Russia

This edition of Discovering Russia is all about the voices of Omsk: from the chimes of Orthodox bells to the beat of African drums to the roaring of helicopter rotors - James Brown has gathered them together to make a perfect sound bouquet.

This place makes some tremble with fear. But in others it sparkles an unexplainable interest. A place where supernatural things are happening. 

This small nation in the central Caucasus has found itself in the focus of big politics against its will. RTDoc looks closer at Ossetia’s joys and woes.

In his latest adventure, James Brown meets some of the most death defying Krasnoyarsk daredevils, narrowly avoids having to rope-jump and adds a touch of equestrian chic to his extreme trip.

Children and adults are thrilled by the spectacle of dolphins and humans working together, but behind all the excitement inspired by these stars lies a great deal of work and responsibility for the majestic creatures people have tamed.

Some say he was unfit to be an emperor. Some say he threw the country into a bloody whirlpool. Some say he made fatal mistakes. Who influenced his decisions? And who killed the last Russian monarch? 

"NANO" has become a buzzword all over the world, and a wave of gimmicky products are out to take advantage. But beyond so-called "nano" socks, mp3 players, and even cigarettes, what exactly is nano-technology, and how is it changing our lives?

Despite all the happy bride wants children. The groom has been HIV positive for eight years. Is her dream destined to become true?