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Mysterious Arctic village submerged in sand
#video #Russia
Shoyna was a prosperous fishing village in the Russian Arctic before sand began swallowing entire houses. Shoyna’s population has plummeted from 3,000 residents to a hardcore 300 who have stayed against all odds. Although jobs are scarce, there’s a meteorological station that studies weather and provides precise forecasts.
It’s still not clear what caused the incursion of sand, but some blame overfishing for disrupting the area’s ecosystem. Yet, the biggest question is why people continue to live in such an unwelcoming environment?
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Shoyna was a prosperous fishing village in the Russian Arctic before sand began swallowing entire houses. Shoyna’s population has plummeted from 3,000 residents to a hardcore 300 who have stayed against all odds. Although jobs are scarce, there’s a meteorological station that studies weather and provides precise forecasts.
It’s still not clear what caused the incursion of sand, but some blame overfishing for disrupting the area’s ecosystem. Yet, the biggest question is why people continue to live in such an unwelcoming environment?
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#video #Afghanistan
During the Taliban's reign in the late 1990s, fashion, music, and cinema were banned. After the Islamists were ousted by a US invasion in 2001, it took years for the Afghan art scene to revive. A group of Afghan designers and models was brave enough to shoot in the streets, displaying traditional garments and talking about their mission.
When they were being filmed for the Art at the Stake documentary in 2018, the artists received threats and insults from people who considered their work ‘un-Islamic’. With the Taliban reconquering the country, what will happen to them now? Will Afghanistan’s creative landscape disappear once more?
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During the Taliban's reign in the late 1990s, fashion, music, and cinema were banned. After the Islamists were ousted by a US invasion in 2001, it took years for the Afghan art scene to revive. A group of Afghan designers and models was brave enough to shoot in the streets, displaying traditional garments and talking about their mission.
When they were being filmed for the Art at the Stake documentary in 2018, the artists received threats and insults from people who considered their work ‘un-Islamic’. With the Taliban reconquering the country, what will happen to them now? Will Afghanistan’s creative landscape disappear once more?
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#video #India
There’s a street in the Indian city of Muzaffarpur known as a 'pleasure district'. Men supposedly come here to watch women dance and sing, but it’s really only a cover for prostitution. Some 2,500 sex workers live here. Some were sold or forced to sell their bodies, some had nowhere else to go, and some have even followed in their mothers’ and grandmothers’ footsteps.
These ‘dancers’ are the legacy of the ‘devadasi women’ who used to sing and dance at temples as ‘servants’ to the gods, but were also sexually exploited. That tradition was banned in 1988.
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There’s a street in the Indian city of Muzaffarpur known as a 'pleasure district'. Men supposedly come here to watch women dance and sing, but it’s really only a cover for prostitution. Some 2,500 sex workers live here. Some were sold or forced to sell their bodies, some had nowhere else to go, and some have even followed in their mothers’ and grandmothers’ footsteps.
These ‘dancers’ are the legacy of the ‘devadasi women’ who used to sing and dance at temples as ‘servants’ to the gods, but were also sexually exploited. That tradition was banned in 1988.
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Twin Oaks, or Life in the Woods
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Communism exists in Twin Oaks, Virginia, where members of a small rural community live and work free of bosses and bills. Every ‘Oaker’ has to work 42 hours a week, doing household chores and producing hammocks and tofu for sale. In return, all their basic needs are covered, including food, clothes and housing. Nothing is owned and everything is shared, including sexual partners, as non-monogamous relationships are common in this community.
The eco-village has since inspired other communities since it was founded more than 50 years ago. Currently, around 90 adults and 15 children live in Twin Oaks, and there is a long waiting list for those wanting to join.
Would you live in a community like this?
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Communism exists in Twin Oaks, Virginia, where members of a small rural community live and work free of bosses and bills. Every ‘Oaker’ has to work 42 hours a week, doing household chores and producing hammocks and tofu for sale. In return, all their basic needs are covered, including food, clothes and housing. Nothing is owned and everything is shared, including sexual partners, as non-monogamous relationships are common in this community.
The eco-village has since inspired other communities since it was founded more than 50 years ago. Currently, around 90 adults and 15 children live in Twin Oaks, and there is a long waiting list for those wanting to join.
