The “Voice of Russia” – is the veteran of radio broadcasters. On air since October 29th 1929, “Voice of Russia” shapes Russia’s image worldwide and introduces the world community to Russia and its opinions on global events.

“Voice of Russia” today broadcasts to 160 countries in 38 languages 151 hours per day on short and medium waves, in FM band, via satellite and through mobile link. In 2003 “Voice of Russia” was among the major international radio broadcasters to launch daily broadcasts to Europe in Digital Radio Mondiale.

“Voice of Russia” programs are broadcast in the USA through satellite channels of the global network, by cable, in FM band, and through mobile link in 16 states. “Voice of Russia” is among the top five radio broadcasters which include the BBC, “Voice of America”, “Deutsche Welle”, and Radio France International. According to a survey carried out by International Media Help (Switzerland) among radio listeners in 50 countries, “Voice of Russia” comes third after BBC and “Voice of America” in popularity ratings.  

“Voice of Russia” broadcasts in Internet in 33 languages and on its Website which boasts over 500 sections. It is visited by people from 140 countries. Visitors can chose from on-line reports, audio, video and multimedia material.   

“Voice of Russia” has 109 million listeners in 160 countries, In their opinion “Voice of Russia” provides a convenient and democratic channel to obtain information about Russia. People aged between 30 and 55 make up 60% of “Voice of Russia’s” audience while 25% are under 30. 80% listen to “Voice of Russia” programs 2 or 3 times a week or every day. 25% of all listeners have tuned into “Voice of Russia” for their first time over the past 5 years.   

“Voice of Russia” is a member of the National Association of Television and Radio Broadcasters, the European Broadcasting Union, Digital Radio Mondiale, the Conference of International Broadcasters’ Audience Research. Many “Voice of Russia” programs have won the “Radiomania” national award. In 2008 “Voice of Russia” won the Runet Prize in the “Runet outside RU” category.