Public television Russia counts on financial support of viewers - ITAR-TASS

MOSCOW, May 14. / Correspondent. ITAR-TASS Arina Lebedeva /. Russian Public Television / OTP / relies on the financial support of spectators and public organizations. The information was first deputy general director of OTP Alexander Ponomarev.

“We had no money so much hope that we can help our viewers, associations, from which we are already seeing interest in this project,” – he said.

According to him, “Now finish the preparations for the launch of the channel, which will air for the first time on May 19.” “Of course, we have some critics who ask why we need another channel, but the answer is obvious and hidden in its mission – the main subject of study and attention OTP should be civil society in Russia,” – said Ponomarev, adding that “it is very a broad concept that involves charities, voluntary organizations, foundations, some creative community. ” “Our programs are specifically about them,” – said the deputy director of OTP.

Ponomarev noted that “one of the crucial moments in the channel’s policy will be a lot of attention to life in the regions.” Moscow and St. Petersburg, of course, will be in attendance, but we want to appeal to the rich cultural life of the region “- said Ponomarev.

In his words, “a niche channel takes the scientific community, which often are neglected major media.” “Reflections on the discoveries of scientists, mysteries, and prospects – all find a place on public television,” – he said. “We will talk about the problems of health, education, public safety, in a word, we will try to satisfy the public interest in the fact that today people are concerned about,” – said Ponomarev.

He also said that “in the preparation of the concept of the channel revealed that many Russians want to know the mechanism of making important government decisions.” “This time, we also take into account” – promised the deputy director general of the Public Television.

Ponomarev expressed confidence that “the channel will be unique and will be of great interest to the public to cooperate with which the leadership of the OTP look forward”.

decree on the establishment of a Russian Public Television was signed in April 2012. The legal form of the OTP is an autonomous non-profit organization that will be, and the founder, and the editors, and television broadcaster. Control over the activities of the channel will carry the Council on Public Television, which is chaired by Oleg Tabakov. According to general director Anatoly Lysenko OTP, the channel will perform educational functions.