Would you live in a community like this?
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On September 19, 2019, the European Parliament passed a resolution in which it said the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany non-aggression pact paved the way for the outbreak of WWII.
The Western countries have rewritten the history of WWII, and a recent version went as far as naming the Soviet Union one of the instigators. The West backs up this claim pointing at the Molotov-Ribbentrop non-aggression pact, signed by the USSR and Nazi Germany in August 1939.
But before this pact was signed, the UK, France, and Italy entered into several agreements with Hitler in 1933, 1935, and 1938. US companies also lent the Wehrmacht economic support. The UK and the US tried to enter into a separate peace agreement with Germany leaving the Soviet Union out. What was going on in the allied camp?
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On September 19, 2019, the European Parliament passed a resolution in which it said the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany non-aggression pact paved the way for the outbreak of WWII.
The Western countries have rewritten the history of WWII, and a recent version went as far as naming the Soviet Union one of the instigators. The West backs up this claim pointing at the Molotov-Ribbentrop non-aggression pact, signed by the USSR and Nazi Germany in August 1939.
But before this pact was signed, the UK, France, and Italy entered into several agreements with Hitler in 1933, 1935, and 1938. US companies also lent the Wehrmacht economic support. The UK and the US tried to enter into a separate peace agreement with Germany leaving the Soviet Union out. What was going on in the allied camp?
Tune in for the premiere of Fascism: A History right now on RT Documentary! https://youtu.be/nxNjyE65IS4
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When they set out on a round the world trip on a steel yacht, the Russian crew of “Elizaveta” knew it would be no picnic, but they were hardly prepared for this: half way through their journey, the COVID-19 lockdown had them trapped in the middle of the Pacific. The courageous lot started their voyage in 2019, but it was cut short when the pandemic started. Having reached the shores of Chili, they left their boat there and flew home for eight months to wait it out.
Once the imminent danger seemed to have passed in early 2021, the renewed team continued their journey. However, the second wave was on the way and hit right when they were crossing the Pacific. All ports on the boat's itinerary were shut down and refused to let the team on the shore. They had to stay in the boat months on end, having to endure squalls, living off the rain water and scarce food supplies they had left.
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When they set out on a round the world trip on a steel yacht, the Russian crew of “Elizaveta” knew it would be no picnic, but they were hardly prepared for this: half way through their journey, the COVID-19 lockdown had them trapped in the middle of the Pacific. The courageous lot started their voyage in 2019, but it was cut short when the pandemic started. Having reached the shores of Chili, they left their boat there and flew home for eight months to wait it out.
Once the imminent danger seemed to have passed in early 2021, the renewed team continued their journey. However, the second wave was on the way and hit right when they were crossing the Pacific. All ports on the boat's itinerary were shut down and refused to let the team on the shore. They had to stay in the boat months on end, having to endure squalls, living off the rain water and scarce food supplies they had left.
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#video #moscow
The five-storey Sky Penthouse in Monaco’s skyscraper is considered the world’s most expensive apartment — in 2016, it was reportedly priced at $335 million. It has a rooftop deck, cinema, library, and an infinity pool. The second most expensive flat is located in London. It features a wine cellar, a golf simulator, private cinema, and spa, among other things, at the cost of $220 million. Finally, the world’s third most expensive penthouse is found at the top of the 12-storey building in Hong Kong. In 2015, priced at $66 million, it became the costliest apartment ever sold in Asia. Its 505 sq metre penthouse has a rooftop Jacuzzi.
In Russia, the most luxurious penthouses are located in the tallest tower of Moscow’s modern business district. RT’s Erick Fonseca Zárate tours the 2,000 sq metre 3-storey apartment and enjoys the breathtaking view. Join the tour and watch Moscow Neighbourhoods: 100 Years of History on our YouTube channel.
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The five-storey Sky Penthouse in Monaco’s skyscraper is considered the world’s most expensive apartment — in 2016, it was reportedly priced at $335 million. It has a rooftop deck, cinema, library, and an infinity pool. The second most expensive flat is located in London. It features a wine cellar, a golf simulator, private cinema, and spa, among other things, at the cost of $220 million. Finally, the world’s third most expensive penthouse is found at the top of the 12-storey building in Hong Kong. In 2015, priced at $66 million, it became the costliest apartment ever sold in Asia. Its 505 sq metre penthouse has a rooftop Jacuzzi.
