AT a Saint Petersburg cafe, a singer performs Soviet-era tunes for 50 pensioners enjoying a mid-day meal.In the basement of a central apartment block, the cafe offers free food for the elderly – a group particularly hard hit by the economic strains causing growing anger in Russia.Despite icy pavements making crossing the northern city difficult, the Dobrodomik – or “good little house” – is full.Inside, pensioners are served hearty stews and given the chance to have a chat, or even a dance. They are overwhelmingly women.“Prices are rising every day. So this cafe is a very, very good idea,“ 72-year-old …read more
Source: theSun
