Rusting away

Rusting away

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Livnica, an abandoned foundry in the Bosnian city of Tuzla, is one of six major chemical and metal factories to close down during the mismanaged transition to capitalism in the former Yugoslav federation industrial hub.

The closures left thousands of workers jobless and without social benefits. Reuters photographer Dado Ruvic documented the signs of decay and abandonment in the once vibrant metal factory.

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. TUZLA, Bosnia and Herzegovina. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic
. TUZLA, Bosnia and Herzegovina. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic
. TUZLA, Bosnia and Herzegovina. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic
. TUZLA, Bosnia and Herzegovina. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic
. TUZLA, Bosnia and Herzegovina. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic
. TUZLA, Bosnia and Herzegovina. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic
. TUZLA, Bosnia and Herzegovina. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic
. TUZLA, Bosnia and Herzegovina. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic
. TUZLA, Bosnia and Herzegovina. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic
. TUZLA, Bosnia and Herzegovina. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic