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Five years into the devastating Syrian war, the country’s capital, Damascus is a shelter for the civilians who refuse to flee their motherland. Yet, even here no one is really safe as shells hit the streets and buildings regularly. Sameer is a local cameraman who continues his work despite its dangers. Through his lens, he shows us the everyday life of ordinary Syrians. 

Join RTD as we team up with a Russian delegation on the road from Moscow, period vehicles in tow to meet other enthusiasts who share the same history and use it to turn former enemies into new allies.

Millions of valuable artefacts and cultural treasures were stolen during the British conquest of India and have yet to be returned. Many of these priceless items are still held in British museums and private collections, and haven’t made it back home. Furthermore, there is a touching personal story behind every looted artefact. Tune in to find out why the issue is so important for the entire nation.

"Mom, will they kill you?" This is the most common question from adopted children from Donetsk and Lugansk. Kolya, Tolya, and Vova are three brothers who lived in Krasny Luch, in the Lugansk People's Republic. Their father was killed, and their mother fell into alcoholism. Vova, the oldest, has always protected his brothers. Now, he rushes to shield their foster mom when a car drives by. Even in suburban Moscow, the children still don't trust their safety. Other foster parents share similar stories. Often, parents must teach adopted children basic skills—like going to the store or helping at home. Children can't tie their shoelaces but recognize artillery by sound. Now, they're receiving help to heal, catch up in school, and simply be happy.

As war rages on in Syria, many soldiers are badly wounded and have to face adjusting back to civilian life while overcoming disability. They’re forced to relearn simple tasks and have to work to provide for their families. Living a normal life is a daily struggle but they are determined to make it a happy one.

Since the start of Ukraine's military operation, thousands of volunteer activists have rushed to Donbass, to aid both the defenders and civilians. They risk their lives to rescue the wounded, evacuate civilians from areas shelled by Ukrainian nationalists, deliver humanitarian aid to those who have no option but to stay in a combat zone and help restore normalcy in liberated areas. What motivates them to risk everything to help others?

Ten-year-old Leith lives with his grandmother Shamsa. She is all the family he has left after a bloody massacre in which only the two of them survived. The war in Syria, in which 55,000 children were killed, has left unfathomable devastation in its wake. Leith’s story has been on RT journalist Maria Finoshina’s mind since she first filmed him five years ago. Now she’s back to check on the little orphan.

Fighters of the Archangel Michael Battalion do not just operate drones, they design and construct equipment essential for executing modern combat  – drone and robot warfare. The battalion even has its own workshop where aerial and ground unmanned vehicles are developed for various military purposes.

It’s now the tenth year since protests turned into war in Syria. Veterans and a TV cameraman look back on how they first got caught up in a conflict they didn’t understand. They share with RTD the memories of bullets and explosions they live with, the losses they’ve experienced, and how their homeland has been changed by violence.

After the start of the special military operation in Ukraine, Western countries unleashed unprecedented sanctions, diplomatic and information warfare. ‘It was part of their policy of using Ukraine as a vehicle to weaken Russia. So this is what they wanted to happen,’ believes US military expert, Scott Ritter. Find out what 'hybrid warfare' is and why Western countries provoked the second Cold War against Russia.

Since war broke out in Syria almost 6 years ago, a whole generation of kids has never known peace. They’ve witnessed family members being killed and their houses destroyed. Many were wounded and war has robbed them all of their childhoods. With no end in sight to the bloody conflict, their futures are uncertain.

Russia's special military operation in Ukraine has triggered a wave of anti-Russian sanctions from the West, and they keep coming. People and businesses try to adjust their operations to the new reality. Some try to experiment with their product range, and others look for alternative suppliers, the rest partner with local businesses. How are these new adjustment plans working?

The blame for atrocities during the Bosnian War was laid solely on Serbs. But those few who survived the hostilities and massacres at the hands of Bosnian Muslims gangs have entirely different memories of the war. “I weighed 93-94 kg when I entered that camp. When I left, I was just 46. I lost so much weight that my mother didn’t recognise me,” says Lazar Krstin, a prisoner at a Muslim camp in Silos, Tarčin. What other stories of the war does he have to tell?

The new series, Cold War Weapons, explores military hardware and techniques created by the Soviet Union and the US during the nuclear arms race. In the first episode of Cold War Weapons, host Marina Kosareva visits one of the world’s best tank museums in the town of Kubinka. When the nuclear arms race between the United States and the USSR began, it became clear that tanks can withstand an atomic blast. The first episode takes a closer look at tanks produced by the Soviet Union and the US during the 1940s and 1950s, their advantages and combat experience.

The Orphan Bear Rescue Centre in Russia saves abandoned bear cubs and later releases them back into the wild. However, for bears to have a chance to resume their life in the forest, they must not become accustomed to people. With that in mind, the bear rescuers have worked out a special method of looking after their fluffy fosterlings. 

