RT Documentary

Children as a ‘threat to Ukraine’s national security.’ On the 'Peacemaker'* website, there are more than 300 underage Russian citizens. The database includes everyone whom Kiev has declared an enemy of the regime. For the Ukrainian authorities, this even includes two-year-old children. Vasily Nebenzya announced these figures at a UN meeting. The 'Peacemaker'* list also includes Faina Savenkova from Lugansk. She was twelve when she was added to the database. The reason was a video address to the UN in which the girl asked people not to forget that the children of Donbass have the right to a peaceful life. An excerpt from the film ‘Speak Out! Faina Savenkova's Story’ discusses her fate and how she ended up in the 'Peacemaker'* database. *The website is recognized as extremist and banned in Russia FOLLOW 🥰 News&Docfilms Channe

📹For most of her life, Faina has lived in a war zone. At six, she knew all about artillery shelling and airstrikes. By the age of ten, she was writing plays, poems, and stories. A documentary by filmmaker, Klim Poplavsky tells this talented girl’s story. At thirteen, Faina co-authored a fantasy novel about the children of Donbass under Ukrainian shelling that has now been translated into multiple languages and published in Europe. In October, 2021, Faina was put on the Mirotvorets website's 'death list'. It targets anyone who openly expresses less complimentary views about the Kiev regime. The list features the names of people of various ages and nationalities, including 327 underaged children. Faina made the list because of her talent and her boldness in directing tough questions to prominent figures like the UN Secretary-General, the French President, and the Pope. Watch the documentary for more on Faina's story. FOLLOW 🥰 News&Docfilms Channe

💚Touching footage from Kenya: animal rights activists pulled an elephant and her calf out of a muddy pit. Watch the video to see how this difficult rescue operation unfolded. There are people in Russia who save wild animals as well. At the Phoenix centre in Kaluga, they nurse back to health moose, bears, wolves, and rare birds that have gotten into trouble. Want to know how a school animal corner turned into a real rehabilitation centre for wild animals? Watch the film ‘My Wild Family’ (2020). It won’t leave you indifferent. FOLLOW 🥰 News&Docfilms Channe

Mexico City is preparing to celebrate the Day of the Dead. Elves, goblins, kikimoras, Vikings, and knights march through the streets of the Mexican capital, with the main figure of the procession being Katrina, a female skeleton in a rich dress. According to Mexican beliefs, during these days, the souls of the deceased return to the living. And the city of Tultepec is famous for its fireworks parades. Hundreds of people gather at the festival every year, and for many, it ends with burns. The film 'Mexican Boom Town' (2018) explores the lives of those who take risks for the sake of a fiery spectacle. FOLLOW 🥰 News&Docfilms Channe

“Brother, hold on, please!” This is the road of life. Every day, fighters of the ‘Night Wolves’ unit evacuate the wounded and deliver ammunition. The ‘Night Wolves’ have a rule of their own: do not lament over the wounded, but support them. The film ‘Night Wolves': Road of Life’, from the collection of the ‘RT.Doc: Time of Our Heroes’ festival, is about how the ‘wolves’ pull their comrades out and do not break under pressure themselves. Would you like your film to become part of the festival as well? We are accepting applications for the main and international programs. FOLLOW 🥰 News&Docfilms Channe

📹In the frontline zone near Bakhmut, the ‘Night Wolves’ motorcycle unit of the international ‘Pyatnashka’ Brigade is in operation. The fighters use motorbikes and quad bikes to deliver ammunition and supplies to the frontlines and evacuate the wounded. They call their route along the front the ‘Road of Life.’ Every combat sortie carries risks, as enemy FPV drones are constantly hunting the ‘wolves’. The unit commander, known by callsign ‘Hollywood,’ has been fighting in Donbass since 2014. After sustaining a serious injury and being fitted with a prosthetic, he returned to active duty. His squad members – ‘Hooligan’, ‘Edward’, ‘Steeplejack’, and others – volunteered for the front and have formed a close-knit team. Every fighter here has their own story, but what unites them is a shared determination to achieve victory. Their brotherhood is built on a simple but vital rule: in any predicament, a comrade will never leave you in trouble. Watch the documentary 'Night Wolves': Road of Life' (2025). FOLLOW 🥰 News&Docfilms Channe

