How to survive winter being homeless in Moscow

There are no official statistics on the number of homeless in Moscow. Their life on the street is made even more unbearable by the arrival of winter.

Moscow has several charity organizations, both public and private, which offer assistance to the homeless. They distribute food and clothing, and provide medical aid and shelter. Many such organizations also try to “resocialize” the homeless by helping them to recover documents, locate relatives, and return home. RBTH’s correspondent spoke to Caritas volunteers and those in their care about life on the street.

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