It should be noted, that compared to previous years, a number of penitentiary establishments have improved physical environment and sanitary conditions. Nevertheless, there is still significant need for improvement of prison conditions to bring them in conformity with international standards. The state is obliged, despite the related difficulties, to timely eliminate these deficiencies and create proper conditions for prisoners. 2.4.1.1. Establishment N2 of the Penitentiary Department Six prisoner accommodation blocks are functioning in this establishment. A, B, C, D, E and F blocks have 2 (11, 1 m2), 4 (15.6 m2), 6 (18, 9 m2), 8 (22-25 m2) and 10-place (32, 49 m2) cells. The medical unit of the establishment has 3 (18.14 m2) and 4-place (15.6 m2) cells. The space calculations do not exclude the table, the bed and the toilet space. It should be noted that the 6, 8 and 10-place cells have less than 4 m2 space per prisoner. All cells have one window (1.35X0.96 cm). For 2, 3, 4 and 6- place cells natural and artificial lighting is satisfactory. In 8 and 10-place cells one window fails to provide adequate natural lighting and ventilation. The ventilation system of the cells is not operational. The cells are furnished with two-tier beds, a wardrobe, a table and chairs. The prisoners have TV. Cells have a separate sanitary knot. The physical environment of female section of the establishment N2 (E Building) was inspected. The section has four cells, each designed for 6 prisoners, with concrete floors. Central heating system is installed and permanent water supply is provided. There is an isolated sanitary knot in each cell. Female prisoners have TV and radio. At the time of our visit52 there were 13 female prisoners. There is a problem of accessibility of the personal hygiene items for women in the facility. The juvenile section of the establishment N2 has 5 cells, 2 classrooms, 1 gym, a shared working space for psychologist and a social worker and a shower. At the time of our visit, the section had 8 juvenile inmates. All cells were duly equipped with the necessary utensils. The quarantine section has 5 cells and shower. Central heating and ventilation systems are installed in the shower. The space per prisoner in cells is less than 4 square meters. Each cell area is about 15 m2 and is designed to accommodate six prisoners. Natural and artificial lighting in the cells is satisfactory, but the ventilation system does not provide adequate ventilation of cells. Cells are equipped with two-tier iron beds, a wardrobe, a table and chairs and central heating. There is an isolated sanitary knot in each cell. 52 1-2 July 2015. NATIONAL PREVENTIVE MECHANISM (NPM), 2015 53