Здесь никто не живет

Эта история не о политическом протесте. Она о связи людей со своей землей и о том, на что они готовы пойти, чтобы ее защитить.

В январе 2019 года был принят проект новой мусорной реформы, главная его цель — решить кризис в Москве. Согласно этому проекту твердые бытовые отходы из столицы будут отвозить по железной дороге в малонаселенные районы страны и производить их захоронение там на специально оборудованных полигонах. Было сказано, что на выбранных для захоронения отходов территориях никто не живет. Но по факту это оказалось не так.

Стройка первого полигона началась незаконно за полгода до принятия реформы. Место его расположения — железнодорожная станция Шиес на границе Архангельской области и республики Коми. Местные жители бойкотировали стройку и уже больше года дежурят на самоорганизованных постах, чтобы не пропустить топливо и строительную технику. Разогнать протест власти не могут, потому что стройка незаконна. Люди боятся экологических последствий. Для полигона выбрана болотистая местность. Если его построят, грунтовые воды и почва будут отравлены. Местные жители лишатся питьевой воды и возможности заниматься сельским хозяйством. Им придется уезжать, а уезжать им некуда.

Протест на станции Шиес имел особенный характер. Это мирное волеизъявление граждан, которые хотели одного — отстоять право жить на своей земле. И у них это получилось. Местные жители круглосуточно оставались на постах больше двух лет. В 2020 году власти отменили стройку полигона, застройщик убрал всю технику и демонтировал объекты. На пустыре заново высадили деревья взамен тех, что были вырублены.  

Публикации:

National Geographic (Rus)  Русский Репортер (документалка)   Русский Репортер (репортаж)  

Zapovedinic  Regnum  The eye of photography (FR)  

