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Setting off from Phuket, Thailand, the crew of adventurers, backed by the Russian Geographical Society, circumnavigated the globe in an inflatable catamaran. They first crossed the Indian Ocean, around India to the UAE, and then headed for the Seychelles, via Mauritius. Continuing around the tip of Africa, then across the Atlantic Ocean to Brazil and finally across the Pacific, with the journey lasting over a year. What makes them risk their lives, in the face of adversity? Curiosity? The dream of witnessing things few others have seen?

Twenty years post the US invasion, Iraq grapples with the aftermath of failed democracy promises. Amidst poverty and instability, Ammar and Mukhalid witness the legacy of a war marred by false pretences, internal tensions, and the rise of ISIS. Listen to their narratives, in addition to expert insights revealing the stark reality behind a conflict that reshaped a nation’s destiny.

Explore the factors perpetuating the endless cycle of violence and roots of the Israel-Palestine conflict. On October 7, 2023, about 2,500 Hamas militants infiltrated Israeli territory, arguably one of the biggest security failure in the country’s history. What triggered the Hamas attack? How did they manage to reach the Gaza Strip despite a round-the-clock Israeli satellite watch? This documentary examines the complexities faced by both the Palestinians and Israelis, aiming to uncover the history behind the prolonged conflict and explore potential paths to reconciliation.

Dashi-Dorzho Itigilov is considered a miracle in the Buddhist region of Buryatia. By decision of the Buddhist traditional sangha of Russia, the precious body of Khambo lama Itigilov has been recognised as a Buddhist shrine in Russia. Dashi-Dorzho Itigilov studied Buddhism and Tibetan medicine, wrote dozens of books on Buddhism and created a guide of healing herbs. It is believed that Itigilov reached the state of nirvana. He was put in a cedar cube in the lotus pose as he wished. His body hasn’t been mummified but doesn’t decay. The crew explores the phenomenon of meditating Buddhist monks and incorruptible bodies.

Every day, war correspondents willingly face life-threatening situations as they cover events in the most dangerous zones of Donbass. Why do they head to places where others are fleeing? What crucial rules must they follow, and why may the violation of these rules mean certain death? Journalists from all over Russia are currently operating in the special military operation zone and many lack experience in combat zones. To assist them, seasoned correspondents from leading Russian news channels established the Synergy War Correspondents School. They've put together 10 lessons on navigating the challenges of reporting from active battle zones. Learn from their insights and see what the job of a war correspondent looks like.

Randy Sowers is a Maryland dairy farmer. In 2012, he received a visit from US Treasury agents. Without a trial, the IRS seized over $60,000 from his bank accounts and refused to give it back. When he spoke to the media, his plight got even worse. But thanks to the efforts of an advocacy group called the Institute for Justice, he recovered the rest of the money that the state had kept ($30,000 dollars). In 2019, at least 2.2 billion dollars were seized from American citizens. In the United States, a person only needs to be suspected of something for their cash, real estate, vehicles, and bank accounts to be seized even without direct proof of guilt. The farmer tells what it is like when US government institutions trample on private liberties.

A private zoo, located 20 kilometres from Donetsk in the village of Pridorozhnoe, has transformed into a refuge for thousands of animals from across the Donbass region. Over the past 10 years, its founder Gennady Kryazhev has dedicated himself to rescuing and caring for wounded animals from the frontlines. There is much work to be done: the zoo’s territory is about 2 hectares, and thousands of pets need to be fed 2-3 times a day. However, it is more than a sanctuary. The zoo helps children from Donetsk forget about the war at least for a little while and find solace in the company of the animals.