Shift Settlement
A shift settlement, shift town, etc. () is the category of Classification of inhabited localities in Russia, urban-type inhabited localities in Russia for short-term accommodation of workers who work in shifts ("fly-in fly-out") at sites in remote areas, e.g., for mining, fishing, road construction, etc. They are also used for the maintenance of vehicles and fuel storage. They differ from another type of settlements, "workers' settlement", in that the latter ones are for permanent residence. Over time, shift settlements may be abandoned (when the mineral resource is exhausted, construction works finished, etc.) or converted into worker's settlements. According to the , shift settlements must have all amenities present it regular settlements: electricity, water and heat supply, post office, medical and recreational facilities, etc.
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