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How a Russian Christian sect survived in Georgia for centuries
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The Dukhobors are a community of Russian Christians, who reject the church and its rituals. Visiting a Dukhobor village is like travelling back to the last century.
Persecuted as heretics in the Russian empire, the Dukhobors were first exiled to Crimea, and then Georgia. Leo Tolstoy, once even stood up for the Dukhobors, who refused to serve in the army. He went on to help many from the community migrate to Canada. Tolstoy was impressed by the Dukhobors' pacifist views and non-materialistic lifestyle.
While there are still thousands of Dukhobors living in Canada and holding onto their traditions, Dukhobor communities in Georgia are slowly disappearing. More and more people are moving back to Russia, and that's posing a threat to their unique identity.
Check out the documentary for more on Dukhobors and hear their unique singing style that sends chills down the spine.
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#video #Georgia
The Dukhobors are a community of Russian Christians, who reject the church and its rituals. Visiting a Dukhobor village is like travelling back to the last century.
Persecuted as heretics in the Russian empire, the Dukhobors were first exiled to Crimea, and then Georgia. Leo Tolstoy, once even stood up for the Dukhobors, who refused to serve in the army. He went on to help many from the community migrate to Canada. Tolstoy was impressed by the Dukhobors' pacifist views and non-materialistic lifestyle.
While there are still thousands of Dukhobors living in Canada and holding onto their traditions, Dukhobor communities in Georgia are slowly disappearing. More and more people are moving back to Russia, and that's posing a threat to their unique identity.
Check out the documentary for more on Dukhobors and hear their unique singing style that sends chills down the spine.
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Born in prison
#video #Russia
Clearly, these babies aren't criminals, but they still live behind bars. That’s because their mothers have been convicted of fraud, drug offences or theft. Female prisoners who give birth are only able to spend the first three years with their children. After that, the toddlers and mothers are separated.
While Russia's penal system does allow mothers to be in special cells with their children all the time, not everyone wants the opportunity. A mother who is taking care of her child is not allowed to smoke. Some mothers choose a cigarette over being with their baby all the time.
Here’s an inside look at life for imprisoned mothers in Russia - https://youtu.be/R-OZalEaTKg
Do you think it’s fair that young children live in prison with their mothers?
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Clearly, these babies aren't criminals, but they still live behind bars. That’s because their mothers have been convicted of fraud, drug offences or theft. Female prisoners who give birth are only able to spend the first three years with their children. After that, the toddlers and mothers are separated.
While Russia's penal system does allow mothers to be in special cells with their children all the time, not everyone wants the opportunity. A mother who is taking care of her child is not allowed to smoke. Some mothers choose a cigarette over being with their baby all the time.
Here’s an inside look at life for imprisoned mothers in Russia - https://youtu.be/R-OZalEaTKg
Do you think it’s fair that young children live in prison with their mothers?
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My favourite Nollywood movie 🎞
#video #Nigeria
Everybody comes to Nollywood…. What? Yes, it’s just like Hollywood, except it’s in Nigeria. It’s a thriving industry that produces hundreds of films every year. Despite the Covid pandemic, Nollywood broke its record with 2599 movies produced in 2020. What’s the secret?
The longer the production process - the more expensive a movie gets. That’s why films are produced at the speed of sound in Nigeria. Still, Nollywood is a major employer, attracting more than a million professionals, from actors to copywriters, drivers and costume makers.
In 2016, our filmmakers visited Lagos to see what filmmaking in Nigeria looks like, one of them was even offered a small part. Check it out here - https://youtu.be/TwndzdsRl8Y
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#video #Nigeria
Everybody comes to Nollywood…. What? Yes, it’s just like Hollywood, except it’s in Nigeria. It’s a thriving industry that produces hundreds of films every year. Despite the Covid pandemic, Nollywood broke its record with 2599 movies produced in 2020. What’s the secret?
The longer the production process - the more expensive a movie gets. That’s why films are produced at the speed of sound in Nigeria. Still, Nollywood is a major employer, attracting more than a million professionals, from actors to copywriters, drivers and costume makers.
