Tskhinvali residents are dissatisfied with compensations for their lost houses

Now, Tskhinvali, the capital of South Ossetia, looks like a huge construction site. However, the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent could not get any details about the works underway at the Committee for Restoration of South Ossetia. Residents of city appeared to be friendlier and said that they have to restore their houses with their own hands, but the compensation of 50,000 roubles is too small.

Gregory Dzasokhov lives in the tent set up in his kitchen garden since April 2009. Before, he and his wife had to rent their apartment. "We moved in and out for seven or eight times; for two weeks we were even accommodated at the "Alan" Hotel; but then, they told us that it would be repaired, and we were driven out. Earlier, the state had promised that it would pay for our leased flats, but it appeared to be a lie," said the husband.

The house of Nodar Tskhovrebov in the Jewish district of Tskhinvali was also ruined. Now, in its place, the so-called "modern townhouses" are built. Meanwhile, as the construction goes on, together with his family he lives in a shed, which he calls his "house". "Now, three families live in the shed. What can I do? We're suffering for half a year already; we sleep standing. Let them come and see how we live! For two years, they've roofed only one house; it's not ready even by 50 percent," he said.

Asya Margieva's house was burnt down last year. Now, she lives in a trailer, next to Tskhovrebov. "They promised to restore the houses, but they do nothing. I received compensation, but we had nothing to eat, and all the money were spent to buy food," the woman said.

The residents of Tskhinvali, who live in the Tabolova Street in tents and garages, refused to talk to the correspondent, as they are in despair and do not believe that it can bring any results. Some of them are afraid to contact not to anger the authorities of the republic.