ELTR
ELTR is a state-affiliated broadcaster that reaches nearly the entire expanse of Kyrgyzstan, with a strong presence especially in the southern region of Osh.
Media assets
Television: Knowledge and Science
Radio: ELFM
State Media Matrix Typology
Ownership and governance
Established in December 2005 by a presidential decree that phased out the regional outlet Osh‑3000, ELTR was formally reclassified in 2015 as a state broadcasting company. It operates under governmental governance, with no evidence of an independent supervisory board or external oversight bodies.
Source of funding and budget
The station is overwhelmingly financed by the national government—a reality corroborated by local journalists consulted in December 2023 and March 2025.
Editorial independence
ELTR maintains virtually no editorial independence. Local media professionals interviewed for this report in December 2023 and March 2025 confirm that its editorial line is closely aligned with government directives, without legal protections or independent bodies to guarantee journalistic autonomy.
August 2025