Rio de Janeiro - a city of contrasts5 photos

Poor dwellings huddle on the slopes of the surrounding mountains. These are the poorest areas of the city — favela. In the city there are several hundred favels. In fact, it is a mini-state in the state. The federal authorities practically do not interfere in the affairs of favels. In most of the favels, the standard of living is very low, often there are no basic amenities, schools, hospitals, etc., and, as a result of all this, extremely unfavorable criminogenic conditions and terrible sanitary conditions, despite the fact that the Statue of Christ, located on the top of the mountain Corcovado, & quot; blesses & quot; and & quot; protects & quot; city ​​..) By the way, this statue is a World Heritage Site and is chosen as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

At the same time, grand carnivals are held.

The contrast between the last two photos on the face.