The Russians hunting for cheap flats in occupied Mariupol
The Russians hunting for cheap flats in occupied Mariupol
Largely destroyed by Russian forces, Mariupol is now portrayed by Moscow as a desirable city.
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.zip/post/1121444
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It seems surprising that Russians would want to buy property in the occupation zone, with the war still ongoing. If Ukraine wins, no doubt their property rights will be declared null and they will be sent packing. Why take the risk? My only guess is that they must be so heavily propagandised as to not seriously contemplate the possibility of loss.
They basically have no clue what's happening as state media represents it as some sort of utopia with most modern buildings being newly rebuilt.
I reckon that after the war most buildings will be newly built.
Seems like the only way Russia will actually pay for the damages if they think they'll be keeping it.
It would be quite the win if Ukraine manage to take the territory back even partially rebuilt. We know that Ukraine have a policy of avoiding costly difficult offensive operations into obvious hard points and cities (selecting to go around instead). I imagine, all going well, if they were to find themselves in a position to liberate the Azov coast then they would try and set the conditions for a Kherson style Russian 'nope' retreat to avoid an encirclement.
It would also support the Russian propaganda machine when the Ukrainian people repossess their homes and throw the Russians out of homes that they have bought (from people who didn’t own them).
Part propaganda, part opportunist. If you can get property at a fraction of its normal price with the chance that it will be valuable in the future, it might be worth the gamble.
They’re told it’s Russian territory. They really don’t know that it’s only a temporary occupation.
They're taking the risk because the price is a lot lower.
People usually take on risks because of money, and many moving in may believe Russia is going to hold it and aren't counting the risk for much.
Also, a poor person who has only seen morale-boosting news on TV could think the risk is low.
Russians are still holidaying in Crimea. The propaganda is seriously strong on those that don't want to see through it.
True but that’s been occupied for a lot longer and is also farther away, so it would be easier to feel “secure” there for a propagandised Russian. But places like Mariupol on the other hand, where the war is so close and recent..
Don't undderestimate how fucked the housing market is. :)