PBS NewsHour

Why young Russians are racing with faulty, Cold War-era cars

Clip: 12/30/2017 | 4m 31s

On the streets of Moscow, young Russians are participating in a highly symbolic race: they’re scooping up Ladas, an old-school emblem of the Cold War era, and racing them against fancier sports cars. NewsHour Weekend Special Correspondent Nick Schifrin talks to them about the nostalgia and patriotism behind the races.

Aired: 12/30/17 | Rating: NR

Major corporate funding for the PBS NewsHour is provided by Care.com, Consumer Cellular, and Fidelity. Funding for the PBS NewsHour Weekend is provided by Mutual of America. For a complete list of funders for the PBS NewsHour and PBS NewsHour weekend, click here.

Watch Full length

More Extras From This Episode

• How fair are Iraq’s rapid-fire trials of ISIS members?

  Clip: 12/30/2017 | 3m 10s

More Episodes

• PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode December 31, 2017

  12/31/2017 | 24m 23s

• PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode December 30, 2017

  12/30/2017 | 24m 22s

• PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode October 28, 2017

  10/28/2017 | 24m 54s

More News and Public Affairs Shows

• Washington Week

  Today's top journalists discuss Washington's current political events and public affairs.

• FRONTLINE

  A trusted source of journalism presenting news documentaries on today's public affairs.

• Tell Me More with Kelly Corrigan

  Enjoy an intimate and heartfelt interview series hosted by author Kelly Corrigan.

• Amanpour and Company

  Amanpour and Company features conversations with leaders and decision makers.

• Firing Line

  A public affairs show that delivers a civil and engaging contest of ideas.

• The David Rubenstein Show: Peer to Peer Conversations

  Explore successful leadership through the most influential people in business.