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| name = Rusiya Al-Yaum<br/>روسيا اليوم |
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| launch = [[May 4]], [[2007]] |
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| owner = [[RIA Novosti]] |
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| country = {{RUS}} |
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| broadcast area = [[Europe]], [[Middle East]], [[North Africa]] |
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| headquarters = [[Moscow]] |
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| sister names = [[Russia Today TV|Russia Today]], [[Vesti]]<br/><small>[[Rusia Hoy]] from 2008<ref>http://www.satellite-keys.net/content/view/815/2/ Rusia tendrá television en español (Spanish)</ref></small> |
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| web = [http://www.rtarabic.com RTarabic.com] |
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| sat serv 1 = [[Nilesat 103]] |
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| sat chan 1 = 10892 H / 27500 / 3/4 |
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| sat serv 2 = [[Hot Bird|Hot Bird 6]] |
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'''Rusiya Al-Yaum''' ([[Arabic language|Arabic:]] روسيا اليوم meaning ''"Russia Today"'') is the first Russian TV news channel broadcasting in Arabic and headquartered in [[Moscow]], [[Russia]]. Rusiya Al-Yaum started broadcasting on [[May 4]], [[2007]] at 7:00 ([[Moscow time]]) |
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The Channel is established and operated by [[RIA Novosti]] the same news agency that launched [[Russia Today TV|Russia Today]] in December 2005 to deliver a Russian perspective on news to English-speaking audiences. |
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The channel endeavours to meet the expectations of its viewers willing to acquaint themselves with the current events through shedding light on the major perspectives and international issues according to their prominence to the viewers; with coverage based on core journalistic principles of truth, objectivity, accuracy and balanced view. |
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== Rusiya Al-Yaum channel == |
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The channel's broadcast is characterized by clarifying the Russian stance towards international issues and presenting different viewpoints and alternative opinions on events in Russia, in the Arab world, and worldwide. Although Rusiya Al-Yaum is mainly a news channel, it also broadcasts a variety of programmes such as documentaries, press reviews and analytical programmes to inform Arab viewers about the political, economic, social and cultural aspects of modern Russia, while presenting interesting facts about the history of Russian-Arab relations. |
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[[image:Editor_sidorov.jpg|thumb|left|Evgeniy Sidorov, Former editor-in-chief]] |
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== Editor-in-chief == |
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Previously, when [[RIA Novosti|RIA-Novosti]] announced to launch [[arabic-language]] channel the editor-in-chief's position was taken by [[Akram Khuzam]] ([[Al Jazeera]] Channel's former Moscow Bureau chief). But later he decided to come back to Syria and to start his new project there. |
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Currently the editor-in-chief's position is taken by Margarita Simonyan. She is also the editor-in-chief of Russia Today channel. |
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=== Direct speech === |
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"We're going to inform our audience, that we potentially estimate to be around 300-350 million people, about what's life in Russia like, about all the main events happening in Russia. We hope all this will allow our audience to learn more about our country and to present Russia's position on many important issues to Arabic viewers all over the world. We're going to cover not only political events but also economy, sports and culture. Apart from news, our programme includes many other items - talk shows, weekly analytical programmes, special reports and documentaries. We hope all this will allow our audience to learn more about our country and to present Russia's position on many important issues to Arabic viewers all over the world." Evgeniy Sidorov, former editor-in-chief. |
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[[image:Jamila_atif_noon.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Jamila Atif Noon, News presenter]] |
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== Mission == |
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Rusiya Al-Yaum’s mission is carried out by a team of professional Russian and Arab journalists and specialists such as Dr. Muhammad al Waheidi , who was the Chief of Palestine TV, and he who took part in commencing the channel’s work which shall participate in embodying Russia’s care about promoting bridges of informational and cultural relations with the Arab states. Rusiya Al-Yaum has around 500 staff, including some 100 journalists from Arabic-speaking countries. The channel broadcasts 24 hours a day reaching viewers in Arab and European countries by [[BADR4]], [[Nilesat 103]] and [[Hotbird 6]] satellites. The channel uses the services of many Arab and foreign information agencies. |
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[[image:Marwan_zaatar.jpg|250px|thumb|Marwan Zaatar, Business news presenter]] |
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== Programmes == |
