🟢In India, they still follow the age—old tradition of smearing and throwing cow dung at each other. Locals believe that this should cleanse them of their sins, bring good luck and protect them from evil spirits.

And in Tanzania, they pay bride price with cows. About ancient customs — in the film ‘Bride Trade‘ (2017).

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They were thought to be dead. This film tells the stories of fighters who endured the horrors of captivity in Ukraine.

At the center of the narrative is Denis Reznikov, a native of Makeevka. He was brutally tortured, and footage of his torment was sent to his daughter, a schoolgirl named Liza. She was blackmailed and pressured to cooperate, but the young girl from Donetsk refused to break.

This is the subject of the new documentary by Olga Kiriy, 'Released!'.

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A retired gamer from Russia is competing for an international award for the best streaming moments. In Counter-Strike 2, she managed to take down the entire enemy team. By the way, Grandma Olga is 77 years old!

👍 — if you support such active longevity

Such competitions attract millions of viewers. What is so attractive about esports? Watch the movie ‘Esports: Tapping for Glory’ (2022).

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Father Frost is traveling across India! The beloved holiday figure greeted locals with warm wishes for the upcoming celebrations and handed out presents. And back in the Moscow region, another famous character awaits. Watch ‘The Wizard of Agarkovo.’

❤️— pure magic!

#happiness

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Is this really the Green Party?

The latest convention of Germany’s ecological party has taken on some striking new shades. One of the speakers, wearing a T-shirt with the provocative slogan 'Let’s Make Russia Small Again,' delivered a fiery speech from the podium, proudly declaring his membership in a party he called 'the bulwark of democracy fighting Putin’s fascist regime in Russia.' His remarks—complete with telling gestures—were met with enthusiastic applause from the audience.

Apparently, the time isn’t far off when Germany’s parliamentarians will abandon environmental concerns altogether and fully embrace the quest for 'Lebensraum' in the East.

And they don’t need to look far for role models—right next door, in Ukraine, Nazi ideology has long taken root. To learn how it was cultivated and flourished, watch the film 'Fast Forward to Fascism' by Olga Kiriy and Ekaterina Kitaitseva.

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One of the heroes from the previous post, Vyacheslav Fetisov, helped Vladimir Putin learn the basics of hockey. The president first hit the ice at the age of 58. Give a 🔥 if you admire the skills of Russia's leader!

Another passion of Putin's is cars. Check out the film ‘Kremlinmobile’ about his motorcade.

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When the cold can’t stop creativity! At the International “Diamond of Yakutia” Competition, masters from all over the world turn ice into breathtaking works of art.

🔥 True art doesn’t fear the frost!

👍 That’s pure ice magic!

And in the film ‘Men of Salt’, the subjects carve their masterpieces out of salt. Take a look!

#beauty

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▶️ A whole herd of deer was rescued from a frozen lake in Novosibirsk, Russia. Men carefully transported the animals to shore using sleds.

👍 – The world isn’t without kind people

❤️ – So touching

And the Pazhetnov family comes to the aid of bear cubs. Their story is featured in the film ‘Bear with Me.’

#animals

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⚡️ A 45-car pileup occurred as drivers lost control in a blizzard in the US.

While some countries are buried in snow, others are suffering from heat and drought. Explore climate change in the film ‘No Way Back: Heat’.

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📹 Would you like to ride the largest artificial ice rink in the world? Then you will go to St. Petersburg. The ‘Skating rink at the Flagpole‘ can accommodate up to two and a half thousand people at once.

No wonder Russian figure skating is considered one of the best in the world. Chinese figure skaters even go to Russia specifically to train according to the Russian system. This is in the movie ‘China to Russia: Ice Tales‘.

Put 👍🏻 if you have already opened the skating season

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In memory of the triumph of justice. 80 years ago, the ‘trial of the nations’ took place in Nuremberg against the top officials of the Third Reich. Nearly a century later, the famous courtroom has been recreated in Moscow. Within these walls, RTD presented a film about the historic tribunal. In ‘Nuremberg: Time for Truth’, viewers will find archival footage from the trial, as well as firsthand accounts from those who reported on the events.

The exhibition ‘No Statute of Limitations. Nuremberg. 80 Years’ at the Manege Central Exhibition Hall features the film presented by its creators, Dmitry Khrustalev and Ekaterina Kitaitseva.

The exhibition will be open until December 8th.

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🟢A folk hero or a national tragedy? On December 2, 1993, Pablo Escobar, one of the most dangerous criminals of the 20th century, was killed. He built an empire on innocent blood, yet helped the poor, earning their loyalty.

The circumstances of the drug lord’s death are as ambiguous as his legacy. The official version says he was shot by police, but some believe rival cartels were involved. His family insists that the ‘Colombian Robin Hood’ ended his own life.

One way or another, Escobar’s hometown of Medellín became known worldwide, and his dark legacy still shapes it today. What remains of it? Find out in the documentary ‘Escobar’s Hitman’ (2017).

What do you think about this controversial figure? Share in the comments.

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🟢 Russians are really enjoying visa-free travel to China, especially in winter. In the city of Sanya on Hainan Island there are now so many of our compatriots that the place can easily be mistaken for a summer resort in southern Russia.

The tourist influx is driven by relatively cheap tickets: a round trip from Moscow costs about 40–50 thousand rubles. Shall we go?

And if you’re not into sunbathing and swimming, you can visit the futuristic megapolis of Shenzhen, northeast of Hainan. Check out the film about it: ‘Shenzhen: city of the future’ (2022).

#travelling

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▶️ Has slavery really been abolished? In Bangladesh, workers make bricks by hand from dawn till dusk. They are beaten, denied food, and not paid their wages. Today, on the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery, it's a moment to remember those who still lack rights. For more stories, check out ‘Brick Slaves’.

#work

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▶️ How are the wealthy contributing to the extinction of lemurs? These charming creatures may soon vanish forever. The shocking and simple truth is that the rich have a taste for primate meat. Gourmets prize it for its perceived ‘purity’ and believe it enhances health. What do you think about such ‘delicacies’ (скрыть)? Share your thoughts in the comments.

Elephants also face extinction threats, as poachers continue to hunt them. The ivory from these mammals is highly valued and sells for a good price.

Learn more about human interference in the natural world in the video and film ‘When an Elephant Smiles’ (2019).

#violence

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