T24 (Tekhno 24)

T24 (also known as Техно 24, Т-24 or 24ТЕХНО) is a Russian round-the-clock science and technology television channel. It was launched on 18 June 2007 as 24ТЕХНО, the sixth channel of the ArtMedia Group, a major producer of cable and satellite television channels. Initially positioned as a 24-hour science and entertainment channel about technology, engineering and spectacular experiments, it combined Russian and foreign factual programming, with about half of its schedule produced domestically and the other half acquired from international producers such as BBC, Electric Sky, F For Films and World Wide Entertainment. By 2008 its audience had reached two million viewers across Russia, the CIS and the Baltic states, and from 2011 to 2013 it was part of the NKS Media holding. On 1 February 2015 the channel joined the thematic channel package of Digital Television (Цифровое Телевидение), a joint venture of the state broadcaster VGTRK and the telecom operator Rostelecom, and underwent a complete relaunch. It was renamed Техно 24 (Т24), received a new on-air logo and brand identity, and adopted a new positioning focused on a male audience. Under editor-in-chief Oleg Ternovoy, the relaunched channel emphasized original productions about tanks, modern Russian military hardware, and shows about men restoring military vehicles. In 2015 it aired 500 hours of original content, and its accumulated audience at launch was 15.2 million subscribers in Russia, the Baltics and the CIS. The channel's programming covers modern technology and engineering structures, weapons and notable personalities, combat sports and risky travel. It addresses the culture of civilian firearms ownership, the defense industry and future technologies, and covers virtual reality, esports, motors and the construction industry. Its target audience is men aged 18–56, with a core of educated men aged 35–56 of average or above-average income. The channel has won numerous Russian television awards, including prizes at the Shield of Russia festival, the Golden Ray national award (in the Male Channel category), and the Sea Calls! international festival of maritime and adventure films. It has also produced award-winning documentary cycles such as Polygon and St. Andrew's Flag. T24 is distributed via cable and satellite networks, including Rostelecom's extended social TV package and the OnLime basic digital network. It switched to 16:9 widescreen broadcasting on 1 June 2017. On 12 February 2015 Ukraine's National Council on Television and Radio Broadcasting declared the channel non-compliant with Ukrainian law because of references to Russian weaponry in its broadcasts. The channel is operated by Digital Television JSC, headquartered in Moscow.

