Cheated of Childhood - Russia

Feb 2002 Russia's metro stations have become home to a generation of street children, who survive by begging or prostitution. At first sight, 11 year old Yuriy and his 13 year old friend Max look like normal, happy children. But after family problems forced them to leave home, they've been reduced to living on the streets. “For me, the most dangerous thing about living on the street is paedophiles,“ states Max. “I know a lot of people who have been abused.“ Despite this risk, both boys would r