TEHRAN — BRICS TV is set to broadcast more than 50 hours of Iranian documentaries dubbed in Russian starting in fall 2025, the network announced.

The programs will highlight Iran’s history, culture and tourist attractions and will also be shared with partner media outlets across Russian-speaking countries.

The agreement follows a cooperation deal signed between the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) and BRICS TV. Network officials said additional documentaries and animated films focused on Iranian traditions, cuisine and tourism are also in production.

Masoud Ahmadvand, cultural counselor at Iran’s embassy in Russia, said: “The screening of Iranian films and travel programs in Russia plays a significant role in strengthening cultural dialogue and mutual understanding between our peoples. This initiative is an important step toward deeper and more trustworthy relations between Iran and Russia.”

Ksenia Komissarova, editor-in-chief of BRICS TV, said the Iranian documentaries will be added to the channel’s content library alongside productions from other BRICS member states and partners. She said screenings are also planned at the BRICS+ Cultural Media and Information Center in Moscow.

TV BRICS is set to broadcast three Iranian documentaries, including the first 12 episodes of the series Above Fars (directed by Amin Malekzadeh), which explores the historical, natural, and cultural attractions of the republic. The network will also broadcast the two-part documentary Saffron (directed by Abdollah Hadji Mohammadi) on the production of Iran’s key export commodity, and the film Iranian Traveller (directed by Javad Garaei and Hamed Jam) on Iran’s heritage and remains.

BRICS TV previously aired Dot, a documentary by Amir Valinejad that focused on the art of Iranian calligraphy.

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