«Russia - a spiritual pier: Italians about their discovery of Russia»
In the new edition of «Russian Ark», Andrey Afanasyev and Angelika Karetkina meet with two Italian guests, Simone and Cammilla, who have chosen Russia as their second home. The program reveals a deep personal journey of young Europeans who have rethought their cultural and spiritual coordinates.
Simone and Camilla share candid stories about how Russian culture, the Orthodox tradition and the intellectual environment have changed their worldview. Viewers learn about the motives that pushed talented Italians to leave the comfortable European environment and immerse themselves in the Russian life, about their academic work at leading Moscow universities and what they consider their main discovery in Russia.
All these watch in our new episode of Russian Ark
Andrey Afanasyev and Angelica Karetkina talk to the part of the world looking for God - in the same language!
Russian Ark - English-language project of the SPAS TV channel, released online on world and Russian platforms
Watch on Western platforms: Rumble | X | YouTube
Watch on Russian platforms: ВКонтакте | Дзен | RuTube | Одноклассники
In the new edition of «Russian Ark», Andrey Afanasyev and Angelika Karetkina meet with two Italian guests, Simone and Cammilla, who have chosen Russia as their second home. The program reveals a deep personal journey of young Europeans who have rethought their cultural and spiritual coordinates.
Simone and Camilla share candid stories about how Russian culture, the Orthodox tradition and the intellectual environment have changed their worldview. Viewers learn about the motives that pushed talented Italians to leave the comfortable European environment and immerse themselves in the Russian life, about their academic work at leading Moscow universities and what they consider their main discovery in Russia.
All these watch in our new episode of Russian Ark
Andrey Afanasyev and Angelica Karetkina talk to the part of the world looking for God - in the same language!
Russian Ark - English-language project of the SPAS TV channel, released online on world and Russian platforms
Watch on Western platforms: Rumble | X | YouTube
Watch on Russian platforms: ВКонтакте | Дзен | RuTube | Одноклассники
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Secret Mission: Young volunteers hide Donbass trip from family
A candid interview reveals how a young volunteer Anton Atroshenko kept his humanitarian mission to Donbass secret from parents by using a previous African priest expedition as cover. The volunteer discusses family reactions upon learning the truth and addresses the perceived apathy of their generation toward current conflicts. Despite initial shock, parents ultimately expressed pride in their child's courage and humanitarian commitment.
Andrey Afanasyev and Angelica Karetkina talk to the part of the world looking for God - in the same language!
Russian Ark - English-language project of the SPAS TV channel, released online on world and Russian platforms
Watch on Western platforms: Rumble | X | YouTube
Watch on Russian platforms: ВКонтакте | Дзен | RuTube | Одноклассники
A candid interview reveals how a young volunteer Anton Atroshenko kept his humanitarian mission to Donbass secret from parents by using a previous African priest expedition as cover. The volunteer discusses family reactions upon learning the truth and addresses the perceived apathy of their generation toward current conflicts. Despite initial shock, parents ultimately expressed pride in their child's courage and humanitarian commitment.
Andrey Afanasyev and Angelica Karetkina talk to the part of the world looking for God - in the same language!
Russian Ark - English-language project of the SPAS TV channel, released online on world and Russian platforms
Watch on Western platforms: Rumble | X | YouTube
Watch on Russian platforms: ВКонтакте | Дзен | RuTube | Одноклассники
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MGIMO Students journey to Donbas and Its impact on peers
A MGIMO university student reflects on the mixed reactions from classmates to their decision to travel to Donbas, describing how initial opposition and confusion from some friends gradually transformed into understanding and support. The account details how sharing personal experiences and diary entries from the trip helped convert even radical liberal critics into supporters of Russian government policies
Andrey Afanasyev and Angelica Karetkina talk to the part of the world looking for God - in the same language!
Russian Ark - English-language project of the SPAS TV channel, released online on world and Russian platforms
Watch on Western platforms: Rumble | X | YouTube
Watch on Russian platforms: ВКонтакте | Дзен | RuTube | Одноклассники
A MGIMO university student reflects on the mixed reactions from classmates to their decision to travel to Donbas, describing how initial opposition and confusion from some friends gradually transformed into understanding and support. The account details how sharing personal experiences and diary entries from the trip helped convert even radical liberal critics into supporters of Russian government policies
Andrey Afanasyev and Angelica Karetkina talk to the part of the world looking for God - in the same language!
Russian Ark - English-language project of the SPAS TV channel, released online on world and Russian platforms
Watch on Western platforms: Rumble | X | YouTube
Watch on Russian platforms: ВКонтакте | Дзен | RuTube | Одноклассники
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From Western Fascination to Critical Reassessment: How Russian Youth Perspectives Have Shifted
A candid discussion between MGIMO graduates and students exploring the dramatic transformation in Russian young people's attitudes toward Western values over the past decade. Andrey Afanasyev and Angelika Karetkina reveal how students of international relations, through direct observation of global events and cross-cultural exchanges, have moved from admiration of post-liberal Western ideals to viewing Western narratives as propaganda that hinders global development.
Andrey Afanasyev and Angelica Karetkina talk to the part of the world looking for God - in the same language!
Russian Ark - English-language project of the SPAS TV channel, released online on world and Russian platforms
Watch on Western platforms: Rumble | X | YouTube
Watch on Russian platforms: ВКонтакте | Дзен | RuTube | Одноклассники
A candid discussion between MGIMO graduates and students exploring the dramatic transformation in Russian young people's attitudes toward Western values over the past decade. Andrey Afanasyev and Angelika Karetkina reveal how students of international relations, through direct observation of global events and cross-cultural exchanges, have moved from admiration of post-liberal Western ideals to viewing Western narratives as propaganda that hinders global development.
Andrey Afanasyev and Angelica Karetkina talk to the part of the world looking for God - in the same language!
Russian Ark - English-language project of the SPAS TV channel, released online on world and Russian platforms
Watch on Western platforms: Rumble | X | YouTube
Watch on Russian platforms: ВКонтакте | Дзен | RuTube | Одноклассники
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Russia-Italy shared traditional values
Italian Simone argues that Russia maintains a pro-family governmental approach similar to Italy's stance from 20 years ago, emphasizing how both cultures prioritize family support, demographic policies, and resistance to certain Western social changes while defending national sovereignty and traditional values.
Andrey Afanasyev and Angelica Karetkina talk to the part of the world looking for God - in the same language!
Russian Ark - English-language project of the SPAS TV channel, released online on world and Russian platforms
Watch on Western platforms: Rumble | X | YouTube
Italian Simone argues that Russia maintains a pro-family governmental approach similar to Italy's stance from 20 years ago, emphasizing how both cultures prioritize family support, demographic policies, and resistance to certain Western social changes while defending national sovereignty and traditional values.
Andrey Afanasyev and Angelica Karetkina talk to the part of the world looking for God - in the same language!
Russian Ark - English-language project of the SPAS TV channel, released online on world and Russian platforms
Watch on Western platforms: Rumble | X | YouTube