Note on RTVi and RTVi+ Removal

[Scott Greczkowski]

Got this from Dish...

Effective December 21, 2009 – In an effort to improve our programming and keep our industry-leading prices low, DISH Network is removing RTVi and RTVi+ from our Russian lineup. In the Russian Mega Pack RTVi will be replaced with CTC.

CTC is a brand-new channel that is launching exclusive to DISH Network in the United States. CTC is among the top-rated channels in Russia and offers the best new dramas and variety shows. With the addition of CTC to the Russian Mega Pack, we carry the best combination of programming and pricing available in the United States.

DISH Network is constantly working to keep prices low and plans to add more valuable Russian channels in the near future. Our customers are our #1 priority and we work hard to provide them with the best entertainment and the lowest all-digital prices nationwide, everyday.

[rad]

This channel goes away from Dish and get's added to DirecTV today,
DIRECTV, Inc. - DIRECTV Now the Exclusive Satellite TV Provider of RTVi Russian Television Network in the U.S.

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I wonder is DirecTV paid to have it exclusive or if it's just because Charlie didn't want to pay for it anymore that by default it became that way?

[gjh3260]

nyet nyet nyet Dish

[nospam]

There was nothing to watch on these channels, they are mostly oriented on elderly Jewish audience (former USSR origin), residing in NY city. More info about Israel, then Russia. No surprise, Dish has dropped them. Personally, I prefer Internet based TV services like
Kartina.TV

, far better resolution (720x576 min),
much higher quality (H.264 compression), 101 Russian channels for less, then 4-5 channels Dish is offering.