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'''Panorama.''' Airing five times a week, “Panorama” is a forum during which different issues and topical events are discussed. Each 26-minute edition focuses on a vital topic and sheds light on its various aspects from different and sometimes controversial points of view. |
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'''Persona''' is a 26-minute prime-time programme on Fridays - repeated on Saturdays and Sundays. The programme features interesting people with unique knowledge, experience and qualifications in the political, cultural and other fields - at their workplace, in the home, or any other place the guest chooses. |
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'''Zoom''' is a weekly edition covering current or unusual events, featuring public personalities or ordinary people in extraordinary situations. This is a dynamic 13-minute story during which events unfold in various locations - from the planet’s hot-spots to science laboratories and theatres. |
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'''Weekly Report''' is a 26-minute news and analysis programme that covers main political events over the previous seven days airing on Fridays and repeated on Saturdays and Sundays. |
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'''Press Review''' is a 3-minute feature, four times a day, which introduces Arab viewers to the most interesting items in the Russian and foreign press, with special attention paid to Russian-Arab relations. |
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'''Documentaries.''' Rusiya Al-Yaum presents a selection of documentaries designed to open new horizons and bring viewers fascinating facts about Russia. |
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[[image:Apparatnaya.jpg|250px|thumb|]] |
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== Online broadcasting == |
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Rusiya Al-Yaum is available online by the following [http://streaming.visionip.tv/Rusiya_Al-Yaum link] |
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== References == |
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*[http://www.eutelsat.com/news/newsletter/2007-03/0703-russia-today.html A second language for Russia Today], [[Eutelsat]], France, May 2007 |
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*[http://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticleNew.asp?xfile=data/theworld/2007/May/theworld_May117.xml§ion=theworld Russia launches Arabic TV news channel] [[Khaleej Times]] ([[Reuters]]), UAE, May 2007 |
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*[http://www.forbes.com/business/feeds/afx/2007/05/04/afx3685528.html Russian satellite news channel launches Arabic service], [[Forbes]], USA, May 2007 |
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*[http://www.asharq-e.com/news.asp?section=5&id=9185 International Arabic-Language News Channels: Who’s Watching?], [[Asharq Al-Awsat]], UK, 2007 |
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*[http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117962859.html?categoryid=14&cs=1 Competing views], [[Variety (magazine)|Variety]], USA, 2007 |
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==See also== |
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* [[International broadcasting]] |
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* [[Al Jazeera]] |
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* [[Al Arabiya]] |
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* [[Al Hurra]] |
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* [[France 24]] |
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==External links== |
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* [http://www.rtarabic.com Official website] {{ar icon}} |
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{{Television in Russia}} |
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[[es:Rusiya Al-Yaum]] |
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[[Category:24-hour television news channels]] |
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[[Category:Arab world media]] |
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[[Category:Arabic-language television stations]] |
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[[Category:International broadcasting]] |
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[[Category:Russian television networks]] |
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[[Category:Television channels and stations established in 2007]] |
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Revision as of 14:43, 22 April 2008
| Country |  Russia |
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| Headquarters | Moscow |
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| Owner | RIA Novosti |
Rusiya Al-Yaum (Arabic: روسيا اليوم meaning "Russia Today") is the first Russian TV news channel broadcasting in Arabic and headquartered in Moscow, Russia. Rusiya Al-Yaum started broadcasting on May 4, 2007 at 7:00 (Moscow time)
The Channel is established and operated by RIA Novosti the same news agency that launched Russia Today in December 2005 to deliver a Russian perspective on news to English-speaking audiences. The channel endeavours to meet the expectations of its viewers willing to acquaint themselves with the current events through shedding light on the major perspectives and international issues according to their prominence to the viewers; with coverage based on core journalistic principles of truth, objectivity, accuracy and balanced view.
