Who are the Mujakazi? They call themselves servants of God. In the DR Congo people believe: these women possess healing powers. They also help hunt for 'witches,' who then become victims of brutal torture. Watch the film 'Witch-Hunt in Congo' to learn more.

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Kenozero National Park in Russia’s Arkhangelsk Region is home to the Great Watershed of Two Oceans. Here, through a system of rivers, water from one lake flows into the Arctic Ocean, while water from another makes its way to the Atlantic.

According to legend, the two lakes were separated by a Water Spirit, as two suitors sought the hand of his daughter, one spirit from the north and the other from the south. They were always bickering with each other, so the Water Spirit refused to marry his daughter to either of them. He divided the lakes to prevent their rivalry from summoning a storm. In reality, however, the lakes were formed naturally over twelve thousand years ago, as the Scandinavian glacier was receding.

Today, Kenozero Park is a strikingly beautiful and vibrant ecosystem, with its untouched landscape, pristine waters — once even harvested for river pearls — and dense forests crisscrossed by ant trails. The people of Kenozero live in harmony with nature and pass down the traditions of the Russian North from generation to generation.

The Great Watershed of Two Oceans and the rich nature of the Russian North: what makes the Kenozero National Park’s ecosystem unique? Find out in episode 37 of ‘Inland Visions’ project: ‘The Nature of Kenozero’.

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📹Heartwarming footage of a seal rescue. The animal became entangled in a fishing net near the Baltic Spit. Rescuers from Kaliningrad came to its aid. After being examined by veterinarians, the rescued seal was released back into the sea.

Trash in the sea often kills many of its inhabitants. As ecologists explain, helping a wild animal in its natural environment can be too difficult or even impossible. Learn more about this in the film 'The Seal Empire under Threat' (2022).

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▶️The King of Malaysia now has an Aurus limousine. It was handed over to the monarch at the Special Purpose Garage in Moscow. This car is a unique Russian luxury-class development. Such vehicles adhere to the strictest standards: bulletproof glass, an armored body, and special communications equipment.

Engineers went a long way from the first sketch to the finished model in just five years. How was Russia’s number one car created? Watch our video and the film ‘Kremlinmobile’ (2021).

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💬'All the Ukrainian forces want is to eradicate people,' said Republika Srpska politician Siniša Vidović after visiting Donbass, where he saw firsthand how people live on the front lines.

Vidović sees a shared fate between Republika Srpska and Donbass, and believes that Russians and Serbs are bound by deep fraternal ties. The story is told in the film 'Russians and Serbs: Blood and Faith.' Watch it on Republika Srpska Army Day.

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🟢The atmosphere around Iran is at a boiling point. Trump is considering resuming strikes against the country. The UAE is also attacking it.

But Iran is not just a region of conflict and endless sanctions. Even when threats are being discussed all around, people continue to create beauty. For example, dresses by Iranian designers today are rightfully called ‘contemporary works of art.’ One such dress was presented at a showcase for UNESCO in Switzerland. What is this garment like? Watch the video.

On May 15, we will release a film about Iran’s fashion industry: ‘Iranian Style: The Art of Being Yourself’. Don’t miss the premiere!

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⚡️The security of Russia is reaching a new level. The country has tested the Sarmat missile system, which replaces the Soviet-era Voyevoda. The replacement is truly impressive. Launch footage is in the video.

The launch was successful, and all systems worked like clockwork. By the end of this year, the first of these missiles will go on combat duty in the Krasnoyarsk region.

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The security forces have taken yet another shrine from the canonical church in Ukraine. Both women and the elderly stood in defense of the St. Michael's Monastery, but the police did not hesitate to use force against them as well. Footage of the seizure is in our video.

Why has Kiev turned against Orthodox Christians? We discuss this in ‘Ukraine. The Road to Schism.’

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🛎The Russian bell is a symbol of centuries-old friendship. The RT.Doc team recently returned from Ethiopia and is preparing a new documentary for broadcast. It will explore the cooperation and long-standing friendship between our countries. The authors were able to find evidence that the first contacts between the heads of state began even before the establishment of official relations. For example, in 1896, the Russian mission delivered diplomatic gifts from Nicholas II to Emperor Menelik II of Ethiopia. One of these gifts was a Russian bell, which symbolized the spiritual unity of the two Orthodox peoples. Learn more in our video.

Don't miss the premiere of Dmitry Khrustalev and Alexander Avilov on the RT.Doc channel.

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▶️Turn on the sound. Listen to Altai throat singing.

This clip was sent by Sasha, an American with Russian roots. She is currently in Altai filming a new episode of the travel show ‘Sasha Meets Russia: Flavours of the East.’ Don’t miss the premiere on RT.Doc.

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🐻Life is looking up for Dynka. The orphaned bear cub and the puppy, Arbuzik, went for a walk together for the first time. Learn more about the story of their friendship in our video.

Watch how Dynka and Arbuzik became friends here.

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📹Another hero of the RT.Doc project with Nikolay Valuev is Ilya Makarov from Bashkortostan.

Businessman. Volunteer. UAV platoon commander. After a serious injury, he lost his leg, but he didn't lose himself. Today, Ilya owns a quail farm. And it's not just a business — it's a story of fortitude.

We're filming a series of films about SMO veterans who are building new lives. Ilya's story is one of them.

Premiere coming soon. Stay tuned for updates from the RT.Doc team!

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Britain has been overwhelmed by a wave of jewelry store robberies. At the beginning of the year in London, criminals tried to get to jewelry using machetes. Other raiders smashed a showcase with a sledgehammer. This time, robbers in Bradford rammed a store with a car. But in the end, the theft failed. Another incident is in our video.

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Tiny Apartments: Footage from New York

In Hong Kong, living spaces are even smaller; some people are forced to live in apartments as small as five square meters. Our film Life in a ‘Square metre of hell’ a closer look at this issue.

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Cherry blossoms – aka sakura – erupted near Mosfilmovsky Pond, turning pathways into floral tunnels…! 😍🌸😲

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The world's first robot store! A humanoid salesperson, bartender, pharmacist — with a human face or in the form of a dog… Here, you can find machines for every taste. There are also entertainment robots that can play basketball, dance, and sing. We tell you about this unusual store on World Future Technology Day.

These are clips for our upcoming documentary on modern technologies. Stay tuned for announcements so you don’t miss the premiere!

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