Programme One
Encyclopedia
Programme One was a television
channel produced and transmitted by Soviet Central Television
, the television broadcasting organization of the USSR
. It had a mixed schedule of news and entertainment, with the emphasis on events in the USSR, and also included regional programming.
was established in 22 March 1951 when, as part of a reorganization of the television system, the Moscow Television Station changed its name to reflect its planned expansion. It was known officially as the First Programme of the CT USSR (Russian
: Первая программа ЦТ СССР).
The channel, which was transmitted on the SECAM
D/K standard, carried advertising for the first time in the 1980s
. The channel was broadcast until 1991. In December
of that year it was renamed as First Channel of the Ostankino Television.
Following the dissolution of the USSR, Programme One's frequencies were transferred to the new state broadcasting organizations in the former Soviet republics
, while in the Russia
n republic the main Ostankino Television channel took over its signal.
became a staple of Soviet Union
celebrations during New Year's Eve
, International Women's Day
, and International Workers' Day
. The programme continues to run today on Russia 1.
The news department did not employ new journalists until 1989, when they began to front the shorter bulletins (the main 18:30 and 21:00 news programmes was fronted only by senior journasts until after the failed coup d'etat).
Television
Television is a telecommunication medium for transmitting and receiving moving images that can be monochrome or colored, with accompanying sound...
channel produced and transmitted by Soviet Central Television
Soviet Central Television
The Central Television of the USSR , was the state television broadcaster in the Soviet Union....
, the television broadcasting organization of the USSR
Soviet Union
The Soviet Union , officially the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics , was a constitutionally socialist state that existed in Eurasia between 1922 and 1991....
. It had a mixed schedule of news and entertainment, with the emphasis on events in the USSR, and also included regional programming.
History
Programme OneProgramme One
Programme One was a television channel produced and transmitted by Soviet Central Television, the television broadcasting organization of the USSR...
was established in 22 March 1951 when, as part of a reorganization of the television system, the Moscow Television Station changed its name to reflect its planned expansion. It was known officially as the First Programme of the CT USSR (Russian
Russian language
Russian is a Slavic language used primarily in Russia, Belarus, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. It is an unofficial but widely spoken language in Ukraine, Moldova, Latvia, Turkmenistan and Estonia and, to a lesser extent, the other countries that were once constituent republics...
: Первая программа ЦТ СССР).
The channel, which was transmitted on the SECAM
SECAM
SECAM, also written SÉCAM , is an analog color television system first used in France....
D/K standard, carried advertising for the first time in the 1980s
1980s
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. The channel was broadcast until 1991. In December
December
December is the 12th and last month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian Calendars and one of seven months with the length of 31 days.December starts on the same day as September every year and ends on the same day as April every year.-Etymology:...
of that year it was renamed as First Channel of the Ostankino Television.
Following the dissolution of the USSR, Programme One's frequencies were transferred to the new state broadcasting organizations in the former Soviet republics
Republics of the Soviet Union
The Republics of the Soviet Union or the Union Republics of the Soviet Union were ethnically-based administrative units that were subordinated directly to the Government of the Soviet Union...
, while in the Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
n republic the main Ostankino Television channel took over its signal.
Programmes
The periodic Little Blue LightLittle Blue Light
The Little Blue Light was a popular musical variety show aired on Soviet television since 1962 during various holidays. The name alludes to the light blue glare of a TV screen as well as some traditional Russian expressions relating to friendly visits: заглянуть на огонек – "to drop in on a...
became a staple of Soviet Union
Soviet Union
The Soviet Union , officially the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics , was a constitutionally socialist state that existed in Eurasia between 1922 and 1991....
celebrations during New Year's Eve
New Year's Eve
New Year's Eve is observed annually on December 31, the final day of any given year in the Gregorian calendar. In modern societies, New Year's Eve is often celebrated at social gatherings, during which participants dance, eat, consume alcoholic beverages, and watch or light fireworks to mark the...
, International Women's Day
International Women's Day
International Women's Day , originally called International Working Women’s Day, is marked on March 8 every year. In different regions the focus of the celebrations ranges from general celebration of respect, appreciation and love towards women to a celebration for women's economic, political and...
, and International Workers' Day
International Workers' Day
International Workers' Day is a celebration of the international labour movement and left-wing movements. It commonly sees organized street demonstrations and marches by working people and their labour unions throughout most of the world. May 1 is a national holiday in more than 80 countries...
. The programme continues to run today on Russia 1.
The news department did not employ new journalists until 1989, when they began to front the shorter bulletins (the main 18:30 and 21:00 news programmes was fronted only by senior journasts until after the failed coup d'etat).
See also
- Eastern Bloc information disseminationEastern Bloc information disseminationEastern Bloc information dissemination was controlled directly by each country's Communist party, which controlled the state media, censorship and propaganda organs...
- CCTV 1 - similar channel in China