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Photos by Hilaneh Mahmoudi | 1 Articles

A tired shopper rests while waiting to ship her parcels.

Istanbul's storied 'suitcase trade' with ex-USSR remains resilient despite downturn

The trade is one of the strongest links between Istanbul and the former Soviet world.
Paul Benjamin Osterlund, Photos by Hilaneh Mahmoudi Aug 9, 2018

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