A loaf of bread, or a liter of milk, costs 3,500 to 4,000 rubles. People who work have higher salaries - when they get paid. Salaries are behind approximately six months. They are not all positive, but give some insight into the unique problems and needs of the brethren in this area. Even though some of my impressions were negative, I did have a good time there, and did enjoy the brethren.
Salaries are small.
Some people haven't received salaries for over a year. They have lost some kind of pride in themselves to make their lives cleaner, brighter. Physically - Berezno is only about 70 miles from Chernoble, and they are in a high radiation zone. There are problems with food, health. Many people have died of cancer.