As autumn settles across Russia, two very different corners of the country are bustling with real estate opportunities—though in ways few might expect. On September 16, 2025, two notable developments emerged: one in the rural heartlands, where houses are being listed for the astonishing price of just 42,000 rubles, and another in the far eastern city of Vladivostok, where entrepreneurs are preparing for the annual rush of New Year’s tree bazaars.
Let’s start with the countryside, where the allure of a rural home for less than the price of a new smartphone has sparked considerable interest. According to Realt, the latest updates in the Registry of Vacant Housing have surfaced five homes in promising locations, all available for purchase without an auction—an opportunity that’s rare in today’s real estate market. These homes, scattered across scenic villages, offer more than just a roof; they promise a lifestyle change, a return to nature, and perhaps a new beginning for those willing to take the leap.
Take, for example, the house in Pilshichi, a small village in the Belynichi district, located 154 kilometers from the Moscow Ring Road (MKAD). Surrounded by forests and nestled near the Drut River, this 48-square-meter wooden house sits on a generous 20.5-sotka plot. While the exact year of construction and degree of wear aren’t specified, photos suggest it’s in decent condition. The price? Just 42,000 rubles, and there’s no need to compete in an auction. As Realt notes, "Kупить дом можно за 42 рубля без аукциона"—you can buy the house for 42,000 rubles without an auction.
Other homes in the Mogilev region offer similarly enticing prospects. In Tanezhitsy, Slutsk district, a vacant home on Oktyabrskaya Street, number 146, is up for grabs. The house measures 39.3 square meters and comes with a 20-sotka plot, plus a barn. This one’s priced a bit higher, at 3,867 rubles, but still represents an incredible bargain by any urban standard. There’s no auction here either; the price is set by the local village council.
Traveling a bit further, the town of Bobr in the Krupsky district presents another 42,000-ruble gem. Located on Pushkin Street, number 16, this 35-square-meter house has a reported wear of 65%, indicating that while it needs some work, it’s still very much salvageable. The property comes with a 25-sotka plot, providing ample space for gardening or expansion. Realt encourages readers to look for even more options in the Minsk region.
For fishing enthusiasts, the village of Loktyshi in the Gantsevichi district may be the dream spot. Set on the banks of a large reservoir, the vacant house at Sovetskaya Street, 24, offers 45 square meters of living space, built in 1959. The deal sweetens with three barns and a 25-sotka plot, all for the now-familiar price of 42,000 rubles. As Realt highlights, this is an ideal pick for those who love spending their days by the water.
Finally, there’s Lyakhovichi-2 in the Novogrudok district, a picturesque village on the banks of the Neman River, surrounded by forests. Here, house number 60 has been declared vacant, offering 47 square meters on a 20-sotka plot. The area is already popular with city dwellers who have renovated many homes for use as summer cottages. At just 42,000 rubles, it’s a chance for anyone to join this tranquil community.
All these listings were published on September 16, 2025, reflecting a growing trend: rural homes, once left to decay, are being revived as affordable escapes for those weary of city life. The process is straightforward, too. Buyers can acquire these properties directly, without the hassle of an auction, making the dream of a country retreat more accessible than ever. As the Realt team puts it, these are "the most worthy (in our subjective opinion) options"—and for good reason.
While rural Belarus is abuzz with bargain hunters, Vladivostok is gearing up for a different kind of seasonal activity. The city’s administration announced that entrepreneurs must select their preferred plots for organizing the annual New Year’s tree bazaars by September 23, 2025. According to RIA VladNews, the press service of the Vladivostok administration has clarified that legal entities of any organizational-legal form, as well as individual entrepreneurs, are eligible to participate in the closed auction process.
The bazaars, a cherished tradition in Vladivostok, can take one of two forms: classic open-air tree markets or mobile shops (autolavkas), depending on their location. The city has released a list of addresses for both types. For mobile shops, territories are allocated at the following addresses: ul. Verkhneportovaya 68, ul. Voronezhskaya 1, ul. Karyernaya 22, ul. Lermontova 75, ul. Makovskogo 210, ul. Pshenitsyna 22, ul. Svetlanskaya 177, and ul. Shilkinskaya 21. Meanwhile, stationary bazaars will be set up at ul. Verkhneportovaya 68, ul. Zhigura 48, ul. Nahimova 1, ul. Polyarnaya 1, ul. Sabaneeva 16, ul. Tereshkovoy 10, ul. Tukhachevskogo 52, as well as ul. Krasnogo Znameni 90 and 114.
To participate, applicants must submit the necessary documents at the city administration’s office on Partizansky Prospect, 3, cabinet 6, either in person or through an authorized representative. The deadline is tight: all paperwork must be in by September 23. The results of the auction will be announced on September 26, giving participants just a few days to prepare for what is, for many, the most lucrative season of the year.
For those seeking more information, the administration has provided contact numbers—8 (423) 245-40-85 and 244-60-16—and detailed conditions for participating in the auction, as well as application forms, are available on the city’s official website. As RIA VladNews puts it, "Detailed terms of the auction and application forms are available on the official website of the city administration."
These parallel stories, though separated by thousands of kilometers and vastly different in character, both speak to a broader trend: the search for opportunity, whether in the form of a quiet life by a river or a bustling seasonal stall in the city. For rural dreamers and urban entrepreneurs alike, September 2025 is shaping up to be a month of decisions and new beginnings.
Whether it’s the promise of a tranquil village home for a song or the excitement of a New Year’s marketplace in Vladivostok, these developments remind us that real estate—and the dreams it enables—can take many forms, each with its own unique appeal and potential.
