История TV guide for the week

Istoriya is a Russian educational TV channel with a cultural, historical-biographical and documentary focus. Broadcasting began on 9 May 2013, with Russian-language programming.

The line-up centres on documentary films and series about history, biographies of notable people and cultural events. Foreign films and programmes from BBC, History, Skyvision and other major international studios are also part of the schedule. Broadcasting runs around the clock in 576i 4:3 (SDTV) format.

Since 2014, AO Tsifrovoye Televideniye has owned Istoriya. The channel is available through digital terrestrial television, cable networks and satellite providers of Russian and international operators.