STS International

STS International isn't the channel you put on for serious news or hard-hitting documentaries. It's the one you leave running on a Saturday afternoon when you want the familiar drift of Russian-language sitcom reruns and moderate-stakes reality shows. The channel's programming leans heavily on the domestic comedy pipeline, think sketch shows, family sitcoms, and the sort of soft satire that plays well across the whole Russian-speaking audience spectrum. Imported series make up a smaller share, mostly European dramas and Latin American telenovelas dubbed into Russian. Scheduling is predictable. The midday block repeats the previous night's prime-time hits, the late-night slot cycles through older format shows. If you grew up with Russian TV in the 2000s, streaming STS International live on Tvivu will feel like visiting a comfortable living room. For anyone new to the category, it's a decent gateway into how mainstream Russian television handles entertainment, less shouty than some competitors, more studio-bound than others. The ad load is moderate. What stands out: the channel doesn't chase younger viewers aggressively. You won't find YouTube-style editing or influencer cameos. It's traditional in the best sense, shows built for a sofa, not a smartphone.