21st April 2011

The Association for International Broadcasting (AIB) today announced that Russian Travel Guide (RTG) TV have joined as a Platinum member.

RTG TV is a dynamically growing international TV channel that targets both Russian and Western audiences. It broadcasts international documentaries about Russia, dedicated to culture, art, the unique nature of the country, traditions of native peoples, contemporary cities, scientific and technical achievements. All films broadcast on the RTG TV channel are produced by wholly-owned production companies and are exclusive to RTG TV.

“We are delighted to welcome RTG TV to the AIB family. Its membership reflects the growing importance and breadth of Russian broadcasting in general, as well as the energy and ambition of RTG TV itself. The AIB continues to increase its worldwide membership, enabling us to provide even greater networking opportunities for members and deeper insight into international broadcasting” said Simon Spanswick, CEO of the AIB.

“Membership of the AIB brings prestige and importance to any TV channel. RTG TV is proud to become a part of this influential and independent association” commented Fedor Strizhkov, CEO of RTG TV.

RTG TV is also sponsoring the “Best TV Current Affairs Documentary” category at the 2011 AIBs, the seventh international media excellence awards, which are open for entries until1st July. The “Best TV Current Affairs Documentary” category is for single documentaries, or an extended themed series, covering a topic in an interesting and perhaps unusual way and providing insight that is difficult to get elsewhere.

For more details of RTG TV please visit target=_blank>www.rtgtv.com