❄️ 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.

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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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😮It's terrifying to even look at this train. Thousands of people are storming it in Dhaka, one of the most densely populated cities in the world.

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▶️Olivier moved to Russia to raise his son. Why did he choose Russia? We explain in the video.

Olivier's case is not unique. We made a series ‘No Limits. In Russia with love’ about foreigners who found happiness, pursued their passions, and discovered a true home in Russia. Watch their stories on International Day of Happiness.

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Seven years and seven months in prison. The Oslo Prosecutor's office has demanded that the son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway be sentenced by this date. What the 29-year-old Marius Borg Heibi is accused of — we understand in our video.

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A powerful sandstorm has covered Hurghada. Tourists had to leave the beaches and pool areas urgently. Authorities are asking vacationers to stay in their rooms. According to forecasts, the disaster may last for a week. See what is happening in the resort area right now in our video.

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A live toy. A real possum was accidentally discovered on the shelf of a souvenir shop at an Australian airport. The animal disguised itself among the plush toys so carefully that it was difficult to distinguish it from other representatives of the local fauna. See how it was in our video.

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