Телеканал 1+1

1+1 (Ukrainian: один плюс один, romanized: odyn plyus odyn) is a Ukrainian national television network owned by 1+1 Media Group. It holds the second-largest coverage in Ukraine in terms of geographic reach, covering over 95% of the country's territory
==History==
On August 1995, the 1+1 TV channel was established, and it was under the leadership of Alexander Rodnyansky, who served as its President and General Director between 1996 and 2002. He became a part of STS Media in 2002 and he has held the position of the president at the Russian company registered in Delaware since 2004.
1+1 TV channel quickly emerged as a significant player in the Ukrainian television industry despite airing only movies in its initial stages. It made its first broadcast two months after its inception, in September 1995, and has been broadcasting continuously on the second channel of the Ukrainian national TV network UT-2 since 1997, with an appropriate license from the Ukrainian National Television and Radio Council.
Despite its limited initial programming, the channel was a success from the beginning. 1+1 only ran for 15 hours until 2004. From 7 am to 10 am, 1+1 broadcasted its programs, and then there was a four-hour break for the UT-2 channel until 1+1 returned from 2 pm to 2 am. However, the Ukrainian National Television and Radio Council officially allowed the channel to broadcast 24 hours a day. Since that time, 1+1 has been able to plan a full 24-hour broadcast schedule.
DIRECTV Stream now offers a 1+1 TV channel that airs Ukrainian news programs all day long.
== Programming and current schedule==
1+1 was the pioneer in inviting prominent TV personalities and celebrities to join its live programs at the beginning of its operation. However, since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the channel has only been airing the United News telethon. 1+1 International underwent a name change to 1+1 Ukraine to broadcast the channel's entertainment content on December 25, 2022.
Here are some of the most popular shows that 1+1 viewers can watch:
===TSN===
Television Service of News (TSN) is a news program that has been airing on 1+1 TV channel since it began. The presenters of the show, such as Ala Mazur, Ljudmyla Dobrovolska, and Oles Tereshenko, have been with TSN for a long time and are well-known to viewers in Ukraine. They are also considered to be the most trusted news presenters according to research. The TSN series airs every day at 7:30 pm except Saturday. Oles Tereshenko hosts the concluding TSN series, which provides an overview of the political, social, and cultural life of Ukraine and the rest of the world every day at midnight and every Sunday at 7:30 pm.
===Breakfast with 1+1===
Breakfast has been airing as an early morning program that provides viewers with an enjoyable way to start their day since 2002. Initially, it was only available on weekdays, but since 2006, a weekend edition has also been produced. It includes various activities such as fitness, fashion, relaxation, and travel. The program has a website that features an interactive section.
===The Voice of Ukraine===
The Voice of Ukraine (Ukrainian: Голос країни, romanized: Holos krainy) is a talent show that premiered on the 1+1 network on May 22, 2011. It is a member of the global TV show called The Voice, which is a singing competition that originated in the Netherlands and was created by a Dutch TV producer John de Mol. After the American version, the show has been adapted in many countries.
===Wife Swap===
This is a reality TV show called Wife Swap, which is part of an international franchise. Two families—typically ones from various social classes and lifestyles—swap wives/mothers and occasionally husbands for two weeks.
===Four Weddings===
This is a reality TV show called Four Weddings, which originated in the UK. At each other's weddings, four brides give each other a score out of thirty for the following categories: attire, ceremony, food, and reception.
===Dancing with the Stars===
Dancing with the Stars (Ukrainian: Taнцi з зipкaми, romanized: Tantsi z zirkamy) is a Ukrainian dance competition TV show that first aired on October 7, 2006. Yurii Horbunov and Tina Karol served as its first hosts, and it is based on the British television program called Strictly Come Dancing. After Tina Karol left the franchise in 2020, she was replaced by Ivanna Onufriichuk in 2021. The show regularly features guest co-hosts, who are usually celebrities that have previously competed or won on the show.
===Evening Quarter===
Vechirnii Kvartal is a comedy series developed by Kvartal 95 Studio, created by now-President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky, a series that has been broadcast on TV channels since 2012. The members of the same-named comedy team tell jokes to the audience and perform satirical comedy numbers.
===Social projects===
* There are no children without parents – The project is a collaboration between 1+1, the Ministry of Family and Youth, and the Center for Child Adoption.
* Last myth – The historical events covered in this documentary investigation are discussed by Victor Suvorov.
===Political projects===
* Election 2006 - A TV marathon lasting for a long time on March 26-27, 2006
* 2006 elections - Debates between political parties and coalitions broadcasted live on TV
* Debates 2002 - TV coverage leading up to an election
* Five by Five - TV coverage leading up to an election
* The Night of Choice - TV coverage of the Ukrainian presidential electoral campaign during the nights of October 31/November 1 and November 14/15 in 1999
* Space bridges - Live video connections with the most popular TV channels, GRT (Russia) and POLSAT (Poland)
* Dialogues with Democracy - Madeleine Albright's meeting with Ukrainian youth, while she was serving as the US Secretary of State
* A speech made by the US President, Bill Clinton, directed towards the Ukrainian people
* Big Race - A satirical TV coverage of the current political situation in Ukraine, which was a new and distinctive experience.
==Awards and recognitions==
The channel's name has established itself as a symbol of quality in the Ukrainian television industry. Both the company's work and individual presenters have received high recognition and evaluation not only from domestic experts in TV production but also from international experts and forums.
==Criticism==
In 1999, 1+1 channel requested the Supreme Court of Ukraine to order TV company AITI to give up its broadcasting license, which was unused for a year, after 1+1 had been broadcasting on UT-2 for two years. The claim was decided in favor of 1+1 in 2000.
During the 2004 presidential election, the 1+1 channel was criticized for its biased coverage in favor of Viktor Yanukovych, which was common among Ukrainian media at the time, as they were under pressure from President Kuchma's administration. The channel was also accused of being part of the Social Democratic Party of Ukraine empire.
In late November 2004, several journalists resigned from the channel in protest against the pressure, and most of the leading presenters refused to report the news, contributing to the start of the Orange Revolution.
In October 2006, Alexander Rodnyansky, the General Producer of Studio 1+1, won a court appeal to regain ownership of 70% of the company's shares after Ihor Kolomoyskyi claimed ownership.
In 2014-2015, the channel caused controversy when it aired the 80th Disco TV program, featuring Oleg Gazmanov, a signatory of a petition in support of Russian actions in Crimea and Eastern Ukraine. The National Council on Television and Radio of Ukraine promised to review all instances of broadcast regulations violations by Ukrainian TV and radio companies during New Year's Night.
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