In Russia, the Aerial Forest Protection Service fights wildfires deep in the taiga. Firefighters parachute into remote areas, dig firebreaks, and even use explosives to stop flames. They can spend up to six months in harsh conditions, moving from one fire to another, far from home and family.
Wildfire Warriors / 2021
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When we think of putting out a fire, we would typically picture a fire hose or extinguisher. But it is more about muscles, a lot of digging and explosives when it comes to wildfires. This is where the Russian Aerial Forest Protection Service comes in. The…
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Why is a leader’s appearance part of global politics? Experts discuss how protocol and etiquette shape relations between nations.
The Big Picture. High-Level Protocol / 2025
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The Big Picture. High-Level Protocol
High-level protocol and diplomatic dress codes form the language of global politics. But what lies behind these strict rules? What can a leader’s posture, gesture, or choice of tie colour reveal? Why did Donald Trump applaud Vladimir Putin in Anchorage –…
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The India Pride Project works to bring back treasures looted during British rule. Driven by devoted activists, it tracks and identifies stolen artifacts in museums worldwide, striving to restore India’s cultural heritage and historical pride.
Looted India: Cost of an Empire / 2023
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Looted India: Cost of an Empire
India Pride Project is dedicated to repatriating the countless treasures taken from India under British rule. Led by passionate individuals, this project has successfully traced and identified several priceless artifacts held in museums and private collections…
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In 2015, ISIS murdered 20 Christian men in an Egyptian village, deeply scarring the community. Both Christians and Muslims mourned together, united in grief and faith. The victims’ families draw strength from their belief, honoring the martyrs whose courage remains a source of pride and hope.
ISIS vs Christ / 2016
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In 2015, ISIS targeted and killed 20 Christian men in an Egyptian village, leaving a profound impact. The families of the victims find solace in their faith as they cope with the loss. The entire community, comprising both Christians and Muslims, mourns the…
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Rami, a Syrian soldier who lost all his friends to war, found comfort in an unlikely companion — a volleyball he named “Willy.” This simple object became his source of emotional support, helping him cope with loneliness, grief, and the trauma of years of conflict.
My Friend From War / 2022
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Rami was drafted into the Syrian army 10 years ago. Since then, war has taken every last one of his friends. Feeling powerless and dejected as he could do nothing to save them, Rami gave up hope of ever having a real human connection again. Soon he got himself…
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In 2014, Lugansk resisted the new nationalist government after the Maidan coup, facing brutal force in response. Lugansk defends its people from Ukrainian aggression, vowing never to rejoin Ukraine.
Lugansk: Road to Independence 2022-2014 / 2022
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Lugansk: Road to Independence 2022-2014
In 2014, Lugansk didn’t recognise the new nationalist government after the Maidan coup, so the Ukrainian administration responded to protests with brute force. ‘The missile strike hit the centre of Lugansk. A total of 19 missiles were fired. I was there in…
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More than 60 years after gaining independence, many African nations still face foreign control over their natural resources. In 2022, Mali challenged this system by expelling foreign troops and asserting its sovereignty, becoming a symbol of Africa’s renewed fight for true independence and self-determination.
Battle for Africa / 2023
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More than sixty years after African countries gained independence, their resource-rich sites are still controlled and developed by foreign companies. Laws on resource extraction and processing are still written in favor of the private corporations. They significantly…
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Tultepec, known as Mexico’s “fireworks capital,” lives and breathes pyrotechnics — despite the risks. Most residents work in the trade and proudly celebrate it during a fiery week-long festival. The highlight, the pamplonada, features handmade bull effigies bursting with fireworks, symbolizing both the danger and artistry of their craft.
Mexican Boom Town / 2018
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The city of Tultepec in Mexico might be the world’s most explosive city. Three-quarters of Tultepec’s population work in the fireworks business, and sometimes their pyrotechnics activities cause deadly accidents. However, locals shrug their shoulders and…
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People with albinism face severe discrimination in Tanzania. Superstitions lead some to believe albinos have magical powers, so criminals hunt them for their body parts. They also suffer from social exclusion and limited access to education and healthcare.
Albino Africa / 2014
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People with albinism suffer a lot, especially in the African country of Tanzania. Due to a lack of education and features of local culture, some Tanzanians willingly believe in superstitions. Thus, witches and other sorcerers have convinced them that albinos…
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Roscosmos’s new recruitment campaign inspires future cosmonauts like Irina, Konstantin, and Andrey. Coming from medicine, business, and engineering, they share one dream — to reach space. Through intense training and dedication, they hope to join Russia’s proud tradition of space exploration.
