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Where ships and people die
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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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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
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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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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 🎺
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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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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? 👩🚀
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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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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
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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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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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How a Russian girl became Mum to her 6 siblings
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Kristina went to college and dreamed of being a pastry chef but her plans changed overnight when her mum died very suddenly. Kristina was determined that her five younger brothers and a sister wouldn't be sent to a children’s home. Local child Services gave Kristina a six-month trial to prove she could handle the parental responsibility.
Kristina returned to the village and took charge of their hectic household. Now she cleans, cooks and gets the children ready for school. She also runs the family farm, taking care of the cows, pigs, chickens and several dogs and cats. The kids all help their big sister with household chores like milking, chopping wood, mowing and household maintenance.
She passed her trial period with flying colours but still has to prove that her family is doing fine.
Check out Kristina’s extraordinary story here.
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Kristina went to college and dreamed of being a pastry chef but her plans changed overnight when her mum died very suddenly. Kristina was determined that her five younger brothers and a sister wouldn't be sent to a children’s home. Local child Services gave Kristina a six-month trial to prove she could handle the parental responsibility.
Kristina returned to the village and took charge of their hectic household. Now she cleans, cooks and gets the children ready for school. She also runs the family farm, taking care of the cows, pigs, chickens and several dogs and cats. The kids all help their big sister with household chores like milking, chopping wood, mowing and household maintenance.
She passed her trial period with flying colours but still has to prove that her family is doing fine.
Check out Kristina’s extraordinary story here.
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Christopher Columbus’s statue in London was found doused with red paint. The incident took place on October 12, the day after Columbus Day, which is traditionally celebrated in the US. Though, this year, many Americans celebrated Indigenous Peoples’ Day instead.
In the wake of the protests sparked by George Floyd’s killing last year, the debate over Columbus’ legacy has ignited once again. Many associate the Italian explorer with violence against native communities and slavery. Monuments honouring him have been defaced and toppled, alongside statues of other historical figures.
What’s your take on re-examining history? Should Columbus’ statues be taken down? Comment and watch our video on the topic.
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In the wake of the protests sparked by George Floyd’s killing last year, the debate over Columbus’ legacy has ignited once again. Many associate the Italian explorer with violence against native communities and slavery. Monuments honouring him have been defaced and toppled, alongside statues of other historical figures.
What’s your take on re-examining history? Should Columbus’ statues be taken down? Comment and watch our video on the topic.
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Doctor Oleg Abakumov has been fighting COVID in the Red Zone of a Moscow hospital. As a child, he spent a lot of time in the respiratory ward as a patient battling chronic asthma. When he grew up, he was determined to come back as a pulmonologist.
Oleg Abakumov is one of 10 children in a family of a priest. This is why he is very used to helping and supporting others. His father taught all his children to be considerate of people, charitable and decent.
This message has driven Oleg to look for a personal approach to all his patients. No matter how hard the case, he takes time to build a rapport. He is convinced that “if you have a patient’s trust, that’s it! They are bound to get better.” Oleg’s blog is another way of him trying to connect to people. He wants to educate people about their health and do it in the most creative way.
Tune in for the premiere of Doctor COVID on our YouTube channel!
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Doctor Oleg Abakumov has been fighting COVID in the Red Zone of a Moscow hospital. As a child, he spent a lot of time in the respiratory ward as a patient battling chronic asthma. When he grew up, he was determined to come back as a pulmonologist.
Oleg Abakumov is one of 10 children in a family of a priest. This is why he is very used to helping and supporting others. His father taught all his children to be considerate of people, charitable and decent.
This message has driven Oleg to look for a personal approach to all his patients. No matter how hard the case, he takes time to build a rapport. He is convinced that “if you have a patient’s trust, that’s it! They are bound to get better.” Oleg’s blog is another way of him trying to connect to people. He wants to educate people about their health and do it in the most creative way.
Tune in for the premiere of Doctor COVID on our YouTube channel!
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No man’s land
#video #Antarctica
It’s open to everybody and no country owns it. People and wildlife coexist here peacefully. What’s this wonderful place? It’s Antarctica, the world’s coldest and most pristine continent!
On this day, exactly 62 years ago, a conference in Washington DC paved the way for the Antarctic Treaty, which proclaims that the world's southernmost continent should be free of weapons, borders, and exploitation. Only science and collaboration are welcome here.
To honour that date, here are some interesting facts.
❄️ You can’t take anything out of the continent, including stones, feathers, or anything manmade.
❄️ Antarctica has the lowest recorded temperature on earth, -89.2 degrees Celsius.
❄️ America’s McMurdo station is the largest research station here, with over 1,000 scientists working throughout the year.
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#video #Antarctica
It’s open to everybody and no country owns it. People and wildlife coexist here peacefully. What’s this wonderful place? It’s Antarctica, the world’s coldest and most pristine continent!
On this day, exactly 62 years ago, a conference in Washington DC paved the way for the Antarctic Treaty, which proclaims that the world's southernmost continent should be free of weapons, borders, and exploitation. Only science and collaboration are welcome here.
To honour that date, here are some interesting facts.
❄️ You can’t take anything out of the continent, including stones, feathers, or anything manmade.
❄️ Antarctica has the lowest recorded temperature on earth, -89.2 degrees Celsius.
❄️ America’s McMurdo station is the largest research station here, with over 1,000 scientists working throughout the year.
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