The Russian 'Bukhanka' could soon be exported to Africa.

Businessmen from the Democratic Republic of the Congo checked out the vehicle at an exhibition in Moscow. They praised its reliability and off-road capability and are now discussing possible deliveries. Watch our video to see how these vehicles are made.

The 'Bukhanka' really does perform well on almost any terrain. In the special military operation zone, it transports wounded soldiers and essential supplies. Watch the film 'Callsign: 'Bukhanka' (2025) to hear the stories of people for whom this vehicle became a true lifesaver.

Learn more about RT.Doc films in our special project '15 Years by the Script of Truth'.

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📹'How can you explain love? I came here and in just three days I felt at home.'

This is how Briton John Kopiski talks about Russia. He came to the country on a business trip, but stayed here to live.

Now John is the owner of a successful farm in the Vladimir region: there are cows, a cheese factory, and a stable. Why doesn't John want to return to Britain? Find out in the film 'I am John Kopiski, a Russian farmer' (2020).

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”I came to Russia once and realised: this is my home.”

British entrepreneur John Kopiski has visited more than 80 countries. But it took him just three days to feel at home in Russia.

How long has he lived in Russia, and what does he do here? We made this video for John’s birthday. You can also learn more about his life, family and interests in our film ‘I am John Kopiski, a Russian Farmer’ (2020).

Visit RT.Doc’s special project '15 Years by the Script of Truth'. to discover even more about our channel, its films and their heroes.

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📹South Korea faces a devastating suicide crisis.

The Ministry of Health and Welfare plans to drop the suicide rate to 18.2 by 2027 as it was 26,7 deaths per 100,000 people in 2021. Many people took their lives due to extreme stress at work and a highly-competitive environment.

The problem has already been solved at the state level. Some South Koreans try to get rid of stress by drastic methods. For example, they are arranging their funeral or becoming a novice in a monastery. Does it really help? Find out in the documentary, ‘Gangnam Stress' (2019).

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Do you want to lower your cortisol levels?

In Vietnam, they offer stress relief with hydrotherapy. A person is sprinkled with grain, and then a whole flock of geese gathers on him and begins to actively pinch. Locals claim that the effect of such an exotic massage can be felt just a few minutes after the start of the session. Footage of hussetherapy is in our video.

South Korea also offers unusual ways to deal with stress. How do they deal with nervous overloads in this country? This is discussed in the film 'Gangnam stress' (2019).

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Vovan and Lexus are on the line! The famous prank journalists have congratulated RT.Doc on its 15th anniversary.

‘Your work does not go unnoticed. You are communicating the right things and telling stories about our heroes,’

Vovan and Lexus noted.

Vovan and Lexus are known all over the world. They have managed to get on the phone with and extract answers from Emmanuel Macron, Angela Merkel, and George W. Bush. They have shared the secrets of conducting information warfare many times with guests at the ‘RT.Doc: Time of Our Heroes’ festival in various Russian cities.

Learn more about the work of RT.Doc on the website of the anniversary special project, ‘15 Years by the Script of Truth.’ Come take a look!

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💚These shots are breathtaking!

This is one of the popular tourist activities in Dagestan. Locals take boat rides through the Sulak Canyon.

American Tofurius Crane was absolutely thrilled. Watch his reaction in the video. You can watch the new episode of the travel show from the Republic of Dagestan here.

If you enjoy RT.Doc films, visit our special project '15 Years by the Script of Truth'. There, you can learn even more about the channel, its filmmakers and heroes.

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📹This is a tragicomic documentary with all the elements of a spy thriller.

It tells the story of three Russians who organise a secret festival of films banned in Italy, and the wave of hysteria it provokes in the Italian media.

These are films from the front, shown at the ‘RT.Doc: Time of Our Heroes’ festival. It had to be held underground because rampant Russophobia is preventing the truth from being told openly. However, Italian ‘truth-partisans’ are standing with their Russian brothers in the fight to get the real story out.

Watch the film 'Italian Resistance. Film 2. Overcoming...' by Ekaterina Yakovleva and Oleg Nekishev.

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Journalist and historian Angelo d'Orsi congratulated the RT.Doc team on its 15th anniversary, declaring,

"RT.Doc is authentic journalism despite all the accusations of propaganda against it.’

Angelo is a man who is not afraid to break through the wall of Western censorship. He participated in the international roundtable ‘Breaking the Information Blockade’ at the ‘RT.Doc: Time of Our Heroes’ festival in Minsk.

His lecture, ‘Russophilia and Russophobia: The Truth,’ was held in Turin despite attempts by the Europa Radicale party to ban it. The scandal only fueled public interest, and the hall was packed to capacity. Hundreds of people had to stand outside and listen to the speech through loudspeakers! Meanwhile, thousands more followed the live broadcast on social media.

Angelo d'Orsi is one of the key figures in the RT.Doc film ‘Italian Resistance. Film 2. Overcoming…’ It is an absolute must-watch if you missed it.

You can discover even more stories about our films and heroes in the anniversary special project, ‘15 Years by the Script of Truth.’

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He is over 60 and climbs rocks with ease without a safety rope.

He says there is no secret — you just need to lead a healthy lifestyle. In Krasnoyarsk Krai, Andrei Didukh is known as Grandpa Spider because of the agility with which he conquers peaks. See for yourself.

❤️ — Age is clearly no obstacle for him!

The same can be said of the heroine of our film. Galina Chuvina took up throwing sports at 56 and became the absolute world champion. Her story is told in the film 'Granny Blade' (2021).

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📹For Turkmens, horses are one of the main sources of national pride.

