Corporate profile
Russia Today
Russia Today is the first 24/7 English-language news channel to present the Russian point of view on events happening in Russia and around the globe. The channel was established in April 2005 by the Autonomous Nonprofit Organization TV-Novosti.
Its founder is Russia’s biggest news agency RIA-Novosti.
Around the clock, RT provides viewers with breaking news, stories on politics, business, and public affairs. Millions of viewers switch on to Russia Today to learn what other media are not likely to have, especially news from Russia, Eastern Europe and Central Asia. A selection of the best news reports, stories and programmes can be viewed at YouTube.
Achievements
Russia Today started broadcasting in December 2005. Since then, RT has earned the respect of its viewers and fellow journalists all over the world for its commitment to independent journalism.
Russia Today is the founding Russian member of The Association for International Broadcasting, an independent not-for-profit organisation designed to promote effective cooperation between the leading international broadcasters and professional associations.
The channel’s reports are quoted by the major media. The largest Russian and world broadcasters regularly show Russia Today’s exclusive footage.
Among Russia Today’s indisputable achievements are fast and high-quality direct coverage of crucial events, as well as exclusive interviews with high-ranking personalities, leading economists, politicians, and prominent figures in culture, art, and sports.
Team
More than 700 Russian and foreign TV professionals – correspondents, anchors, presenters, producers, translators, cameramen, editors, directors form the team that keep the channel moving.
Russia Today’s own correspondents report from Russia’s regions, the countries of the former Soviet Union, Europe, the US and the Middle East.
The channel has correspondents’ bureaus in Sochi, Tbilisi, London, Washington, New York, Jerusalem and is developing plans to increase its presence in other regions of the world.
Among others the team includes Peter Lavelle, a well-known political commentator; Aleksandr Gurnov, one of the pillars of Russia’s new television; Kevin Owen and Bill Dod, formerly employees of leading UK TV companies; George Watts, the legendary Radio Moscow presenter whose voice is familiar to generations of listeners; Rosie Hayes whose editing gift helped several world television networks become number one in the field and many others.
Broadcasting
Millions of viewers have an opportunity to watch Russia Today on all continents by receiving an open, non-coded signal from more than ten satellites. It can also be viewed 24 hours a day on the Internet.
The channel is available on the main satellite platforms, including SKY (UK), Canalsat (France), Canal Digitaal (The Netherlands), Viasat (Northern Europe), Digital+ (Spain), Cyfra+ (Poland), Multichoice South Africa (South Africa), as well as on cable networks in practically every country of Europe.
Nearly 90 million pay TV viewers in Europe, North America and South Africa regularly watch Russia Today.
In Russia the channel can be received as part of NTV-PLUS, Cosmos TV, Comstar, Acado and Tvoe TV packages.
Technical Capacities
Russia Today uses state-of-the-art production technologies to deliver high-quality reception that meet world standards. The technical solution is based on tapeless DV25 standard technologies application.
Russia Today On Air
News
News is the basis of Russia Today’s information broadcasting. Every 30 minutes 24 hours a day Russia Today provides the latest reports covering everything happening in Russia: live reporting, news reports, exclusive interviews and more. Its viewing schedule is flexible enough to allow breaking news to be broadcasting with speed.
Business Today
Every two hours we bring viewers breaking news from the world of Russian business. Exclusive interviews with top managers and heads of major companies. In-depth analysis of current business tendencies and trends, expert commentary, equity surveys, stock market analysis and much more.
Entertainment Today
Brings you the latest news from the world of culture and art. It focuses on stories culturally related to Russia such as new films, theatrical productions and first nights, important exhibitions, unforgettable shows, plays, festivals and contests.
Sports
Sports News reflects the most important Russian and world events in the world of sport. Its air time is adapted to different time zones and to public interest in various kinds of competitions. Tennis, boxing, football, basketball, figure skating, skiing and many more.
XL Reports
Russia stretches across 11 time zones and provides plenty of themes for investigative reports. Each day the channel shows the best videos on Russia to portray original traditions, historical and cultural heritage as well as unique locations far away from the usual tourist routes.
In Context
In Context is Russia’s Today’s week in review programme. Each episode focuses on major news stories, taking them further with in-depth analysis and commentary. In Context is aired on Sundays and written, produced and presented by Russia Today’s Peter Lavelle.
Spotlight
Al Gurnov’s daily live talk show is a full and untouched interview with Russia’s newsmakers, analysts, experts and eyewitnesses of the most important events.
Wayfarer
Russia's territory hides many mysteries and peculiarities waiting to be discovered. We bravely face the vast country's extremes to deliver you his first-hand travelling experience.
Technology Update
Each month it focuses on the latest cutting-edge technologies, innovative developments and scientific breakthroughs. Anchor Ryan Dollard looks at Russia’s scientific potential and developments that may soon become part of everyday life.
CONTACTS
Autonomous non-profit organisation (ANO) "TV-Novosti", Channel "Russia Today TV"
4 Zubovsky Blvd, Moscow, Russia 119021
Reception
Phone: +7 (495) 540 28 40
Fax: +7 (495) 540 28 41
E-mail: info@rttv.ru
Planning newsgathering producers
Phone: +7 (495) 540 24 78
Fax: +7 (495) 540 27 61
E-mail: producers@rttv.ru
Distribution department
Phone: +7 (495) 648 1718
Fax: +7 (495) 648 1716
E-mail: distribution@rttv.ru
Press Office
Phone: +7 (495) 540 24 50
Fax: +7 (495) 540 28 41
E-mail: press@rttv.ru
Advertising
Fax/Tel: +7 (495) 645 58 72
E-mail: advertising@rttv.ru
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