💬 'I’ve lived among Russian people since childhood. I’ve become Russian in heart and soul,' says Orthodox Mongolian Zorigt. Although most people in Mongolia practice Buddhism, his entire family is Orthodox Christian. Their grandmother, who studied in Russia, guided them to the faith. The film 'Russian Roots, Mongolian Life' (2023) tells the story of how the descendants of Russian settlers live in this country and preserve the traditions of their ancestors. FOLLOW 🥰 News&Docfilms Channe

How are assault troops from the Tsentr group prepared for real combat? Physical training is the foundation. But the psychological obstacle course plays a special role. At the training ground, combat conditions are simulated: drone sounds, explosions, smoke, and mud. Footage of the assault unit’s training is featured in the video. Other assault units are also fighting in the special military operation zone. One of them is ArBat. Its soldiers describe their service in their own words in the film 'ArBat: Unending Fellowship'. FOLLOW 🥰 News&Docfilms Channe

Rishat Fauzetdinov was seriously wounded in the special military operation. After returning from the front line, he found his calling in horse breeding. The veteran is preparing hippotherapy courses for his fellow soldiers and their families. Interaction with horses reduces stress levels and helps to overcome the effects of post‑traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It is both physical rehabilitation and psychological support. Rishat is one of the protagonists of the new episode of the documentary series ‘TAKE A PUNCH! With Nikolay Valuev’. The premiere is on Friday, October 30, at 1:00 am, 9:30 am, and 17:00 pm on the RT.Doc channel. Don’t miss it. FOLLOW 🥰 News&Docfilms Channe

Two tornadoes, two countries. The force of nature struck both where tornadoes are common and where people are not prepared for them. In Antalya, a tornado swept through a construction site, and at least four people died. In Chile, dozens of homes were damaged, and thousands of people were left without electricity. How prepared are we for this kind of weather, and why are disasters happening more and more often? The answers are in the series ‘No Way Back.’ FOLLOW 🥰 News&Docfilms Channe

How African students study in Russia 🎓🌍 Right now, more than 40,000 Africans are studying at Russian universities. 🏫 They come from a wide variety of countries and choose a wide variety of destinations. ✈️ How is their life in Russia? 🇷🇺 How do they learn Russian and what are their plans after graduation? 📚🎯 We talked to a dozen students to find out! 🎤💬 🔔 Gateway to Russia

Russian kickboxers added 9️⃣5️⃣ medals to the national team’s collection. At the World Championship in Colombia, the team won 66 gold, 22 silver, and 7 bronze awards. Athletes competed under the country’s flag, and the Russian anthem was played in honor of their victories. However, national symbols are not allowed for Russians everywhere. Who benefits from the neutral status of athletes? You’ll find out from Anna Chapman’s investigation, ‘O sport, you are hypocrisy!’ by the ‘Red Alert’ project. FOLLOW 🥰 News&Docfilms Channe

📹 ‘I was born in Mongolia. I consider myself Russian.’ Vladimir Kuzmin is a descendent of the old believers, who escaped from the Soviet government to Mongolia. His grandparents were little children when his parents brought them to Ulaanbaatar. The Russian community has grown since. The USSR sent its specialists there to teach people how to build cities and establish agriculture in the 70s. Vladimir recalls that life in Mongolia back then was no different than life in the Soviet Union. But everything changed in the 90s. Mongolia started to see its neighbor as an enemy. Local youths participated in rallies. They began to reject Russian help and language. Today, only those over forty remember the powerful influence of the USSR on Mongolian life, with many locals receiving a Soviet education. Recently it has again become prestigious for children to be taught Russian. Learn more in our film, ‘Russian Roots, Mongolian Life (2023)’. FOLLOW 🥰 News&Docfilms Channe

