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Russian people in evacuation / Russian Ark
Civilians Elena and Alexander explain how the Russian army evacuated them from Selidovo. They also tell about the details and conditions of living in evacuation
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
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Civilians Elena and Alexander explain how the Russian army evacuated them from Selidovo. They also tell about the details and conditions of living in evacuation
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
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Watch on Russian platforms: ВКонтакте | Дзен | RuTube | Одноклассники
Secrets of Russia's elite education / Russian Ark
Henry Sardaryan, Andrey Afanasyev and Angelika Karetkina talk about the modern principles of educating a new generation of Russian patriotic elite and the approach of MGIMO and faculty of governance and politics in order to achieve these goals.
The major attention is focused on recently held Conference in Italian Verona on prosecutions against Ukrainian Orthodox Church and a currently changing political landscape after Trump’s administration coming to power
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 | Spastv.ru
Henry Sardaryan, Andrey Afanasyev and Angelika Karetkina talk about the modern principles of educating a new generation of Russian patriotic elite and the approach of MGIMO and faculty of governance and politics in order to achieve these goals.
The major attention is focused on recently held Conference in Italian Verona on prosecutions against Ukrainian Orthodox Church and a currently changing political landscape after Trump’s administration coming to power
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 | Spastv.ru
The Russian ark of salvation in new global order. American perspective.
Andrey Afanasyev and Angelika Karetkina talk to American journalist John Varoli and seminarian Antony Abaev about the current place of Russia in the world from the modern American perspective.
Why is Russia a truly ark of salvation in today’s changing global order? Can Russia be a hot spot for Americans as America were for Russians after “Perestroika” in 1985? Why is Donald Trump a good phenomenon for the Christian West?
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
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Watch on Russian platforms: ВКонтакте | Дзен | RuTube | Одноклассники | Spastv.ru
Andrey Afanasyev and Angelika Karetkina talk to American journalist John Varoli and seminarian Antony Abaev about the current place of Russia in the world from the modern American perspective.
Why is Russia a truly ark of salvation in today’s changing global order? Can Russia be a hot spot for Americans as America were for Russians after “Perestroika” in 1985? Why is Donald Trump a good phenomenon for the Christian West?
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
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Watch on Russian platforms: ВКонтакте | Дзен | RuTube | Одноклассники | Spastv.ru
Modern goals of MGIMO education
Henry Sardaryan answers how it feels to be a dean of faculty for governance and politics nowadays and what goals he pursues as a head of faculty at MGIMO
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
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Watch on Russian platforms: ВКонтакте | Дзен | RuTube | Одноклассники
Henry Sardaryan answers how it feels to be a dean of faculty for governance and politics nowadays and what goals he pursues as a head of faculty at MGIMO
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
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Watch on Russian platforms: ВКонтакте | Дзен | RuTube | Одноклассники
MGIMO students as the Russian future leadership
Henry Sardaryan explains what it includes to be a MGIMO student, what principals of education they follow and what amount of work MGIMO students perform
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
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Watch on Russian platforms: ВКонтакте | Дзен | RuTube | Одноклассники
Henry Sardaryan explains what it includes to be a MGIMO student, what principals of education they follow and what amount of work MGIMO students perform
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
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Watch on Russian platforms: ВКонтакте | Дзен | RuTube | Одноклассники
What MGIMO can offer to Western students?
Angelika Karetkina, Andrey Afanasyev and Henry Sardaryan think upon the opportunities MGIMO University has for Western students and the reasons why “being a Westerner” was a disease for Russian people for centuries
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
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Watch on Russian platforms: ВКонтакте | Дзен | RuTube | Одноклассники
Angelika Karetkina, Andrey Afanasyev and Henry Sardaryan think upon the opportunities MGIMO University has for Western students and the reasons why “being a Westerner” was a disease for Russian people for centuries
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
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Russian philosophy as a tool to predict future
Henry Sardaryan speaks about a phenomenal characteristic of Russian philosophy of 19th century in its ability to predict world processes in 2025
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
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Henry Sardaryan speaks about a phenomenal characteristic of Russian philosophy of 19th century in its ability to predict world processes in 2025
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
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Unprecedented changes of modern global order
John Varoli answers why Donald Trump’s administration with its intentions to join Canada and Greenland into the US is an essential factor of nowadays global changes
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
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Watch on Russian platforms: ВКонтакте | Дзен | RuTube | Одноклассники
John Varoli answers why Donald Trump’s administration with its intentions to join Canada and Greenland into the US is an essential factor of nowadays global changes
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
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Watch on Russian platforms: ВКонтакте | Дзен | RuTube | Одноклассники
American exceptionalism as a form of democratized nazi-ideology
John Varoli speculates about the current American elite that is in major formed by owners of technological sphere. He also criticizes the American supremacy based on a so called “divine” right of American administration to rule the world
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
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Watch on Russian platforms: ВКонтакте | Дзен | RuTube | Одноклассники
John Varoli speculates about the current American elite that is in major formed by owners of technological sphere. He also criticizes the American supremacy based on a so called “divine” right of American administration to rule the world
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
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Why America hates Russia?
