In the latest recognition of the quality and independence of its editorial content, euronews has been named the best foreign news channel in Russia.

The “Big Digit” prize, the National Award in the sphere of multichannel digital TV, in the category: “Foreign Television in Russia” was given at the 12th edition of CSTB, Cable Satellite Television Broadcasting Exhibition on 3rd February, 2010. The idea being to promote digital broadcasting technology.

euronews is broadcasting in Russian since 2001. The channel is available 24-hours a day in nearly 6.5-million Russian homes via IPTV, cable, satellite and on Moscow’s Channel 25. euronews is also broadcast part-time on the Kultura channel to 27-million households.