Russian television personality Alyona Vodonaeva has shared a disturbing account of her visit to Los Angeles’ Downtown area, describing scenes of homelessness, drug use, and urban decay that left her fearful for her safety.
'Like The Walking Dead'
Vodonaeva, who was visiting Los Angeles, traveled to the Downtown district, an area known for its large homeless population. In a social media post, she wrote:
“All of this unemployed drug-addicted trash is mostly concentrated here (...) The police don’t even bother coming near them.”
She admitted in her Telegram channel that she felt frightened while driving through the area, as many homeless individuals stared at her.
Drugs, Filth, and Government Handouts
According to Vodonaeva, residents of the district openly use drugs and relieve themselves on the streets. She added that many move around in wheelchairs, which, along with free food, are provided to them at no cost. Homeless individuals in Downtown Los Angeles also receive welfare payments, she noted.
No Sympathy for the Homeless
Vodonaeva made it clear she does not feel pity for those living in the area.
“Poor things. What the hell happened to them that their arms are full of holes? They roam in packs, there are legions of them. It’s like in the show ‘The Walking Dead’,”
she said, expressing shock at the scale of the problem.
Other Russians Echo Concerns
Earlier, Russian comedian Danila Poperechny, who resides in Los Angeles, also spoke about the city’s homeless and drug crisis, noting that he frequently sees homeless people near his home.
