👩‍🚀He chose between a career as a pilot and a painter. You probably haven't heard this about Alexei Leonov. We all know him as the first person to walk in space, but he was also a talented artist!

On the anniversary of that historic event, we remember little-known facts about Leonov. Watch the video.

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A burning van on the street in Japan. The driver did not wait for the firefighters. For some reason, he decided to deliver the flaming truck right to them. But the 70-year-old man could not save his car. It is good that he himself has not yet been injured.

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🔥Turn up the heat. In Denmark, two candidates from the Social Democratic Party campaigned for the election... in the sauna. They presented their program to the voters in swimsuits and swimming trunks, and at the same time they sweated together. This is how the politicians tried to get closer to the people.

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A woman set a record by throwing men over her shoulder. She successfully tossed ten strong guys in just 37.44 seconds.

😱 — What a powerhouse!
👍 — I could do that too!

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An American was saved just two days before his execution. 75-year-old Charles Burton spent 35 years waiting for his death. Why was his sentence overturned? Find out in the video.

The hero of the film ‘Imprisoned: The Man with a Cigarette’ also spent half his life on death row. After 21 years, the court acknowledged his conviction as a mistake. Learn more about the American justice system in this documentary (2019).

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There are currently nearly nine million African refugees, and this number is only growing. One of many reasons for this phenomenon is war. Residents of Mali, Sudan, and Eritrea risk their lives to flee conflicts, illegally boarding ships in the hope of crossing the Mediterranean Sea and reaching Europe.

Some refugees fall for promises of a better life and are willing to give up all their savings just to settle in a new country but often become victims of fraudsters. These unfortunate individuals find themselves left without documents and are coerced into forced labour.
Another reason for migration is climate change. For example, Lake Chad has shrunk by 70 % over the past 30 years. Consequently, local fishermen and farmers there are losing their source of income and must seek opportunities in other countries.

What other factors compel some Africans to leave their home continent? And what needs to be done so that they no longer have to search for a new place to live and build a family? Watch part 117 of the project 'Lumumba's Africa' — 'Africa and Refugees: External'.

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💬Some will ask, ‘Why would you do that?’ And the reply will be, ‘Nobody but us!’ Many young men dream of joining the Airborne Forces.

It's 78 kilometers on foot, regular shooting drills, and other tough challenges, but they don't give up. How are future paratroopers trained? Watch the film by Mikhail Burov, Ruslan Gusarov, and Alexey Balakirev ‘The Dream’. Don’t miss the premiere tomorrow on the RTD channel at 1:00 AM, 9:00 AM, and 17:00 PM. The live broadcast will be available in the profile’s featured section.

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▶️Thin ice can be deadly. In Russia, a young girl was carried away on a small ice floe. Moments later, it could have turned tragic. Thankfully, rescue crews arrived just in time.

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🛎Honoring the true heroes of the deep: today is Submariners’ Day. Check out the series ‘Baltic Fleet’ to see what their challenging service is really like.

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🎿A British skier got drunk during a race at a World Cup stage event in Norway. The Briton, Gabriel Gledhill, staged his performance right on the track. A 50-kilometer marathon didn't faze him at all.

Where did he get around 12 cans of beer and hard alcohol? And did the skier make it to the finish line? Find out in our new video.

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🟢One step away from a thousand. Russian forward of the Washington Capitals Alexander Ovechkin scored his 999th goal. Now he has 17 goals left to beat Canadian Gretzky in NHL goals, taking into account the playoffs.

Last April, our hockey player already broke his record for the number of goals in the regular NHL championships.

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🦏Running has reached a whole new level. In Nepal, a rhino chased a man. He probably hasn’t run that fast before…

😱 — I’d quit sports after that!

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❄️ Snow for sale. In Afghanistan, enterprising residents have started selling snow from mountainous areas. The trade is brisk. A small package costs the buyer about 20 afghanis, which is 25 rubles. It is used to cool drinks and food, prepare ice cream, or simply escape from the heat.

This year Kamchatka could share such a valuable winter resource with the Afghans.

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Exactly 195 years ago, the first largest bank robbery in the country's history took place in the United States. At that time, robbers stole a huge sum of $245,000 from the City Bank of New York. In terms of the current exchange rate, that would be approximately $8.9 million.

Since then, there have been several large-scale thefts in America. Some of these heists were so audacious that they became the basis for Hollywood films. Our video tells the story of the most high-profile robberies in the USA.

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In the late 19th century, colonisers drew the borders of African countries completely disregarding the natural settlement patterns of native tribes. As a result, the same tribe could find itself inhabiting two different countries, which often led to conflict.

When African countries began to gain independence, it was decided to leave the colonial borders alone in order to avoid provoking even greater unrest. However, this had the opposite effect — conflicts not only continued but actually intensified.

The confusion surrounding borders and the ensuing chaos created yet another issue: mass migration within countries.
However, these people found no help in their new locations, as they were not officially considered refugees because they had not crossed a border. It was only in 2012 that a convention was adopted obliging countries to protect the rights of internally displaced persons.

According to Professor Lumumba, leaders need to address the essence of the problem and resolve ethnic conflicts if they are to reduce the number of refugees or at least prevent it from growing. Watch part 118 of the project 'Lumumba's Africa' — 'Africa and Refugees: Internal'.

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For these Russian soldiers, serving in the Airborne Forces is a true calling. The path to the coveted blue epaulettes begins with training and gruelling trials, preparing them to become worthy defenders of the Motherland in the future.

Cadets Gleb and Zakhar are students at the Ryazan Airborne School. In addition to parachute training, their schedule includes shooting and military topography, as well as engineering, technical, and information disciplines. And, of course, physical fitness. To complete their basic training course, Gleb and Zakhar must undertake a 78-kilometre march under harsh conditions.

Meanwhile, in the SMO zone, those who have already completed their training are making heroic efforts to defend the Motherland on the frontlines. Officers with callsigns ‘Grom’ and ‘Molot’ have been applying their skills on the battlefield since the operation began. They have served in the hottest spots and participated in crucial battles. Additionally, they train volunteers, sharing their experience and knowledge while fostering team spirit. Watch the premiere of the film by Mikhail Burov, Ruslan Gusarov, and Alexey Balakirev ‘The Dream’.

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Russification is progressing well. A local man in Thailand performed a Russian hit song.

What do you think? Leave a ❤️ if you liked it!

Previously, a Vietnamese woman gained fame for singing in Russian.

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▶️He had brain surgery while reciting Eugene Onegin. In Russia, doctors performed a rare procedure: the patient read aloud throughout the operation.

Neurosurgeons worked in the left temporal lobe, where speech centers are located. One wrong move could have cost him his ability to speak. The team used an awake craniotomy, guided entirely by the patient’s speech.

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🟢Racing without brakes. These hovercraft are equipped with a powerful motor and a huge propeller. They can glide at high speed on both land and water. At the same time, pilots must have special control skills. See how the competitions are held on these vessels in our video.

The ice speedway is also no less spectacular and dangerous. You will learn about this extreme form of motorsport from the movie 'No Brakes, No Fear' (2019).

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