Russia

Moscow’s underground system is considered to be the most beautiful in the world. It has more than 170 stations, almost 300 kilometers of tunnels and 9 million passengers a day. RTDoc explores Moscow’s underground world.

They hear the seals breathing under the ice. They believe in blood-thirsty spirits and share their prey with them. They've been doing it for five thousand years. 

Paragliding is a risky way to fly the skies without plane tickets or seatbelts involved. It is extremely dangerous but the overwhelming sensation and amazing views mean many can't resist giving it a try.

James Brown is back on the Golden Ring route, visiting Kostroma, where he learns to fish under the ice, rides a husky carriage and drinks vodka at the Snow Maiden's own ice bar!

Meet the Saami, an indigenous people who live near the Polar Circle, live by breeding reindeer and try to stay in touch with their connections in Scandinavia.

They become stars while others learn the alphabet. They are praised and adored. But what price do gifted children pay for being born with remarkable talent? This report looks at whether being a child prodigy is a help or a hindrance.

Traditionally at New Year Father Frost leaves his residence to congratulate children and adults. Martyn Andrews visits one of the most beautiful towns of the Russian North, Velikiy Ustyug, where Father Frost invites him to the best New Year party ever at his home.

An ancient country, located on the crossroads of Western Asia and Eastern Europe, Azerbaijan is still mending its ways after conflicts and wars, which overshadowed its first years of independence from the Soviet Union.