T24, originally known as 24ТЕХНО, began broadcasting on 18 June 2007. It was the sixth television channel of the ArtMedia Group, a leading producer of television channels for cable and satellite broadcasting. The channel initially positioned itself as a round-the-clock science and entertainment channel about technology, technologies and incredible experiments. Its main theme was the achievements of Russian and world science and technology, and its goal was to unite the best popular science programs and films from Russian and foreign producers on one channel. About 50% of its programming consisted of Russian productions, including its own, while the other half was occupied by Western programs and films matching the channel's theme. Among its acquisitions were films produced by BBC, Electric Sky, F For Films, World Wide Entertainment and others. Rubrics such as "Man", "Technologies", "Discoveries", "Space", "Secret Materials", "Kunstkamera" and "Evolution" told about the latest developments of scientists in various fields of science, as well as the history of discoveries. By 2008 the channel's audience had reached two million people from Russia, CIS countries and the Baltics. From 2011 to 2013 it was part of the NKS Media media holding. On 1 February 2015, 24ТЕХНО joined the package of thematic television channels of Digital Television (Цифровое Телевидение), a subsidiary of VGTRK and Rostelecom. A complete relaunch took place. The channel received the name "Техно 24" or "Т24", a new on-air logo and corporate identity, and new program lineups. Its positioning changed completely. The new channel was headed by editor-in-chief Oleg Ternovoy. After the relaunch, the updated T24 offered viewers several special projects dedicated to tanks, the armament of the modern Russian army, and a show about men passionate about restoring military equipment. Two T24 projects were dedicated to military and civilian equipment. The basis of the channel's broadcast was content of its own production. In total, in 2015 viewers saw 500 hours of original content. The accumulated audience of the channel at the time of launch was 15.2 million subscribers in Russia, the Baltic states and the CIS. The channel broadcasts in the OnLime basic digital television network on button 166. Since 1 March 2013, the channel has broadcast as part of Rostelecom's extended social TV package on 839 MHz, where the channel "Sovershenno Sekretno" had previously broadcast. On 1 June 2017 it switched to 16:9 widescreen broadcasting. The channel's audience exceeds 42 million viewers in Russia, the Baltic states and the CIS. Its target audience is men aged 18–56; the core audience is men aged 35–56 with higher education, of average and above-average income (81%). The channel has received numerous awards. These include a laureate diploma at the "Shield of Russia" festival in the nomination "For coverage of the theme dedicated to the activities of military-industrial complex enterprises" and the "Nika" prize for the TV film "Aircraft Carrier" from the "Polygon" cycle; a "Made in Russia" diploma at the "Shield of Russia" festival for the TV films "Tor Air Defense System. Birth" and "Tor Air Defense System. Trial" from the "Polygon" cycle; gold in the "Best Promo Design" nomination at the IV "MediaBrand" competition for the promo of the program "Polygon. D-30 Howitzer"; winners in the "Best Film about the Submarine Fleet" nomination at the XIV International Festival of Sea and Adventure Films "The Sea Calls!" for "Submariners. Dive" and "Submariners. Silence Mode"; winner in the "Best Film about the Navy" nomination at the XIV International Festival of Sea and Adventure Films "The Sea Calls!" for the documentary trilogy "St. Andrew's Flag"; winner in the "Special Purpose Project" nomination at the III All-Russian Press Festival "Media-AS — 2017" for the documentary trilogy "St. Andrew's Flag"; a winner's diploma at the "Shield of Russia" festival in the nomination "For coverage of the theme dedicated to the life, study and combat service of the modern army and navy" and the "Nika" prize for the film "TAVKR Admiral Kuznetsov" from the "Polygon" cycle; the Grand Prix of the XIII International Festival of Television Documentaries "Man and Sea — 2017" for the documentary "To Live by the Sea"; winner in the "Male Channel" nomination at the National Award in the field of satellite, cable and Internet television "Golden Ray"; winner in the "Man of Labor" nomination at the All-Russian competition of amateur and professional films "Sevmash — Territory of Success" for the documentary "Arinology. Welders of Sevmash"; winner in the "Back to the Future" nomination at the All-Russian competition of amateur and professional films "Sevmash — Territory of Success" for the documentary "The Very Best. Sevmash"; medals "For participation in the military operation in Syria" for distinctions, courage and dedication shown during the military operation, for selfless work and great personal contribution to the fulfillment of tasks of the military operation in Syria; and a winner's diploma in the "Special Purpose Project" nomination (for the best comprehensive information and entertainment project) at the All-Russian Press Festival "Media-AS-2018". On 12 February 2015, the National Council of Ukraine on Television and Radio Broadcasting recognized the channel "Техно 24" as not complying with the country's laws due to mentions of Russian weaponry in the channel's broadcast.

• 24ТЕХНО begins broadcasting as the sixth channel of the ArtMedia Group.

• Channel audience reaches two million viewers in Russia, CIS and the Baltics.

• Channel is part of the NKS Media media holding.

• Channel begins broadcasting in Rostelecom's extended social TV package on 839 MHz.

• Channel joins Digital Television's thematic package and is relaunched as Техно 24 (Т24) with new branding and male-oriented positioning.

• Ukraine's National Council on Television and Radio Broadcasting declares the channel non-compliant with Ukrainian law due to mentions of Russian weaponry.

• Channel airs 500 hours of original content; accumulated audience at launch is 15.2 million subscribers.

• Channel switches to 16:9 widescreen broadcasting.

• Wins Grand Prix at the XIII International Festival of Television Documentaries "Man and Sea — 2017" for "To Live by the Sea".

• Wins "Special Purpose Project" nomination at the All-Russian Press Festival "Media-AS-2018".

A channel about male character, hobbies and strength of action; unique original programs, modern filming technologies and exclusive locations; hits of Russian and foreign cinema — the best action films and gripping thrillers. "T24 — all the most interesting for real men."

• Polygon (Полигон)

  Documentary cycle about military equipment and weapons, including award-winning films such as "Aircraft Carrier" and "Tor Air Defense System".

• St. Andrew's Flag (Андреевский флаг)

  Documentary trilogy about the Russian Navy, winner of multiple festival awards.

• Science Eat (Наука есть)

  Gastronomic show at the intersection of cooking and science, premiered 28 September.

• Bionics (Бионика)

  Cycle about ideas humans borrowed from nature to create modern technologies and engineering solutions.

• Submariners (Подводники)

  Documentary films about the submarine fleet, including "Dive" and "Silence Mode".

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4. 4Техно 24 — Wikipedia (Russian)ru.wikipedia.org