Martyn Andrews travels to Pskov, an ancient town in the northwest of Russia with a rich and eventful history. It used to be a frontier city, defending Russia from Western enemy armies, and still preserves most of its medieval walls and fortifications.

Meet the men who commune to the spirit world.  On the southern edge of Siberia Khakassia's shamans speak with the spirits and are reported to have mystical powers.  Find out more about these unique holy men on RTDoc.

This time Mark Ames travels to Kalmykia republic, south-east Russia. There he tries national dances, visits a chess club and finds out how to cook lamb chops. Mark says that only in Kalmykia he has found the truth of life.

Tyva: the land where authentic culture and unique nature meet to form an extraordinary combination. Find out more in this fascinating documentary.

The Mountain Jews are truly one of Russia’s most enigmatic people. RTDoc sheds light on some of their well-kept ethnic secrets, as well as their oldest customs and traditions.

RT correspondent Oksana Boyko investigates the aftermath of the conflict in South Ossetia in this in-depth report into the mothers who are grieving the loss of their children during the war.

This time Mark Ames takes the Trans-Siberian express to the Khabarovsk region. He attempts to learn Yiddish, dares to go inside a tiger's cage and even becomes a goalkeeper!

At a crossroads of two religions lives a people whose belief in miracles is just as strong as its faith in science.

Join RTDoc on a trip to the Republic of Tatarstan in Central Russia to discover the largest truck factory in the country, walk around the nation’s oldest Kremlin and enjoy the local cuisine.