![]() ![]() To me, this is the absolute best way to share his story. The Dogs of Winter is told through the voice of this little boy. At first, it did seem like the only option, but a little guy tough enough to abandon shelter for a “better” life is definitely not going to tolerate nastiness from other children. Most children lived in groups to increase their chances. ![]() Even if able to handle everything else, a lone child would most likely freeze to death in Russia’s harsh winter climate. The amazingly resilient Ivan did something so unique that he stood out among the all of the “invisible” children.Ī street child simply could not endure alone. These facts, in and of themselves, are beyond sad. Feral dogs were also there, in the streets, alleys, train stations and even riding the trains. ![]() Petersburg as a result of the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991. It was estimated that somewhere between 80,000 and 2 million homeless children occupied Moscow and St. I had no clue.Īt the same time, in Moscow, four year old Ivan Mishukov walked out of his flat to escape the daily horrors bestowed upon him by his mother and her alcoholic boyfriend. Things seemed bleak I felt desperate, alone and afraid. in Business Administration, I could not find a job that paid more than minimum wage. ![]()
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