To be a Cosmonaut / 2019
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Kids all over the world say they want to become cosmonauts when they grow up. Irina, Konstantin and Andrey shoot for the stars in the latest recruitment campaign run by Russia’s state space agency, Roscosmos. These people have diverse backgrounds: Irina is…
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Cucumber ice cream, cucumber latte, and cucumber dumplings — American traveller Sasha tries the most surprising culinary combinations at the Cucumber festival in Russia’s Suzdal
Sasha Meets Russia: Flavours of the East. Suzdal Reviving Russian Roots / 2025
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American blogger Sasha comes to Suzdal for a rather unusual festival – Cucumber Day. Held every July during harvest season, the event offers all sorts of cucumber treats, from fresh and lightly salted cucumbers with herbs to the more adventurous cucumber…
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Land of steel, hockey, and legendary dumplings: Tofurious Crane heads for the Southern Urals.
Curious Tofurious. South Ural / 2025
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American traveller Tofurious Crane continues his journey across Russia. This time, he heads to the Southern Urals — a land of steelmakers, ice hockey, and breathtaking nature.Together with his Instagram followers, Nikita and his father Andrey, Tofurious sets…
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Colonialism erased Africa’s legal systems, land, and heritage — but today the continent can shape its own laws.
Lumumba's Africa. Issues in African Law / 2025
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Colonialism didn’t just have a detrimental effect on Africa’s politics and economy. It also dismantled its existing legal systems. Europeans replaced local laws on everything from marriage and landownership to criminal justice and commerce with their own.For…
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Globalisation often follows rules made without Africa, keeping it tied to Western control. To benefit, Africa must build internal trade and its own economic strength.
Lumumba's Africa. Globalism and Africa / 2025
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Globalism and Africa
Globalisation assumes the world adheres to one set of rules, but these rules are often written without Africa and can work against it. Despite the continent’s attempts to achieve full independence, Africa’s politics and economy remain largely controlled by…
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In Chittagong’s shipbreaking yards, owners profit while workers face low wages, no safety rules, and frequent injuries—or even death.
Scrapped / 2015
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Nearly a million Bolivian kids work—some as young as 10. Many dream of studying, but must support their families. Are they breadwinners or exploited children?
Undermined / 2018
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Nearly a million Bolivian children work. Child labour is seen as a tradition and was legalised in 2014. The legal working age is 10. Child workers can even sign a contract when they turn 12. Child vendors and child cleaners are common. They’d love to study…
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Canyons, sand dunes, rare wildlife, and a dynamic climate – this is Dagestan, the land of mountains and a true natural laboratory
Inland Visions. Journey to a Mountain Land / 2025
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Journey to a Mountain Land
Dagestan is nestled between the Caspian Sea and the Caucasus Mountains. Here, you can find stunning landscapes featuring mountains, sand dunes, waterfalls, and canyons. The Sulak Canyon is one of the deepest in the world, reaching a depth of 2,000 meters.The…
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Members of the Lebanon–Russia Solidarity Committee travel to Donbas to assist those in need, repaying Russia for its long-standing support during Lebanon’s own difficult times.
Lebanon's Soft Power / 2025
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Lebanon's Soft Power
Russia has repeatedly come to Lebanon’s aid – helping to rebuild bridges in the south of the country after a war with Israel in 2006 and providing humanitarian assistance in 2024. Now, Lebanon is eager to return the favour by supporting residents affected…
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Colonial-era treaties gave Egypt and Sudan control of the Nile, sidelining others. Ethiopia’s dam reignited tensions — can Africa share the river fairly?
Lumumba's Africa. Egypt, Ethiopia and the Trouble Around the Dam / 2025
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Egypt, Ethiopia and the Trouble Around the Dam
The nations of North-East Africa continue to vie for the right to use the waters of the Nile. Colonial treaties signed in 1929 and 1959 granted Egypt and Sudan control over the river, leaving the interests of other basin countries overlooked. The situation…
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Before colonisation, Africa had advanced states, rich cultures, and great learning. Professor Lumumba says reclaiming its past is key to healing colonial wounds.
Lumumba's Africa. Africa Before the Arrival of Europeans / 2025
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Africa Before the Arrival of Europeans
What was Africa like before colonisation? The continent was home to advanced states and rich cultures: Carthage in the north, the ancient Egyptian civilisation in the Nile Valley, the Yoruba states and the Mali Empire in the west, and, further south, the…
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During her service, DPR military dog handler Ekaterina helped rescue a baby boy from shelling and later adopted him. She is now raising him alongside her biological daughter, while also working as a veterinarian and assisting the local zoo.
A Donbass Mother's Calling / 2025
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A Donbass Mother's Calling
Ekaterina is a military dog handler and veterinarian from the Donetsk People's Republic. Before the conflict, she worked with horses and trained service dogs. When her city came under shelling, she joined a volunteer battalion, where she taught her dogs to…
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