SAINT PETERSBURG (AFP) – When heavy snowfall hit Russias second city of Saint Petersburg last month it was nothing unusual, but city officials were overwhelmed and scrambled to find anyone to clear the streets.As pedestrians slipped and suffered bruises and fractures, exasperated city officials ended up telling residents to go out and shovel the snow themselves.The city was unable to clear the snowdrifts because of an exodus of migrants from Central Asia who normally do such backbreaking work in Russias largest cities. They have headed back home after Russias ruble currency plunged in value.Almost 30 percent of the workers who …read more
Source: Dunya TV
