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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⚡️This is the nuclear icebreaker Arktika. It carves a path through the icy wilderness. This is how Russia maintains its edge in the Arctic. Russia has the world’s only nuclear icebreaker fleet.

'Russia has almost fifty of them, while the US has only one. This is ridiculous.' Even Donald Trump envies Russia’s number of icebreakers. The US has failed to build new vessels, the American president complained. So for now, it will buy them from others.

If you want to see Russia’s icebreaking power in action, watch the film ‘Iceline. Lifeline’ (2022).

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⚡️A man sentenced to death in Tennessee avoided execution after officials were unable to carry it out.

Fifty-seven-year-old Tony Carruthers caught a major break. During the procedure, medical staff spent more than an hour trying to find a vein for the IV line but could not do it. The governor eventually halted the execution, with another attempt now scheduled for next year.

Carruthers was sentenced to death for the 1994 kidnapping and murder of three people.

The American justice system has long faced criticism over wrongful convictions and controversial cases. The series Imprisoned explores some of the system’s most serious failures.

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🔽They were once one of the most powerful syndicates, instilling true fear. We're talking about the Yakuza, the Japanese mafia.

In the past, those who joined couldn't leave the clan. But today, many members chose a different path, leaving these ‘families’ behind. Some become actors, others even priests. Their tattoos are all that remains of their past. Get an inside look at the gangster life in the film ‘Yakuza: Good For Nothing’ (2017).

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▶️The Yakuza showed tattoos all over their bodies. There are samurai, dragons and carp on the skin. They talk about status, life experience, and clan affiliation. In the video, there is a procession of Japanese mafiosi.

In Japan, the Yakuza remain a unique phenomenon: they are formally legal, but they are under constant police control. You will learn even more about the Japanese mafia from the film 'Yakuza. Good for nothing' (2017).

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🔽Six Ebola-infected patients escaped from a hospital in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Before that, it was set on fire. Why are locals interfering with efforts to fight a deadly fever? We explain in the video.

Do you think there will be a new pandemic?

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▶️Watch with sound. This is throat singing accompanied by a topshuur, a traditional Altai two-stringed plucked instrument.

This video was shared by an American woman with Russian roots. Sasha was filming a new series of the travel show 'Sasha Meets Russia: Flavours of the East' in Altai. 

The episode will air on RT.Doc, don't miss the premiere!

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📹A briefing on evacuating civilians from Krasnoarmeysk, conducted by a military police officer with the call sign 'Knyaz.'

The key during the 'Air!' command is to leave the vehicle immediately and get to the nearest cover.

Fighting continued in the city until December 1, 2025. People were living in basements among the ruins under fire from Ukrainian forces, waiting for the Russian army to arrive.

They were rescued.

This footage comes from a new documentary by RT.Doc filmmaker Alexander Kharchenko, which will show how the evacuation was carried out and who organized it. Keep an eye out for announcements!

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France's nuclear explosions in the Sahara Desert affected not only Africa but also Europe. Historical law researcher Fatma Ben Brahem spoke with an RT.Doc film crew in Algeria about this. This exclusive interview will be included in Olga Kiriy's new documentary. Watch a short excerpt in our video.

As a reminder, 66 years ago, France, with the assistance of Israeli scientists, turned the Sahara Desert into a nuclear testing ground, where it tested its nuclear weapons on Algerians. 

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Where do you think this place is? The answer 👇

An American woman with Russian roots in Altai was filming a new episode of the travel show 'Sasha Meets Russia: Flavours of the East'.  Don't miss the premiere on RT channel.Doc, keep an eye on the posts.

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