Channel identification guide
Russia-24 in Russia · channel ID and TV guide
Russia-24 in Russia uses the catalogue ID Russia24.ru. See its feed details, matching names and local guide times.
Look for Russia24.ru when you match Russia-24 in Russia. The directory associates this feed with VGTRK.
Station details
- Source identifier
- Russia24.ru
- Source geography
- Russia · RU
- Programme categories
- news
- Site listed in the snapshot
- vesti.ru
- Alternative labels
- Россия-24
- Network field
- VGTRK
- Owner field
- Government of the Russian Federation
- Launch field
- 2006-07-01
Other feeds to check
The directory also lists RTR-Planeta under RTRPlaneta.ru. A shared group, call sign or operator site can connect the entries while each guide keeps its own ID.
| Name | Market | Catalogue ID | Catalogue group or site |
|---|---|---|---|
| RTR-Planeta | Russia | RTRPlaneta.ru | VGTRK |
| Russia-1 | Russia | Russia1.ru | VGTRK |
| Russia-K | Russia | RussiaK.ru | VGTRK |
| Doctor | Russia | Doctor.ru | VGTRK |
| KinoMult | Russia | KinoMult.ru | VGTRK |
Match the TV guide
A national headline may appear on more than one station. Compare a specific local bulletin.
<channel id="Russia24.ru">…</channel>
<programme channel="Russia24.ru" start="20250715200000 +0200">…</programme>Compare the two ID strings in your guide export. The directory key above is the reference for this feed.
| Example zone | Local time | The same time in UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Europe/Kaliningrad | 15 Jul 2025 20:00 +0200 | 15 Jul 18:00 UTC |
| Europe/Moscow | 15 Jul 2025 20:00 +0300 | 15 Jul 17:00 UTC |
Try the XMLTV test file
The linked fixture uses a historical date and an illustrative title. It can verify whether your player joins records by ID.
| Check | What to look for |
|---|---|
| Import result | Look for “Russia-24 | guide alignment test” against Russia24.ru in the historic guide data. |
| Blank guide for this station | Compare the exported channel identifier with Russia24.ru exactly, including punctuation and letter case. |
| Alternate name | The catalogue includes “Россия-24”. Check the identifier even if the on-screen name looks right. |
| Wrong feed | Keep the selected VGTRK service paired with Russia24.ru. Compare the local bulletin or programme title in the broadcaster listing. |