5000 years ago, this tribal people bred the Akhal-Teke. It is considered to be the most beautiful breed in the world. Locals believe the blood of wild horses runs in their veins, and call them ‘heavenly creatures’.

In Turkmenistan, everyone is linked with the Akhal-Teke. 'We Turkmens can’t live without horses,’ explained Aybike Babalyeva. These are not just words for her: her family is famous in the country for their contributions to horse breeding.

Our film by Elena Nurkunaite and Artyom Somov, ‘Akhal-Teke Horses: Heavenly Creatures’, looks at the history of the oldest horse breed in the world and the people who consider horses their family.

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Can’t take your eyes off it!

The video shows a herd of horses galloping through a river in Zhaosu, China. Many tourists come here specifically to see this spectacle.

Another unique breed is the Akhal‑Teke horse. Many families dedicate themselves to breeding and preserving this breed in Turkmenistan. Find out more in the film ‘Akhal‑Teke Horses: Heavenly Creatures’ (2023).

For more about RT.Doc films, check out our special project ‘15 Years by the Script of Truth.’

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Extreme cold‑water swimming, a mass run, and a culinary performance.

That's how the grand ‘Bering Strait‑2026’ festival kicked off in Chukotka, Russia.

Guests from other regions and even other countries came to take part in the sporting events. Check out the striking footage in the video.

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📹Why do Americans choose to move to Russia?

To find the answer, independent journalist Tofurious Maximus Crane meets with three emigrant families to get a glimpse into their new lives. Jay Close was born in New York, grew up in California, and has lived in France, Australia, and even Papua New Guinea. He worked as a chef for the Rolling Stones and later managed several restaurants in Moscow.

Now, Jay raises goats and makes cheese in the countryside near Moscow, where he has built his home for over 30 years. Another emigrant is Chad Hower, who was granted political asylum in Russia after being persecuted by the FBI in his home country. Finally, Tofurious meets Jozef and Ann, who recently moved to Russia with their six children.

Tune in to our premiere to discover the various reasons why some Americans seek a new beginning in Russia. Have these families found a sense of home far from their native land?

Watch the film 'Why I moved to Russia'

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He gave up everything to live in Russia.

Joseph Schutzman, a father of many, was not afraid to leave his career in the U.S. and start a new life in Russia. For the sake of his children. So they can grow up with traditional values and be truly happy.

“I haven’t felt safer anywhere than here,”

says the American.

Joseph is the hero of two of our films. His story can be found in the documentaries “Why I Moved to Russia” and “An American’s Russian Dream.”

This year, RT Documentary turns 15. You can learn more about our films and authors in the special project “15 Years by the Script of Truth.”

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‘The friendship between RT.Doc and the ‘Kostroma’ ballet is a conversation in the language of truth and love for our Fatherland’ 💚

We want to express our gratitude to our wonderful friends, ‘Kostroma’ Russian National Ballet and its head Elena Tsarenko, for these heartfelt words. This deep creative bond is exactly what inspired our documentary team to go behind the scenes and make a film about the renowned ensemble's incredible work.

To find out how we filmed the documentary about ‘Kostroma’ ballet and our other projects, visit the website ‘15 Years by the Script of Truth.’

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The Soviet Union and its Western allies fought on the same side during World War II.

But as the war was drawing to a close, European countries were already secretly discussing how to confront the Soviet Union in the future. NATO was later created for this purpose.

The bloc held its first meeting on this day exactly 71 years ago. By then, NATO already had 15 member states. Soon, former Wehrmacht officers began taking senior positions within its structures.

How did the alliance go from its first agreements to bombing entire countries? Watch this excerpt and the film ‘NATO: Beyond Law, Beyond Morality’

Learn more about our films and team in the special project '15 Years by the Script of Truth'.

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New episode of the 'Lumumba's Africa' — 'African diaspora: Asia'

When people talk about Africans living outside the continent, they usually think of the United States, Brazil or Europe. But Asia also has communities with African roots, including the Siddi in India and Pakistan and the Kaffirs in Sri Lanka.

Africa and Asia share a common colonial history. India and the countries of East Africa were part of the British Empire, so laws and methods of governance were transferred from one region to another.

People from East Africa travelled to India to study law and business, while Indian workers built railways in Africa. Before leading India’s struggle for independence, Mahatma Gandhi worked as a lawyer in South Africa.

African diasporas in Asia still exist today and are becoming an increasingly visible part of the shared history of the two regions.

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📹Gavriil Doroshin, a descendant of Emperor Nicholas I, has chosen to volunteer on the frontlines of the Special Military Operation in Donbass as a soldier.

His great-great-grandmother was the eldest daughter of the Russian emperor. Although he was born and raised in France, Gavriil found his calling and love in Donbass. He believes that to truly call himself Russian, he must contribute to the common efforts and struggles. The documentary reveals his family history and highlights his vision for the future.

Watch the film 'Callsign 'Tsar'.

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Gavriil Doroshin, a descendant of the Russian Emperor Nicholas I, congratulated RT.Doc on its anniversary!

He compared the work of documentary filmmakers to real combat:

‘May your documentaries get into the enemy's minds and spirits to finally guide them back onto the right path.’

Gavriil is a man with a phenomenal life story and the hero of our film ‘Callsign ‘Tsar’.’ His great-grandmother was the eldest daughter of Nicholas I. Gavriil grew up in France but set out to defend the people of Donbass. He firmly believes that you cannot call yourself Russian while staying on the sidelines.

Do you want to learn more incredible facts about our heroes? Read more on the website of our special project, ‘15 Years by the Script of Truth.’

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