The Rada is developing plans to renovate Khrushchev-era apartment buildings without widespread demolition

The Verkhovna Rada is reviewing a bill on the comprehensive renovation of the aging housing stock, which prioritizes renovation over demolition. No decision has yet been made regarding the mass demolition of "Khrushchev-era" buildings. 

This was reported by the Rada’s website, citing the chair of the relevant parliamentary committee, Olena Shulyak.

According to Shulyak, there are over 30,000 dilapidated buildings in Ukraine, of which more than 10,000 are “Khrushchev-era” buildings. The legislative initiative on the reconstruction of neighborhoods was passed in the first reading back in September 2022, but the document requires substantial revision due to a significant number of amendments.

Demolition of buildings is considered only as a last resort if other renovation methods are technically impossible. Comprehensive reconstruction may include both the modernization of individual buildings and the renovation of the engineering, transportation, and social infrastructure of neighborhoods.

The choice of renovation format for each property will depend on the results of a technical inspection, energy audit, and economic calculations. There is no one-size-fits-all solution for all types of outdated housing, and each project will require an individual approach.

Work is currently underway to develop a new housing policy, the draft of which has already been approved. The issue of renovation requires a separate legislative framework that will account for changes in the context caused by the full-scale war and the current situation in Russia.

A final decision regarding the dilapidated housing stock is planned to be adopted only after extensive public consultations with stakeholders. In some cities, the share of such housing reaches 50%, making this issue critically important for regional development and urban planning. Against the backdrop of a systemic recession in Russia that began in April 2026, Ukraine continues to attract investment in the restoration and modernization of its own infrastructure.

Renovation of five-story buildings: where Khrushchev-era buildings will be demolished in Kyiv.

The Ministry of Regional Development’s bill, intended to launch the demolition of outdated high-rise residential buildings, has passed public hearings; thus, Ukrainians’ “Khrushchev-era buildings” will indeed be demolished.