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The route between the Caspian and Black Seas is riddled with conflict – former Russia correspondent Christof Franzen embarks on the most complicated journey of his life into one of the most complex regions in the world. _____________________________________________ ???? Subscribe to SRF Dok now on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/srfdok?sub_co... ???? Would you like to suggest a topic to us? Then write to us: [email protected] _____________________________________________ On his way to the Black Sea, Christof Franzen meets old revolutionaries and young courageous people, refugees who lost their homeland 30 years ago, mothers who are prepared to send their sons to the next war. Above all, however, he repeatedly comes across borders in the middle of Europe, borders that there is no way through. Azerbaijan, Armenia and Georgia are former Soviet republics that became independent after the collapse of the Soviet Union. 30 years and a few wars later, there are not just three, but six regions that define themselves as independent states. Nagorno-Karabakh, South Ossetia and Abkhazia remain highly disputed territories. However, it is not controversial that the former central power Russia now has more influence in the South Caucasus. In many places its soldiers are stationed, securing peace or simply protecting Russian interests. _____________________________________________ ▪ A film by Lisa Röösli, Christof Franzen ▪ Camera: Evgeny Kurbatov, Lisa Röösli ▪ Editing: Dave D. Leins ▪ Editors: Roger Brunner 3 sat, Michèle Sauvain SRF ▪ Director: Rajan Autze 3sat, Nathalie Rufer SRF _____________________________________________ This is «DOK»: Our in-depth documentaries on topics from society, nature, politics, sport and business. They are stories as unique as life. NEW DOCUMENTARIES AND REPORTS EVERY WEEK _____________________________________________ ???? Subscribe to SRF Dok on YouTube now and activate the bell: https://www.youtube.com/srfdok?sub_co... ???? You can find more on the topic of documentaries & reports here: ???? SRF Dok on Facebook: https://fb.com/srfdok ???? More stories to listen to: https://www.srf.ch/audio/themen/mensc... ???? More documentaries on Play SRF: https://www.srf.ch/play/tv/themen/dokus _____________________________________________ Channel info: The SRF Dok teams report factually, avoid "scripted reality" and are committed to journalistic integrity. The editorial team's credo: We show life in all its shades. _____________________________________________ Social Media Netiquette from SRF: ► https://www.srf.ch/social-netiquette #SRFDok #Doku #Russia #Caucasus #Dok #SRF