Konstantin Rozhkov

Stunning photos from Vorkuta

Feast your eyes on these stunning photos from Vorkuta, captured by my travel buddy Stefano Tiozzo. Stefano is an Italian photographer and documentary filmmaker who harbors a deep passion for Russia. I was lucky to have him join me on this trip because with an extra set of hands, we managed to capture far more footage than I could have on my own, including these incredible shots. As you might recall from my previous post, Vorkuta is a significant mining community from the Soviet era that has s...

Greetings from Vorkuta!

Hi, my dear Patrons! Just dropping in to say hi from the chilly city of Vorkuta in the Arctic Circle. Here's a short video I made to give you a little glimpse of where I've been these past few days. Hope you all are doing great—have a nice day!

Exclusive Sneak Peek: An Australian Family's Cinematic Journey in the Heart of Siberia

Hey there, lovely patrons!

I just wanted to pop in and give you an exclusive sneak peek at one of my upcoming videos that I'm absolutely excited about. I recently came back from a journey through the Altai region in Siberia, and I've got a fascinating story to share.

I met an intriguing conservative Australian family who made the bold move to Russia a few years back. We wrapped up the filming with a closing scene on the land they recently acquired, and let me tell you, the backdro...

Happy New Year and Heartfelt Thanks to All My Patrons!

Dear Patrons,

First off, I apologize for the delay in getting this message to you. I had some trouble with my VPN connection, which hindered my access to my Patreon account. Thank you for your understanding.

As we bid farewell to another year and welcome the new one, I want to express my deepest gratitude to each and every one of you. Your unwavering support and contributions have been the backbone of our journey this year.

Together, we've seen the channel grow significantly...

🎬 Exciting New Projects & A Short Posting Break

Dear Patrons,

I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to share some updates about my upcoming projects and explain why there will be a little gap in my regular posting. I'm currently out shooting several new videos, and I'm taking my channel in a few exciting directions.

🌍 Western Companies in Russia: The Economic Story

Firstly, I'm working on a video about Western companies that are now under Russian ownership. There's been a lot of content about the new ...

Behind the Scenes in Mongolia: New Director's Commentary video

Hey everyone! I'm excited to share the latest director's commentary video, packed with off-camera tidbits from my amazing trip to Mongolia. In this episode, I talk about how the shift to capitalism hurt the herding industry, causing many herders to leave their old way of life for the slums of Ulaanbaatar, which you saw in the video. I'll also let you in on why you see so many Toyota Priuses on the streets of the Mongolian capital, plus some other cool thoughts and observations that didn't mak...

Exclusive First Look: Mongolia at a Crossroads

Hey folks! I'm excited to share my latest video from Mongolia, a nation at the heart of a geopolitical tug-of-war in the new Cold War. I'm holding off on posting it to YouTube for the moment because of a little hiccup with a copyright claim on one of the tracks. But no stress, I always use music legally (a huge shoutout to your donations for making this possible), and although resolving these issues can be a bit of a wait, I didn't want you to wait any longer. So, you get the first look! Dive...

Unveiling Tuva: New Director's Commentary 🎬

Hey, Patrons! 🎉

I'm thrilled to bring you a brand-new Director's Commentary episode that dives deep into the making of our latest video from Tuva!

In this Patreon-exclusive episode, I reveal how we traced the vacation spots favored by Vladimir Putin himself :) And if you recall from the video, Tuva is also the birthplace of Sergey Shoigu, Russia's Defense Minister. Well, guess what? I actually bumped into his daughter once and had an interesting chat.

Consider this episod...

Sneak Peek: Navigating Mongolia's Tightrope Between Giants

Hey guys! Hope you're all doing well. I'm currently in Mongolia working on another video for Real Reporter. Mongolia is a fascinating country, sandwiched between powerful neighbors like Russia and China, yet walking a fine line to maintain its sovereignty in a world filled with growing tensions. Anyway, I've recorded this short video for you from a nomad camp we visited, just to give you a little taste of what's to come. State tuned!

New Trailer Alert! 🎥 The Russian Economy Unveiled

Hey Patrons! I've just finished filming my next video about the real state of the Russian economy. And I've prepared a small trailer to give you a sneak peek!

For this story, I found myself at the Russian State Library which is basically Russia’s main book storage. While the vast shelves and echoing halls can be overwhelming, my quest was specific: the latest statistical report about the Russian economy. Although, this was government report there were still a lot intriguing details t...

New Director's Comments Episode: Moskvich

A brand-new episode of my director's comments is now live, and this time I'm diving deep into the fascinating world of Moskvich :)

You might remember my recent video exploring the former Renault factory in Moscow that's now engaged in the curious task of reassembling Chinese cars. Now's your chance to see how it all came together, with exclusive insights.

As always, your thoughts and feedback mean the world to me. After you've enjoyed the watch, don't hesitate to let me know what ...

Moscow's Drone Attacks: A Personal Update

I know many of you have been asking about the recent drone attacks here in Moscow, so I wanted to give you a quick update.

A few buildings around the city were hit, including a high-rise in the posh Moscow-City district and another spot just a couple of metro stations away from my place. Pretty wild, right?

Just want to let you know that my family and I are safe and well. Despite the unnerving nature of these incidents, we're not letting it overshadow our lives. There haven't bee...

Introducing My Director's Commentary Series!

Hey everyone,

I am excited to share with you a brand new addition to our Patreon-exclusive content - my Director's Commentary series!

For the first episode, I've revisited my recent journey to Siberia in search of the Old Believers. It was such an extraordinary and memorable adventure that I thought it was the perfect video to kick-start this series. You'll get to hear a lot of behind-the-scenes details, interesting facts that didn’t make the final cut, as well as my personal ta...

Coming Soon: Deep Dive into Russia-Ukraine Conflict with Ex-Marine Daniel

Just wrapped up an incredible interview with Daniel Castellon, a former U.S. Marine who you might remember from some of my previous videos. We went in-depth on what's happening on the front lines of the Russia-Ukraine war, with Daniel offering some valuable insights from his own military experience.

He's made some pretty bold predictions about how many major battles are left before this war can potentially come to an end. We've covered a lot of ground, and I can't wait to share it with ...

Upcoming Interview with Combat Veteran Daniel: Seeking Your Input!

Hey Patrons,

Hope you're all doing great! As you might have noticed in some of my videos this year, I've been fortunate enough to feature Daniel Castellon, a former U.S. Marine and a decorated combat veteran. He's shared some insightful thoughts and made some predictions that have come true, shedding light on the military aspects of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.

For a while now, I've been contemplating the idea of creating a video on the Russia-Ukraine war, aiming to presen...

Hello There Wonderful People!

Welcome aboard my Patreon page! It’s fantastic to have you here.

Let’s dive straight in: if you’re looking for exclusive content, insider insights, and engaging Q&A sessions, you’ve come to the right place!

I’ve carefully crafted 3 membership plans - Truth Seeker, Truth Voyager, and Truth Guardian - to suit different levels of engagement. From behind-the-scenes content and director’s commentary to contributing to discussions on future content, there’s something h...