I was approved as the headman of the village of Zarozhne and the village of Tetleha by the decision of the I session of the Chuguiv City Council of the VIII convocation dated 15.12.2020 No. 11-VIII for the term of office of the city council. In November 2021, by the decision of the XI session of the Chuguiv City Council of the VIII convocation No. 458-UIII dated 18.11.2021, the headman districts of the Chuguiv City Council were formed.
The Zarozhne Starostynsky District includes the villages of Zarozhne and Tetleha, with the village of Zarozhne as its center. The administrative building of the Zarozhne Starostynsky District, which is the workplace of the starost and the administrator of the Central Administrative Service Center, is located in the village of Zarozhne on Molodizhna Street.
In accordance with the Law of Ukraine "On Local Self-Government in Ukraine", the headman, when exercising the powers granted, is responsible and accountable to the city council.
2024, the fourth year of my work as the head of the Zarozhnensky Starostynsky District, was held under martial law. I direct my functional powers to ensure the interests of the village residents, to address the social and domestic needs of the population and to resolve problematic issues of local importance. Despite new challenges and difficulties in work, close contact has been established with the head of the Chuguivsk City Military Administration, deputy mayors, heads of departments and municipal enterprises, the population, the public, heads of enterprises and organizations located in the territory of the Starostynsky District.
Compared to the pre-war period, the population has decreased due to the departure of some villagers to safer regions of Ukraine and abroad, and currently amounts to 710 citizens in two villages. About 270 internally displaced persons are registered in the Starostyn district. The majority of the population works in agricultural production and is engaged in farming.
The consequence of the armed aggression of the Russian Federation is a significant reduction in the number of households that keep livestock and are engaged in the development of the peasant economy. However, in 2024 there was an increase in households that keep livestock. Currently, 180 households have livestock and poultry on their farms. Cattle are kept by 50 households, numbering 108 heads. Pigs are kept by 25 households, numbering 116 in total. Goats are kept by 10 households, numbering 99 in total. Sheep are kept by 2 households, numbering 215 in total. Rabbits are kept by 17 households, poultry are kept by 83 households, and 7 families are engaged in beekeeping. In order to improve the development of peasant farms, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Ukraine and the French government, together with the implementing partner "Kharkiv Regional Advisory Center", were involved in arranging financial assistance for the purchase of feed for livestock and poultry.
The main task of the headman is to ensure the livelihood of the settlements. The villages of Zarozhne and Tetleha are remote settlements of the Chuguiv territorial community, but despite this, we feel the attention and assistance of the city council leadership every day.
Thanks to the joint actions of the community leadership, volunteers, and the village head, many different types of humanitarian aid have been received in the village head district over the past year of 2024. As the village head, I prepared lists for receiving aid and resolved all organizational issues regarding the work of charitable organizations in the village.
Every month, the most vulnerable residents of the village and internally displaced persons received cash assistance in the amount of 1,500 UAH per person from the UN World Food Program, the NGO "100 Percent of Life".
In February, 8 residential buildings that were damaged during the armed aggression of the Russian Federation were repaired by the forces of the Angels of Salvation NGO. Now these buildings have a completely different appearance: the roof and facade of the buildings have been repaired, and the windows and doors have been replaced.
During the year, she collaborated with the NGO "April 10", which covered large families, families of single parents and mothers, families of children with disabilities and seriously ill people with their attention. More than 12 citizens received financial assistance for treatment and surgery. Seriously ill bedridden people received sanitary kits and diapers. Interesting trainings were held for adults and children.
Every quarter, 6 seriously ill people received humanitarian aid from the German humanitarian organization "NEW WAY", which included: three sets of diapers, a sanitary and food kit.
In April, the All-Ukrainian Association of Local Governments "All-Ukrainian Association of Communities" provided assistance to village residents with vegetable seeds, which came in handy when planting vegetable gardens.
The NGO "Girls", which supports women and girls and is engaged in gender education, conducted trainings, preventive conversations with women and girls, and provided necessary assistance.
In August, the Handicap International NGO provided financial assistance of UAH 10,800 per person to families with disabled people. This assistance covered 65 people with disabilities of groups 1, 2, and 3 and their family members.
A lot of work has been done to attract charitable foundations that provide financial assistance for the purchase of firewood for heating.
In November, 115 households received cash assistance of UAH 21,000 from the Estonian Salvation Council for the purchase of firewood for heating.
From the charitable organization "Caritas", 61 farms received assistance in the form of chopped firewood with delivery, 7 stack meters per yard.