In 2016, our filmmakers visited Lagos to see what filmmaking in Nigeria looks like, one of them was even offered a small part. Check it out here - https://youtu.be/TwndzdsRl8Y
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Life after an acid attack
#video #India
Cafe Sheroes’ Hangout is a safe haven for women who survived acid attacks, which are all too common in India. They are often carried out by the people closest to the victims - husbands, relatives and suitors. Spurned romantic advances and domestic disputes are frequently cited as motives for the attacks. Acid throwing is reportedly on the rise, with up to 1,000 cases reported every year.
Even though attackers risk a life sentence, the damage done to victims is irreparable. They don't just have to deal with trauma, but also social stigma and rejection. While many prefer to hide their face and keep away from others, the women at Sheroes’ Hangout prove there is life after an attack.
They run the cafe, serve clients, take pictures, and make themselves visible.
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#video #India
Cafe Sheroes’ Hangout is a safe haven for women who survived acid attacks, which are all too common in India. They are often carried out by the people closest to the victims - husbands, relatives and suitors. Spurned romantic advances and domestic disputes are frequently cited as motives for the attacks. Acid throwing is reportedly on the rise, with up to 1,000 cases reported every year.
Even though attackers risk a life sentence, the damage done to victims is irreparable. They don't just have to deal with trauma, but also social stigma and rejection. While many prefer to hide their face and keep away from others, the women at Sheroes’ Hangout prove there is life after an attack.
They run the cafe, serve clients, take pictures, and make themselves visible.
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Where ships and people die
#video #Bangladesh
Have you ever wondered where ships go after serving their time (25-30 years)? 🚢 Chittagong, Bangladesh is one of the world’s biggest shipbreaking centres, where over 200 vessels are dismantled every year.
Shipbreaking is a lucrative business in Chittagong, where labour is cheap and safety measures are non-existent. Workers take ships apart by hand, so tragedies occur all the time. However, locals hold on to their jobs in shipbreaking yards, because work is scarce.
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#video #Bangladesh
Have you ever wondered where ships go after serving their time (25-30 years)? 🚢 Chittagong, Bangladesh is one of the world’s biggest shipbreaking centres, where over 200 vessels are dismantled every year.
Shipbreaking is a lucrative business in Chittagong, where labour is cheap and safety measures are non-existent. Workers take ships apart by hand, so tragedies occur all the time. However, locals hold on to their jobs in shipbreaking yards, because work is scarce.
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Yukuzas cut off a finger to atone
#video #Japan
When a member of a Japanese Yakuza owes an apology to a boss, they have to endure a ritual called yubitsume, which means, chopping off their own finger! The pinkies are usually the first to go.
For Yubitsume, the penitent lays his hand on a cloth and uses a sharp knife to cut through his finger, just above the top knuckle. Then he wraps the severed finger in the cloth and gives it to his oyabun, Yakuza boss.
We once witnessed a yubitsume ritual and it's not a scene for the fainthearted! To learn more about the Yakuza in modern-day Japan, check out our documentary.
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#video #Japan
When a member of a Japanese Yakuza owes an apology to a boss, they have to endure a ritual called yubitsume, which means, chopping off their own finger! The pinkies are usually the first to go.
For Yubitsume, the penitent lays his hand on a cloth and uses a sharp knife to cut through his finger, just above the top knuckle. Then he wraps the severed finger in the cloth and gives it to his oyabun, Yakuza boss.
We once witnessed a yubitsume ritual and it's not a scene for the fainthearted! To learn more about the Yakuza in modern-day Japan, check out our documentary.
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Serbian Woodstock 🎺
#video #Serbia
Every year, thousands of revellers gather in a small Serbian town to dance their feet off, immerse themselves in Balkan brass music and feel like characters in a Kusturica movie. It’s the annual trumpet festival in Guca that runs for five days straight.
Brass bands come from all over Serbia to compete for the ‘Golden Trumpet’ trophy, make a little money and get noticed by industry leaders. The Guca festival was first held in 1961 and has since grown into Serbia’s biggest music event.
