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Mysterious Sands of Russia

26:03

The village of Shoina is situated beyond the Arctic Circle, 1,400 kilometers north of Moscow. This tiny settlement is known for its sands, which appeared here over 50 years ago and have been waging a relentless offensive against humans ever since, depriving them of living space. How did they appear, and where else in Russia can you find unusual places like this? Solve the mystery, on RTDoc.

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Directed by A. Malukhin
Screenplay by A. Malukhin
HD
2012
Available in English and Russian languages