Russia-1

Based in Russia, Russia-1 is a television channel listed under general in the TVChannel.world index. The channel transmits in standard-definition 576i. The service is owned by Government of the Russian Federation. Russia-1 sits within the VGTRK network's line-up. Channels in the general category usually focus on a mixed schedule of series, films, news and light entertainment, and Russia-1 follows that pattern. The channel broadcasts in Russian. Distribution is focused on the domestic market. The channel first went on air in May 1991. For programme schedules and official viewing options, the channel's own website (linked here) is the authoritative source. TVChannel.world indexes this channel as part of a worldwide directory of television services, organised by country, category and language.