22 households from among large families, single fathers, mothers, and people with disabilities received multi-purpose assistance of UAH 10,800 per family member and UAH 21,000 for the purchase of firewood from the charitable organization "Unity for the Future".
6 households received material assistance for firewood from the International Red Cross.
55 households received cash assistance in the amount of UAH 21,000, in accordance with Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 933.
According to the powers of the headman, participated in meetings of the commission on the protection of children's rights. There are 7 large families and 3 families in difficult life circumstances in the Starostyn district. There are no orphans or children deprived of parental care in the district. Together with the children's service, I participated in the survey of the living conditions of families in difficult life circumstances. I kept a close eye on large families, families of single fathers and mothers, families of internally displaced persons with children, in order to promptly register and receive humanitarian assistance. In order to provide social protection for children in difficult life circumstances, to respond promptly to negative manifestations in families and children's environments, I, the starostyn, established cooperation with the children's service and the Center for Social Services for Families, Children and Youth of the Chuguiv City Council. A constant exchange of information was ensured regarding children who found themselves in difficult life circumstances or became victims of violence, etc.
Participated in meetings of the Advisory Council "Openness and Transparency" at the Chuguiv City Military Administration.
Within the limits of her powers, she received citizens every day, despite the established schedule. She constantly improved her professional level.
Cooperated with the tax service. Notified land users about the need to pay land tax and issued payment notices.
During the year, I worked closely with the management and dispatcher of the Chuhuyiv district of the Kharkiv Energy Company on issues of damage to electrical networks, quality power supply, and power outage schedules.
She facilitated the work of the mobile office of Ukrposhta, informed the population about the issuance of pensions, social payments, and subsidies to pensioners.
She carried out all orders and tasks of the head of the city military administration in the territory of the Starostyn district and monitored their implementation, kept records of personal peasant farms.
Informed the population about important events taking place in the Starostyn district and community, and other issues related to ensuring the vital activity of settlements.
One of the powers of the headman is to provide administrative services and perform certain tasks of the department-center for providing administrative services of the Chuguiv City Council. I studied the work on this issue, and during the absence of the administrator, the ASC provided the necessary services.
Last year, the village head was given the authority to perform notarial acts. A total of 55 notarial acts were performed during the year. Village residents have the opportunity to receive these services on site.
In the Zarozhnensky Starostynsky District, I carry out office work in accordance with the approved nomenclature of cases. During the reporting period, I issued 193 certificates of various nature, sent 22 documents (initial documentation, including correspondence with various organizations, responses to requests for information from various institutions, etc.).
Collaborated with the police station officer to maintain public order in the villages of Zarozhne and Tetlega, as well as in working with families with children.
Liliya Lebedeva, an inspector of the Central Administrative Service Department, works in the Zarozhnensky Starostat. Her work is aimed at providing social services. Over the past 2024, a total of 1,100 administrative services were provided:
- to the Department of Social Protection of the Population – 269 cases;
- to the Pension Fund of Ukraine – 44 cases;
- to the housing and communal services department – 104 cases;
- other services – 683.
Natalia Khramtsova, inspector of the Department of Defense and Mobilization Work at the Chuguiv City Council, ensures the registration and notification of conscripts liable for military service, those with limited fitness. Maintains military registration documentation, reconciles primary registration cards, and conducts outreach work among the population.
There is a green construction worker in the Starosta district. As the starosta, I directly plan the worker's work on cleaning at the improvement sites. This includes the park area, playgrounds, a football field, public transport stops, water pumps, village cemeteries, etc. Sanitary order is constantly maintained in the village, the grass is mowed, the territory and flower beds are cleaned, and the territory near the drinking water wells is being improved.
During 2024, two mixed trade stores operated in the village of Zarozhne. The stores had a wide range of food products, and the goods were delivered in a high-quality and timely manner. The needs of the population were fully met.
Three employees work from the territorial center of social services (provision of social services) of the Chuguiv city council: N.O. Khramtsova, M.Y. Grigashiy, O.V. Tatarinova. They serve 33 people. I constantly cooperate with these employees in providing assistance to lonely citizens, providing them with humanitarian assistance. I carried out joint work to identify lonely elderly people who need social services. The wards of the territorial center are grateful for the expanded scope of work provided by the employees, for the care and provision of humanitarian assistance during the war.
