Victory Day fireworks: Thousands of lights illuminate Moscow’s skies

The amazing cannonade of elaborately configured firework displays has concluded the celebration of the Victory Day in the heart of Russia. Tears filled the eyes of thousands of spectators as they watched the majestic show.

May 10, 2013 00:09

Zorb gone wrong: 2 Russian tourists carried 1km in creek, 1 killed (VIDEO)

An extreme winter activity turned into tragedy, after a zorb with two tourists inside lost control and plunged into a creek in Dombay mountain area, in Russia’s south. One of the two young men died, the other suffered a concussion.

January 08, 2013 21:46

Merry Christmas! RT’s special coverage of midnight mass in Christ the Savior Cathedral

Church services have taken place across Russia to mark the Orthodox Christmas, with thousands of people attending ceremonies. RT brings you special coverage of the service inside the Moscow’s Christ the Savior Cathedral.

January 07, 2013 03:58

Patriarch Kirill: There should be no orphans in Russia

The Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia, Kirill, has delivered his traditional Christmas address to the nation. Encouraging adoptions, the Patriarch said that foster parents should "not only feed and raise" their kids, but share love with them.

January 06, 2013 20:43

Over 60 killed, dozens injured in Ivory Coast NYE stampede (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

At least 60 people have died and 49 more were injured by stampeding crowds during New Year’s fireworks in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, Interior Minister Hamed Bakayoko said Tuesday.

January 01, 2013 11:48

New Year’s celebrations: World welcomes 2013 with a bang (VIDEO)

People around the world ushered in 2013 with a fanfare of record-breaking fireworks displays and raucous revelry. However, the New Year was also a more somber occasion for some, overshadowed by the events of 2012.

January 01, 2013 03:01