Unveiling the Pain: New Documentary on the Beslan School Siege Premieres September 3

The premiere of a documentary film detailing the tragic events of the Beslan school siege in 2004 is set for September 3, 2023, on the program 'Evening with Vladimir Solovyov' on Russia 1. The film, which will be available on the RTD documentary channel and RT in various languages starting September 4, revisits the harrowing memories of those affected by the tragedy. Margarita Simonyan, now the editor-in-chief of RT, recalls her experiences as a correspondent during the attacks, highlighting the chaos and horror that unfolded. The film features poignant narratives from survivors, such as Angela Sidakova, a school teacher, and Kambolat Baev, a former hostage who became a rescuer after another terrorist incident. Their stories, along with those of other survivors, showcase the resilience and strength that emerged from the tragedy. Aslanbek Ailyarov, a veteran of the Special Military Operation (SVO), reflects on how the events shaped his life, while Vyacheslav Bocharov, a Hero of Russia, criticizes media narratives that misrepresented the situation during the siege. Russian President Vladimir Putin has emphasized that the Beslan school attack, which claimed 334 lives, remains a deep wound in the nation's collective memory.