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16.08.2010, 12:46 3 comments

Cameron takes the plunge in Russia

The father of “Avatar”, James Cameron, has dived into the waters of the deepest and oldest lake in the world, often referred to as “The Pearl of Siberia” - Lake Baikal.

Martyn Andrews 18.03.2010, 18:19 15 comments

Behind the scenes blooper extravaganza

At the restaurant, at the museum, at the factory, at the hotel, or at the shooting range. RT’s playful presenter, Martyn Andrews, takes the plunge into fun and adventure wherever he goes.

17.10.2009, 09:40 4 comments

Aliens invade Sochi? UFO hunter claims he has proof

UFO watchers say Russia’s resort city of Sochi could be a galactic hub for visitors from another planet. One man says he has evidence of hundreds of UFO sightings.

15.10.2009, 16:52 1 comment

Ethnic mosaics of the Stavropol region

A melting pot of religions, Russia’s Stavropol region is home to 14 ethnicities, which makes its diverse culture truly unique.

"Park pobedy" station 11.08.2009, 13:33 2 comments

Getting around town on the amazing Moscow Metro

Moscow’s world-class Metro system is a true subterranean marvel, with 177 unique stations serving over 2.5 billion people annually.

Marina Zvyagintseva's "Water Way" (image from arch.stoyanie.ru) 24.07.2010, 12:04

Caution: Russia’s Disneyland guarded by “Mad Dog”

Thinking of a weekend getaway with an artistic twist? Head to the small Russian village of Nikola-Lenivets, about 200 kilometers from Moscow, to take part in the Arkhstoyanie open-air festival.

01.10.2009, 09:24 1 comment

Frankenstein cars a spectacle of Russian village

The village of Tatar Saiman in central Russia used to be a collective farm in the Soviet days. Since the breakup, however, all the old equipment was stripped down and residents have used it to make their own cars.

14.08.2010, 10:07 1 comment

Beware of the fake shaman

From favorable weather and a good harvest, to healing and marriages – in ancient times, shamans were in charge of almost all aspects of life. In Siberia they are still part of everyday life. But beware of fakes.

16.09.2010, 11:51 2 comments

Communists want “pot-singer” Sting to perform in jail

St. Petersburg’s communists, who are famous for their eyebrow-raising ridiculous statements, are calling on Russian drug police to have British singer Sting arrested for promoting marijuana.

17.03.2009, 12:16 2 comments

Danilov Bells ringing a new era

It's the sound people have been waiting to hear for decades. The famous Danilov Bells, which escaped the Communist era axe and returned from Harvard last year, have rung today at their original residence in Moscow.

Pop stars & top models flock to village shaman

Published: 24 August, 2009, 11:03


Shaman Valentin Hagdaev (Photo from cultura.name)

He’s credited with predicting the financial crisis and helping Russian athletes win gold in the 2004 Olympic Games: Shaman Valentin Hagdaev claims to have sacred gifts and healing powers.

 
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