Bober
Russian lifestyle and DIY television channel and multimedia portal inspiring millions to create and improve their living spaces.
Last updated September 29, 2026
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Overview
Bober (Бобёр) is a Russian lifestyle and DIY television channel and multimedia portal operated by Tricolor's Digital TV Family. Launched on 10 August 2015, the channel focuses on hobby, home improvement, gardening, cooking, and do-it-yourself content, positioning itself as a community for interior designers, architects, builders, and landscape specialists. It broadcasts 24/7 across Russia, CIS countries, the Baltics, Israel, Mongolia, Bulgaria, and North Macedonia. At least 95% of its content is produced in-house. The channel has won numerous industry awards, including multiple Golden Ray and Big Digit prizes. Its companion website, bober.ru, serves as a multimedia portal with a vast library of videos, recipes, and practical advice, and was awarded the Runet Prize in 2019. The brand also includes mobile apps for gardening, home, and food. Until 2022, the channel was owned by JSC Channel One Worldwide Network; it is now part of Tricolor's Digital TV Family.
History
Bober (Бобёр) is a Russian television channel dedicated to hobbies and DIY, launched on 10 August 2015. It is part of the Digital TV Family brand owned by Tricolor. Until 2022, the channel was owned by JSC Channel One Worldwide Network. The channel broadcasts 24/7 in Russia, CIS countries, the Baltics, Israel, Mongolia, Bulgaria, and North Macedonia. It focuses on DIY content, with at least 95% in-house production. The channel has received numerous awards, including the Golden Ray and Big Digit prizes. In 2019, the bober.ru portal won the Runet Prize, and the channel launched three mobile apps: Bober Garden, Bober Home, and Bober Food. The portal also features a marketplace and blogs for DIY enthusiasts.
- 2022
Ownership transferred from Channel One Worldwide Network to Tricolor
- 2020
Won Big Digit in 'Entertainment Channel' category
- 2019
bober.ru portal won Runet Prize in 'Health and Leisure' category
- 2019
Won Big Digit in 'Interest Channel: Home and Garden' category
- 2019
Won MediaBrand gold for 'Best Logo Design'
- 2019
Won Golden Ray in 'Entertainment Channel' category
- 2019
Launched three mobile apps: Bober Garden, Bober Home, Bober Food
- 2018
Won Golden Ray for 'Best Entertainment TV Program' (Day of Changes)
- 2018
Artem Petrov won Golden Ray for 'Best Host'
- 2017
Won Golden Ray for 'Best TV Program for Non-Broadcast TV' (Dacha Fairies)
Products and positioning
DIY and lifestyle channel inspiring creativity and home improvement.
Bober TV channel
24/7 DIY and lifestyle channel
bober.ru portal
Multimedia portal with videos, recipes, and advice
Bober Garden app
Mobile app for gardening content
Bober Home app
Mobile app for home improvement content
Bober Food app
Mobile app for culinary content
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