📹Our film, 'Leningrad Unbreakable,' commemorates the 80th anniversary of the city's liberation from a prolonged 872-day Nazi siege. Throughout it, the German Army fired 150,000 artillery shells and dropped more than 107,000 incendiary and explosive bombs.

But the people of Leningrad never stopped fighting for the city's liberation. Manufacturing kept going, with factories sending vital armaments to the Red Army. Tens of thousands donated blood to treat wounded soldiers on the Leningrad front.

See our film ‘Leningrad Unbreakable’ (2024), recounting the unforgotten feats of the Soviet city’s people.

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They wanted to save the ocean, but they themselves went down. Exactly 41 years ago in Auckland, New Zealand, the tragic loss of the 'Rainbow Warrior' — Greenpeace’s* ship — occurred.

The crew had planned a protest against nuclear testing in the Pacific, but French intelligence blew up the vessel.

For months, the government denied any involvement. Later, however, the authorities admitted it had been ordered by their intelligence services. Two agents received 10 and 7 years in prison but were later released early.

*Designated as an undesirable organization in Russia.

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The Battle for Leningrad began 85 years ago. Despite shelling, bombing, starvation and death, the city did not surrender. This battle continued even after the lifting of the blockade and became the longest in the history of the Great Patriotic War. It lasted 1126 days.

About the defense and blockade of the city on the Neva, watch the film 'Leningrad: unbreakable' (2024).

Learn more about RT.Doc's best projects in the special project ‘15 Years by the Script of Truth’.

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Playing God. In Germany, a doctor has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of 15 palliative care patients.

The victims included 12 women and 3 men aged between 25 and 94. Without their consent or any medical justification, he injected them with lethal drug cocktails. The doctor believed he was saving them from suffering.

During the Third Reich, there was a similar German program known as 'National Health.' Over 70,000 people were exterminated under this initiative. Learn more in this excerpt from the film 'Euthanasia: Catch-22.'

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The film '"ArBat": Unending Fellowship' is a collection of first-person stories. In this documentary, the film’s protagonists — ArBat battalion assault troops with the call signs ‘Fizruk’, ‘Seva’, ‘Getashen’, ‘Sharmanka’ and ‘Bars’ — talk about the realities of war, acts of courage, and the bond of brotherhood in combat.
They recount how they escorted civilians through minefields, one by one, evacuated the elderly and children under fire, and carried their fallen commander through kilometres of waterlogged mud with almost no strength left.

A soldier with the call sign ‘Seva’, a recipient of the Order of Courage, believes that ‘the most terrifying thing in war is losing someone close to you.’ On the frontline, mutual support, unity, and friendship become profoundly important, as all pretences fall away and people are revealed as they truly are.

Watch the premiere of the film by Alexander Kharchenko and Mikhail Burov '"ArBat": Unending Fellowship'.

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📹They bring damaged combat equipment back to life. The technical unit of the 1st Separate Motorized Rifle Brigade of the 5th Army of the Russian Armed Forces operates in the Avdeevka direction. Some damaged vehicles are used for spare parts, while others can be fully restored. Through evacuation and repair efforts, up to 30% of the equipment is returned to service, cutting state expenses. The soldiers joke, “We may not be fearless, but we're not useless, either.”

They are just being modest: modern warfare and the reach of drones have erased the idea of a “safe rear.” Searching for and recovering damaged vehicles is just as risky as fighting on the front lines. At times, the soldiers recover 5-6 vehicles a day. It’s the result of dangerous work.

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▶️Everything comes in handy at the front — from the latest armor to Soviet automotive classics. Russian craftsmen effortlessly bring military vehicles back into service — and they also find time to restore vehicles from old Soviet stockpiles. The work is in full swing in many regions of the country.

A special repair facility for vintage vehicles has been opened in Podolsk, near Moscow. The operational vehicles will be sent to the SMO. What has already been brought back to life? Watch the video.

And for more on how combat vehicles are being saved at the front, watch our film 'Steel Savers' (2024).

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📹Almost 30% of the global population suffers from food insecurity, according to the WHO. By 2050, the world might face a severe food shortage. Researchers from the University of Minnesota project that the global population will reach 9.6 billion by then, potentially overwhelming our current food production capabilities. In response, scientists worldwide are developing innovative food solutions.

What advancements are available today? Where can you purchase lab-grown steak? Is it true that lab-grown meat tastes better and produces no waste? What are the challenges in its production? What other new food products are emerging, and how can they make us healthier? Explore the future of our diet and discover insights from experts around the world in our documentary ‘Future Food: From Lab to Fork’ (2024) by Natalya Kadyrova.

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⚡️Natural disasters. A powerful tornado passed near Ryazan and Bashkiria. Forecasters do not rule out that it may reach Moscow. While some are fleeing from the wind, others are fleeing from water and fire. Dagestan and China have been hit by severe floods, and forests are burning in Spain. Nature is increasingly reminding us who is stronger here. Why do you think that is?

