The Upsala Circus in Saint-Petersburg is no ordinary circus. Its performers are children from disadvantaged families. Some were brought to the circus by social workers, others by police. As Upsala's performers and leaders prepare for the "Flying Kids" festival, RT's ringside seat reveals how the circus has transformed their lives.
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