• 00:00 German Memories: Letters of Truth

    Stories of the nobility and kindness of Soviet soldiers during World War II: an interview with German residents who know about Russians from personal experience rather than German propaganda.

  • 00:30 Feminine Front

    'In 2014, a bus carrying refugees from Gorlovka was shot at and burned. My children were there, and miraculously, they survived. So... Well, anyone in my place would probably have done that'. That’s how Nika, a firing platoon commander, explains why she went to the front. She was injured and needs surgery, but as long as she feels useful to the Donetsk Republic’s Army, she refuses to be invalided out.

  • 01:30 Belarus: A Land Unbroken

    Belarus was under Nazi occupation for three years. The Nazis killed people of all nationalities through punitive operations, ghettos, and encircling concentration camps. During the Great Patriotic War, one in every three people in Belarus died. But the people of the Soviet Union endured all the horrors of war and never lost faith in victory. The resistance movement in Belarus was one of the largest. Even children and teenagers joined the partisans to fight for their homeland.

  • 02:00 Iron Characters

    Working at a mine is hard and oftentimes dangerous. It involves dealing with heavy machinery and explosions. It also involves a joint collaboration of professionals with different skills and jobs. Many of them are women. Meet the ladies who do what many would consider a job reserved for tough men.

  • 02:30 Marijuana Victims: Colorado

    Marijuana has become as popular, normal and easily accessible as ever. But as more Americans are using cannabis, numerous studies and evidence confirm that consuming marijuana can be dangerous. In 2012, Colorado became one of the first states to legalise marijuana for recreational use. Unfortunately, it led to more cannabis use and addiction, particularly among young people. We hear stories of people who lost their loved ones to marijuana and those fighting addiction.

  • 03:00 Café Sheroes

    Café Sheroes, in the Indian city of Agra, is more than just a tea shop: it’s a place that brings acid attack victims together, helping young women start new lives after their faces have been ruined maliciously, often by unsuccessful suitors.

  • 03:30 Lebanon: Paradise Lost

    Lebanon, once the prosperous ‘Switzerland of the Middle East’, is now trapped in a deep crisis. Waves of refugees and the constant threat of new conflicts have shattered its economy and political system. Does the country still have a chance to recover?

  • 04:00 World war II. Lies of the west. Part 1

    Exposing falsehoods: New ‘Immortal Regiment of Russia’ project about the Great Patriotic War.

  • 06:00 Faith Under Fire

    An imam and a Christian priest from Russia join forces on the Donbass frontlines, offering spiritual support and promoting unity between Muslims and Orthodox Christians, all with a common goal–to bring victory closer.

  • 06:30 Bullying

    Vlad was so badly bullied that he finally brought a knife to school. The mocking Dasha suffered over her weight eventually turned her into a bully herself. Half of Russia’s schoolchildren are bullied at school and online.

  • 07:00 Radiating Hope: Tribute to Lifesavers

    Beating cancer: New unrivaled technologies are being developed in Russia that will make it possible to detect the disease at early stages.

  • 08:00 Lebanon: Paradise Lost

    Lebanon, once the prosperous ‘Switzerland of the Middle East’, is now trapped in a deep crisis. Waves of refugees and the constant threat of new conflicts have shattered its economy and political system. Does the country still have a chance to recover?

  • 08:30 German Memories: Letters of Truth

    Stories of the nobility and kindness of Soviet soldiers during World War II: an interview with German residents who know about Russians from personal experience rather than German propaganda.

  • 09:00 Language of the Silk Road

    Modern China is a unique mix of cutting-edge technology and centuries-old tradition. It takes pride in its booming economy and rich cultural heritage. In many ways, China owes its complexity and versatility to the Silk Road, an ancient trade route established in the 2nd century BC that for hundreds of years initiated cross-cultural interaction between Eurasian civilisations.

  • 10:00 The Invisible Women

    In the poorest regions of India, widows are a burden. Formerly, they would be burnt alive while their husbands were cremated. Today, many widows are made to leave their families and forced to beg in the streets. Fortunately, some Hindu monasteries are able to offer shelter and hope to these betrayed women.

  • 10:30 Feminine Front

    'In 2014, a bus carrying refugees from Gorlovka was shot at and burned. My children were there, and miraculously, they survived. So... Well, anyone in my place would probably have done that'. That’s how Nika, a firing platoon commander, explains why she went to the front. She was injured and needs surgery, but as long as she feels useful to the Donetsk Republic’s Army, she refuses to be invalided out.

  • 11:00 Etiquette Of Giving

    In China, gift-giving is an ancient tradition with sophisticated rules that has given birth to the most exquisite applied art. RTD visits the Chinese Arts and Applied Crafts Corporation in Beijing to see how designers and craftspeople set about creating the ultimate gift for foreign dignitaries, and learns the dos and don’ts of Chinese gift-giving.

  • 11:30 Lebanon: Paradise Lost

    Lebanon, once the prosperous ‘Switzerland of the Middle East’, is now trapped in a deep crisis. Waves of refugees and the constant threat of new conflicts have shattered its economy and political system. Does the country still have a chance to recover?

