In Photos: The Shelter That Helps Moscow's Homeless Bounce Back
Like other countries around the world, Russia struggles with the problem of homelessness. While there are no official figures, estimates of Russia’s homeless population range from the thousands to millions.
For homeless people living in Moscow, there are several shelters and places to get back on one’s feet. One of these is the Social Adaptation Center, named after the famous Russian philanthropist Yelizaveta "Doctor Liza" Glinka.
Here's a look at everyday life for the center and its residents:
For homeless people living in Moscow, there are several shelters and places to get back on one’s feet. One of these is the Social Adaptation Center, named after the famous Russian philanthropist Yelizaveta "Doctor Liza" Glinka.
Here's a look at everyday life for the center and its residents:
Homeless people in Moscow have sought assistance at the Center for Social Adaptation since it opened in 1996.
Andrei Nikerichev / Moskva News Agency
Located in southeast Moscow, the center helps homeless citizens recover their personal documents, find a job and return to normal life.
Andrei Nikerichev / Moskva News Agency
According to Moscow’s labor and social protection department, the center can accommodate up to 900 people.
Andrei Nikerichev / Moskva News Agency
Here they can get shelter and food, as well as legal and psychological help.
Andrei Nikerichev / Moskva News Agency
The center offers a variety of activities and programs for rehabilitating the homeless that include excursions, lectures and crafting workshops.
Andrei Nikerichev / Moskva News Agency
The center also has a program that aims to restore family ties.
Andrei Nikerichev / Moskva News Agency
Every morning, the center's social patrol mobile service drives around Moscow to help those in need. The service offers hot tea and warm clothes to the people it finds.
Andrei Nikerichev / Moskva News Agency
During the winter months, the patrol assists about 100 homeless people each day, the city's labor and social protection department says.
Andrei Nikerichev / Moskva News Agency
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