In the village of Zarozhne, there is a medical assistant and obstetrician's station of the municipal enterprise "Chuguyiv city center of primary medical and sanitary aid", which serves the residents of the villages of Zarozhne and Tetlega. A nurse works in the medical assistant's station every day. A family doctor sees patients every Wednesday. The medical assistant and obstetrician's station has modern telemedical equipment (electronic stethoscopes; digital videodermatoscopes; digital ophthalmoscopes; digital otoscopes; electrocardiographs with the ability to transfer data) and computer technology. This equipment allows doctors to communicate with patients remotely, in real time, every day.
During 2024, a mobile pharmacy operated twice a month in the village of Zarozhne. Village residents were able to purchase the necessary medicines without leaving the village.
The armed aggression of the Russian Federation deprived Ukrainian children of their childhood. Students of the Zarozhnensky Lyceum study online. Compared to the pre-war period, the number of classes has significantly decreased due to the migration of the population to safer places. Despite the challenges of today, the work of the Lyceum continues. A positive point is that the Lyceum has a renovated storage room, which is equipped in accordance with modern requirements. Students have the opportunity to come to classes at the storage room twice a week, according to the schedule, and work on making up for educational losses. And this is live communication, participation in various events in safe conditions. Yes, it was in the storage room that interesting events with fun games, contests and sweet gifts were held for children during the holidays. An interesting event was held on Children's Day, and a patriotic event was held on the Constitution Day of Ukraine. Many trainings and interactive classes were held. New Year's holidays were held in a safe environment.
Village residents were also invited to the shelter, where the Kharkiv Regional Advisory Center conducted training on rural development in a safe environment; other charitable organizations also hold meetings with residents at the shelter.
The mayor's meeting with residents on Village Day was pleasant, and the most active citizens received thanks and warm words of gratitude.
The municipal enterprises that provide housing and communal services in the Starostyn district are the municipal enterprise "Chuguyiv communal complex" and the municipal enterprise "Chuguyivvoda". The main issues that concern the population are the maintenance and repair of roads, providing the population with water, street lighting, and transport services.
Since 01.02.2023, water supply services in the village of Zarozhne and the village of Tetleha have been provided by the KP "Chuguyivvoda". There have been tangible positive changes in this regard: repairs to water supply networks are carried out in a timely and high-quality manner. Last year, thanks to the charitable organizations "UNICEF" and "Akted", two towers of "Rozhnovsky" were replaced on the central water supply system - this significantly improved the quality of drinking water supply to the population. In addition, a soft start system and new pumping equipment were installed on the water pumps. I constantly cooperate with the water utility, monitor the pumping equipment, the provision of water to the village residents, and conduct explanatory work on timely payment for the services provided.
There are two cemeteries in the district: in the village of Zarozhne and in the village of Tetleha. Usually we clean cemeteries in the spring. 2024 was no exception, employees of the PSP "Zarozhnyanske", village residents and the KP "Chuguyiv communal complex" joined the cleaning.
In the spring, grading of dirt roads in settlements of the Starostyn district was carried out. The three most damaged roads (Zarozhne village, Chuhuyivska street, Tetleha village: Zahisnyky Ukrainy, Kochetotska streets) were filled with crushed stone. 500 tons of crushed stone were spent on filling the roads.
The issue of solid waste removal has been partially resolved. Two «shuttles» have been installed in the village of Zarozhne on Kharkivska Street and Molodizhna Street. As the garbage accumulates, it is removed by the municipal enterprise. In this way, the population is taught to throw garbage in designated places, and not in forest belts and clearings.
Street lighting has been restored. Transport links to the district center are available four times a week.
The development of sports and tourism was suspended due to military operations. But the youth, under the guidance of a physical education teacher, trained and even held football competitions. T.V. Smaleny also continued tourism work, if possible. This work contributes to the development of children, educates them, and reduces negative manifestations among children and youth.
The war continues… Residents, together with the employees of the starostat, provided assistance to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, joined in holding actions in support of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This included making trench candles, weaving protective nets, making amulets and treats for our defenders, sharing vegetables grown in their own gardens, joining the action: delicious Easter cake for our soldiers, and sending funds to support the needs of the military.
I thank the head of the Chuguiv city military administration, Galina Minaeva, her deputies, heads of municipal enterprises for their cooperation, for their assistance in resolving issues of local importance in the Zarozhny district. I am grateful to the management of the PSP "Zarozhnyanske" and the AF "Zarozhne" for the assistance provided, for their cooperation. I thank the residents of the villages of Zarozhne and Tetleha for their help, understanding and support in the most difficult times for the villagers. I thank everyone who supports us, provides advice and assistance, contributes to the protection and preservation of the country.
Glory to our Defenders! Glory to Ukraine!
Sincerely, Olga BYCHKOVA
