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Every day, donors of bone marrow and stem cells save lives of strangers by becoming their blood sisters and brothers. Finding a genetic twin is like winning the lottery; the changes are 1 in 10 thousand. Individuals and charities in Russia and abroad work together to raise awareness about donation and recruit new volunteers whose generous gift might one day cure someone with a fatal blood disease.

For over 25 years, six friends pushed the limits, making the most challenging BASE jumps imaginable. No building was too tall, no jump too risky, no environment too extreme. Zooming through canyons in wingsuits like birds in flight, the daredevils felt unbridled joy and freedom. Over four years, half would pay the ultimate price for their addiction to flight.

Witness testimonies from Kursk Region residents who experienced the Ukrainian occupation, evidence of crimes committed by the Kiev regime on Russian soil, and confessions from Ukrainian soldiers themselves.

In the heart of California, over 80,000 people are homeless in Los Angeles alone. They live on the streets, in cars, in shelters, or they couch-surf with acquaintances. The number of homeless continues to rise alongside escalating rental prices. The film crew interviews homeless people, who explain how they ended up on the street and the daily challenges they endure.

In 2006, Canadian Kyle McDonald conducted a series of trades and exchanged a simple red paperclip for a real house. Likewise, Ruslan Chistyakov, a Russian blogger, decided to start a new life and do the same. But was he just as successful?

Acclaimed stage and film actor, Egor Beroev, hails from Moscow, where he first walked the boards at the age of 7. No matter how much time he spends in the capital, he always finds new attractions in the capital. We see him stroll through various streets of Moscow and can't help but notice how its familiar landscape is evolving with new metro lines and cable cars. Despite the modernity, the city remains familiar, as hidden courtyards evoke memories of his youth. This documentary is a collection of stories from ordinary people and celebrities who live in Russia, love their craft, and strive every day to help develop their homeland.

The chronicles of the full-scale invasion of Ukrainian forces into Russia’s Kursk region. Stories of local residents who miraculously escaped capture and are determined to defend their land.

Five decades of fighting between the Colombian army, FARC rebels and right-wing paramilitaries have left thousands dead and  seven million people displaced. Half of them are women, who survived rape or saw family members killed. After fleeing their homes, many struggle to start over. Some of them have united to build the City of Women, a community of hundreds of homes built by and for female victims of war. Although they hoped for a new home and a haven from violence, they still don’t feel safe.

Pianist Vladislav Teterin’s foundation, 'World of Art', is a very special charity for disabled children. It gives young singers and musicians a chance to shine on stage and to show the whole world that their physical disabilities are no barrier to them developing their talents.

John Kopiski, a native of the UK, is an unlikely farmer. He's been the proud owner of a dairy farm not far from Moscow for some 20 years. The former business executive with no background in farming decided to pursue a completely new life after visiting Russia back in the ’90s. After converting to Orthodoxy and marrying a Russian, he gradually morphed into an archetypical farmer worthy of a Tolstoy novel.

The RTD documentary profiles passionate exponents of Russian culture working to popularise it internationally. The love for Russian art, ballet and music bring together people and countries, connecting them through inspiration and beauty despite political differences, just like when Diaghilev’s Les Saisons Russes was first held in France.

Since the start of space exploration, debris has built up around Earth’s orbit. This space junk could destroy the satellites on which the world economy depends. NASA expert Don Kessler, Roscosmos specialists and an ISS cosmonaut tell RTD about the dangers this poses while space agencies and companies research solutions to space pollution.

The largest tank producer in the world, Uralvagonzavod, is located in the Siberian city of Nizhny Tagil. This series follows Kirill and Vladimir, two young factory workers who have long dreamt of being taken on in the prestigious tank workshop.

Every day, donors of bone marrow and stem cells save lives of strangers by becoming their blood sisters and brothers. Finding a genetic twin is like winning the lottery; the changes are 1 in 10 thousand. Individuals and charities in Russia and abroad work together to raise awareness about donation and recruit new volunteers whose generous gift might one day cure someone with a fatal blood disease.

Mine clearance, pontoon bridges, and drone-delivered explosives – how Russia’s military engineers save lives and clear the way for advancing forces on the Kursk front.

At the end of the earth, there’s a lonely weather station on the shores of the freezing Barents Sea. It is staffed by three people, each working a year-long work shift.  They are waiting for a ship – their only connection to the mainland. Until it comes, they must try and stay sane.

War filmmaker Maxim Fadeev has been documenting the Donbas conflict up close since 2014. In this film, he exposes the raw realities of war, including the loss of friends and comrades and heavy emotional toll.

Brick factories in Bangladesh are where modern-day slavery thrives. Men, women and children of all ages make bricks by hand, risking their health and lives. ‘They treat us like dogs,’ says one brickyard worker. With its 160 million population, Bangladesh is undergoing a rapid urbanisation programme and construction boom driving demand for cheap building materials. This is a rare glimpse into Bangladeshi brick production, with workers sharing how it feels to be a slave in the 21st century.