In Russia, the most luxurious penthouses are located in the tallest tower of Moscow’s modern business district. RT’s Erick Fonseca Zárate tours the 2,000 sq metre 3-storey apartment and enjoys the breathtaking view. Join the tour and watch Moscow Neighbourhoods: 100 Years of History on our YouTube channel.
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Cobalt Hell
#photo #Congo
These Congolese people are extracting cobalt – an essential material used to make lithium-ion batteries for our smartphones and laptops. In fact, there’s probably a tiny piece of cobalt inside the electronic device you’re reading this post from!
Cobalt will also purportedly help us transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy.
But clean energy will come at a price. In Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which contains two-thirds of the world’s cobalt, the ore poisons the people working in the mines. Men dig out the mineral with their bare hands, while women and children wash and sort it. While the dark stones may look harmless, constant exposure to cobalt particles can cause dire health problems.
An RT Documentary crew just came back from the DRC, where they shot a film about the toll cobalt mining takes on humans. It’s coming soon, so make sure not to miss it!
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#photo #Congo
These Congolese people are extracting cobalt – an essential material used to make lithium-ion batteries for our smartphones and laptops. In fact, there’s probably a tiny piece of cobalt inside the electronic device you’re reading this post from!
Cobalt will also purportedly help us transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy.
But clean energy will come at a price. In Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which contains two-thirds of the world’s cobalt, the ore poisons the people working in the mines. Men dig out the mineral with their bare hands, while women and children wash and sort it. While the dark stones may look harmless, constant exposure to cobalt particles can cause dire health problems.
An RT Documentary crew just came back from the DRC, where they shot a film about the toll cobalt mining takes on humans. It’s coming soon, so make sure not to miss it!
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The Oldest Schoolboy in Nepal 📚
#video #Nepal
Durge Kami’s lifelong dream of going to school finally came true when he was in his late 60s. It’s been a long trip to school for the Nepalese man, both figuratively and literally speaking! Durge Kami makes a 2-hour journey from his village to the city of Pokhara to attend classes every day!
When he was little, Durge’s family was too poor to send him to school. Then he had seven children of his own. Although he still struggles with money, the elderly pupil remains motivated and diligent.
Durge’s friends aren’t impressed by his pursuit of education. Neither is his family. “At this time of life he should be caring for his grandchildren instead of going to school, he’s very selfish,” his daughter-in-law says.
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#video #Nepal
Durge Kami’s lifelong dream of going to school finally came true when he was in his late 60s. It’s been a long trip to school for the Nepalese man, both figuratively and literally speaking! Durge Kami makes a 2-hour journey from his village to the city of Pokhara to attend classes every day!
When he was little, Durge’s family was too poor to send him to school. Then he had seven children of his own. Although he still struggles with money, the elderly pupil remains motivated and diligent.
Durge’s friends aren’t impressed by his pursuit of education. Neither is his family. “At this time of life he should be caring for his grandchildren instead of going to school, he’s very selfish,” his daughter-in-law says.
Tell us what you think in comments! And check out full story in our film
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Have you ever wanted to go to the Arctic?
#video #Arctic
RT’s Konstantin Rozhkov travelled to the North Pole on a giant Russian nuclear-powered icebreaker to film the fascinating landscapes of one of the most beautiful but one of the riskiest places on our planet.
Swimming in the icy waters of the Arctic Ocean and meeting a polar bear are just a few thrilling experiences he had there!
However, a journey to the North Pole is not only about fun and beautiful views. It’s also about strong swell, extreme weather conditions, the polar day insomnia, and the complete absence of any communication services.
How did Konstantin and his crew deal with their hardships? Watch North Pole: Inside a Russian Nuclear Icebreaker to find out!
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#video #Arctic
RT’s Konstantin Rozhkov travelled to the North Pole on a giant Russian nuclear-powered icebreaker to film the fascinating landscapes of one of the most beautiful but one of the riskiest places on our planet.
Swimming in the icy waters of the Arctic Ocean and meeting a polar bear are just a few thrilling experiences he had there!
