Documentary

Sunu Gaal (Our Canoe)
Why do so many Africans dream of Europe? Sunu Gaal follows young Senegalese debating whether to stay or embark on a journey full of obstacles. Due to copyright restrictions, this video can only be viewed on RT’s live feed. Time of...
Feb 19, 2026 09:50
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Sunu Gaal (Our Canoe)
Why do so many Africans dream of Europe? Sunu Gaal follows young Senegalese debating whether to stay or embark on a journey full of obstacles. Due to copyright restrictions, this video can only be viewed on RT’s live feed. Time of...
Feb 19, 2026 09:50
Heroes of Fire
Emergency service crews are the first to confront the aftermath of shelling by Ukrainian drones and artillery. Every call-out could be their last, as they are deliberately targeted by the enemy. In this documentary, filmmakers capture the demanding...
Feb 19, 2026 08:27
Kostroma Ballet. A Family Affair
The Kostroma Russian National Ballet is more than just a dance company – it is a close-knit creative family. Founded in 1991 by Elena and Yury Tsarenko, it has become one of the country’s best-known cultural ensembles, earning...
Feb 12, 2026 08:10
Sasha meets Russia – Nizhny Novgorod: At the Tsar’s table
Sasha, an American traveler with Russian roots, heads to Nizhny Novgorod to explore its rich history and culinary traditions. Inside the Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin, she dines like a true queen: within the ancient fortress walls, she’s treated to...
Feb 9, 2026 08:11
Intervision: Happy Moments
Last year, Moscow hosted the Intervision music contest, with 23 nations taking part. The participants faced a demanding task: In their 3 minutes on stage, they had to do more than just sing – they had to convey the traditions and cultural...
Feb 5, 2026 09:11
Curious Tofurious: Kamchatka
Curious Tofurious heads to Kamchatka! The American traveler spends time with the Koryaks, one of the region’s indigenous peoples, learning about their everyday life and trying traditional local dishes. At a mining site, he watches precious...
Feb 2, 2026 07:58
Playing with Fire. A Tale of Saboteurs
They committed crimes against their own country in exchange for rewards from Ukrainian intelligence, but the promised money never came. Instead, each of them ended up with years behind bars. They were all given assignments by Ukrainian intelligence...
Jan 29, 2026 11:07
The Big Picture. Japan’s Iron Lady?
In autumn of 2025, a woman became Japan’s prime minister for the first time in its history. For the island nation’s traditionally patriarchal society, the move was widely seen as an unprecedented moment. Sanae Takaichi has been compared...
Jan 26, 2026 08:25
The Legacy of St. Herman of Alaska
Monk Herman of the Valaam Monastery arrived on Kodiak Island near Alaska along with other clergy by decree of Catherine the Great. Their mission was to help corner the fur trade and pave the way for the Russian-American Company. But when they saw...
Jan 22, 2026 10:37