RUSSIA: Russia & China exchange TV channels
"CCTV-Russian," a Russian language Chinese TV channel, which is produced specially for the Russian audience who want to learn more about China, its culture, economy, lifestyle and business as well, was added to the "Basic" package of the Russian NTV-PLUS DTH platform.
Russia reciprocated by broadcasting to its neighbours as many as five channels in one as - "RTR-Planeta." The grid of broadcasting consists of the best information and entertainment programs from VGTRK. "RTR-Planeta" will be the only Russian channel that broadcasts officially to China, as according to certain local laws, it is not possible to watch foreign satellite channels. All these cultural exchanges and developments are made in relationship to the "Year of Chinese Language in Russia."