They aren't considered human, they're maimed and killed all because of their white skin. In Tanzania, locals have declared open season on albinos. Why? Find out in our video.

Learn more about the difficult fate of white-skinned Tanzanians in the film ‘Albino Africa’ (2014). On International Albinism Awareness Day, it's crucial to learn about the lives and challenges of those with this genetic condition.

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🟢Which countries played a crucial role in rewriting Ukraine's history? And who invented the ‘Ukrainian identity’?

Historians claim that the idea's inception was comparatively recent. In the 19th century, the Austro-Hungarian authorities used threats and violence to force the people of Galicia, a region under their control, to renounce their roots. ‘Repressions of the Rusyns in Austria-Hundary was systematic to suppress theirr pro-Russian Identity’, says historian Movses Gazaryan.

Watch the excerpt and the documentary ‘Inventing Ukraine’ to learn about the gradual implementation of Ukrainian nationalism.

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📹He was born in the USA, lived and worked in France and Australia, but found his true home in Russia. Jay Close, a renowned chef, moved to the Russian countryside over 20 years ago. Why did he make this decision? Find out in our video.

Jay is one of thousands of foreigners who have made this country their home. Are they happy in Russia? And how do their lives unfold here? This is the focus of our new film ‘Why I Moved to Russia’, by Lidia Vasilevskaya. Watch it right now on our online cinema rt.doc.

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💬 ‘This is your donor who donated his marrow to you and gave you your transplant, he's almost family already.'

This story is about an adult who saved the life of an 11-year-old boy. Gosha had leukemia. Often, this disease can only be cured with the help of a bone marrow transplant. Relatives may not always be donors. In this case, an unknown person became the savior.

On World Blood Donor Day, June 14th, watch our video and documentary ‘You're my Type: The Donor Lottery’.

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🟢US Army veterans often find themselves sidelined after their service. In America, tens of thousands of former soldiers and officers are homeless, suffering from injuries and psychological trauma. Despite authorities reporting enormous funds allocated for their support, the aid rarely reaches them.

Our video and the film ‘US Veterans: Not Forgotten’ (2016) uncover the harsh realities of military service. See how the States treat those who defended American interests on the U.S. Army's Foundation Day. Does this look like the American dream?

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Why do Americans choose to move to Russia? To find the answer, independent journalist Tofurious Maximus Crane meets with three emigrant families to get a glimpse into their new lives. Jay Close was born in New York, grew up in California, and has lived in France, Australia, and even Papua New Guinea. He worked as a chef for the Rolling Stones and later managed several restaurants in Moscow. Now, Jay raises goats and makes cheese in the countryside near Moscow, where he has built his home for over 30 years. Another emigrant is Chad Hower, who was granted political asylum in Russia after being persecuted by the CIA in his home country. Finally, Tofurious meets Jozef and Ann, who recently moved to Russia with their six children. Tune in to our premiere to discover the various reasons why some Americans seek a new beginning in Russia. Have these families found a sense of home far from their native land?

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📹This Russian janitor, Yura, has become a star. Previously, he lived a modest life, receiving a meagre salary and paying off loans. However, a lucky opportunity radically changed his life when his neighbour, a photographer, offered to do a photo shoot for him and uploaded the pictures online. The shoot was a success, and the man became famous overnight. Watch this documentary about him: 'Cinderfella'.

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- Have our freedom and spend money on things.
- It’s very convenient…

Mike and Francesca from the U.S. don't want kids. He is a musician and dog walker; she is a hairdresser. The young people live alone and have a dog. They talk about their motivation in our video and documentary, 'Kidless’.

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▶️Joe and Ann fled the USA to Russia, fearing for their children's future. Chad found refuge in this country after years of persecution by FBI. Jay, having traveled around the globe, realised that the best place for him is Russia.

In Lydia Vasilevskaya's new film ‘Why I Moved to Russia’ you'll hear candid stories from foreigners who have made a home miles away from their homeland. Be sure to watch it if you missed the premiere.

