The kin’s settlement Zvinyashchie Ruchie is located in Belarus in the Grodno region. The settlement is formed on the basis of several villages located nearby.
Unlike many other kin’s settlements, there is no charter and no selection. The locals believe that they "attract" people who appreciate nature and are potentially sensible neighbors.
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At the moment there are 8 families living permanently in the kin’s settlement and several more houses have been bought out. Recently, the first indigenous person was born in the Zvinyashchie Ruchie settlement, and there are six other children living in the kin’s settlement.
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The settlers are engaged in designing and laying stoves, as well as in ecological construction: they pay special attention to the use of natural materials in the construction of their houses, and also develop their own eco-projects to preserve nature and reduce the harmful impact on the environment.
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The people of the Zvinyashchie Ruchie settlement strive for self-sufficiency and a sustainable way of life. They are engaged in gardening - growing apples, pears, and various berries, animal husbandry - raising chickens, goats, and various handicrafts: for example, women in the kin’s domains sew some clothes and household items themselves - tablecloths, towels, curtains. The settlers do all this in order to be independent from external suppliers and to maintain their ecological independence.
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One of the main goals of the residents of the kin’s settlement is to create a community where each resident can find support and mutual understanding. They organize joint events, participate in community initiatives and support each other in difficult situations. Soulful relations and mutual assistance are valued in the kin’s settlement.
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And also, guests and new residents are always welcome in the Zvinyashchie Ruchie settlement There is a common house for receiving guests and future neighbors.
The kin’s settlement Zvenyashchie Ruchie is an example of sustainable and harmonious coexistence of man and nature. Here the settlers feel themselves part of a large and friendly family, where everyone finds support, inspiration ,and joy in communication with loved ones and neighbors.
