To pay or not pay? That’s not a question for court bailiffs from the Siberian city of Irkutsk who produced a music video reminding debtors about their responsibilities and the consequences of failing to meet financial obligations.
The YouTube video entitled “Pay” shows female bailiffs in uniform singing their own version of popular song “Ya plakala” (“I cried”) by Ukrainian band Kazka. The bailiffs-turned-musicians sing about the importance of paying penal fines, child support and household bills on time. The song also advises people what to do if a court notice arrives and how to avoid harsh measures such as property seizures.
“Beware, no one will forgive the debt,” they sing. “Pay your child support on time, don’t accumulate debts, children can’t be ex, don’t abandon your children, pay the debts...”
The song comes as the region’s promotional campaign “Learn About Your Debts,” aims to help residents to find out if they have any financial obligations they have failed to meet.
However, as often happens, online opinions of the creative effort were divided. Though some praised the idea, saying that court bailiffs should use all the means available to remind citizens about debts, others complained that the agency should focus on their work.
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