Rossiya 1 (Russian: Россия-1) is a state-owned Russian television channel founded in 1991. It belongs to the All-Russia State Television and Radio Company (VGTRK).
Rossiya Channel was previously known as
RTR (Russian:
РТР). Rossiya 1 has the second largest audience in Russian television. In a typical week, it is viewed by 75% of urban Russians, compared to 83% for the leading channel, Channel One. The two channels are similar in their politics, and they compete directly in entertainment
Rossiya 1 has many regional variations and broadcasts in many languages.
| Rossiya 1 (Russia 1 / Russian: Россия-1) is a state-owned Russian television channel run by VGTRK (Russian: ВГТРК), a Russian state-owned unitary enterprise.
| * Nationally-broadcast programs are also available on local channels. | |
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