Brass bands are an essential part of every major event, including births, weddings and funerals. Find out more about the festival and see what it’s like to party in Serbia - https://youtu.be/WwP_AdfNERg
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#video #Serbia
Every year, thousands of revellers gather in a small Serbian town to dance their feet off, immerse themselves in Balkan brass music and feel like characters in a Kusturica movie. It’s the annual trumpet festival in Guca that runs for five days straight.
Brass bands come from all over Serbia to compete for the ‘Golden Trumpet’ trophy, make a little money and get noticed by industry leaders. The Guca festival was first held in 1961 and has since grown into Serbia’s biggest music event.
Brass bands are an essential part of every major event, including births, weddings and funerals. Find out more about the festival and see what it’s like to party in Serbia - https://youtu.be/WwP_AdfNERg
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Life on Mars? 👩🚀
#video #Russia
Many children say they want to be astronauts. However, few of us ever get to pursue that childhood dream of exploring beyond our world. Anastasia Stepanova from Moscow made a decision when Mars One announced plans to send humans on a one-way mission to the Red Planet by 2023.
Many candidates were willing to set out on the journey but few made it to the shortlist and Anastasia was one of them, but the project has since been put on hold. Even so, she hasn’t stopped preparing for the trip. She took a degree course in engineering and spent three months in a Mars surface simulator in the Utah desert as part of another project called, Mars 160.
World Space Week has just begun and this year’s theme is, ‘Women in Space’. Celebrate the feminine side of the space sector, check out Anastasia’s story in our documentary - https://youtu.be/kOnjU_mGTMk
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#video #Russia
Many children say they want to be astronauts. However, few of us ever get to pursue that childhood dream of exploring beyond our world. Anastasia Stepanova from Moscow made a decision when Mars One announced plans to send humans on a one-way mission to the Red Planet by 2023.
Many candidates were willing to set out on the journey but few made it to the shortlist and Anastasia was one of them, but the project has since been put on hold. Even so, she hasn’t stopped preparing for the trip. She took a degree course in engineering and spent three months in a Mars surface simulator in the Utah desert as part of another project called, Mars 160.
World Space Week has just begun and this year’s theme is, ‘Women in Space’. Celebrate the feminine side of the space sector, check out Anastasia’s story in our documentary - https://youtu.be/kOnjU_mGTMk
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An Indonesian man has married his rice cooker in a wedding ceremony, causing hilarity online. 💒🍚
Khoirul Anam was snapped signing marriage papers with his ‘bride’ in a white veil by his side. Some congratulated the newlyweds, but most just laughed. Sadly, the marriage didn’t last and 4 days later the new husband announced his decision to move on.
We have a cool story about a man who married a hologram. Check it out here.
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Khoirul Anam was snapped signing marriage papers with his ‘bride’ in a white veil by his side. Some congratulated the newlyweds, but most just laughed. Sadly, the marriage didn’t last and 4 days later the new husband announced his decision to move on.
We have a cool story about a man who married a hologram. Check it out here.
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World Mental Health Day
#video #Russia
Did you know that around 10% of young people self-harm? Many start hurting themselves at the age of 12. That was Lera's age when she first sliced her own skin with a box-cutter.
It was a bad cut and her family had to take her to hospital for stitches. Her parents didn’t know what to do when Lera self-harmed. She’s now 15 and doesn’t go to school. She draws a lot and sees a psychotherapist. Her mother quit her job to be with Lera and support her with the ‘unconditional love’ that she believes kids like Lera need.
Although self-harm is not a specific mental health disorder, it is a common symptom of various conditions. Today is World Mental Health Day, which aims to raise awareness of mental health issues. Hear Lera's story, and those of other young people who deliberately hurt themselves.
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#video #Russia
Did you know that around 10% of young people self-harm? Many start hurting themselves at the age of 12. That was Lera's age when she first sliced her own skin with a box-cutter.
