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Religion. Jordanville: The Heart of Russian Orthodoxy Abroad. Part 3

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Relics of the Russian diaspora and centuries-old Orthodox traditions – the final part of the trilogy about Holy Trinity Monastery in Jordanville

Добавить в избранное Religion. Jordanville: The Heart of Russian Orthodoxy Abroad. Part 2 50:12 Why don’t monks have smartphones? And how does the monastery prepare for Easter? The second episode of the trilogy about the Orthodox monastery in Jordanville.

Добавить в избранное Religion. Jordanville: The Heart of Russian Orthodoxy Abroad. Part 1 51:19 Everyday life in an Orthodox monastery in the American heartland: the first film of a trilogy about Holy Trinity Monastery in Jordanville

Добавить в избранное Politics. The Middle East: Bloodied but Unbowed 40:26 Iran and Lebanon are engaged in a brutal conflict with Israel and the US. How do people find the strength to resist aggression despite heavy losses? A film about the events in the Middle East in February-March 2026.

Добавить в избранное Special Military Operation in Ukraine. Combat Medic: The Story of One Wound 55:15 How are combat medics trained? Klim Poplavsky, a war documentary filmmaker, takes a course in tactical medicine with some of Russia’s best instructors.

Добавить в избранное RUSSIA: INLAND VISION. Traditions of Tatarstan 24:22 Peter Scott travels to Tatarstan – a republic renowned for its hospitality Peter is invited to a traditional tea party. The table is laden with local delicacies: – famous triangular pastries filled with potato and meat called echpochmaks, as well as gubadiya, a pie made from red cottage cheese and rice. And of course, there’s chak-chak. This treat was once considered a symbol of wealth due to its golden colour and shape, which make it resemble a pile of coins. The honey in it represents a sweet life. That’s why no wedding in Tatarstan is complete without chak-chak. Tatar traditions also continue to thrive in a modern way. Did jewellery really help ward off evil spirits? And what is the Kazan seam? Find out in this new episode.

Добавить в избранное RUSSIA: INLAND VISION. The Many Faces of Siberia 24:31 Siberia is famous for its forests and steppes, but Peter Scott travels there to uncover sides of this remarkable region apart from its fairytale landscapes. The ‘Irenek Khan’ ethno-rock group blends the sound of folk epics and contemporary genres. They even perform songs including tongue twisters from the indigenous languages of Siberia. New trends are also emerging in cuisine. Suguday, a traditional raw fish dish, which previously wasn’t even seasoned with salt or pepper, is now served with a raspberry/tomato dressing and charred onion. Chefs from around the world come to Siberia for the Taigastro Festival to discover recipes like these. Also, the ‘Smart Chum’ has been invented here. Its creator, Nikolay, has installed an AI-based system with voice control in the traditional tent-like dwelling. Now, you can use the Evenki language to turn on the lights, switch on your TV, or adjust the inside temperature. Why does folklore have a hypnotic effect in a modern arrangement? And how do you create a translator app for an indigenous language? Find out in this new episode of Inland Visions.

Добавить в избранное RUSSIA: INLAND VISION. Amazing Kabardino-Balkaria 22:42 Kabardino-Balkaria in the heart of the Caucasus is known for its ancient glaciers, deep gorges, and mysterious lakes. Peter Scott travels to this southern Russian republic to explore its spectacular landscapes on land, water, and even from the air. Here, rises the Bezengi Wall – the highest mountain massif in the Caucasus, often referred to as the ‘Russian Himalayas’. At its foot, Peter visits the Bezengi Glacier, the largest in the region. In the Chegem Gorge, he takes to the skies on a paraglider before diving into the Lower Blue Lake – one of the deepest karst lakes in Europe. How far can a paraglider fly? And why doesn’t the Blue Lake ever freeze, even in winter?

Добавить в избранное Religion. Soul Renovation: Donbass Churches Rebuilt 34:08 A story about the indomitable spirit of Orthodoxy and the power of human faith. Churches throughout Donbass are currently being restored alongside homes destroyed by war. For many believers, seeing these sacred sites rebuilt helps heal souls wounded by conflict.

Добавить в избранное Social Issues. Hands That Restore the World 52:53 They are changing the world around them. People working to bring the cultural heritage of their ancestors back to life lie at the heart of this film. Farid Nabiullin spent years travelling to remote villages in Tatarstan in search of horses with distinctive white manes – the last of a rare breed known as ‘celestial golden horses’. Having nearly disappeared during the Soviet era, the breed has now been revived. Today, these horses are used in traditional sporting contests: riders tame spirited mounts in the Tai Tulak challenge and test their skill in horseback archery. Zaur Tsokholov returned to his native mountain village of Chokh in Dagestan, determined to save it from fading into oblivion. With his own funds, he restored a ruined nineteenth-century building and opened the area’s first guesthouse. His initiative inspired fellow villagers to follow his lead, and Chokh has since become a destination for travellers from all over Russia. Young sailors at the Pallada children’s sailing club in the Mari El Republic build boats under the guidance of retired officer Andrey Zheludkin. In 2025 they recreated a historic vessel – a replica of an ancient Russian ushkuy – that became one of the highlights of the People's Boat Festival in Sviyazhsk. The Kumandin people – a small indigenous community in Altai – have revived an ancient festival known as Kocha-kan. According to tradition, the god of fertility descends from the heavens on this day to bless people and ensure the continuation of their lineage. The Kumandins believe that, as long as their traditions endure, their people have a future.