  • 12:00 Belarus: A Land Unbroken

    Belarus was under Nazi occupation for three years. The Nazis killed people of all nationalities through punitive operations, ghettos, and encircling concentration camps. During the Great Patriotic War, one in every three people in Belarus died. But the people of the Soviet Union endured all the horrors of war and never lost faith in victory. The resistance movement in Belarus was one of the largest. Even children and teenagers joined the partisans to fight for their homeland.

  • 12:30 Feminine Front

    'In 2014, a bus carrying refugees from Gorlovka was shot at and burned. My children were there, and miraculously, they survived. So... Well, anyone in my place would probably have done that'. That’s how Nika, a firing platoon commander, explains why she went to the front. She was injured and needs surgery, but as long as she feels useful to the Donetsk Republic’s Army, she refuses to be invalided out.

  • 13:00 On Deck, Offline

    All aboard! The legendary <em>Kruzenshtern</em> sets sail to take cadets from the Baltic State Fishing Fleet Academy on their first significant voyage. The group of boys and one girl gain hands-on training under sail and real life-lessons while they work as a team and overcome their fears. RTD follows the cadets on a passage that puts the young mariners through their paces.

  • 14:00 Iron Characters

    Working at a mine is hard and oftentimes dangerous. It involves dealing with heavy machinery and explosions. It also involves a joint collaboration of professionals with different skills and jobs. Many of them are women. Meet the ladies who do what many would consider a job reserved for tough men.

  • 14:30 Marijuana Victims: Colorado

    Marijuana has become as popular, normal and easily accessible as ever. But as more Americans are using cannabis, numerous studies and evidence confirm that consuming marijuana can be dangerous. In 2012, Colorado became one of the first states to legalise marijuana for recreational use. Unfortunately, it led to more cannabis use and addiction, particularly among young people. We hear stories of people who lost their loved ones to marijuana and those fighting addiction.

  • 15:00 Lebanon: Paradise Lost

    Lebanon, once the prosperous ‘Switzerland of the Middle East’, is now trapped in a deep crisis. Waves of refugees and the constant threat of new conflicts have shattered its economy and political system. Does the country still have a chance to recover?

  • 16:00 Café Sheroes

    Café Sheroes, in the Indian city of Agra, is more than just a tea shop: it’s a place that brings acid attack victims together, helping young women start new lives after their faces have been ruined maliciously, often by unsuccessful suitors.

  • 16:30 World war II. Lies of the west. Part 1

    Exposing falsehoods: New ‘Immortal Regiment of Russia’ project about the Great Patriotic War.

  • 18:30 Bullying

    Vlad was so badly bullied that he finally brought a knife to school. The mocking Dasha suffered over her weight eventually turned her into a bully herself. Half of Russia’s schoolchildren are bullied at school and online.

  • 19:00 Faith Under Fire

    An imam and a Christian priest from Russia join forces on the Donbass frontlines, offering spiritual support and promoting unity between Muslims and Orthodox Christians, all with a common goal–to bring victory closer.

  • 19:30 How I Became a Cosmonaut

    What trials must one endure to come close to flying into space? Our new documentary will tell you Konstantin Borisov's story. It wasn't always smooth sailing for him. Yet, the convergence of opportunity and desire enabled Konstantin to achieve his cherished dream. Discover his journey to the stars and the challenges he faced.

  • 21:00 The Invisible Women

    In the poorest regions of India, widows are a burden. Formerly, they would be burnt alive while their husbands were cremated. Today, many widows are made to leave their families and forced to beg in the streets. Fortunately, some Hindu monasteries are able to offer shelter and hope to these betrayed women.

  • 21:30 Etiquette Of Giving

    In China, gift-giving is an ancient tradition with sophisticated rules that has given birth to the most exquisite applied art. RTD visits the Chinese Arts and Applied Crafts Corporation in Beijing to see how designers and craftspeople set about creating the ultimate gift for foreign dignitaries, and learns the dos and don’ts of Chinese gift-giving.

  • 22:00 Language of the Silk Road

    Modern China is a unique mix of cutting-edge technology and centuries-old tradition. It takes pride in its booming economy and rich cultural heritage. In many ways, China owes its complexity and versatility to the Silk Road, an ancient trade route established in the 2nd century BC that for hundreds of years initiated cross-cultural interaction between Eurasian civilisations.

  • 23:00 Lebanon: Paradise Lost

    Lebanon, once the prosperous ‘Switzerland of the Middle East’, is now trapped in a deep crisis. Waves of refugees and the constant threat of new conflicts have shattered its economy and political system. Does the country still have a chance to recover?

  • 23:30 Belarus: A Land Unbroken

    Belarus was under Nazi occupation for three years. The Nazis killed people of all nationalities through punitive operations, ghettos, and encircling concentration camps. During the Great Patriotic War, one in every three people in Belarus died. But the people of the Soviet Union endured all the horrors of war and never lost faith in victory. The resistance movement in Belarus was one of the largest. Even children and teenagers joined the partisans to fight for their homeland.

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