"Mom, will they kill you?" This is the most common question from adopted children from Donetsk and Lugansk. Kolya, Tolya, and Vova are three brothers who lived in Krasny Luch, in the Lugansk People's Republic. Their father was killed, and their mother fell into alcoholism. Vova, the oldest, has always protected his brothers. Now, he rushes to shield their foster mom when a car drives by. Even in suburban Moscow, the children still don't trust their safety. Other foster parents share similar stories. Often, parents must teach adopted children basic skills—like going to the store or helping at home. Children can't tie their shoelaces but recognize artillery by sound. Now, they're receiving help to heal, catch up in school, and simply be happy.

Five years into the devastating Syrian war, the country’s capital, Damascus is a shelter for the civilians who refuse to flee their motherland. Yet, even here no one is really safe as shells hit the streets and buildings regularly. Sameer is a local cameraman who continues his work despite its dangers. Through his lens, he shows us the everyday life of ordinary Syrians. 

Join RTD as we team up with a Russian delegation on the road from Moscow, period vehicles in tow to meet other enthusiasts who share the same history and use it to turn former enemies into new allies.

As war rages on in Syria, many soldiers are badly wounded and have to face adjusting back to civilian life while overcoming disability. They’re forced to relearn simple tasks and have to work to provide for their families. Living a normal life is a daily struggle but they are determined to make it a happy one.

Since the start of Ukraine's military operation, thousands of volunteer activists have rushed to Donbass, to aid both the defenders and civilians. They risk their lives to rescue the wounded, evacuate civilians from areas shelled by Ukrainian nationalists, deliver humanitarian aid to those who have no option but to stay in a combat zone and help restore normalcy in liberated areas. What motivates them to risk everything to help others?

Ten-year-old Leith lives with his grandmother Shamsa. She is all the family he has left after a bloody massacre in which only the two of them survived. The war in Syria, in which 55,000 children were killed, has left unfathomable devastation in its wake. Leith’s story has been on RT journalist Maria Finoshina’s mind since she first filmed him five years ago. Now she’s back to check on the little orphan.

Fighters of the Archangel Michael Battalion do not just operate drones, they design and construct equipment essential for executing modern combat  – drone and robot warfare. The battalion even has its own workshop where aerial and ground unmanned vehicles are developed for various military purposes.

Yury led a simple life as a street cleaner in the Russian city of Ufa until one day, his photographer friend posted photos of him on Instagram. Then Yury’s life changed completely, as he became the city’s most famous model.

It’s now the tenth year since protests turned into war in Syria. Veterans and a TV cameraman look back on how they first got caught up in a conflict they didn’t understand. They share with RTD the memories of bullets and explosions they live with, the losses they’ve experienced, and how their homeland has been changed by violence.

Russia's special military operation in Ukraine has triggered a wave of anti-Russian sanctions from the West, and they keep coming. People and businesses try to adjust their operations to the new reality. Some try to experiment with their product range, and others look for alternative suppliers, the rest partner with local businesses. How are these new adjustment plans working?

Since war broke out in Syria almost 6 years ago, a whole generation of kids has never known peace. They’ve witnessed family members being killed and their houses destroyed. Many were wounded and war has robbed them all of their childhoods. With no end in sight to the bloody conflict, their futures are uncertain.

The blame for atrocities during the Bosnian War was laid solely on Serbs. But those few who survived the hostilities and massacres at the hands of Bosnian Muslims gangs have entirely different memories of the war. “I weighed 93-94 kg when I entered that camp. When I left, I was just 46. I lost so much weight that my mother didn’t recognise me,” says Lazar Krstin, a prisoner at a Muslim camp in Silos, Tarčin. What other stories of the war does he have to tell?

The new series, Cold War Weapons, explores military hardware and techniques created by the Soviet Union and the US during the nuclear arms race. In the first episode of Cold War Weapons, host Marina Kosareva visits one of the world’s best tank museums in the town of Kubinka. When the nuclear arms race between the United States and the USSR began, it became clear that tanks can withstand an atomic blast. The first episode takes a closer look at tanks produced by the Soviet Union and the US during the 1940s and 1950s, their advantages and combat experience.

They are forced out of society into involuntary seclusion, away from civilisation. Their tormentor is invisible – and it’s gaining power and expanding its reach day by day. However, most people consider it to be harmless, and look upon those claiming otherwise with distrust. The victims are called electrosensitive people, and they are running out of places where they can hide from the waves produced by wireless and cell phone technology. 

They are forced out of society into involuntary seclusion, away from civilisation. Their tormentor is invisible – and it’s gaining power and expanding its reach day by day. However, most people consider it to be harmless, and look upon those claiming otherwise with distrust. The victims are called electrosensitive people, and they are running out of places where they can hide from the waves produced by wireless and cell phone technology. 

Many young girls dream of becoming ballerinas, but only very few are prepared to apply the all-out effort and make the sacrifices that this dream demands. The Vaganova Ballet Academy in St.Petersburg welcomes the most talented and determined young dancers, but it makes them no promises.

Many young girls dream of becoming ballerinas, but only very few are prepared to apply the all-out effort and make the sacrifices that this dream demands. The Vaganova Ballet Academy in St.Petersburg welcomes the most talented and determined young dancers, but it makes them no promises.