▶️Yemen is one of the driest countries in the world. There are no permanent rivers here, so people have to rely on rain. It is falling less and less often, making farming many times harder. And for many families, farming is the only thing that feeds them.

Because of global warming, the whole planet could become the same. How has it already changed the climate, and how much worse could things get in the future? We answer these questions in the ‘No Way Back: Heat’ film.

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📹Foreign students study at the Nikolo-Ugreshsky Theological Seminary. They will become Orthodox priests in Africa. For now, they are getting used to the Russian language, the cold winter and life far from home. And they are finding people they can call brothers in spirit.

Why do these students choose the Russian Orthodox Church, what do they want to bring back home, and how do they become part of life in Russia? We show it in the film ‘Brothers in Faith’. Watch the premiere tomorrow at 01:30, 09:30 and 17:30 on RT.Doc channel. The live broadcast is in the profile bio.

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⚡️Russian troops from the 'Center' group are engaging a Ukrainian drone.

The footage was recorded in 2025, as Ukrainian forces attempted to strike a vehicle used to evacuate civilians from Krasnoarmeysk.

Every evacuation takes place under life-threatening conditions for those involved.

The video will be featured in a new documentary 'Surviving Krasnoarmeysk' by RT.Doc war filmmaker Alexander Kharchenko. Coming soon.

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1️⃣2️⃣3️⃣The British are hysterical because Russia is defending its borders. A Russian Su-35 disrupted the work of a reconnaissance aircraft over the Black Sea. It flew dangerously close to the spy plane and disabled its autopilot.

London complained about aggression, even though it was conducting military reconnaissance in NATO’s interests. This is not the first interception. And every time, Russian pilots steer the target away with pinpoint precision.

🔥 — Russia’s skies are protected by real aces.

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📹The Russian Ministry of Defence has shown how large-scale nuclear forces drills are being held across Russia.

They are taking place on land, in the air and at sea. More than 64,000 servicemen and 7,800 pieces of equipment are involved, including missile launchers, long-range aviation airfields, ships and submarines. The use of nuclear weapons deployed in Belarus is being practised separately.

The Defence Ministry stressed that the drills are planned and are not directed against other countries. But the message is clear without extra words: they have a response to any threat.

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'This is how we welcome supporters of terrorism.'

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir decided to mock the participants of a flotilla heading to Gaza on a humanitarian mission. Pro-Palestinian activists were forced to kneel, made to chant Israeli slogans and had the national anthem played to them.

The abuse was condemned in the European Union. Even inside Israel, the stunt was called a humiliation and a blow to the country’s reputation. The minister himself rejected the accusations and said he had done everything right.

Israelis have repeatedly shown their cruelty during combat operations too. How ordinary Iranians and Lebanese live under shelling is shown in the film 'The Middle East: Bloodied but Unbowed'.

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⚡️Minus 52 °C, polar night and the edge of the earth. Franz Josef Land is the northernmost and one of the most inaccessible territories in Russia. But even here, polar explorers are working.

What makes people come to the Arctic over and over again? The answer is in the video. These are the stills from the movie 'Arctic Family: In Love With Cold' (2015). Watch it on Polar Explorer's Day.

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In 2015, Bihimana Égide, a Burundian, converted from Catholicism to Orthodoxy and adopted a new name – Roman. Eight years later, much to the surprise of many of his fellow countrymen, he left Africa’s hot climate and travelled to Russia to become an Orthodox priest.

Living and studying at the Nikolai-Ugresha Spiritual Seminary introduced Roman to the true Russian world, with all its contrasts, traditions, and everyday realities. Alongside him are students from Madagascar, Kenya, Uganda, and Cameroon, who have also come to learn about Russian Orthodoxy. Their religious lives are closely intertwined with daily challenges, cultural differences, and a modern Russia that is unfamiliar to African students.

‘We are priests not only for our own people but for all peoples,’ Roman says as he prepares for his first big service.

Reading prayers at the altar before the congregation fills him with excitement, and the support of mentors and friends boosts his confidence.

This film 'Brothers in Faith' will tell you about faith, friendship, and self-discovery, as it explores how a person can travel thousands of kilometres to find their true purpose.

Author and director: Ruslan Gusarov.
Camera operators: Anton Meshcheryakov, Kirill Puzyrny, Serafim Fyodorov, Vladimir Lipatov.

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📹Photographer Anatoly Boldyrev is 32 years old. He was born and raised in Altai. During a hike in the mountains, he suffered a hemorrhage in both eyes due to a drop in pressure and almost completely lost his sight. Doctors in Novosibirsk refused to operate on him because his severe case was complicated by diabetes, and the chances of a successful operation were only 50/50. So, Anatoly traveled to Moscow for treatment.

His dream of hearing the sounds of his homeland, breathing in its scent, and experiencing its beauty once again gave Anatoly strength. After all, Altai can be not only seen but also heard… and even tasted. For example, various types of cheese are made in Altai. At an ancient cheese factory, new recipes are developed while still honoring old traditions. Here, one can try the famous ‘Soviet’ cheese, which has been produced since the 1930s. Cheesemakers still manage to preserve its unique taste. The true spirit of Altai is also captured by passionate artisan musicians who create unusual instruments. For them, Altai is a place of inspiration where nature and art unite in sound. Amid the peaceful buzzing of bees and surrounded by lush herbs and flowers, beekeepers gather thick, fragrant Altai honey.

Recalling the treasures of his homeland, Anatoly continues his treatment in Moscow. Will he regain his eyesight? And if he doesn’t, what path will he choose?

Watch the film by Natalya Kadyrova, Sergey Tsyganov, and Kirill Puzyrny 'Altay in Five Senses' (2025).

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▶️Would you like to visit the Russian icebreaker ‘Siberia’ and get to know the ship's crew? Embark on an exciting journey with our film crew right now.

‘Siberia’ is one of the most powerful icebreakers. In 2022, she went straight from the factory to the Arctic Ocean to drive caravans. And by the end of 2024, her year-round navigation in the eastern sector of the Northern Sea Route, the shortest route from Europe to Asia, will begin. This historic decision is of great importance for the development of the Arctic and for the entire Russian economy.

See the film ‘Iceline, Lifeline’ (2022) by Natalia Kadyrova.

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