Eurasia Channel One is the most popular television channel in Kazakhstan.
Media assets
Television: Eurasia Channel 1
State Media Matrix Typology: State-Controlled (SC)
Ownership and governance
Eurasia Channel One is jointly owned by the governments of Kazakhstan and Russia. However, the exact shares of each government in the station are not known.
Source of funding and budget
The subsidies given to Eurasia Channel One by the two governments that own it are not known. Local experts interviewed for this report in April 2024 in Astana say the channel is funded entirely by government money.
Editorial independence
Eurasia Channel One is clearly a channel with a mission to promote a narrative favorable to the Russian government and its interests.
No national statute establishing Eurasia Channel One’s editorial independence was identified during the final round of research for this report. No independent assessment or oversight mechanism to validate the broadcaster’s independence was identified during the final round of research for this report.
September 2024