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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.
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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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#video #Russia
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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Real-life Russian Hagrid
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Aleksandr Biletsky has created his own fantasy world without leaving his home village. His resemblance to Harry Potter’s friend, Hagrid, isn't just physical – Aleksandr is a gamekeeper and feels most comfortable when he’s in the wild. He only lacks a hippogriff and a giant spider for friends! 🕷
Russia’s Hagrid says he feels like he ‘fits’ in his village, Agarkovo. He and his wife live in a big wooden house, or ‘terem’, which, according to Aleksandr, is also a ‘giant workshop where wizards and fairies can work their magic’. In Muggle words, they run workshops for artists and craftsmen.
Do you think he looks a lot like Hagrid?
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Aleksandr Biletsky has created his own fantasy world without leaving his home village. His resemblance to Harry Potter’s friend, Hagrid, isn't just physical – Aleksandr is a gamekeeper and feels most comfortable when he’s in the wild. He only lacks a hippogriff and a giant spider for friends! 🕷
Russia’s Hagrid says he feels like he ‘fits’ in his village, Agarkovo. He and his wife live in a big wooden house, or ‘terem’, which, according to Aleksandr, is also a ‘giant workshop where wizards and fairies can work their magic’. In Muggle words, they run workshops for artists and craftsmen.
Do you think he looks a lot like Hagrid?
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Hasta siempre, Comandante
#video #Bolivia
‘His bearded face resembled Jesus Christ’s!’ A woman from Vallegrande, Bolivia recalls the day she saw Ernesto ‘Che’ Guevara’s body put on display in a laundry house. The Argentine-born revolutionary died a year after he began to create his guerrilla army in Bolivia.
In 1966, Che Guevara travelled to Bolivia incognito to incite a revolution. Despite early successes, he and his guerrilla force found themselves on the run from US-backed Bolivian troops. Che Guevara was wounded, caught, and eventually executed. He was buried in an unmarked grave.
His remains were dug up 30 years later and brought to Cuba, where he was buried with military honours on October 17.
Check out our documentary about the Comandante’s last days in Bolivia.
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#video #Bolivia
‘His bearded face resembled Jesus Christ’s!’ A woman from Vallegrande, Bolivia recalls the day she saw Ernesto ‘Che’ Guevara’s body put on display in a laundry house. The Argentine-born revolutionary died a year after he began to create his guerrilla army in Bolivia.
In 1966, Che Guevara travelled to Bolivia incognito to incite a revolution. Despite early successes, he and his guerrilla force found themselves on the run from US-backed Bolivian troops. Che Guevara was wounded, caught, and eventually executed. He was buried in an unmarked grave.
His remains were dug up 30 years later and brought to Cuba, where he was buried with military honours on October 17.
Check out our documentary about the Comandante’s last days in Bolivia.
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Square metre of hell
#video #HongKong
We bet you’ve never had to live in such a small dwelling. This is what the poorest residents in one of the world’s most expensive cities can afford. They literally live in cages that cost around US$300 per month. Our film crew got to visit an apartment in Hong Kong offering cage beds for rent, but the inhabitants weren’t very happy about it. See it in our documentary, available here.
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#video #HongKong
We bet you’ve never had to live in such a small dwelling. This is what the poorest residents in one of the world’s most expensive cities can afford. They literally live in cages that cost around US$300 per month. Our film crew got to visit an apartment in Hong Kong offering cage beds for rent, but the inhabitants weren’t very happy about it. See it in our documentary, available here.
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Wildfire Warriors
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The summer of 2021 has become devastating for the Russian taiga. Recently, wildfires are spreading at a critical rate because of climate change and the collapse of agriculture. Extensive areas are grassed over and set on fire easily. This is why the Russian Aerial Forest Protection Service is out fighting the fires on one of their longest tours on the job.
Aerial Forest Protection Service is a unit in charge of putting out wildfires. The aircraft we see spraying the forest from above are only trying to cool it down to let the firefighters do their job. They get parachuted to the site and start their work. They have to act very quickly because there is always a chance of a fire spreading. They dig firebreaks and set up backfires. No need to say that their job can often get dangerous or even life-threatening. But they still manage to soldier on.
Tune in for the premiere of Wildfire Warriors and see what it takes to become a firefighter.