However, a journey to the North Pole is not only about fun and beautiful views. It’s also about strong swell, extreme weather conditions, the polar day insomnia, and the complete absence of any communication services.
How did Konstantin and his crew deal with their hardships? Watch North Pole: Inside a Russian Nuclear Icebreaker to find out!
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Witch kids of Congo
#video #Congo
There are thousands of homeless children on the streets of Kinshasa. Many were kicked out because their relatives believe they are sorcerers.
Kids may be branded sorcerers for crying or misbehaving. Children accused of witchcraft are sometimes beaten and forced to undergo exorcisms. Although belief in witchcraft is common in Africa, it’s often used as an excuse for families to get rid of inconvenient children. And, it’s become a lucrative business for preachers.
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#video #Congo
There are thousands of homeless children on the streets of Kinshasa. Many were kicked out because their relatives believe they are sorcerers.
Kids may be branded sorcerers for crying or misbehaving. Children accused of witchcraft are sometimes beaten and forced to undergo exorcisms. Although belief in witchcraft is common in Africa, it’s often used as an excuse for families to get rid of inconvenient children. And, it’s become a lucrative business for preachers.
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#video #Russia
Galina decided to take up knife throwing at the age of 57. She checked coats at a local swimming pool when she heard a knife-throwing club had opened in town. Just one year of hard work earned her the world No. 1 noscript in 2008. She also became European Champion in 2013. She’s won more than 50 medals in France, Italy, and Czechia over the years. The local knife-throwing community considers Galina a legend and has great respect for her.
Today Granny Galya, as her fans lovingly call her, has left the professional sport. Instead, she leads a quiet life and throws a knife or two just for fun in her backyard.
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Galina decided to take up knife throwing at the age of 57. She checked coats at a local swimming pool when she heard a knife-throwing club had opened in town. Just one year of hard work earned her the world No. 1 noscript in 2008. She also became European Champion in 2013. She’s won more than 50 medals in France, Italy, and Czechia over the years. The local knife-throwing community considers Galina a legend and has great respect for her.
Today Granny Galya, as her fans lovingly call her, has left the professional sport. Instead, she leads a quiet life and throws a knife or two just for fun in her backyard.
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Suicide epidemic among Indian farmers
#video #India
Savita’s husband could no longer deal with his massive loans and drank a pesticide to kill himself.
This is a horrible but widespread practice among Indian farmers driven into debt.
Some 28 farmers take their lives in India every day, according to India’s Environment report. That’s more than 10,000 farmer suicides every year. The families of many victims blame the cotton crop for pushing farmers deep into debt, as they can barely cover the cost of growing it.
And it keeps getting worse. For months, farmers have been protesting against agricultural reforms that they fear will leave them at the mercy of corporations.
Hear Savita’s heartbreaking account of her husband’s suicide and visit our YouTube channel to watch the full film
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#video #India
Savita’s husband could no longer deal with his massive loans and drank a pesticide to kill himself.
This is a horrible but widespread practice among Indian farmers driven into debt.
Some 28 farmers take their lives in India every day, according to India’s Environment report. That’s more than 10,000 farmer suicides every year. The families of many victims blame the cotton crop for pushing farmers deep into debt, as they can barely cover the cost of growing it.
And it keeps getting worse. For months, farmers have been protesting against agricultural reforms that they fear will leave them at the mercy of corporations.
Hear Savita’s heartbreaking account of her husband’s suicide and visit our YouTube channel to watch the full film
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Afghanistan after the US
#video #Afghanistan
After 9/11, the US proclaimed war on terrorism and opened a hunt for Osama bin Laden, who had found safe haven with Afghan Taliban. The hunt lasted a decade and gradually turned into a full-fledged armed conflict with the Taliban, which hadn't ended when the terrorist was caught in 2011 and executed.
At the beginning, the Afghan people were elated to see the American troops as they had high hopes to finally be rid of terrorists. However, soon the situation started to change.
The collateral damage of the American presence was immense. The bombs destroyed schools and hospitals, and anti-Taliban air raids killed civilians in the process. By the end of the mission, the casualties numbered in hundreds of thousands. How is depleted Afghanistan surviving now?