Rusiya Al-Yaum channel
The channel's broadcast is characterized by clarifying the Russian stance towards international issues and presenting different viewpoints and alternative opinions on events in Russia, in the Arab world, and worldwide. Although Rusiya Al-Yaum is mainly a news channel, it also broadcasts a variety of programmes such as documentaries, press reviews and analytical programmes to inform Arab viewers about the political, economic, social and cultural aspects of modern Russia, while presenting interesting facts about the history of Russian-Arab relations.
Editor-in-chief
Previously, when RIA-Novosti announced to launch arabic-language channel the editor-in-chief's position was taken by Akram Khuzam (Al Jazeera Channel's former Moscow Bureau chief). But later he decided to come back to Syria and to start his new project there. Currently the editor-in-chief's position is taken by Margarita Simonyan. She is also the editor-in-chief of Russia Today channel.
Direct speech
"We're going to inform our audience, that we potentially estimate to be around 300-350 million people, about what's life in Russia like, about all the main events happening in Russia. We hope all this will allow our audience to learn more about our country and to present Russia's position on many important issues to Arabic viewers all over the world. We're going to cover not only political events but also economy, sports and culture. Apart from news, our programme includes many other items - talk shows, weekly analytical programmes, special reports and documentaries. We hope all this will allow our audience to learn more about our country and to present Russia's position on many important issues to Arabic viewers all over the world." Evgeniy Sidorov, former editor-in-chief.
Mission
Rusiya Al-Yaum’s mission is carried out by a team of professional Russian and Arab journalists and specialists such as Dr. Muhammad al Waheidi , who was the Chief of Palestine TV, and he who took part in commencing the channel’s work which shall participate in embodying Russia’s care about promoting bridges of informational and cultural relations with the Arab states. Rusiya Al-Yaum has around 500 staff, including some 100 journalists from Arabic-speaking countries. The channel broadcasts 24 hours a day reaching viewers in Arab and European countries by BADR4, Nilesat 103 and Hotbird 6 satellites. The channel uses the services of many Arab and foreign information agencies.
Programmes
Panorama. Airing five times a week, “Panorama” is a forum during which different issues and topical events are discussed. Each 26-minute edition focuses on a vital topic and sheds light on its various aspects from different and sometimes controversial points of view.
Persona is a 26-minute prime-time programme on Fridays - repeated on Saturdays and Sundays. The programme features interesting people with unique knowledge, experience and qualifications in the political, cultural and other fields - at their workplace, in the home, or any other place the guest chooses.
Zoom is a weekly edition covering current or unusual events, featuring public personalities or ordinary people in extraordinary situations. This is a dynamic 13-minute story during which events unfold in various locations - from the planet’s hot-spots to science laboratories and theatres.
Weekly Report is a 26-minute news and analysis programme that covers main political events over the previous seven days airing on Fridays and repeated on Saturdays and Sundays.
Press Review is a 3-minute feature, four times a day, which introduces Arab viewers to the most interesting items in the Russian and foreign press, with special attention paid to Russian-Arab relations.
Documentaries. Rusiya Al-Yaum presents a selection of documentaries designed to open new horizons and bring viewers fascinating facts about Russia.
Online broadcasting
Rusiya Al-Yaum is available online by the following link
References
- ^ http://www.satellite-keys.net/content/view/815/2/ Rusia tendrá television en español (Spanish)
- A second language for Russia Today, Eutelsat, France, May 2007
- Russia launches Arabic TV news channel Khaleej Times (Reuters), UAE, May 2007
- Russian satellite news channel launches Arabic service, Forbes, USA, May 2007
- International Arabic-Language News Channels: Who’s Watching?, Asharq Al-Awsat, UK, 2007
- Competing views, Variety, USA, 2007