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A video greeting for RT.Doc from Ghana! 🇬🇭

‘Your documentaries have connected people, cultures, and experiences from all across the world,’ said Abdulhaq Ibrahim, Deputy Head of the International Relations Department at Pan African Television, congratulating the channel on its anniversary.

Visit the website of our special project ‘15 Years by the Script of Truth’ to find out everything about the life of RT.Doc.

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🥩Will we stop eating animal meat in the future? Plant-based patties are already sitting next to steaks on store shelves.

But the world has gone further: in Russia and Europe, meat is being grown in labs. Scientists promise it tastes just like pork or beef. What do you think about such products? Share your opinion in our survey.

Learn more about alternative food in the video and the film ‘Future Food: From Lab to Fork’ (2024). On World Kebab Day, we are talking about plant-based and lab-grown steaks.

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📹The RT.Doc Film Club for students has officially launched! This is a joint project with the Ministry of Education and Science of Russia.

A pre‑premiere screening of the film 'Come Back to Start' was held at the Cinema Museum.

'This is a film about turning trauma into art — into the art of speaking, creating, and building, no matter what. The heroes, who went through the hell of depression and came back from the “black sea” of that trauma, were able one day to look in the mirror, smile, and say: “I will still live, and I will live happily”,' shared Head of RT.Doc Ekaterina Yakovleva.

'Life consists not only of black and white. It has many other colours and nuances. This is not easy to understand, but it is essential. The film leaves a profound emotional impression, and naturally, our young people must see it. I extend my great gratitude to the film crew and all those involved for helping to shape the system of common values,' added Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Russia Olga Petrova.

After the screening, the audience discussed the film with its author and director — Olga Kiriy and Oleg Nekishev.

The band 'Charismatika', whose songs feature in the film, performed for the guests.

Watch the video to see how it all went.

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▶️At least 2.5 hours a day — that's how much time astronauts on the ISS must dedicate to physical exercise. Otherwise, they risk their health. Konstantin Borisov explains why in our video.

Konstantin is a Hero of Russia. He went from an office in Moscow to the ISS cabin in just five years.

His story is told in our trilogy:

'To Be a Cosmonaut'
'Chasing Stars'
'How I Became a Cosmonaut'

Right now, our authors Lidia Vasilevskaya and Ekaterina Kozhakina are working on a new, fourth film featuring Konstantin. The premiere is coming very soon.

This year, RT Documentary turns 15! Learn more about us in our special project.

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💬For its anniversary, the RT.Doc team received a congratulatory message from Aleksey Poddubny, also known as Django.

‘You revive and showcase the images of our true heroes, and these images are growing stronger in the minds of oрur people.’

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Peter Scott explores Kabardino-Balkaria, in Russia, a mountainous republic of striking landscapes and ancient traditions. Here, local culture is preserved through dance, costume and craftsmanship.

Watch the new episode ‘Kabardino-Balkaria: Land of Dance and Craft’ of the project ‘Inland Visions’.

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🦑Base takeover. Greenlanders fear losing their homes because of American soldiers. Washington's plans to increase the number of military facilities on the island have raised alarms.

These fears are not unfounded. This is exactly what happened to the people of Okinawa. Their homes were destroyed to make way for military bases. Discover the consequences of the US military presence in the film ‘Okinawa's U.S. Shadow’.

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🚃History in motion. Retro trams rolled through Moscow from Novokuznetskaya station — all in celebration of Transport Day. Check out the video!

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📹Holy Trinity Monastery in Jordanville, New York, is a centre of Russian Orthodoxy in the American heartland. It was founded by Panteleimon, a hieromonk of Russian descent. As a deeply religious man, Panteleimon sought solitude and found it in the village of Jordanville. He devoted himself entirely to serving God and founded the monastery. Over time, it became a spiritual beacon for thousands of people who found their path to faith there.

In Jordanville, monks, seminarians, and laypeople live and work together according to strict monastic rules. Families of believers have settled near the monastery and organized their daily lives by the church calendar.

This is the first film in a trilogy about how the traditions of Orthodoxy are honoured and passed down from generation to generation overseas.

How a spiritual stronghold of Russian Orthodoxy emerged in the middle of New York State? Find out in our three-part film ‘Jordanville: The Heart of Russian Orthodoxy Abroad.’

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▶️Russian heritage on American soil. In the village of Jordanville, New York, there is an amazing place — the active Holy Trinity Monastery.

This center of Orthodox culture impresses many with its beauty. Learn more in the video. And for more on the history of this unique cloister, watch the film ‘Jordanville: The Heart of Russian Orthodoxy Abroad.’

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🚁Not left in trouble. Russian helicopters are providing assistance to those affected by flooding in China.

Mi‑171 helicopters are helping evacuate residents and deliver humanitarian aid. This is the export version of the legendary ‘Eight’ (Mi‑8).

Natural disasters are currently raging in other countries, as well as in regions of Russia. We covered this in a video — check it out if you missed it.

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