| Russia TV Телеканал Россия |
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| Launched | 1991 |
| Owned by | VGTRK |
| Picture format | 4:3 |
| Country |  Russia |
| Broadcast area | Russia |
| Sister channel(s) | Vesti, Kultura, RTR Planeta, RTR Sport |
| Website | www.rutv.ru |
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Russia TV Channel (Russian: Телеканал Россия, Telekanal Rossiya) or Russia Channel (Russian: Канал Россия, Kanal Rossiya), is a state-owned Russian television channel founded in 1991. It belongs to the All-Russia State Television and Radio Company (VGTRK).[1]. Russia Channel was previously known as RTR (Russian: РТР) or Channel 2 (Russian: Второй канал).
Russia Channel 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.[1]
Russia Channel is the successor to the Soviet Second Channel. As of 2008, it is headed by Oleg Dobrodeev, who was a founder of the original NTV.[1]
Russia Channel has many regional variations, that's why it broadcasts in many languages.
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External links
- Official website (Russian)
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