«Spas» is a Russian Orthodox television channel that positions itself as a leading channel in the field of religious broadcasting. The channel broadcasts 16 hours a day, from 08:00 to 00:00. Most programs are called «Русский час» with various prefixes, such as «Русский час. Вехи», «Русский час. Итоги», «Русский час. Человек».
Among the program hosts are State Duma deputy, Doctor of Historical Sciences Natalia Narovchitskaya, philosopher, Doctor of Political Sciences Alexander Dugin, Associate Professor of the Department of «World Literature and Culture» MGIMO Vladimir Legoyda, Vice-Rector of the Orthodox St. Tikhon's Theological Institute, Archpriest Dmitry Smirnov, Professor of the Moscow Theological Academy, Rector of the Church of St. Tatiana the Great Martyr Archpriest Maxim Kozlov, Metropolitan Kirill of Kaliningrad and Smolensk.
It is important to note that the «Spas» channel is known for its support of the policies of the Russian Federation, including participation in propaganda campaigns. The content of the programs often contains ideological narratives that may be controversial and do not correspond to the principles of objectivity and impartiality.
