TV Channel Overview
Abai TV is a cultural and educational television channel based in Astana,
Kazakhstan, and operated by the "Qazaqstan" Republican TV and
Radio Corporation («Қазақстан» республикалық телерадиокорпорациясы; «Қазақстан»
РТРК). The channel serves a national audience with programming in Kazakh
and Russian, with Kazakh forming the larger share of its output. Its editorial
focus is centered on culture, learning, and the preservation and presentation
of literary and historical heritage.
The schedule draws on both Kazakh and international cultural material. Documentaries, feature films, theater productions, ballet, traditional and classical music, interviews, and cultural-educational programs are used to explore art, literature, history, and notable figures. The channel also gives sustained attention to the works and intellectual legacy of Abai Qunanbaiuly, after whom it is named.
Abai TV began broadcasting in 2020 as part of the corporation. Its launch coincided with the 175th anniversary year of Abai Qunanbaiuly, and one of its stated purposes was to advance public engagement with his legacy while providing a dedicated television outlet for national and world culture.
Basic Information
- Genre
- Culture (Art, Education, Literature, Music)
- Language
- Kazakh, Russian
- Country / Location
- Home > Asia > Kazakhstan
- Headquarters
- Astana (former name: Nur-Sultan)
