STS (Network of Television Stations) is a Russian federal television channel, positioning itself as a "classic entertainment channel". It belongs to the holding company "STS Media", owned by the Swedish media company "Modern Times Group" (MTG). The general director since autumn 2008 is Vyacheslav Murugo. Previously, the general directors of the channel were Anton Kudryashov, Alexander Rodnyansky and Roman Petrenko. The channel broadcasts a large number of films, television series, cartoons and entertainment shows.

Until 2007, STS mainly broadcast foreign series in prime time. With the arrival of such television series as: "My Fair Nanny" and "Daddy's Daughters", STS gradually began to switch to domestic productions. Soon prime time began to be occupied not by imported series, but by Russian ones. Domestic television series pushed Western ones to the night, as well as to the morning broadcasts. This category includes television series such as: "Grey's Anatomy", "Charmed", "Xena: Warrior Princess", "Lonely Hearts", "Smallville", "The Big Bang Theory" (premiere series are broadcast at 8:00) and "Body Parts".

Like many channels in the USA and other countries, STS does not deviate from its entertainment mission. Even during moments of national crises, such as the hostage-taking in Beslan, when militants seized a school in southern Russia, and over 330 people died as a result of the shootout and explosions, Western media and even some Russian channels (mainly those who have their own news) showed the culmination of the crisis live, while STS at that time showed another episode of "Charmed", an American show about three modern witches. Only once (when there was a terrorist attack on Dubrovka on October 23—26, 2002) did STS broadcast an emergency news bulletin with Andrei Norkin. STS is a 24/7 entertainment family channel. The best shows, programs and series of STS channel, supplemented by the highest-rated programs of Domashny and Perets channels, will always support your good mood!

Now you can appreciate:

  • Popular Russian series:
    "Daddy's Daughters", "Amazons", "Ranetki", "Lavrova's Method", "Newlyweds", "Once Upon a Time in the Police".
  • The most fascinating programs:
    "Infomania", "City Trip", "Stories in Detail", "Cinema in Detail", "History of Russian Show Business".
  • And the best comedy shows:
    "Good Jokes", "One for All", "Give Us Youth", "6 Frames", "Unreal Story"
  • …and much more!

We wish you pleasant viewing and good mood with STS!

The channel is 2 hours ahead of Moscow time.