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How an American guy fell in love with Tyva #video#Russia Sean Quirk was a postman back home in the US. But in 2011 he visited the Republic of Tyva to study the Tuvan throat singing technique. He ended up loving it in Tyva and stayed. ‘Next thing I know I’m married and I got three children’, Sean laughs. Sean quickly learned Russian, bought an old Soviet car and moved into a traditional nomadic dwelling called a yurt with his Tyvan wife. Now he's building a wooden house for his family and is waiting for his Russian passport. Meanwhile, Sean enjoys playing traditional Tyvan instruments and throat singing. Check out Sean’s story and other foreigners who moved to Tyva, and why they did it, here - https://youtu.be/t9AtsjzN0tk Follow: https://t.me/rtdocumentary

People with ‘butterfly’ skin #video#Russia ‘It’s one of the 10 most horrible diseases man has ever suffered from’. People with epidermolysis bullosa (EB) have extremely fragile skin, like the wings of a butterfly. Just touching a patient can cause painful wounds that are slow to heal. The condition is genetic, very rare, and still incurable. Treatment mostly involves carefully dressing blistering skin. Some forms of EB are so severe, they make fingers and toes fuse together which is exactly what happened to Viktoria from Russia. Her dreams are to learn to drive, not be dependent on her parents and meet a man one day who'll put a ring on her restored finger. She's even had surgery in an effort to make those dreams come true. Find out more about Viktoria and other ‘butterfly’ people in our documentary. Follow: https://t.me/rtdocumentary

People on the brink of extinction #video#Russia The Nivkh are the indigenous people of Russia's Sakhalin Island who traditionally, have always been fishermen and hunters. Ever since the Nivkh were discovered by outsiders, the tribe has been subjected to assimilation, first by the Japanese and then Russians. Their language has largely been forgotten and the population has dwindled to around 5,000. There is though still at least one man who can speak Nivkh. Vladimir Sangi believes that without it, Nivkh identity will disappear forever. He also maintains that only men can marry outside the tribe and maintain a true Nivkh line. Not everyone agrees with him, that only fathers can produce true Nivkh offspring. They build families with people from other ethnicities and focus more on passing on Nivkh culture, such as fishing, making clothes from fish skins, and celebrating Nivkh holidays. Do you believe a culture can be saved without preserving the language? Follow: https://t.me/rtdocumentary

#video#Russia Galina decided to take up knife throwing at the age of 57. She checked coats at a local swimming pool when she heard a knife-throwing club had opened in town. Just one year of hard work earned her the world No. 1 title in 2008. She also became European Champion in 2013. She’s won more than 50 medals in France, Italy, and Czechia over the years. The local knife-throwing community considers Galina a legend and has great respect for her. Today Granny Galya, as her fans lovingly call her, has left the professional sport. Instead, she leads a quiet life and throws a knife or two just for fun in her backyard. Watch Granny Blade on our RT Documentary YouTube channel Follow: https://t.me/rtdocumentary

Mysterious Arctic village submerged in sand #video#Russia Shoyna was a prosperous fishing village in the Russian Arctic before sand began swallowing entire houses. Shoyna’s population has plummeted from 3,000 residents to a hardcore 300 who have stayed against all odds. Although jobs are scarce, there’s a meteorological station that studies weather and provides precise forecasts. It’s still not clear what caused the incursion of sand, but some blame overfishing for disrupting the area’s ecosystem. Yet, the biggest question is why people continue to live in such an unwelcoming environment? Follow: https://t.me/rtdocumentary

Buying tickets to Dagestan in 3,2,1… #video#Russia Sulak Canyon is one of southern Russia's most unique and beautiful natural landmarks. It’s 60 metres deeper than the famous Grand Canyon and has the turquoise Sulak River flowing through it. With travel restrictions in place, Dagestan has seen a rise in domestic tourism. Holidaymakers are exploring the Southern republic’s hidden gems, ancient cities, and crafts. Now you know Dagestan isn't just where undefeated UFC star Khabib Nurmagomedov’s is from. https://youtu.be/hvIn91j-5gI Follow: https://t.me/rtdocumentary

Russia’s Ice Maiden ❄️ #video#Russia Just looking at Galina will make you shiver. When everyone’ s wrapped up in sweaters and coats, she’s walking around in a beach dress and sandals.. Galina insists she doesn’t feel the cold. She also eats raw squid and maintains a good mood at all times. She learned these practices from Dr. Vasily Makarov, the founder the ‘long lifer’ club, whose members must agree to live to over 100 and pay membership fees. The group also makes use of charged water, positive vibes, and other longevity promoting methods that raise quite a few eyebrows. However, Galina claims developing a resistance to cold has helped her stay healthy and young. Follow: https://t.me/rtdocumentary

Traffic cop turned cult leader #video#Russia Sergei Torop was a traffic cop until one day he realised he was the manifestation of Jesus Christ! He changed his name to Vissarion, wrote 18 volumes of teachings, and started an eco-village in the middle of nowhere. Vissarion has gathered thousands of followers from all walks of life, many of whom sold everything they had to move closer to their messiah. Vissarion’s sect adopted veganism, rejected money, and lived in heavily guarded communes. While the sect took a lot from the Russian Orthodox Church, its members had their own way of making the sign of cross and counted years starting from 1961, when Vissarion was born. The key idea was that the end of the world was near, and only cult members would survive. After three decades, Vissarion’s utopia came to an end when he was arrested in 2020 on charges of starting an illegal organisation, extortion, and abuse. Follow: https://t.me/rtdocumentary

‘I hate all people’ #video#Russia Do you ever dream of living like a hermit, far, far away? Anya, 30, lives a reclusive life on the remote Sakhalin Island at the far eastern end of Russia. She says she hates all people and doesn’t trust anyone. Anya grew up in a children’s home and became a fisherwoman when she left. Apart from fishing, Anya is an avid hockey player and a cat person. She stays aloof and shows resentment towards the people, especially women, who mistreated her in the past. However, her sullen shell conceals a sweet personality. Be sure to check out Anya’s story in the full documentary - https://youtu.be/uG3ikJJOv8Q Follow: https://t.me/rtdocumentary

#video#Russia 13 years ago, Russia’s pole vault queen, Yelena Isinbayeva, leapt 5.05 metres at the Beijing Olympics, setting a world record. She beat her own record in 2009, setting the bar as high as 5.06 metres. As of today, Isinbayeva remains undefeated. Are you watching the Olympic Games? Follow: https://t.me/rtdocumentary

Russian Amazon woman #video#Russia Natalya’s biceps make a lot of her male peers hang their heads in shame. She lifts a whopping 175 kg in the bench press and clears 240 kg in the deadlift! She’s Russia’s biggest female powerlifter. Her nickname, ‘Amazonka’, is well deserved. Her impressive looks have helped Natalya rise to internet fame. She now has thousands of followers on Instagram, as well as work outside the gym. She’s even performed on the stage of Moscow’s Bolshoi Theatre. Has she inspired you to work out more yet? 💪🏻 Follow: https://t.me/rtdocumentary

#video#Russia Imagine spending days or even weeks creating an intricate piece of art and then destroying it in just a few moments? That’s exactly what happens when Buddhist monks create a sacred mandala. It’s handcrafted from dyed grains of sand and takes many days to make. Monks painstakingly apply the sand to a canvas with metal tubes. It’s a meticulous job that requires great concentration and truly Buddhist discipline to sweep up and destroy afterwards. The process is believed to yield as many blessings as the number of grains that went into the mandala. Mandalas also serve to remind us that nothing in this world is permanent. Do you agree? Follow: https://t.me/rtdocumentary