I went to Rakov to the forestry department for birch sap. On the territory, almost in the forest, there was a trailer with large plastic containers of birch sap. There was no one else around. I poured myself a juice and went to look for a place to pay. I found an office building and a cash register about a hundred meters away. By the way, honey from the forest is also sold there. I really liked Rakov, a quiet forest village. I'm thinking of visiting there again to get to know the area in more detail. There is a wooden church there that was cut down without using nails.
It's a cozy place with helpful people, but I've been waiting for firewood for half a year.... I haven't bought it from a private trader yet. But they promised for half a year, they did not let hope die)