Live Healthy and Other Channel One Programs
The phrase about health from Channel One sparked questions about the fate of the program Live Healthy. In response, representatives stated that rumors of the show’s closure are false. The channel’s schedule has been adjusted to reflect current social and political events, and there is no indication that Live Healthy will end.
The program has aired on Kanal One since August 2010 and remains part of the lineup, though its schedule may vary due to broader programming shifts. Although there were reports from a Telegram channel about changes in the team behind Live Healthy, officials clarified that staff arrangements are ongoing and the project continues to broadcast.
Doctor Myasnikov
The medical program hosted by Alexander Myasnikov is expected to air new episodes over the coming weekend. The most recent broadcast was shown earlier in the year, and the team indicated that the grid has seen substantial changes, which may affect release dates. If there are no unforeseen disruptions, regular episodes are planned.
Since 2013, Myasnikov has helmed multiple programs on Russia 1, including About the Most Important and Doctor Myasnikov, contributing to a long-running medical information presence on the channel.
Posner
Vladimir Pozner noted that his interview program has not been on air since late February, as Channel One has shifted toward information-driven content during ongoing events. He mentioned that some programs will not be aired during this period, a stance aligned with the network leadership’s strategy.
Posner’s show features in-depth conversations with politicians, public figures, and cultural leaders. Its status and future air times can depend on broader programming decisions and ongoing developments in the information landscape.
Evening Urgant
There were early indications that Evening Urgant might be removed from the air, with public chatter online suggesting a possible shutdown. Channel One’s press team stated that such reports were inaccurate and that the channel remains in operation with a focus on information-rich programming.
Public relations representatives emphasized that the channel continues to provide a mix of informational content and entertainment, adjusting the lineup to current events. The show Evening Urgant has been a fixture on Channel One since mid-2012, representing a late-evening format that blends interviews, comedy, and performances with guest appearances.
Block Broadcast Grids
Following the onset of military operations in Ukraine, Channel One and Rossiya 1 restructured their grids to emphasize informational and analytical material. Entertainment features were scaled back, and some lighthearted programming was temporarily reduced in rotation.
Channel One noted that in the present climate there is a greater emphasis on socially and politically oriented programming. Some entertainment formats that once appeared on Sundays or weeknights have been temporarily adjusted to fit the broader information-focused strategy.
Statements from the networks indicated a shift toward content that supports public understanding of current events while maintaining a diverse range of program types. The aim is to ensure audiences receive timely, factual information that reflects the evolving situation.