Television in Russia

Television is the most popular medium in Russia, with 74% of the population watching national television channels routinely and 59% routinely watching regional channels.[1] There are 6,700 television channels in total.[2] Before going digital television, 3 channels have a nationwide outreach (over 90% coverage of the Russian territory): Channel One, Russia-1 and NTV.[3]

  1. ^ Oates, p.128
  2. ^ Broadcast media Archived 9 January 2021 at the Wayback Machine CIA World Factbook
  3. ^ "19.8 Coverage by TV broadcasting". Federal Statistics Service. 2008.