About Rossiya 1
Rossiya 1 (Россия 1) is a Russian state-owned television channel. It is the flagship channel of the VGTRK (All-Russia State Television and Radio Broadcasting Company) media holding. Rossiya 1 is one of the most popular television channels in Russia, with an estimated audience of over 100 million people.
The channel was launched on May 1, 1991, as RTR (Russian Television and Radio). In 2002, it was renamed Rossiya. In 2010, it was rebranded as Rossiya 1.
Rossiya 1 broadcasts a wide range of programming, including news, current affairs, entertainment, and sports. The channel is known for its coverage of Russian politics and its support for the Russian government.