2. Moscow
It is difficult to get accurate numbers for how many people are homeless in the Russian city of Moscow. Politicians say that the number is around 10,000, while non-government organizations claim that as many as 100,000 are forced to live rough on the streets of the capital. Cuts to welfare spending, rapid inflation, and a damaging economic crisis mean that many have lost their homes and can no longer afford to pay for any sort of accommodation.
The problem in Moscow is magnified by the freezing cold weather that kills hundreds of homeless people every single month. This means that those without a home are forced to sleep in sewers and tunnels to avoid snow, whilst also relying on charities to provide them with warm clothing and food. With little help from the local government, the situation is unlikely to improve anytime soon.
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