Russian and Iranian emigrates find haven in old Armenian factory

A resident of the Abastan creative space speaks during a screening of an anti-war animation almanac, in the town of Tumanyan, Armenia August 31, 2023. A disused textile factory houses the creative space, which shelters artists and other emigrates from various countries, including Russia, Iran and Ukraine, whose lives have been turned upside down by war or political turmoil. REUTERS/Irakli Gedenidze