A Russian couple says they’re mum and dad to scores of wild animals they look after at a private rehabilitation centre.<br />The Phoenix Centre in Central Russia takes in injured animals from across the country. Meet the wild and diverse Phoenix family to see how a former school teacher’s idea, became one of the best-known refuges in Russia.

Jozef and Ann fled the USA, fearing for their children's future and not wanting drag queens as their primary school teachers. Now, they are expecting their seventh child. Jay Close, after living in California, France, and Australia, became a famous cheesemaker in a Russian outback. Chad Hower, pursued by the FBI for 18 years, received political asylum in Russia. To understand why they feel at home and safe in Russia, American independent journalist Tofurious Crane explores their stories.

For over 25 years, six friends pushed the limits, making the most challenging BASE jumps imaginable. No building was too tall, no jump too risky, no environment too extreme. Zooming through canyons in wingsuits like birds in flight, the daredevils felt unbridled joy and freedom. Over four years, half would pay the ultimate price for their addiction to flight.

Witness testimonies from Kursk Region residents who experienced the Ukrainian occupation, evidence of crimes committed by the Kiev regime on Russian soil, and confessions from Ukrainian soldiers themselves.

Acclaimed stage and film actor, Egor Beroev, hails from Moscow, where he first walked the boards at the age of 7. No matter how much time he spends in the capital, he always finds new attractions in the capital. We see him stroll through various streets of Moscow and can't help but notice how its familiar landscape is evolving with new metro lines and cable cars. Despite the modernity, the city remains familiar, as hidden courtyards evoke memories of his youth. This documentary is a collection of stories from ordinary people and celebrities who live in Russia, love their craft, and strive every day to help develop their homeland.

The RTD documentary profiles passionate exponents of Russian culture working to popularise it internationally. The love for Russian art, ballet and music bring together people and countries, connecting them through inspiration and beauty despite political differences, just like when Diaghilev’s Les Saisons Russes was first held in France.

Pianist Vladislav Teterin’s foundation, 'World of Art', is a very special charity for disabled children. It gives young singers and musicians a chance to shine on stage and to show the whole world that their physical disabilities are no barrier to them developing their talents.

The chronicles of the full-scale invasion of Ukrainian forces into Russia’s Kursk region. Stories of local residents who miraculously escaped capture and are determined to defend their land.

Since the start of space exploration, debris has built up around Earth’s orbit. This space junk could destroy the satellites on which the world economy depends. NASA expert Don Kessler, Roscosmos specialists and an ISS cosmonaut tell RTD about the dangers this poses while space agencies and companies research solutions to space pollution.

Mine clearance, pontoon bridges, and drone-delivered explosives – how Russia’s military engineers save lives and clear the way for advancing forces on the Kursk front.

The recent surge in fuel prices has taken a toll on Iowan farmers as they are forced to significantly increase their expenses not only on fuel itself but on supplies and fertilisers. They are struggling to find new ways to cover their costs or just make do with what they have, searching for fertiliser alternatives and working with used equipment. Despite these efforts, the future is looking bleak. The supply chain crisis caused by disastrous COVID 19 measures is conventionally blamed, but farmers say the problem is much more complicated. Who is to blame for the major farm crisis?

Every day, donors of bone marrow and stem cells save lives of strangers by becoming their blood sisters and brothers. Finding a genetic twin is like winning the lottery; the changes are 1 in 10 thousand. Individuals and charities in Russia and abroad work together to raise awareness about donation and recruit new volunteers whose generous gift might one day cure someone with a fatal blood disease.

The largest tank producer in the world, Uralvagonzavod, is located in the Siberian city of Nizhny Tagil. This series follows Kirill and Vladimir, two young factory workers who have long dreamt of being taken on in the prestigious tank workshop.

Brick factories in Bangladesh are where modern-day slavery thrives. Men, women and children of all ages make bricks by hand, risking their health and lives. ‘They treat us like dogs,’ says one brickyard worker. With its 160 million population, Bangladesh is undergoing a rapid urbanisation programme and construction boom driving demand for cheap building materials. This is a rare glimpse into Bangladeshi brick production, with workers sharing how it feels to be a slave in the 21st century.

A Russian couple says they’re mum and dad to scores of wild animals they look after at a private rehabilitation centre.<br />The Phoenix Centre in Central Russia takes in injured animals from across the country. Meet the wild and diverse Phoenix family to see how a former school teacher’s idea, became one of the best-known refuges in Russia.

Jozef and Ann fled the USA, fearing for their children's future and not wanting drag queens as their primary school teachers. Now, they are expecting their seventh child. Jay Close, after living in California, France, and Australia, became a famous cheesemaker in a Russian outback. Chad Hower, pursued by the FBI for 18 years, received political asylum in Russia. To understand why they feel at home and safe in Russia, American independent journalist Tofurious Crane explores their stories.

War filmmaker Maxim Fadeev has been documenting the Donbas conflict up close since 2014. In this film, he exposes the raw realities of war, including the loss of friends and comrades and heavy emotional toll.