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Russia
26 films
Vladimir Putin's rise from a KGB colonel in St Petersburg to Russia's president is examined through key political events and insights from his inner circle.
More than 50 billion dollars of public money was spent on the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, overshadowing political tensions in Russia.
Peter the Great was born on June 9, 1672, in Moscow, and became known for transforming Russia into a major European power during his reign.
Russia's gay community faces limited freedom and ongoing persecution despite recent reforms.
Three St Petersburg residents share their views on Putin's war in Ukraine and its impact.
Sasha, an artist in St. Petersburg, is jailed for opposing the Ukraine war with stickers.
Saint Petersburg experiences a rise in hate crimes driven by ultra-nationalist groups like the Slav's Union, targeting non-Russian individuals, including children.
In April 2008, St. Petersburg's Ballet presents an all-male Swan Lake performance by Valery Mikhailovsjy.
In Tbilisi, young Russian deserters like Alexander from St. Petersburg face skepticism from Georgians as they flee conscription amid the war in Ukraine.
Sasha Skochilenko faces trial in Russia for protesting the special military operation in Ukraine.
Vladimir Putin confirms the first nuclear warheads are in Belarus, stating it deters threats to Russia.
Turkey and Russia's leaders meet to mend ties after a seven-month standoff this week.
Vladimir Putin is set to secure another six-year presidential term amid a backdrop of limited competition and pressure for high voter turnout in Russia.
Vladimir Putin announces the zircon hypersonic missile deployment during a patriotic parade.
Svetlana Lobada faces a 50-year ban from Russia for opposing the Ukraine war during a concert.
The Russia-Africa summit in St Petersburg addresses weapons supply and grain export issues.
Andre Kotzenka is expelled from his St Petersburg university for anti-war posts on Instagram.
A bombing at a St Petersburg Cafe kills pro-war blogger Vladlen Tatarsky on Sunday.
President Putin faces rising tensions as Ukraine prepares for potential conflict.
Wagner's Prigozhin criticizes Putin and the Kremlin over ammunition shortages in Ukraine.
Vladlen Tatarsky is killed by an explosive statue at an event in St Petersburg, reports say.
Putin claims Western countries aim for a tactical defeat of Russia in Ukraine's conflict.
Jan Vormann restores buildings in Amsterdam using Lego blocks instead of traditional materials.
In December 1999, Boris Yeltsin resigned and named Vladimir Putin as his successor, sparking rumors of a deal to protect Yeltsin's family from corruption charges.
In January 1996, President Clinton's visit to St. Petersburg was marred by his inability to interact with the public, largely due to deputy mayor Vladimir Putin's influence.
On August 9, 1999, Vladimir Putin was named acting prime minister of Russia, a position few expected him to hold for nearly 18 years.
