Exploring the epic landscape of the world's largest country, Russia, which covers an eighth of the Earth's land area and spans 11 time zones. It is also home to an extraordinary array of cultures, climates and wildlife.
EPISODE 1
Kamchatka
A land of fire and ice, the volcanic peninsula of Kamchatka lies in Russia's far east. With the land constantly being reworked by eruptions and landslides, this far-flung part of the country is dangerous, but incredibly fertile. Heading right into this magical land, this stunning film follows soaring golden eagles, scavenging wolverines, young red foxes and local brown bears partial to a dip in a natural hot spring.
EPISODE 2
The Great Divide
Dividing Europe and Asia, squeezed between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea, mighty summits located on a continental divide, and extending a thousand kilometers from West to East, reach over 5,000 metres into the sky.
EPISODE 3
Siberia
Siberia is vast, stretching across eastwards from the Ural Mountains and covering most of Northern Asia. Encompassing roughly ten per cent of our planet's landmass and sparsely populated.
EPISODE 4
The Secret Forest
A craggy land of water and ice, with forest-covered slopes and a rugged steep coast - this is Ussuriland, the territory of the Amur tiger.
EPISODE 5
The Arctic
The very northern edge of Russia lies within the Arctic Circle - an area of extreme temperatures and hardship and yet also a place of outstanding beauty.
EPISODE 6
Primeval Valleys
The Urals are the heart and soul of Russia. This immense mountain range is a maze of soaring peaks and hidden valleys and home to a remarkable array of wildlife.
Jason Hildebrandt
Paterson Joseph
Christian Brückner
Amanda Theunissen
Carl Hall
Dawn Sinsel