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🟢On 17 June 1925, the Protocol for the Prohibition of the Use of Asphyxiating, Poisonous or Other Gases, and of Bacteriological Methods of Warfare was signed in Geneva. The document placed a legal barrier to the use of chemical and bacteriological weapons, but did not prohibit their development, production and stockpiling.

Japanese Emperor Hirohito took advantage of this. On his secret order, Unit 731 was created. During World War II, the group worked on the development of extremely deadly biological weapons. Employees conducted monstrous experiments on living people — from injections with plague and anthrax agents to operations without anaesthesia and unimaginable torture.

Who was their target? Find out in Tatiana Borsch's film 'Death Factories'.

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▶️Farmers in India are committing suicide due to a lack of water. Drought has gripped some parts of the country, leading to an agricultural crisis. Once fertile land has turned into a desert and natural springs are running dry. Water is brought to villages only once a week in tanks, which are then sold to local residents. Farners are forced into debt that they cannot repay in the end.

Why is India facing a water crisis? And what are the solutions that Indians are looking for? The answers can be found in our film 'H2WOE'. Watch it on World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought.

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🟢Meet former US Army officer Scott Bennett. Bennett is the hero of Olga Kiriy and Oleg Nekishev's film 'Frontline Diary of an American Officer', which was screened in Russian cinemas.

The film is about Scott traveling to Donetsk. There he asks for forgiveness for his country, holding in his hands fragments of NATO shells that the Americans send to Ukraine to kill civilians.

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▶️ June 18th is the International Day for Countering Hate Speech, established by the United Nations to address offensive statements and ill-treatment based on race, ethnicity, religion, beliefs, or political affiliation.

The organization's website features the 'strong' words of Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who states that 'hatred is dangerous for everyone and the fight against it must be collective.' However, this statement doesn't seem to apply to protecting Russia.

Since the Special Military Operation, Russia has been subject to a cancel culture, where everything Russian is attacked in European countries and Russians face open aggression, including insults, harassment, and even threats to their lives and health. This is the focus of our film 'Russians Cancelled'.

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⚡️One of the most talked-about events in the world at the moment is the meeting between Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un. This is the first time a Russian president has visited the DPRK for almost a quarter of a century. The last time Putin was in North Korea was July 2000, when he met with Kim Jong-il, the father of the current head of state. Do you remember anything about that visit? We've collected some archive footage for you to watch.

Putin visited the tomb of Kim Il Sung, the founder of North Korea, at the Kumsusan Memorial Palace. He also paid his respects at the ‘Liberation’ monument, dedicated to Soviet soldiers. The talks were held in a closed format and lasted for almost two hours. After the meeting, the leaders signed a joint declaration. According to Putin, this document was a significant milestone in bilateral relations and set out the main priorities for their partnership in the future.

While the West believes that North Korea is a dictatorship, how does life really look like in a country that has been isolated from the rest of the world for so long? Watch our documentary ’10 Days in North Korea’.

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▶️ The city of San Pedro Sula, in Honduras, is considered one of the most dangerous cities in the world, with high rates of crime. The victims of these crimes are often women, who are raped and murdered with impunity. They have little choice but to run away, join a gang, or fight back and help others.

Our documentary 'Honduran Femicide' tells the stories of the women in this country and how their lives have been affected by the violence. Watch it on this International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict.

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💬 'Russia is the most honest friend and ally, and President Putin is a dear friend to the Korean people.'

Talks between Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un have concluded in Pyongyang. The agenda for the two leaders included a private meeting at the residence, a ceremony, and the laying of wreaths at a ‘Liberation’ monument.

Russia and North Korea signed a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement, including one that provides for mutual assistance in case of aggression against either party to the agreement. Russia also has not ruled out the development of military-technical cooperation.

While the world is focused on the visit of the Russian president, we would like to draw your attention to the top 5 unusual facts about North Korea and invite you to learn more about the country through our documentary 'The Happiest People on Earth'.

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