Construction firm in Sochi owes workers approximately 8 million rubles in unpaid salaries and benefits.
Title: Stranded and Broke: Construction Workers in Sirius Cry Out for Help
In the heart of the Federal Territory of Sirius, a heart-wrenching tale of hardship unfolds. Over 65 workers from Russia, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan - a diverse group of tilers, roofers, painters, and laborers - have found themselves in a desperate predicament, as reported by "Kommersant-Sochi." They were brought on board for hotel reconstruction work in January, but their world turned upside down when salaries suddenly stopped rolling in, back in April.
In the scorching heat of Sirius, these men now find themselves forsaken on the streets or huddled within the unfinished hotel, facing an eye-watering debt of 7.8 million rubles. Their lawyer tells a grim story - obscure managers swept in with promises of regular payments but later went silent, citing non-payment by the client as the reason for the delays. With no means to support themselves, these workers are left with few options but to endure the harsh Sirian nights out in the open or make their makeshift homes amongst construction debris.
Rumors circulate that hotel representatives, naturally, maintain that they've discharged their obligations to the contractor. In a stark standoff, the misfortunate workers now turn to the prosecutor's office, the Investigative Committee, and the FSB, hoping for an intervention that will bring them the justice they so desperately need.
The streets echo with their pleas for help, yet the only answer seems to be the relentless triumph of silence. Facing an uncertain future, they wait, hoping that the next day will bring the answers and the relief they so eagerly seek. For now, all they have is each other, solidarity in the face of adversity, and the unshakable hope that their voices will be heard.
- Desperate for a solution to their financial crisis, the stranded construction workers in Sirius turn to the finance sector, hoping that the local banking industry could offer them a loan or some form of assistance.
- As the situation worsens, the employees find themselves navigating the complex business world, pleading with lawyers and industry experts to help them navigate the intricacies of the legal system and recover the 7.8 million rubles owed to them by their hidden, uncooperative managers.
