Return to Egypt

Victor Yakushev was 22 years old when he first arrived in Egypt as a military translator in 1971, accompanying Soviet military specialists and pilots tasked with defending Egyptian airspace from Israeli air raids. Now, 50 years later, Victor returns to Egypt. Throughout his journey, he reflects on the deep ties between Russia and Egypt and analyses how the country has changed through these years.

Watch “Return to Egypt” on RTD website and on RT’s live feed. The time of the broadcast is available on RT’s schedule page.