Kultura (Ukrainian television channel)

Kultura
Launched 2003
Picture format 4:3 (576i, SDTV)
Country Ukraine
Broadcast area Ukraine
Headquarters Kiev, Ukraine
Website http://www.cultureua.com

Kultura ("Culture", Ukrainian: Культура) is state owned TV channel showcasing culture in Ukraine.

Contents

History

State Television and Radio Broadcasting Company “Culture” emerged in Ukraine in 2003 as part of the State Committee of Television and Radio of Ukraine. It was first broadcasted at First National and Second National channels. In November, 2004 STRBC “Culture” got the license from National television and broadcasting Council of Ukraine permitting round-the-clock satellite broadcasting for ten years. From September, 2005 STRBC “Culture” broadcasts over the cable network of Kyiv and the regions of Ukraine, and since May 2006 broadcasts via satellite to more than 80 countries.

Concept

I. Language of broadcasting (as a percentage ratio): Ukrainian 100%; II. Own production share: 12 hours per day (50%); III. Minimum share of national audiovisual product (own production as well): 21 hours 36 minutes per day (90%); IV. Maximum share of foreign audiovisual product: 2 hours 24 minutes per day (10%); V. Theme: culture.

Genre distribution

Analytical

News of Culture. Cultural and art life of Ukraine: premieres, exhibitions, book presentations, museum news, art events, etc. Coverage of state processes, consolidation of society, European integration.

Milestones of our history. Programs about outstanding cultural, political and public events and people of the past.

Cultural and art

Open soul. About our contemporaries (including Ukrainian Diaspora) - people of different professions, masters of their work, living not only for themselves… In the artist's studio. Acquaintance with the modern Ukrainian artists

Cinema addict. News about native non-commercial movies. History of Ukrainian cinema of the late 20th and early 21st century

Theater stories. Ukrainian Theatres’ past and nowadays

Literature mosaic. Acquaintance with the works of writers and poets

Photo. Art critics talk about the photographs as a phenomenon of scientific and technical progress

Scientific and Educational

Outstanding Ukrainians. Artists, writers, scientists, patrons, government and public figures whose names Ukraine is proud of.

Memory guard. Stories about museums, archives and libraries of Ukraine

Temple. History and revival of monasteries, temples and religious schools. Sacred art as an inseparable component of the national cultural treasure

Dialog. Famous writers, artists, scientists, politicians about modern state of culture

Our land. Towns and villages of Ukraine. History and present. Architecture, culture and nature.

Entertaining and Music

Philharmonic evenings. Classical music concerts

Artist. Portraits of artists: musicians, singers, performers, dancers

Music kaleidoscope. Festivals, contests, concerts, artists. Meetings with performers and composers

Programs for children

Rainbow. Youth achievements in the creative and educational field. Children mastering folk crafts and cultural traditions. Children with unique abilities. Homeless children, orphanage.

Youth and time. Young creative talents, modern culture and rising to prominence experience

Broadcasting frequency

From May, 2006 STRBC “Culture” broadcasts free via satellite to more than 80 countries of the world with following parameters: Астра 1G 12304,5 МHz.

Coordinates

State television and radio broadcasting company “Culture” Ukraine, 02660, Kyiv, O. Tumaniana str., 15.

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