It was a bad cut and her family had to take her to hospital for stitches. Her parents didn’t know what to do when Lera self-harmed. She’s now 15 and doesn’t go to school. She draws a lot and sees a psychotherapist. Her mother quit her job to be with Lera and support her with the ‘unconditional love’ that she believes kids like Lera need.
Although self-harm is not a specific mental health disorder, it is a common symptom of various conditions. Today is World Mental Health Day, which aims to raise awareness of mental health issues. Hear Lera's story, and those of other young people who deliberately hurt themselves.
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An icon of Russia
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Many people know St Basil’s, but not everyone is aware this is not the cathedral’s original name. The official one is quite lengthy and was given to it by Metropolitan Makarius immediately after it was built - the
Cathedral of the Intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos on the Moat. The other one was given by the people.
Who was St Basil to give his name to a cathedral? Irina, the tour guide at the Cathedral, says, ‘It’s hard to explain holy fools today, or how they were seen in the 16th century. One fact known about Basil is that he deliberately walked barefoot and abandoned clothes and his home and did it quite consciously in adolescence when he was 16. And he came to live in Red Square. For his life of toil, God rewarded him with the gift of wonderworking and made him a healer and a prophet.”
Basil’s miracles earned him love among Muscovites and even Ivan the Terrible was said to be afraid of him.
To watch the film, go to our YouTube page!
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Many people know St Basil’s, but not everyone is aware this is not the cathedral’s original name. The official one is quite lengthy and was given to it by Metropolitan Makarius immediately after it was built - the
Cathedral of the Intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos on the Moat. The other one was given by the people.
Who was St Basil to give his name to a cathedral? Irina, the tour guide at the Cathedral, says, ‘It’s hard to explain holy fools today, or how they were seen in the 16th century. One fact known about Basil is that he deliberately walked barefoot and abandoned clothes and his home and did it quite consciously in adolescence when he was 16. And he came to live in Red Square. For his life of toil, God rewarded him with the gift of wonderworking and made him a healer and a prophet.”
Basil’s miracles earned him love among Muscovites and even Ivan the Terrible was said to be afraid of him.
To watch the film, go to our YouTube page!
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Edge of the world
This is what Russia’s northernmost city, Pevek, looks like. Closer to Alaska than Moscow, it has a harsh climate.
The wind in Pevek, dubbed ‘Yuzhak’, can be so strong it can sweep even burly men off their feet. People must sometimes literally crawl to reach their homes. RT correspondent Konstantin Rozhkov @Spetscorr recently had the opportunity to experience Yuzhak first-hand during a trip to Pevek.
All the buildings in Pevek are built on pilings, so they don’t touch the frozen ground. Nothing grows here due to permafrost. The closest tree is hundreds of kilometres to the south.
You can’t get to Pevek via regular roads. There are only ‘winter roads’ that become passable when temperatures drop below zero. All supplies are delivered by air or sea, which means that food costs a lot! Fresh tomatoes and cucumbers go for 850 roubles/kg ($11, compared to 80-200 roubles ($1-3) elsewhere in Russia), garlic will set you back a whopping 980 roubles/kg ($13).
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This is what Russia’s northernmost city, Pevek, looks like. Closer to Alaska than Moscow, it has a harsh climate.
The wind in Pevek, dubbed ‘Yuzhak’, can be so strong it can sweep even burly men off their feet. People must sometimes literally crawl to reach their homes. RT correspondent Konstantin Rozhkov @Spetscorr recently had the opportunity to experience Yuzhak first-hand during a trip to Pevek.
All the buildings in Pevek are built on pilings, so they don’t touch the frozen ground. Nothing grows here due to permafrost. The closest tree is hundreds of kilometres to the south.
You can’t get to Pevek via regular roads. There are only ‘winter roads’ that become passable when temperatures drop below zero. All supplies are delivered by air or sea, which means that food costs a lot! Fresh tomatoes and cucumbers go for 850 roubles/kg ($11, compared to 80-200 roubles ($1-3) elsewhere in Russia), garlic will set you back a whopping 980 roubles/kg ($13).
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