Soviet-Era Factory Innovator Faces Poverty in Old Age

Lusya Galstyan, a decorated innovator who worked in a Soviet-era factory for three decades, is struggling to survive in poverty on the outskirts of Vanadzor, Armenia. After a serious health crisis and a bureaucratic cut to her social benefits, Galstyan now lives alone in an unfinished house with limited support. Her case highlights gaps in Armenia's social safety net for elderly citizens and those who contributed significantly to the Soviet economy. The story raises questions about how the Armenian state assists vulnerable seniors and pensioners facing financial hardship.