Finding a good caretaker for the legendary ostriches and other property of Viktor Yanukovych has turned out to be a tough job. It’s been five years since the Mezhyhirya, 140-hectare luxury residence of the former president has had no proper owner, and has been run by a group of people who walked into this massive gated territory on the day of his cowardly escape. They have mowed the lawns, conducted guided tours and fixed broken boilers.

For the last couple of months, the National Agency for Management of Assets Acquired Through Corrupt Means (ARMA) has been trying to find a management company for Mezhyhirya. But the ongoing competition has not exactly been a resounding success.