Broadcast May, 01, 2009

Subscribers 15 million

Languages Russian, English, Turkish

RTG TV, a unique documentary television channel about Russia, made its debut on May 1, 2009. It currently reaches 15 million subscribers in Russia through satellite and cable networks and national and regional operators.

RTG TV specifically publishes films in which Russia has undertaken its own production on the cultural heritage and nature, scientific and sporting achievements, and traditions of the Russian people.

The television channel broadcasts in 16:9 format and without advertising.

Program themes: nature, animal kingdom, active recreation, hunting and fishing, ship tours and excursions, walks in towns and cities, people, culture, religion, history, ethnography, cooking, science and technology, resorts.

About the channel

BroadcastMay, 01, 2009

Subscribers15 million

LanguagesRussian, English, Turkish

Express-80
Postion 80.0°E
Frequency 11543 H
Symbol rate 45000
FEC 4/5
Format modulation DVB-S2, QPSK
Encoding MPEG-4 (SD)
Encryption Irdeto
Express AM5
Postion 140.0°E
Frequency 11530 H
Symbol rate 22250
FEC 2/3
Format modulation DVB-S2, 8PSK
Encoding MPEG-4 (SD)
Encryption Irdeto

Dear Partners, scheduled maintenance will be held on April 15–16, 2026, from 02:00 to 10:00 (MSK). Broadcasting for RTG TV and RTG HD on satellite platforms may be temporarily unavailable. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Satellite Postion Frequency Symbol rate FEC Format modulation Encoding Encryption
Express-80 80.0°E 11543 H 45000 4/5 DVB-S2, QPSK MPEG-4 (SD) Irdeto Орион Экспресс
Express AM5 140.0°E 11530 H 22250 2/3 DVB-S2, 8PSK MPEG-4 (SD) Irdeto Орион Экспресс

Dear Partners, scheduled maintenance will be held on April 15–16, 2026, from 02:00 to 10:00 (MSK). Broadcasting for RTG TV and RTG HD on satellite platforms may be temporarily unavailable. We apologize for the inconvenience.