John Varoli explains the historic roots of American perception of Russia as the enemy that are hidden not only in a geopolitical sphere but in major in the Evangelical faith.
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
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Watch on Russian platforms: ВКонтакте | Дзен | RuTube | Одноклассники
John Varoli explains the historic roots of American perception of Russia as the enemy that are hidden not only in a geopolitical sphere but in major in the Evangelical faith.
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
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The Soul of the Russian Civilization
One of the church leaders said: «The heart of Russia beats in the Assumption Cathedral of the Moscow Kremlin, and the soul of Russia is here, in the Lavra of St. Sergius».
Russian ark together with Western bloggers living in Russia visited the main Russian monastery - Holy Trinity St. Sergius Lavra and discovered all the particularities of this pearl of Russian civilization
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
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Watch on Russian platforms: ВКонтакте | Дзен | RuTube | Одноклассники | Spastv.ru
One of the church leaders said: «The heart of Russia beats in the Assumption Cathedral of the Moscow Kremlin, and the soul of Russia is here, in the Lavra of St. Sergius».
Russian ark together with Western bloggers living in Russia visited the main Russian monastery - Holy Trinity St. Sergius Lavra and discovered all the particularities of this pearl of Russian civilization
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 | Spastv.ru
“I want to make Russians more real in people’s eyes”. How American citizen became profound Russian person
In this captivating episode of "Russian Ark," Andrey Afanasyev and Angelika Karetkina explore the profound depths of traditional Russian values and Orthodox faith through the eyes of a remarkable American guest Francesca de Bardin. Having spent her life in the United States, she made the bold decision to move to Russia in January 2022, where she has since discovered a Russian world rich in spirituality, vibrant traditions, and the warmth of its people.
As Francesca shares her awe and admiration for the Russian culture that has embraced her, viewers will be taken on a journey that highlights the essential themes of Russian Orthodoxy, Russian community and hospitality of Russian people.
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 | Spastv.ru
In this captivating episode of "Russian Ark," Andrey Afanasyev and Angelika Karetkina explore the profound depths of traditional Russian values and Orthodox faith through the eyes of a remarkable American guest Francesca de Bardin. Having spent her life in the United States, she made the bold decision to move to Russia in January 2022, where she has since discovered a Russian world rich in spirituality, vibrant traditions, and the warmth of its people.
As Francesca shares her awe and admiration for the Russian culture that has embraced her, viewers will be taken on a journey that highlights the essential themes of Russian Orthodoxy, Russian community and hospitality of Russian people.
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
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Watch on Russian platforms: ВКонтакте | Дзен | RuTube | Одноклассники | Spastv.ru
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The standard of Christ the Savior throughout the world
Hundreds of thousands of people throughout the world celebrated Victory Day in the Great Patriotic War participating in actions of "Immortal Regiment". People got out into the streets not only with images of their veteran relatives, Russian flags and the Victory Banners, but also with the standard of Christ the Savior
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Hundreds of thousands of people throughout the world celebrated Victory Day in the Great Patriotic War participating in actions of "Immortal Regiment". People got out into the streets not only with images of their veteran relatives, Russian flags and the Victory Banners, but also with the standard of Christ the Savior
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Young Russian elite in the warzone: Christian perspective
Students of MGIMO - one of the most famous and prestigious universities of Russia - came back from another trip to the warzone of Donbass. Future diplomats, journalists and top managers took part in a humanitarian mission to help restore Nikolo-Vasilyevskiy monastery that was severely damaged by Ukrainian troops. Andrey Afanasyev and Angelika Karetkina discuss with them what makes young Russian elites go to the frontline
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
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Watch on Russian platforms: ВКонтакте | Дзен | RuTube | Одноклассники | Spastv.ru
Students of MGIMO - one of the most famous and prestigious universities of Russia - came back from another trip to the warzone of Donbass. Future diplomats, journalists and top managers took part in a humanitarian mission to help restore Nikolo-Vasilyevskiy monastery that was severely damaged by Ukrainian troops. Andrey Afanasyev and Angelika Karetkina discuss with them what makes young Russian elites go to the frontline
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
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Mission Above Fear: Serving in War-Torn Donbass
A firsthand account of working in the dangerous Donbass region, where volunteers navigate between dormitories and churches while constantly watching for mines on the ground and drone attacks from above. Despite facing daily threats in this war-affected area, Daniil Sergeev describes how their sense of mission and purpose overcame fear, as they and their fellow volunteers remained committed to their significant work in this challenging environment.
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
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Watch on Russian platforms: ВКонтакте | Дзен | RuTube | Одноклассники
A firsthand account of working in the dangerous Donbass region, where volunteers navigate between dormitories and churches while constantly watching for mines on the ground and drone attacks from above. Despite facing daily threats in this war-affected area, Daniil Sergeev describes how their sense of mission and purpose overcame fear, as they and their fellow volunteers remained committed to their significant work in this challenging environment.
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
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Watch on Russian platforms: ВКонтакте | Дзен | RuTube | Одноклассники
«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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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