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Nature & Travel. On Deck, Offline

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All aboard! The legendary Kruzenshtern 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.

Добавить в избранное Nature & Travel. When an Elephant Smiles 26:35 Every day, dozens of elephants are killed by poachers seeking for their ivory, meat and other body parts. Elephant calves left without their mothers are sure to die as they lack survival skills and source of food. In Zimbabwe, there is a place where orphaned baby elephants can have a second chance at life. The Zimbabwe Elephant Nursery founded by Roxy Danckwerts on her family farm rescues helpless infants, providing them with care and love 24/7 in a bid to reintegrate mighty animals back to the wild.

Добавить в избранное Art & Culture. Syrian Tango 25:46 Who needs art in wartime? The Syrian conflict made artists redundant. With RTD, meet those who are fighting for humanity with their own weapons: a street dancer who dares people to live out their dreams. A conscript who sculpted a tunnel where rebels made missiles. And a jazz orchestra conductor who came back to his homeland to realise his creative ideas.

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Добавить в избранное Apocalypse Tomorrow 25:352 Is humanity doomed? Apocalypse scenarios vary; nuclear war, a deadly pandemic, asteroid impact or an AI uprising. If the end of the world is really is nigh, it will probably be a lot more prosaic, but no less dramatic. Rising global temperatures, waste crisis, drought and biodiversity loss – the pressing issues of our time are explored in the Apocalypse Tomorrow series. Scientists, politicians and ordinary people engage in conversation about the burgeoning man-made crises around the globe; they discuss the causes and much-needed solutions.

Добавить в избранное Social Issues. Back to Fukushima 27:13 Eight years after the Fukushima nuclear disaster, former residents of nearby Okuma, evacuated due to high levels of radiation, have been allowed to move back to parts of the town. RTD visits wrecked homes with former residents and meets some who have recently returned. The choice between going back and staying put is not an easy one, however.

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Добавить в избранное Black Lives Series 25:407 Racial disparities and inherent biases are still alive in many American towns and cities. In St. Louis, Missouri, the black-and-white divide is palpable, affecting many aspects of life for African-Americans. The first episode offers an insight into St. Louis' black neighbourhoods through the eyes of activists, still forced to fight for justice and equality.

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Добавить в избранное Lifestyle. Baikal Babushka. Songs of Life 25:59 2 Lyubov Morekhodova is 78-years-old and lives by herself on the shore of Lake Baikal the world’s deepest and oldest lake. She carries out her daily chores and regularly meets reporters who began coming to Olkhon Island after a video of her skating across the frozen lake went viral. Despite the persistent attention of reporters, the harsh climate and hard work, Lyubov refuses to move and live with her children in the city. 'Baikal Babushka. Songs of Life' tells Lyubov’s story revealing there is an inextricable link between Baikal inhabitants and the majestic lake.

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Добавить в избранное Lifestyle. So, You Want to Be a Shaman 46:38 2 It's said that Shamans are conduits between the spirit world and our own. Shamans can heal, protect from evil and advise on important decisions. They work through rituals, offerings, animal sacrifice and a trance. No one can decide to become a shaman; they must be chosen by ancestors. An RTD crew visits the Republic of Buryatia in Siberia, where shamanism is undergoing a revival with a growing number of shamans. Exclusive access is granted to an initiation rite for a would-be shaman, as locals explain the meaning of a trance and communication with the spirits. We also learn of how the shamans' lives have changed since consecration.

Добавить в избранное Social Issues. Big Sister 26:24 Kristina was 19 when she and her brothers and sisters lost both parents within a year. She had no time to grieve, though, as her family of six could have been taken into care. Kristina put her studies aside and moved back to her home village to become her siblings' legal guardian. Big Sister is in charge, but the kids all play their part in running their hectic household. They milk cows, care for their numerous pets, chop wood, mow, fix, build, and they still go to school. They even find time to play. Find out how Kristina handles being a Mum and the head of her big family.

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Добавить в избранное Art & Culture. Bolshoi: Pas-de-Brazil 00:00 6 The Bolshoi only has one overseas Ballet school, and it's about as far from Russia as you can get… in Brazil! A pas de deux between the world’s most renowned ballet company and the remote city of Joinville led to the founding of the Bolshoi ballet school in Brazil in 2000. According to its founders, the school is more than a ballet academy; it’s a social project that helps talented children from low-income families. At the Bolshoi ballet school, they study for free, so they can develop their talent and use ballet as their route out of poverty.