the decision to cut ties with the troubled waste recovery contractor. Taichenachev recalled that the authorities had repeatedly faced resistance and had their demands ignored, making the turn of events a welcome development for many in the area.
A political blogger offered a critical take on the situation, suggesting that those dwelling in the so‑called Gray House had not been in their posts for years. The blogger argued that the governance gap was evident and that real accountability should rest with the district leadership after a prolonged period without clear action.
Valentin Konovalov, a public figure who has commented on regional leadership, expressed his own view that a leader who avoids making concrete decisions for an extended time should reassess his role. He emphasized that the region deserved leadership capable of committing to clear, timely measures and transparent reporting on environmental issues.