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Back to business - Viktoria's comeback in Kazan

A bicycle repair shop in Kazan needs help replacing a full set of tools after a fire in the building.

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Viktoria Mikhailov
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Kazan
For nine years I have run a bicycle repair shop in Kazan. In August, a fire in the building took a full set of tools. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Sunday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 3 weeks. This business pays my children's school fees and rent. I have already started working from home in small ways, but I can't meet orders without proper equipment. Every contribution brings me closer to reopening, and I promise to post photos as I buy each item. I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go. Where the $650 goes: • Replacing a full set of tools: $280 • Initial stock: spare parts: $165 • Shop repairs and licensing: $115 • Working capital for the first month: $90 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Viktoria

Updates from Viktoria

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 45% funded and the plan for replacing a full set of tools is now scheduled.

  2. We're at 32% thanks to 7 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.

  3. We're at 27% thanks to 5 of you. we've started the first stage. More news soon.

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  • Burak YavuzQuestion

    How is Viktoria doing now?

    • good luck, Viktoria. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from London.

      • Stay strong, Viktoria. Hope the shop reopens soon. God bless

        • Thanks for sharing this, Viktoria. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Take care!

          • Rooting for you. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Wish I lived closer to Rio de Janeiro so I could bring a meal

            • Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Viktoria

              • Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. replacing a full set of tools comes first ($280) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Happy to explain more.

            • You're not alone, Viktoria. Shared this with my family. Don't give up. Take care!

              • Ksenia ZakharovQuestionPhoto verified

                Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Kazan.

                • Hope you get there. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Love from Berlin.

                  • Small businesses are the heart of Kazan. Hope you're open again soon.

                    • Your post was clear and honest. I'm in retail myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Thinking of Kazan.

                      • you're not alone, Viktoria. This could happen to any of us. I'll check back for the next update.

                        • Julian J. BishopAddress verifiedPhoto verified

                          Take care. This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Kazan!

                          • Gave what I could, wish it was more. I have a 7 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless

                            • everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. God bless

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