Tune in for the premiere of our new film Afghanistan after the US on our YouTube channel
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#video #Afghanistan
After 9/11, the US proclaimed war on terrorism and opened a hunt for Osama bin Laden, who had found safe haven with Afghan Taliban. The hunt lasted a decade and gradually turned into a full-fledged armed conflict with the Taliban, which hadn't ended when the terrorist was caught in 2011 and executed.
At the beginning, the Afghan people were elated to see the American troops as they had high hopes to finally be rid of terrorists. However, soon the situation started to change.
The collateral damage of the American presence was immense. The bombs destroyed schools and hospitals, and anti-Taliban air raids killed civilians in the process. By the end of the mission, the casualties numbered in hundreds of thousands. How is depleted Afghanistan surviving now?
Tune in for the premiere of our new film Afghanistan after the US on our YouTube channel
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World’s Tallest Slum
#video #Venezuela
You might remember this grim tower from the Homeland series. The half-finished, abandoned skyscraper is one of Caracas’ infamous landmarks. Nicknamed the Tower of David (Torre de David), it once provided shelter for hundreds of low-income families with nowhere else to go.
The vertical slum operated as a commune. Squatters gathered for meetings and various activities, including cleaning common areas. Residents had a gym, convenience stores, and barbershops so they could live without leaving their tower.
However, the squatters had to leave in 2014 after the government deemed the Tower of David unsafe to live in. Then, the building began to lean in 2018 after an earthquake hit.
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#video #Venezuela
You might remember this grim tower from the Homeland series. The half-finished, abandoned skyscraper is one of Caracas’ infamous landmarks. Nicknamed the Tower of David (Torre de David), it once provided shelter for hundreds of low-income families with nowhere else to go.
The vertical slum operated as a commune. Squatters gathered for meetings and various activities, including cleaning common areas. Residents had a gym, convenience stores, and barbershops so they could live without leaving their tower.
However, the squatters had to leave in 2014 after the government deemed the Tower of David unsafe to live in. Then, the building began to lean in 2018 after an earthquake hit.
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#video #Peru
Hundreds of thousands of Peruvian women were forcibly sterilised between 1996-2000 as part of President Alberto Fujimori’s family planning programme. The initiative was launched to reduce poverty and cut birth rates among the poor. While it was supposed to be consensual, women involved in the programme say otherwise. Most of the victims came from poor indigenous communities.
Josefa was at home when nurses came and forced her to go to the hospital. She still recalls waking up after the procedure and seeing other women crying out their husbands’ names in pain. In the following years, Josefa suffered from infections and cancer. Decades later, Josefa and others are still seeking justice through a class action suit against the ex-president.
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Hundreds of thousands of Peruvian women were forcibly sterilised between 1996-2000 as part of President Alberto Fujimori’s family planning programme. The initiative was launched to reduce poverty and cut birth rates among the poor. While it was supposed to be consensual, women involved in the programme say otherwise. Most of the victims came from poor indigenous communities.
Josefa was at home when nurses came and forced her to go to the hospital. She still recalls waking up after the procedure and seeing other women crying out their husbands’ names in pain. In the following years, Josefa suffered from infections and cancer. Decades later, Josefa and others are still seeking justice through a class action suit against the ex-president.
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The ups and downs of women’s rights in Afghanistan
#video #Afghanistan
Can you believe Afghan’s capital, Kabul, was once known as the ‘Paris of Central Asia’, where women dressed in Western clothes and studied and worked alongside men?
That’s a far cry from how the things look today. Despite promises to be more respectful and inclusive, the resurgent Taliban are once again imposing restrictions on women, just as they did during their first reign from 1996-2001.
Watch our new video now to find out more about Afghan women’s long struggle for rights and how the Taliban is threatening to erase them once again - https://youtu.be/usg8Z0Vlj5s
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#video #Afghanistan
Can you believe Afghan’s capital, Kabul, was once known as the ‘Paris of Central Asia’, where women dressed in Western clothes and studied and worked alongside men?
That’s a far cry from how the things look today. Despite promises to be more respectful and inclusive, the resurgent Taliban are once again imposing restrictions on women, just as they did during their first reign from 1996-2001.
Watch our new video now to find out more about Afghan women’s long struggle for rights and how the Taliban is threatening to erase them once again - https://youtu.be/usg8Z0Vlj5s
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