This mountainside village in Switzerland is rolling out a bold new way to jump-start the local economy
The small community of Albinen is facing a population crisis, with only 240 people now inhabiting the area
Of those hundreds, only 7 children remain, and even the local school has been forced to close its doors
For families looking to buy or build a home in the village, a handsome offer will be made
Each adult will be payed just over $25k, while each of their children will receive about $10k, just for moving there
That’s a grand total of about $70k for a family of 4
If you’re like Mr. and Mrs. Vassilyev, the Russian peasants who sired 69 children, you’d be in for over $700k
That’s a relative bargain to live in the stunning Canton of Valais with million-dollar alpine views
Would you pack it all up and start a new life in Albinen?
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