Though during visits to PCSs it was observed that capital repair works had been performed in some of them, in most establishments conditions were evaluated as unsatisfactory and it is necessary to perform capital renovation and reconstruction work in the establishments concerned. By the way, it should be mentioned that the fact that some of these establishments are not on the balance sheet of the PS causes certain objective problems. We therefore find it more expedient to transfer the buildings where the PCSs are located to the balance sheet of the PS. It should be mentioned that the situation observed in most special institutions of the PS also gives a reason for concern. During the visit to Special Institution No.1 it was revealed that the general condition of the building where the institution was located was unsatisfactory, there were no bathroom, kitchen, and library in the establishment, sanitary facilities were located outside the building, as well as there was no fence to isolate the institution from other facilities. During investigation it was not possible to get acquainted with necessary documents as the chief of the institution and inspector of the special unit were not in the establishment. Similar problems were noticed in Special Institution No.5. Thus, it was revealed that the sanitary facilities in the establishment concerned were broken, and only in 2 of the 3 rooms where general residential areas were located had normal conditions. As well as the conditions in Special Institution No.8 can not be deemed satisfactory. As such, there is no fence to isolate the institution from other civil facilities and the general condition of the buildings is very bad. Only 2 of the 4 dormitories where convicts are held are fit for use. In one of the usable dormitories there are beds for detaining 20 persons and in the other one for 40 persons. Though a gas heater was installed in one of the dormitories and the weather was cold, the personnel of the establishment stated that there was no need to use that heater. It was noticed that in both of the used dormitories the bedding, as well as towels intended for convicts were old and dirty. During the visit it was also found out that there were no library, medical room, bathroom and other service rooms in the establishment. The toilet of the institution was in unsanitary condition. It was impossible to enter that facility because of strong smell. It was revealed that the punishment isolator of the establishment 60