Construction site of a landfill for solid waste disposal from Moscow. Swamp territory. The soil does not dry out even after a week of hot weather.
Construction site of a landfill for solid waste disposal from Moscow. Swamp territory. The soil does not dry out even after a week of hot weather.
The village of Madmas is the nearest settlement to the construction site. About 900 people live here, including many families with children. The girls in the photo were shot at the local Sports House. They constantly attend training sessions and go to the district volleyball and table tennis competitions.
The village of Madmas is the nearest settlement to the construction site. About 900 people live here, including many families with children. The girls in the photo were shot at the local Sports House. They constantly attend training sessions and go to the district volleyball and table tennis competitions.
The roadblock of activists named "Brest fortress" at the well which was found and purified on the territory of abandoned village Shies.
The roadblock of activists named "Brest fortress" at the well which was found and purified on the territory of abandoned village Shies.
The camp of activists on the range at the roadblock named "Leningrad".
The camp of activists on the range at the roadblock named "Leningrad".
Aleksand Neiman the inhabitant of Madmas, closest to Shies locality. He is one of the clue activists in the protest. At the railway bridge over the river Vichegda.
Aleksand Neiman the inhabitant of Madmas, closest to Shies locality. He is one of the clue activists in the protest. At the railway bridge over the river Vichegda.
Employees of a private security company at the construction site of a landfill at Shies railway station.
Employees of a private security company at the construction site of a landfill at Shies railway station.
Employees of a private security company hired by a developer at the construction site of a landfill at Shies railway station. They hide their faces, refusing to comment, and sometimes rudely provoke activists.
Employees of a private security company hired by a developer at the construction site of a landfill at Shies railway station. They hide their faces, refusing to comment, and sometimes rudely provoke activists.
Dmitriy and Viktoria Solovei and their kids in Madmas. Dmitriy is an activist. He has built a house for his family and hopes they won't have to move from here because of the construction of a landfill.
Dmitriy and Viktoria Solovei and their kids in Madmas. Dmitriy is an activist. He has built a house for his family and hopes they won't have to move from here because of the construction of a landfill.
The house of Solovey family in Madmas. They have stopped repairing before the situation with the landfill will be solved.
The house of Solovey family in Madmas. They have stopped repairing before the situation with the landfill will be solved.
Old pictures of locals from the Madmase's archive.
Old pictures of locals from the Madmase's archive.
The crossing over the river Vichegda. Another way to the Shies landfill. The river separates Madmas from other localities, and the nearest hospital and pharmacy are also located on the other side of the river. In summer, there is a pontoon crossing, and in autumn and spring, you can only cross on foot over the railway bridge.
The crossing over the river Vichegda. Another way to the Shies landfill. The river separates Madmas from other localities, and the nearest hospital and pharmacy are also located on the other side of the river. In summer, there is a pontoon crossing, and in autumn and spring, you can only cross on foot over the railway bridge.
Nurse Tatiana in the paramedic-midwifery point of Madmas. Only first aid can be provided here. With severe diseases, inhabitants are sent to the hospital, which is located across the river.
Nurse Tatiana in the paramedic-midwifery point of Madmas. Only first aid can be provided here. With severe diseases, inhabitants are sent to the hospital, which is located across the river.
Kindergarten in Madmas. The wooden building has long been in disrepair, and the administration promises to build a new one every year, combined with the school building.
Kindergarten in Madmas. The wooden building has long been in disrepair, and the administration promises to build a new one every year, combined with the school building.
Twins Sasha and Miroslav at their grandmother's house in Madmas. They live with their parents in a nearby village and try to come here regularly.
Twins Sasha and Miroslav at their grandmother's house in Madmas. They live with their parents in a nearby village and try to come here regularly.
Madmas kindergarten during the quiet hour. Now there are more than 50 children in kindergarten.
Madmas kindergarten during the quiet hour. Now there are more than 50 children in kindergarten.
Construction site of a landfill for solid waste disposal from Moscow at Shies railway station. Activists are on duty at the posts day and night.
Construction site of a landfill for solid waste disposal from Moscow at Shies railway station. Activists are on duty at the posts day and night.
Anatoly and Tatiana have lived in Madmas all their lives. Their daughters went to live in big cities, and their son stayed in the village. They have a cozy house where Anatoly did a lot with his own hands. Tatiana worked all her life as a teacher in a local school, and Anatoly worked as a master on the railway.
Anatoly and Tatiana have lived in Madmas all their lives. Their daughters went to live in big cities, and their son stayed in the village. They have a cozy house where Anatoly did a lot with his own hands. Tatiana worked all her life as a teacher in a local school, and Anatoly worked as a master on the railway.
Wedding photo of Anatoly and Tatiana in the archive of the village administration.
Wedding photo of Anatoly and Tatiana in the archive of the village administration.
The Shies railway station. А year after the start of the protest, pigeons appeared at posts at the range. These birds appear only in human habitats. It turns out that the Shies station again became a habitable territory, as during the existence of the village there.
The Shies railway station. А year after the start of the protest, pigeons appeared at posts at the range. These birds appear only in human habitats. It turns out that the Shies station again became a habitable territory, as during the existence of the village there.
Conversation between activists and security guards of the range.
