Television in Russia

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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]