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The summer of 2021 has become devastating for the Russian taiga. Recently, wildfires are spreading at a critical rate because of climate change and the collapse of agriculture. Extensive areas are grassed over and set on fire easily. This is why the Russian Aerial Forest Protection Service is out fighting the fires on one of their longest tours on the job.
Aerial Forest Protection Service is a unit in charge of putting out wildfires. The aircraft we see spraying the forest from above are only trying to cool it down to let the firefighters do their job. They get parachuted to the site and start their work. They have to act very quickly because there is always a chance of a fire spreading. They dig firebreaks and set up backfires. No need to say that their job can often get dangerous or even life-threatening. But they still manage to soldier on.
Tune in for the premiere of Wildfire Warriors and see what it takes to become a firefighter.
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Rudolf Nureyev, Galina Ulanova and Mikhail Baryshnikov are world-famous Russian dancers and they all went to the same school - the Vaganova Ballet Academy. Aspiring dancers from Russia and beyond still dream of studying there.
Future ballet stars have perfected their art here for nearly 300 years. To become a professional ballet dancer, you have to start at an early age. Every year, thousands of children head to St. Petersburg to try their luck. Only around 70 are accepted, competition is tough and only the most promising dancers succeed.
Entering the academy is only half the battle. Completing a gruelling eight-year curriculum and living far from your family is much more difficult. Only half the students make it throughout the whole programme. But it can pay off - graduates get the chance to dance with the world’s best companies.
Today is World Ballet Day! Check out Olya's story, along with many other young hopefuls, who really want to become prima ballerinas.
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Future ballet stars have perfected their art here for nearly 300 years. To become a professional ballet dancer, you have to start at an early age. Every year, thousands of children head to St. Petersburg to try their luck. Only around 70 are accepted, competition is tough and only the most promising dancers succeed.
Entering the academy is only half the battle. Completing a gruelling eight-year curriculum and living far from your family is much more difficult. Only half the students make it throughout the whole programme. But it can pay off - graduates get the chance to dance with the world’s best companies.
Today is World Ballet Day! Check out Olya's story, along with many other young hopefuls, who really want to become prima ballerinas.
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From white-collar to freediving champion
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Andrey Matveenko used to be an economist and worked in an office. He has always been into sport, but when he tried freediving, that was it. He quit his accounting job and became a full-time freediver.
Andrey became an instructor and set multiple records by diving deeper than 100 metres. Having conquered warm seas, his friends dared Andrey to try it in cold water, under the ice.
Freediving is challenging in itself, as athletes plunge to great depths while holding their breath. Try doing that when the water is minus 2 degrees Celcius. Andrey took it to a different level and decided to break the world record of 71 metres.
How do you think he did? Find out here.
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Andrey Matveenko used to be an economist and worked in an office. He has always been into sport, but when he tried freediving, that was it. He quit his accounting job and became a full-time freediver.
Andrey became an instructor and set multiple records by diving deeper than 100 metres. Having conquered warm seas, his friends dared Andrey to try it in cold water, under the ice.
Freediving is challenging in itself, as athletes plunge to great depths while holding their breath. Try doing that when the water is minus 2 degrees Celcius. Andrey took it to a different level and decided to break the world record of 71 metres.
How do you think he did? Find out here.
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The Boy Who Survived
#photo #Syria
Leith was a regular happy boy. He had a mom and dad, brothers and sisters, rode a bike, kissed his mom before bed, and went to the sea with his family. Then, when he was five, he suddenly lost them all.
Terrorists killed everyone. He only survived thanks to his father, who smeared Leith with blood so the murderers would think he was dead. His grandmother saw everyone die in a matter of minutes. She was only left alive so the terrorists could swap her and other women for their own people.
Here are some pictures we took while filming our documentary, Syria: The Story of One Tragedy. Now Leith goes to school and lives with his grandma in a shelter in Homs.
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#photo #Syria
Leith was a regular happy boy. He had a mom and dad, brothers and sisters, rode a bike, kissed his mom before bed, and went to the sea with his family. Then, when he was five, he suddenly lost them all.
Terrorists killed everyone. He only survived thanks to his father, who smeared Leith with blood so the murderers would think he was dead. His grandmother saw everyone die in a matter of minutes. She was only left alive so the terrorists could swap her and other women for their own people.
Here are some pictures we took while filming our documentary, Syria: The Story of One Tragedy. Now Leith goes to school and lives with his grandma in a shelter in Homs.
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