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It’s 15 years since the 2001 terror attack on New York’s twin towers changed America forever. Thousands lost their lives or loved ones and many others lost their health. On that day though, everyone in the US lost something else; peace of mind. RT Doc asks how 9/11 transformed modern America’s world view.

It’s 15 years since the 2001 terror attack on New York’s twin towers changed America forever. Thousands lost their lives or loved ones and many others lost their health. On that day though, everyone in the US lost something else; peace of mind. RT Doc asks how 9/11 transformed modern America’s world view.

It’s 15 years since the 2001 terror attack on New York’s twin towers changed America forever. Thousands lost their lives or loved ones and many others lost their health. On that day though, everyone in the US lost something else; peace of mind. RT Doc asks how 9/11 transformed modern America’s world view.

<span lang="EN-US">Aurus is Russia’s state-of-the-art presidential car, designed especially for Vladimir Putin. The Russian president initiated the automobile #1 project, and it was completed in record time: design and construction took only five years. Hence, the car made its first public appearance at Vladimir Putin’s inauguration in May 2018.</span>.

Since 1989, Banda Bassotti, a music group, has been fighting against the legacy of fascism and its ideas through their art. The Italian musicians also organise tours, to raise money for humanitarian aid and provide support to the residents of Donbass. They were able to achieve this with the help of activists from Italy, Germany, Portugal, as well as Turkey and created the 'Anti-Fascist Caravan'. Learn more about this group.

Friendship born in a storm: How the island of Mauritius survived Cyclone Gervaise 50 years ago with great help of the Soviet Fleet sailors who came to the rescue.

'Cleaning the Arctic isn’t just words, a bunch of slogans or something. For me, it’s my destiny', says Andrey Nagibin, Office Head of ‘Clean Arctic’ Project. Now he coordinates eco-volunteers whose goal is to restore the Arctic's nature. Back in Soviet times, Andrey was a navigator and ice assistant and participated in many northern deliveries. He knows the bitter truth about the Arctic pollution firsthand. Marines used to load lots of equipment, gear, barrels of fuel and never took them back — 'leaving ballast behind' — as they said at that time. What urgent action to avoid further pollution is needed now?

Hoping to inspire disabled children to aim high, three men with physical disabilities take on the challenge of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. At a towering 5895 m above sea level, the Tanzanian peak is the highest mountain in Africa.

During World War II, Croatian nationalists systematically exterminated Serbs, Jews, and Roma in death camps whose legacy remains a symbol of this genocidal horror to this day.

YouTube is full of do-it-yourself how-tos and tutorials that rack up millions of views. People spend many hours watching others create new inventions and try out original ways of doing unusual things. If you’ve ever wondered how to launch a squid or install Microsoft Windows in a Soviet car, these guys can show you how.

Engineers all across Russia are assembling crucial technology for the frontlines in Donbass. In Tambov, a bread factory has become a production hub for combat drones, while in St. Petersburg, a team of DIY enthusiasts developed the cutting-edge UAVs “Hydrangea". Our upcoming documentary showcases specialised drone training and the latest innovations from Russian inventors. Tune in to learn more about technologies yet to hit production.

An in-depth interview with Konstantin Borisov. He left a successful career to become a cosmonaut. Konstantin shares the story of his first mission and his six months on the International Space Station.

In the aftermath of the massive NATO bombings that took place 25 years ago, Serbia, Montenegro, and Kosovo still bear the weight of the consequences, particularly in the areas that were targeted with depleted uranium shells—the very same metal found in armour-piercing munitions. The devastating loss of loved ones to cancer, believed to be a result of exposure to depleted uranium, continues to haunt these regions. Surprisingly, the international community has yet to take decisive action to prohibit the use of depleted uranium weapons.

The RTD documentary profiles passionate exponents of Russian culture working to popularise it internationally. The love for Russian art, ballet and music bring together people and countries, connecting them through inspiration and beauty despite political differences, just like when Diaghilev’s Les Saisons Russes was first held in France.

Discover the story of this happy family who moved from the United States to Russia, a country that turned out to be far from that dreadful place depicted in American movies.

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.

As NATO injects billions of dollars into arming Ukraine, the scale of illegal weapons trafficking making its way out of Ukraine looms large. Consequently, bombs intended for the Ukrainian military are somehow spotted in Israel, and are also used by Mexican cartels on the U.S. border. The illicit trade dates back to 1991 when Ukraine gained independence. Our new documentary delves into the mysteries behind weaponry trafficking in modern Ukraine.

It’s 15 years since the 2001 terror attack on New York’s twin towers changed America forever. Thousands lost their lives or loved ones and many others lost their health. On that day though, everyone in the US lost something else; peace of mind. RT Doc asks how 9/11 transformed modern America’s world view.

It’s 15 years since the 2001 terror attack on New York’s twin towers changed America forever. Thousands lost their lives or loved ones and many others lost their health. On that day though, everyone in the US lost something else; peace of mind. RT Doc asks how 9/11 transformed modern America’s world view.