Living in the world’s tallest slum - the "Tower of David"

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For some people, the so-called ‘Tower of David’ is just an unfinished skyscraper. For others, it’s an asylum for robbers and murderers. About 800 families call this place home. RTD presents a film about people that live in this tower.

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Published: 05 July 2015 00:00 View: 6

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Alexander Avilov

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Vitaly Buzuev

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