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blocked broadcaster

Latvia Bans Russia's RT 'Propaganda' Channels

The bans are permanent unless RT fires its head who is under international sanctions.

‘Let American Imperialism Collapse’: How Is Russian TV Covering U.S. Protests?

A look at how Russia’s most-watched political talk shows have covered the wave of protests in the U.S.

stranger than fiction

Russia ‘Ready’ for New Comedy on Gay Activists’ 1970s Soviet Visit, Producer Says

“It’s a conversation about intolerance to the ‘others’,” Oscar-nominated producer Alexander Rodnyansky said.

From Russia with reality

Amazon Prime Snags First Russian Reality Show

“Instagrammers” follows the lives of influencers forced to do menial jobs in rural Russia.

Remembering the fallen

Russian TV Airs 13M Names of Soviet WWII Casualties Ahead of 75th Victory Day

It will take 76 days to air all 12.6 million names.

musical healthcare

Russian TV Hosts Combat Coronavirus With The Power of Song

“We defeated the Nazis, we will also defeat this beast!” they sing.

The truth is out there

Russian TV Runs Conspiracy Theory Blaming Trump for Coronavirus

A much more plausible theory than bats.

‘Chernobyl’ Scores Best Miniseries Golden Globe

Actor Stellan Skarsgard also won the best supporting actor award for his role on the show.

U.S. Businessman Buys Russian-Language RTVI Broadcaster

The sale marks the first time the network will be majority owned by a foreign shareholder.

Russian TV Pulls Ukraine President’s Comedy Series After Putin Joke

The Kremlin said it had nothing to do with TNT’s decision to move the political satire online.

Run a correction

Airing Fake MH17 Image Was a 'Mistake,' Russian State TV Chief Admits

“Yes, we’re human, we made a mistake, but not on purpose,” Konstantin Ernst told The New Yorker's Joshua Yaffa.

Awards season buzz

'Chernobyl' Nabs 4 Golden Globe Nominations

The highly acclaimed HBO miniseries was nominated in every category it entered.

Latvia Bans 9 Russian TV Stations Over Ties to Sanctioned Billionaire

Yury Kovalchuk, a banker close to President Vladimir Putin, has been on the EU blacklist since 2014.

the real world: russian church

Russia Launches Church-Themed Reality Show

It may be the first reality show that actually wants you to find the meaning of life.

Pro-Kremlin Pundit Breaks Record for World’s Longest TV Appearance – Guinness

All those hours of U.S.-bashing have paid off.

Hit Drama ‘Chernobyl’ Wins Best Limited Series Emmy

Writer and producer Craig Mazin also won the top award for his script.

opinion Mark Galeotti

Why I Talked to RT

The people we need to engage with are those who don’t agree with us, who don’t share our sense of the world.

Andrey Ivchenko’s Truly ‘Stranger Things’

The Soviet-born actor talks about playing an "evil Russian" on the Netflix hit.

Russia’s Independent Dozhd TV Channel Audited Amid Protest Coverage

“Judging by the list of requested information, our work in recent days and this audit are interrelated,” the channel's founder said.

Changing the channel

Russians’ Trust in TV News Falls 25% in 10 Years – Report

Trust in television news “is often linked to the national leadership’s approval levels and the state of affairs in the country,” the study said.

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