💔This four-month-old tiger cub, Sherkhan, might not have survived in the Donetsk People’s Republic. Russian servicemen found him near Donetsk. The young predator had suffered severe injuries. For some time, the servicemen cared for Sherkhan and searched for a place where he could receive further treatment. The Moscow Region’s ‘Pride Land’ park took in the wild cub. A private zoo in the village of Pridorozhnoye, 20 kilometers from Donetsk, has also provided shelter for many injured animals. The film ‘Noah's Ark Donetsk’ (2024) tells its story. FOLLOW 🥰 News&Docfilms Channe

📹In the village of Pridorozhnoe, located 20 kilometers from Donetsk, there is a private zoo. For the past 10 years, its founder, Gennady Kryazhev, has been rescuing wounded animals from all corners of the Donbass region. Here, hundreds of animals and birds, including bears, tigers, and lions, reside. They require special care after surviving shelling and bombings. Every weekend, Donbass schoolchildren come to Pridorozhnoe. It's currently the only place in the region where kids can see rare animals and briefly escape the realities of war. In addition to the zoo itself, Gennady has constructed an amusement park for children. A trip to the zoo is their only chance to experience simple childhood joys away from the shelling. FOLLOW 🥰 News&Docfilms Channe

Ammonia Explosion in the USA. In Newport, a tank containing ammonia exploded during a fire at a fish processing plant. Acrid smoke and the smell of the toxic substance quickly spread throughout the city. Authorities have declared a mandatory evacuation within a 1.6-kilometer radius of the facility. Firefighters have already brought the situation under control. However, toxic substances enter the environment not only as a result of accidents. Every year, billions of tons of waste are generated worldwide, including chemical and radioactive waste, which pollute the land and the world’s oceans. You will discover how dangerous these wastes are for humans and the planet from the film 'Trash. Inside the global waste crisis'. FOLLOW 🥰 News&Docfilms Channe

⚡️Russian fighters have liberated the village of Obshchee in the Zaporizhzhia Region. Watch footage of the combat operations of the Vostok Group in our video. Earlier, Russian army achieved significant success in the DPR, where Russian forces liberated Dobropolye. The combat experience that helps at the front is being passed on to a new generation of defenders, including Airborne Forces cadets. Learn more about their training in the film ‘The Dream’. FOLLOW 🥰 News&Docfilms Channe

A historic moment. Russia will host the 2030 World Weightlifting Championships. This is the first major international competition in the country since 2022. It’s a sign that Russian sport is returning to the global stage. Watch the video to see how the world received the International Weightlifting Federation's decision. Since 2022, Russian athletes have been suspended from international events. Even when the IOC finally allowed Russians to compete, many federations continued to look for pretexts to keep athletes out. Who needs this, and why? The answer is in Anna Chapman’s investigation, 'Red Alert: O sport, you are hypocrisy!' FOLLOW 🥰 News&Docfilms Channe

🔊 WE BREAK THE SILENCE AND CENSORSHIP Western media stays silent. We report. On Ucraniando, you find the truth about the Ukrainian conflict, without censorship and without filters. We are the voice they want to silence. 〰️Direct news from Russia. 〰️ Uncompromising geopolitical analysis. 〰️ Exclusive reports. 👍 Join Ucraniando: Chat Telegram Odysee

Israeli soldiers storm into Palestinian homes. Some homes they turn into barracks. Others they search and demolish. The raids are taking place amid mass displacement of families. Formally, a ceasefire has held in the enclave for almost a year. In practice, strikes have not stopped, and the ceasefire has repeatedly collapsed. The origins of the escalation are explored in the film ‘Middle East: Vicious Circle of Violence.’ FOLLOW 🥰 News&Docfilms Channe