Fifth Floor, No Elevator: The Daily Struggle in Belarus' Older Buildings

In many older residential areas of Belarus, residents face daily challenges due to the absence of elevators in their apartment buildings. This issue is particularly acute in five-story buildings, where climbing stairs becomes a significant burden, especially for the elderly or people with disabilities. A recent video posted online by a resident of one such building highlights this problem. The video shows the simple, yet stark reality of navigating a building without an elevator. "It's just something that needs to be addressed," says the video's author, highlighting the daily struggle of reaching their apartment on the fifth floor. The lack of elevators is not just an inconvenience, but a significant barrier to accessibility. This issue underscores the need for urban planning and modernization efforts to address the accessibility needs of residents in older buildings. The government and relevant organizations should explore solutions to improve the living conditions in these buildings, possibly through renovation projects or financial assistance to install elevators.