Conversation between activists and security guards of the range.
Svetlana has lived in Madmas all her life. Her parents and husband are buried here, and her children and grandchildren live here. She won't leave Madmas even if the landfill is built.
Svetlana has lived in Madmas all her life. Her parents and husband are buried here, and her children and grandchildren live here. She won't leave Madmas even if the landfill is built.
Photos in the house of Svetlana. In the center photo, he and her husband in their youth.
Photos in the house of Svetlana. In the center photo, he and her husband in their youth.
Garden decorations in the courtyard of Svetlana made of old tires.
Garden decorations in the courtyard of Svetlana made of old tires.
Photos of the logging point that worked in Madmas during the Soviet era. It gave many employment opportunities to local residents and closed in the 90s. Photo from the archive of the village administration.
Photos of the logging point that worked in Madmas during the Soviet era. It gave many employment opportunities to local residents and closed in the 90s. Photo from the archive of the village administration.
Ice crossing over the Vychegda river.
Ice crossing over the Vychegda river.
The building of the sports House. Children spend a lot of time here after school. Local children's sports teams take prizes at district competitions. The functionality of the building is supported by the efforts of the villagers.
The building of the sports House. Children spend a lot of time here after school. Local children's sports teams take prizes at district competitions. The functionality of the building is supported by the efforts of the villagers.
After training, children drink well water. A bucket of water is always in the locker room. Wells are the only source of drinking water in the village.
After training, children drink well water. A bucket of water is always in the locker room. Wells are the only source of drinking water in the village.
Post of activists named "Leningrad" on the construction site of the landfill. It is considered a central post.
Post of activists named "Leningrad" on the construction site of the landfill. It is considered a central post.
Anna Chikalova is one of the main coordinators of the protest.
Anna Chikalova is one of the main coordinators of the protest.
Trains passing the station Shies, buzzing in the sign of support for the activists. And the people at the posts wave back. This has been a tradition since the beginning of the protest.
Trains passing the station Shies, buzzing in the sign of support for the activists. And the people at the posts wave back. This has been a tradition since the beginning of the protest.
The forests and swamps around the station Shies.
The forests and swamps around the station Shies.
Larisa and Anatoly have lived in Madmas all their lives. Larisa moved from Yekaterinburg when she got married. Now she works in the village administration. Anatoly is retired and engaged in hunting. They both take an active part in the protest.
Larisa and Anatoly have lived in Madmas all their lives. Larisa moved from Yekaterinburg when she got married. Now she works in the village administration. Anatoly is retired and engaged in hunting. They both take an active part in the protest.
The school of the village Madman. Now there are about 90 students studying there. The wooden building is in disrepair. The school principal has been trying for years to get the district administration to start building a new school.
The school of the village Madman. Now there are about 90 students studying there. The wooden building is in disrepair. The school principal has been trying for years to get the district administration to start building a new school.
Varya recently moved with her parents to Madmas. Her father got a job here. She is very worried that the dump will be built and they will have to leave.
Varya recently moved with her parents to Madmas. Her father got a job here. She is very worried that the dump will be built and they will have to leave.
The school of the village Madman. Now there are about 90 students studying there. The wooden building is in disrepair. The school principal has been trying for years to get the district administration to start building a new school.
The school of the village Madman. Now there are about 90 students studying there. The wooden building is in disrepair. The school principal has been trying for years to get the district administration to start building a new school.
A sign pointing towards the landfill construction site at the activists ' post near Madmas. The locals call the construction site at the Shies station "the Polygon of death". Construction vehicles can only travel along this road in winter. When the snow melts, there are swamps all around.
A sign pointing towards the landfill construction site at the activists ' post near Madmas. The locals call the construction site at the Shies station "the Polygon of death". Construction vehicles can only travel along this road in winter. When the snow melts, there are swamps all around.
The police are on duty around the clock at the landfill. There are periodic clashes between security guards and activists. Security guards regularly commit provocations, but the police do not respond to them in any way.
The police are on duty around the clock at the landfill. There are periodic clashes between security guards and activists. Security guards regularly commit provocations, but the police do not respond to them in any way.
Nastya, Denis, and their children Vika and Yaroslav. Now they have another daughter - Vlada. They grew up in Madmas and started dating in high school. They recently bought a house with their mother's money.
Nastya, Denis, and their children Vika and Yaroslav. Now they have another daughter - Vlada. They grew up in Madmas and started dating in high school. They recently bought a house with their mother's money.
The road from Madmas to Shies station.
The road from Madmas to Shies station.
Здесь никто не живет. Юлия Невская документальный фотограф
Здесь никто не живет. Юлия Невская документальный фотограф
Здесь никто не живет. Юлия Невская документальный фотограф
Здесь никто не живет. Юлия Невская документальный фотограф
Здесь никто не живет. Юлия Невская документальный фотограф
Здесь никто не живет. Юлия Невская документальный фотограф
Здесь никто не живет. Юлия Невская документальный фотограф

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