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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In the remote corners of Russia, thousands of orphaned and abandoned children with disabilities endure the harsh reality of inadequate healthcare. To address this pressing issue, the charity 'Road of Life' mobilizes doctors, nurses, and volunteers to regional homes, offering crucial medical care and tirelessly searching for nurturing families for these children. "Then I decided crying does no good… You just have to do something," reflects Katya, regarding her encounters with the children under the care of Road of Life.

"My Forever Family" brings the stories of these children yearning for love and acceptance, as well as the challenges faced by caregivers and prospective parents.

My Forever Family / 2018
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These brave women courageously deliver aid to soldiers defending Donbass. Olya and Masha joined countless ordinary Russian women, who personally support their husbands on the frontlines. Through knitting, cooking, and delivering aid, they demonstrate unwavering solidarity. 'Hero Wives' highlights their bravery and that of other Russian women backing frontline defenders.

Hero Wives / 2023
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🎦 Find out more about the Donbass conflict in our film "Donbass: The Flipside of War".

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While millions worldwide honor Workers' Day on May 1st, goldminers are in constant fear of being buried in mud while performing their daily dangerous jobs. The Philippine gold mines are a stark example of harsh working conditions. What's worse is that these dangerous jobs are often the only way to earn a living.

Golden Gamble / 2017
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Stanislav Beryozkin, an engineer specializing in automation systems and Russia’s yachting champion, has devised an experimental homemade trimaran. Teaming up with the adventurous traveler Evgeny Kovalevsky, they set out on a circumnavigation, tracing the route of Ivan Kruzenshtern. Starting their journey from Kronstadt, their goal is to return to St. Petersburg in three years. What’s it like spending such an extended period at sea together? Can they encounter fellow travelers amidst the vast ocean? What dangers lurk in the Baltic and North Seas? And how will they fend off sharks while crossing the Atlantic?

The Circumnavigation. A Trimaran for Two. Part 1 / 2024
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“It feels like a whole chapter of life has been left behind. We have travelled across Europe, we have crossed the Atlantic. I mean, we've travelled across the oceans, we've sailed along South America, and now, we've come here,” says voyager Evgeny Kovalevsky. For a year now, he has been at sea with his partner. The travelers set sail from St. Petersburg, Russia, and plan to return after completing a circumnavigation, echoing the feat of the first Russian sailors. This journey is a true test, as the sailors navigate on a homemade catamaran, braving storms and three-meter waves. Witness their expedition off the shores of South America.

The Circumnavigation. A Trimaran for Two. Part 2 / 2024
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She dressed, walked, and talked like a man. Sisa also took on jobs usually done by men. But why though? Discover the reasons driving her to such lengths in our captivating film, 'The Untamed Shrew'.

The Untamed Shrew / 2015
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For more stories on women supporting their families, don’t miss Tundra Wonder Mums!

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After her parents' divorce, Zhang Qinbiao decided to take up kung fu classes to protect her mother, because there were no men in their family. Years later, she has grown into a strong and independent young woman who serves as an inspiration for other youths her age. Even icons like Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan would envy her remarkable martial arts skills!

In our film, "Little Miss Kung Fu," Zhang Qinbiao takes center stage as the main character. Join us as we follow her extraordinary journey.

Little Miss Kung Fu / 2017
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On World Laboratory Day, let's explore a unique lab situated at the world's northernmost point. At a Russian Arctic station, polar explorers have established a lab on a drifting ice floe. Ever wondered how they live there? Brace yourself for surprises—polar bears and sudden ice cracks! Discover more in 'Going with the Floe.'

Going with the Floe / 2019
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"Cairo has its own character. It's unique. I remember how we walked down these streets, went to shops, cafés, cinemas," reminisces Viktor Yakushev. Fifty years after the war with Israel, during which he served as a Military interpreter and Lieutenant Colonel, Viktor reflects on strolling down familiar streets. Back then, he accompanied Soviet military specialists and pilots tasked with defending Egyptian airspace from Israeli air raids. Now, upon his return, he seeks to uncover what has changed over the years. Despite the years gone by, Egyptians still learn Russian and drive Russian cars, making Viktor feel at home once again.

Return to Egypt / 2024
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Are you ready to discover a new and exciting sport that's unlike anything you've ever seen before?

Get ready for a heart-pounding experience with Tank Biathlon, the ultimate test of speed and skill for army tank teams from around the world. Watch our film, "Beware of Tanks!", to see these powerful machines in action and discover what it takes to compete at the highest level.

Beware of tanks! / 2020
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This Soviet scientist decoded the Mayan script even before traveling to Mexico!

In a dusty cabinet of a Leningrad museum, a young Yuri Knorozov managed to do what scientists across the world had been struggling over for centuries. And he only visited Mexico a whopping 40 years after his epochal discovery.

The simple employee of the Museum of Ethnography of the Peoples of the USSR began learning about Maya writing from a scientific article.
It was first presented as an unsolvable riddle of mankind. “What was invented by a human mind can be unraveled by another human mind,” Knorozov said later in an interview. No one in the USSR before him had ever taken on the challenge, so he decided to give it a try.

Having studied all available documents, he realized that each Mayan sign should be read as a syllable, not a single letter or word. So, he proposed a system for reading the entire language. In 1952, Knorozov wrote a paper on his method and received a PhD degree.

Soon, the whole world learned about Knorozov's discovery and he was even allowed to travel to several foreign conferences from the otherwise closed USSR. However, he only saw the monuments of the Mayan civilization for the first time in the 1990s, already as an elderly man.
Although few people in Russia have heard of his name, he is still a real star in Latin America.

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