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January 15th, 2009

RRsat + Yamal-201 Combo Deliver In Russian


Yamal-201 satellite Global Communications Network Ltd. has been selected to distribute two additional Russian-speaking channels, Smile of Child and Bridge TV, over Russia via Gascom's Yamal-201 Satellite at 90 degrees East.

RRsat has already started to distribute the channels from its teleport in Israel via Gascom's Yamal-201 Satellite, which will broadcast these channels over all of the CIS. Smile of Child is an international, Russian-speaking channel broadcasting 24-7, targeting 4-12 year olds, which is currently viewed in 160 countries and is retransmitted by over 450 cable networks in Russia alone. Bridge TV is a Russian satellite music channel presenting a modern and positive view on life and music. The channel targets young and active individuals. These two channels join three additional Russian-speaking channels, CNL Siberia, CNL Europe and TBN, which are already distributed by RRsat via the Yamal-201 satellite.