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Doschd. Optimistic Channel (Russian Дождь own notation: До / / / дь, " rain ", international designation Rain TV) is an independent Russian television channel. International attention reached the station through its extensive coverage of the protests, according to Russian parliamentary elections of 2011.

History

Doschd was founded by Natalia Sindejewa that ( дождь Серебряный Russian, English: Silver Rain ) also owner of the radio station Serebrjany Doschd is. The television station began broadcasting took on 27 April 2010, at first only on the Internet. Program and performance are matched to a large extent on an internet affine audience, with many interactive elements and an extensive use of the opportunities that emerge from the combination of network and television.

Meanwhile, the transmitter can also be received in some regions of Central Russia via satellite or cable. However, its main target group are Internet users who have placed in the traditional state television little interest.

When the station first reported the only TV channel on the protests after the 2011 Duma elections, the number of spectators increased by leaps and bounds. Because of its independent reporting on the Russian domestic politics, in which - unlike the great Russian television channels - including government-critical voices to speak, Doschd is sometimes called "opposition station".

As of February 10, 2014 Doschd will no longer be a large area received in Russia. The satellite television provider Tricolor TV is following the last state-owned telecommunications company Rostelecom and the telecommunications company Akado ( Акадо ) and the mobile operator Beeline, to delete the TV channel from its programming. Editor in chief Mikhail Sigar made ​​responsible for this political pressure from Moscow. Doschd can then be received only through the Internet and some regional suppliers in Russia.

Program

The program of the transmitter consists of about two -thirds of live programs, where political reporting and discussions occupy a large place. There are also concerts, readings, experimental programs, documentaries, video art, and more.

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