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Zdenko Novacki

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April 12, 2024
Regenerative Farming

Mike Sands leads ecologically farming at Bean Hollow Grassfed, in Flint Hill, Virginia. He uses regenerative agriculture methods to rejuvenate a run-down piece of land and establish a sustainable, profitable model that challenges conventional farming norms.
April 12, 2024
Farm Store

Bean Hollow Grassfed operates as a self-service farm store, providing a diverse selection of animal welfare-approved, certified grass-fed meats. Customers have the freedom to select their cuts, weigh them, and make purchases through an honor system.
March 29, 2024
Nature | The Future of Orchids

Come see "The Future of Orchids: Conservation and Collaboration" exhibition, featuring over 100 orchid varieties in the Robert and Arlene Kogod Courtyard. Find out the challenges facing wild orchids today and the dedicated efforts of scientists and conservationists working to ensure their future.
February 23, 2024
Nature | Sailing on the Chesapeake Bay

The waterway provides an unforgettable experience, highlighting the Chesapeake Bay. Producer | Camera | Editor: Zdenko Novacki
September 08, 2023
Impact Artist

Aida Murad, diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis at 20, turned to art as a means of healing. Today, she helps others on their healing journey, using her creations to transform the lives of those she touches. Reporter | Camera | Editor: Zdenko Novacki, Additional Camera: Philip Alexiou
August 19, 2022
60 Second Storyteller

Meet a 60-second novelist who’s been capturing stories with his typewriter about the human experience through the lens of passersby. Find out how he got started, some of the connections he’s made and why he chose not to go from carbon to computers.
May 13, 2022
Arena Stage

Meet Molly Smith, the director of a prominent local theater in Washington D.C. Learn about her journey and how she makes her vision come to life. Reporter: Liliya Anisimova, Camera: Yuriy Zakrevskiy, Adapted by: Zdenko Novacki
April 15, 2022
Trapeze School

We meet the instructors at a trapeze school who tell us about the different activities they offer to kids and how they are helping build their confidence. Reporter: Maxim Moskalkov, Camera: David Gogokhia, Adapted by: Zdenko Novacki
March 18, 2022
Overcoming Cancer

We share the journey of a young cancer survivor and the support she finds along the way. Reporter: Angelina Bagadasaryan, Camera: Vazgen Varzhabetian, Adapted by: Zdenko Novacki
December 06, 2021
Oysters as Ocean's Friends

Bivalves prove a mighty little cleaning machine
November 19, 2021
Oyster City

We talk to a man who is trying to keep the local waters clean through building oyster reefs. Learn how oysters filter water and the benefits of oyster reefs for the environment and other marine life. Reporter/Camera/Producer: Zdenko Novacki, Camera: Philip Alexiou
November 19, 2021
Underwater Museum

We go to an underwater dive park where scuba divers can interact with various attractions - from deliberately sunken helicopters to cars, all while honing their scuba skills. Reporter: Tahir Kibria, Camera: Matthew Ritenour, Underwater Camera: Abdul Aziz Khan, Adapted by: Zdenko Novacki
October 22, 2021
Indigenous Games

We go to the World Eskimo-Indian Olympics where the Indigenous Games offer Native participants a way to celebrate and strengthen tradition. Reporter/Camera: Natasha Mozgovaya, Producer: Zdenko Novacki
September 02, 2021
9/11 Reflections

A former subway train operator in New York City, who was en route beneath the twin towers on 9/11, talks to us about that day and the mental impact it had on his life in the 20 years since. Reporter: Anna Nelson, Camera: Vladimir Badikov, Editor: Natalia Latukhina, VOA Russian Service
August 27, 2021
Reuters Journalist

We talk with Gina Chua, one of the most prominent transgender women in journalism. Learn about her transition and how her story is helping others who are on a similar journey. Reporter: Anna Nelson, Camera: Vladimir Badikov, Adapted by: Zdenko Novacki, VOA Russian Service
August 20, 2021
Capturing Homes

We visit Sally Davies, a photographer who took interior pictures of apartments for her photobook “New Yorkers.” Get to know some of the people she featured and how she came up with this project. Reporter: Anna Nelson, Camera: Maxim Avloshenko, Editor: Natalia Latukhina, Adapted by: Zdenko Novacki, VOA Russian Service
August 20, 2021
Smiling behind a Mask

We follow photographer Laura Fuchs taking pictures of New Yorkers with their masks on, capturing people’s “smizes” (when you smile with your eyes) from all walks of life. Reporter: Anna Nelson, Camera: Vladimir Badikov, Editor: Natalia Latukhina, Adapted by: Zdenko Novacki, VOA Russian Service
July 02, 2021
Ghost Restaurants

We go inside a "ghost" restaurant where food providers are using an empty restaurant to provide customers with delivery or to-go orders. Find out how sharing the same space is cutting down on operational costs and helping their businesses survive during the pandemic. Reporter: Karina Bafradzhian, Camera: Andrey Degtyarev, Artyom Kokhan, Adapted by: Zdenko Novacki
May 21, 2021
The Shepherd

We go to a sheep farm where we talk to a shepherd about how she got started raising livestock Reporter: Maxim Moskalkov, Camera: Dmyrti Shakov, Adapted by: Zdenko Novacik
May 14, 2021
Soap and Kindness

Meet a California soap maker who donates his product to those who need it most. He talks to us about the importance of helping fellow humans achieve basic hygiene. Reporter: Angelina Bagdasaryan, Camera: Vazgen Varzhabetian, Adapted by: Zdenko Novacki

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