6 November: the city sees itself on screen
Bratsk’s first local television programme aired on 6 November 1963. Testing and adjustments continued through the year, with regular broadcasting beginning on 1 January 1964. The construction city gained a screen of its own: new homes, schools, factories and residents became local news.
First chief director Yuri Ryasensky recalled the television centre and its 180-metre tower. Specialists came from several cities. Galina Telyatnikova and Yuri Arkhipov were the first announcers, supported by engineers, sound staff and camera operators.
News, animation, documentaries and feature films shared the early schedule, creating a common experience for neighbourhoods separated by long distances.
