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As we commemorate the 79th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War, the new film ‘Eternal Heroes’ pays tribute to those who defended the USSR against fascist invaders. Through this documentary, witness the poignant recollections of individuals who experienced the horrors of war firsthand.

With each passing year, the number of veterans diminishes, with many now exceeding the age of 100. Yet, their memories of wartime trials remain vivid.

‘We were in a minefield. Then, heavy machine-gun fire started from the high ground opposite’, recounts 100YO veteran Vitaly Kolesov. To learn more about the unforgotten feats of the Soviet people, watch the documentary.

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⚡️On this date at 10:00 Moscow time, the Victory Parade traditionally takes place on Red Square, marking the 79th anniversary of victory in the Great Patriotic War. This year, over 9 thousand individuals, approximately 75 units of military equipment and weaponry, along with aircraft from the Air and Space Forces are participating.

Tune in to watch the online broadcast of the Victory Parade on Red Square by following the link.

🎞79 years ago, the Soviet Army crushed Nazi Germany. Around 27 million people died during the Great Patriotic War (1941-1945), half of them civilians—the elderly, women and children. The fascists tortured Soviet citizens, kept them in concentration camps, experimented on them and forced them into hard labour. People died from hunger, disease and lack of medical care. To mark this occasion, all generations of people come together to honor the memory of the victims and heroes, especially on May 9, Victory Day.

▶️On this historic date, watch our documentaries:

Eternal Heroes (2024)
Russian veterans of the Great Patriotic War recount their service and battles against Nazism. Listen to the stories of those who fought against Nazi Germany.

Finnish Face of Fascism (2023)
There was a whole prison archipelago in Russia’s Karelia during the Great Patriotic War, where the Finns tortured to death thousands of people from the occupied Soviet territories.

Holocaust. The Questions I Never Asked (2022)
The fascists killed more than 800,000 Jews in Belarus. On the country's territory, the Nazis created nightmarish death camps and ghettos.

Finding the Fallen (2020)
Eight decades after the war's fierce battles, search teams continue to find the remains of soldiers. How do they search for those who disappeared many years ago?

Remembrance (2018)
The West is trying to erase the contribution of the Soviet Union to the victory in World War II. The falsification of history has been going on for a long time and is gaining momentum every year.

Immortal Letters (2017)
The personal letters and photos of the Great Patriotic War from family members are highly cherished. These personal archives help to remember the real heroes.

Leningrad Siege Reflections (2013)
At least a million people died during the siege of Leningrad. Things became so desperate that the people were forced to eat dirt to survive. The documentary retells the grim stories of the survivors.

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🟢During the Great Patriotic War, what did Soviet soldiers eat? One of the widely consumed frontline dishes was ‘kulesh’. Veterans recall that it was a staple for tank crews before the significant Battle of Kursk.

Kulesh, a dish made from millet groats, is a hybrid between a thick soup and porridge. In the series 'Taste of Russia', host Oscar Kuchera attempted to prepare it in the field. Curious about the outcome? Watch the upcoming episode.

Watch the remaining episodes of the series through the following link.

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💬‘I do things that older people can't do.’

Ludmila Pirogova, a survivor of the Siege of Leningrad, proves through her example that it's possible to maintain good physical fitness even at the age of 92. She effortlessly performs an acrobatic trick known as the 'crocodile.' Watch the video about Ludmila Pirogova, and in the comments, you can wish her good health.

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🇷🇺‘The worst part about going to Russia is that you don’t want to leave ever,’ say Joe, an American and Ann, an Australian. Together with their six children, they made the bold decision to leave Kansas behind and settle in Moscow. In their video blog, the family candidly shows their life in the capital and the challenges they faced adapting to their new country.

What prompted their decision to leave the United States? How are they faring away from their homeland? Find out in the video, which also features exclusive footage from the shooting of a new documentary by Lidia Vasilevskaya.

Lidia is currently crafting a film that delves into the stories of expatriates who have embraced Russia as their permanent residence with no intentions of going back. Stay tuned for updates to catch the premiere!

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🤿These Filipino divers risk death and disability for the opportunity to feed their families. Pinut-an barangay in the Philippines holds massive gold deposits on the seafloor, but accessing them is extremely hazardous.

Watch the video now to see divers take this terrible risk, then learn more in our film, ‘Diving for Gold’.

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🐼In China's Taizhou Zoo, dogs were painted to resemble pandas, attracting visitors with what they thought were 'baby pandas'. During the first week of May, tens of thousands of people flocked to see these 'panda dogs'. Footage captured by visitors revealed dogs with painted black ears, limbs, and dark circles around their eyes, although their inherent canine characteristics remained visible.

