Bridging Cultures: Russia and Beyond

This film tells the story of three foreigners who have tied their lives to Russia.

Artist Marco Bravura is originally from Ravenna, the European capital of mosaic art. He first came to Russia more than 20 years ago. Marco was captivated by the country’s people, nature, and culture, and decided to continue creating precisely here. Today, he has his own studio in Kaluga Region. His workshop is located in the former House of Writers, whose facade is adorned with mosaics created by Marco himself. These works are like a river connecting different cultures.

Indian tailor Sammy Kotwani came to Moscow to make suits for diplomats. But over time, his main calling became building bridges between Russia and India. Every year, he organizes vibrant Indian cultural events that bring together people from both countries.

Lawyer David Henderson-Stewart had planned to leave Russia and return home to Europe once his contract ended. But he decided to stay a bit longer and travel around the country. That was when he came across an old watch factory. David fell in love with the plant and its 300-year heritage, and stayed to build a new chapter in the factory’s history – and in his own life, which is now firmly planted in Russia.

Watch “Bridging Cultures: Russia and Beyond” on RTD website and on RT’s live feed. The time of the broadcast is available on RT’s schedule page.