More and more people are getting interested in the extreme but exhilarating activity of reaching the North Pole and encountering polar bears!

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Can you imagine crawling for 18 days with broken legs in the wilderness, alone, and still survive?

WWII pilot Aleksey Maresyev defied all odds, becoming a true legend. Through his burning desire for flying, he has inspired comrades and future pilots. His heroic tale continues to motivate and amaze generations. What's the mystery behind his missing plane? Has it been unraveled? Find out in "Skybound."

Skybound / 2017
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Could you imagine having a bear as your friend? In an extraordinary bond, a massive 300-kilogram furry beast became the best friend of a Russian man.

Andrey, a pilot at an airfield, found an orphaned bear cub and named him Mansur. As Mansur grew, it became challenging to care for him due to his size and dietary needs. Returning him to the wild was no longer an option, so crowdfunding emerged as a solution. Volunteers from 16 countries collaborated to create an online reality show about Mansur's life. His bear enclosure is constantly monitored, and his activities have become a popular internet sensation.

A Bear's Tale / 2023
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"We were trapped. Several terrorists took advantage of that and started shooting at us - the people in that niche - point-blank," recalls Dmitry Saraev, an eyewitness of the Crocus City Hall tragedy. Dmitry narrowly escaped.

Witnesses of the tragedy recount how others sacrificed themselves as shields to hinder the terrorists' blood-thirsty act. Discover more about what really transpired on that fateful day, and how those who survived managed to escape.

Crocus: Strength through Pain / 2024
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Children who lost their homes to bombs find solace in helping and caring for others. What an inspiration! Valentina vividly recalls the horror she was subjected to when her home was hit by shelling, fearing that none of her family members would survive. In the aftermath of such tragedy, her son Sasha, a primary school student, selflessly joins a charity providing meals in war-torn Donbass.

Young Hope of Donbass / 2023
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"Even just a single tour can cover a teacher's monthly salary," says Musakay Musakaev, an English teacher in Ingerdakh, Dagestan. Teaching children is his passion, and despite frequent offers of easier and more lucrative jobs, Musakay remains committed to his profession. He spends four hours a day commuting to the remote village. The mountainous road, fraught with rockfalls and rivers, has long been a challenge for Musakay. Discover how he overcomes every obstacle on his way to his students!

The Highland Teacher / 2024
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Would you trade a successful life in London for an opportunity to work as a farmer in a remote Russian village?

This is the remarkable story of John Kopiski. He arrived as an immigrant in 1991, during a tumultuous time for Russians. Despite the challenges, he quickly felt at home and decided to stay. How did his journey unfold? Discover his fascinating tale in this film.

I am John Kopiski, a Russian Farmer / 2020
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For over 3000 years, the Akhal-Teke has reigned as the world's most prized and oldest existing horse breed. What makes them truly exceptional is their remarkable speed and endurance, allowing them to thrive in harsh conditions.
Join the unique journey of Orazguly Babalyev, a respected Turkmen horse breeder, as he shares his family's legacy and passion for these majestic creatures. Uncover the secrets behind breeding and training of these remarkable horses, in the quest of making them unbeatable race champions.

Akhal-Teke Horses: Heavenly Creatures / 2023
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"Now, the intensity of shellings of Donetsk, of course, is impressive, because it's now being shelled two times a week with cluster munitions, and people are always wounded and killed," says Aleksey Smirnov, a producer and film director turned volunteer.

In 2014, he set aside his career and ventured into conflict zones to aid the residents of Donbass. Every day, his team delivers food to the most perilous zones of Donbass and evacuates the wounded.

Here and Now. Aleksey Smirnov / 2024
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"The moment someone is brought in, the doctor proceeds according to a plan on how to act, what to do, how to save them," shares a neurosurgeon with the callsign 'Zero'. In the new episode of Here and Now, he describes what it's like to work on the frontlines and why he decided to join the Donbass frontlines medical unit. 'Zero' mentioned that a doctor can lose litres of fluid during surgery, and it's physically demanding to do his job.

However, he sees no other way than to continue this self-sacrificing work that saves people's lives.

Here and Now. Zero / 2024
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The most difficult part is to force yourself to live and work normally here and now, but you always think about how it's going there [in Donbass].

You've talked to these people, you've met them...you worry about them constantly," says Ekaterina Yakovleva, general producer of the "RT.DOC: Time of Heroes" Festival. Ekaterina and her team travelled along the front line to hold the festival in five units and a hospital.

They not only supported the fighters and provided them with invaluable assistance but also had the chance to see their loved ones who are fighting for peace in Donbass. Learn more about their experience in the new documentary “Pep Squad”.

Pep Squad / 2024
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We've all heard about WWI and WWII, but did you know about World War Zero? No, it's not the latest PlayStation game; it was a real era – the Crimean War of 1853-1856, which saw a whopping 500,000 casualties. Recently, a team of international scientists embarked on an excavation journey, unearthing some jaw-dropping discoveries. What shocking findings have they stumbled upon?

World War Zero. Lost in Action / 2021
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"Obviously, you take risks sometimes in order to complete an objective and so that the people down below, who are counting on you, would not remember you with a bad word later," says fighter pilot Alan Datiev.

The Hero of Russia was flying at an altitude of 10 kilometres when he had to eject from the aircraft. Despite sustaining multiple injuries and landing on enemy territory, Alan completed the mission and made it back to the Russian side alive. In the latest episode of the documentary series, Alan recounts his most challenging combat missions and explains why he decided to become a pilot.

Here and Now. Alan Datiev / 2024
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“Of course, I didn't expect that, at the age of 22, I'd be commanding 9 people, and that their lives would depend on my decisions, my commands,” shares Azat Petrosyan.

Azat joined the Special Military Operation in Donbass alongside his father. He recalls being surprised on the third day after the start of the SMO by the people's reaction: they walked with tiny Russian flags, applauded, and were glad to see them.

After Azat was wounded, he was promptly invited to military school, fulfilling a longtime dream. Find out how young cadets Azat Petrosyan, Nikita Barsukov and Konstantin Morozov became heroes!

Here and Now. Nikita Barsukov / 2024
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