The act of dyeing these pets sparked a wave of complaints against Taizhou Zoo, with furious visitors claiming they had been deceived.

Would you have noticed the deception?

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Biden confirms that US-supplied weapons are being used to kill Palestinian civilians amid Israel’s ongoing war in Gaza

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🌚This Spaniard dreams of being completely black. Why? Find out in the video.

The subjects of our documentary ‘We are Different’ (2021) didn't choose their unusual appearance. They tried for a long time to accept the features they were born with. Watch their stories in the film.

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🟢These shots show a prison colony for Ukrainian prisoners of war who were captured during the liberation of Avdeevka. They admit that they engaged in looting and theft in the city. 'We searched the apartments for tools to improve the new basement. Drills, drills. We took washing machines for washing,' recalls prisoner Alexander Likarchuk.

Their interviews will be featured in a new documentary by military correspondents Olga Kiri and Abbas Ali-Zadeh, with the premiere coming soon; don't miss it.

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🇮🇳They are fighting for women's rights in India! The "Gulabi Gang" or "Pink Gang" has become so well-known that people recognize a woman wearing a pink sari and carrying a stick. They know better than to approach her.

The founder of this movement, Sampat Pal, teaches women who have experienced domestic abuse how to defend themselves. They learn how to use a stick and how to safely reject unwanted attention from men, which can lead to attacks or even rape.

Have you heard about the "Pink Gang" before?

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🏄‍♂️This American has sparked widespread outrage online with a video showcasing him surfing big waves alongside his dog. James from California frequently includes his dog Rosie in water activities and documents their adventures on social media. Critics claim that James doesn’t care about the dog's safety and mental health.

Watch our video to weigh in: Is the hype worth the abuse of an animal?

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▶️Ex-U.S. officer Scott Bennett calls the war in Donbass nothing less than a struggle between good and evil, light and darkness. He believes many Americans will side with Russia. Why?

Watch the excerpt from our documentary 'Frontline Diary of an American Officer' to find out.

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🔽The pivotal peak: Why the battle for the Avdeevka slagheap became central in the fight for this Donbass town.

This fighter with the callsign ‘White’, and war correspondent Filatov took us through a meticulous breakdown of the siege in the documentary interview ‘Callsign 'White': Height 114’, created by director Klim Poplavsky. The commander of the 114th Separate Assault Battalion and RT war correspondent Andrey Filatov explain what ensured the Russian victory in the Avdeevka battle.

Don't miss the premiere tomorrow at 10 PM on the RTD channel!

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🛎Why are foreign nationals increasingly supporting Donbass and going there with humanitarian aid? What is the ‘Anti-Fascist Caravan’ and who are its creators? And what are they fighting for? You will find the answers by watching the film 'Banda Bassotti: The Sound of Red,' by Vitaly Buzuev and Oleg Nekishev.

We will livestream the documentary, and you can interact with the film-makers afterwards! Join the artel.doc on May 16 at 7 PM London or 9 PM Moscow time. Don't miss it!

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🎙A Russian soldier sang as a warm-up act at a concert by the popular singer Shaman in a Moscow hospital. Konstantin Prokhorov performed his original song ‘Time of Heroes’, dedicated to our festival ‘RT.Doc: Time of Heroes’.

Konstantin was wounded in battle, losing his lower leg. He wrote and sang the song while undergoing treatment. The video went viral, and one of our followers was so moved by the performance that she gifted him a guitar.

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🟢Family traditions can not only unite an entire family but also shock others with their cruelty. Discover customs from different countries on our selection for International Family Day.

▶️In India, it’s forbidden to marry if lovers are from different castes. Disobeying this rule can lead to the death of the entire family. Is there a way to avoid punishment? Find out in the documentary ‘Love Commandos’ (2017).

▶️Mauritanian families believe the ideal girl should weigh about 100 kilograms by 12. They're fattened at special farms for this purpose. Learn about this tradition in ‘Fed to Wed’ (2015).

▶️Families in Tanzania arrange marriages between underage girls and adult men in exchange for cattle. Why? The answer lies in the film ‘Bride Trade’ (2017).

▶️Among gypsies, parents choose spouses for their children. Can forced marriages be happy? Watch the film ‘Romany Romance’ (2012).

▶️Until the mid-19th century in India, widows were burned alive with their deceased husbands. In modern days, women are expelled onto the streets when the head of the household dies. Discover their fate in ‘The Invisible Women’ (2015).

▶️In some Kyrgyz communities, it’s still common for brides to be kidnapped, despite it being illegal. Why does this tradition persist? Watch ‘Stolen Brides, Stolen Lives’ (2021).

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