Tracks East

Masha Borzunova meets a Russian deserter who tells how he went from being a war hero to an ostracised traitor of his country.

What does it mean to be a man in the modern world? Jan goes in search of answers on the streets of Berlin where he meets barbecue grillers, American football players and queer foresters.

Many of us want to organise our interiors by clearing out and decluttering. But does tidying up make us happy?

A Russian soldier contacts the sister of a missing Ukrainian soldier. He says he killed him. Data Sources investigates. .

Romanians close to the Ukrainian border are living in fear of Russian drone attacks.

Why does a Russian region in the far east have Yiddish as an official language? 

From the frontiers of the Roman Empire to the European Schengen area, a fascinating trip through the origins of borders.

From queer cake sitting to sex positive tasting evenings, Tracks finds out about food and sexuality.

Arguing can be painful, but it can also clear the air, resolve underlying issues, and strengthen relationships. 

Ordinary civilians are now preparing for war by volunteering for the Latvian National Guard in large numbers.

Many artists and creative people feel they don't deserve their success. Are we all just faking it until we make it? 

From queer cake sitting to sex positive tasting evenings, Tracks finds out about food and sexuality.

The US has pulled almost all its funding just as Ukraine is entering its fifth year of war. Can the EU plug the gap?

Jean-Michel Jarre sets up his equipment on Seville's Plaza de España for an immersive concert-show.

Arguing can be painful, but it can also clear the air, resolve underlying issues, and strengthen relationships. 

Each candidate has 40 minutes to practice with the orchestra before performing two pieces. Who will impress the judges?

An old man swims in the sea. As he moves through the water, memories resurface... 

In the semi finals , each candidate has 40 minutes to practice with the orchestra before conducting two pieces.

Skiing began as a means of survival in prehistory, only becoming synonymous with glamour and leisure in modern times.