Radio Belarus (Belarusian: Радыё "Беларусь") is the official international broadcasting station of Belarus. The station ceased broadcasting on shortwave and mediumwave as of 1 April 2016.
History Radio Belarus broadcast on the international shortwave bands since 11 May 1962. Originally the programs were broadcast in Belarusian. In 1985, broadcasting in German was launched, and in 1998 they began broadcasting Russian and English versions. Since 2006, the radio has started broadcasting in Polish, while 2010 saw the launch of French and Spanish language programming. Programming in Chinese started in 2013 and in Arabic in 2017.
The station used to offer 16 hours of radio content in nine languages and 10 hours of real-time online English programming daily.
Radio Belarus features News and information-analytical shows Radio interviews with statesmen, politicians, public and religious figures; scientists, writers and musicians, masters of art and folklore; sportsmen Programs about history, culture, and spiritual values of Belarusians
The radio carries shows about different aspects of Belarusian life and human interest stories about ordinary Belarusian families. Priority in music policy is examples of folk, classical, and modern Belarusian music.
Former shortwave band 14:00–02:00 local time (11:00–23:00 UTC) at 7390, 7360 kHz 20:05–02:00 local time (17:05–23:00 UTC) at 6155 kHz
Former medium wave band 22:00–02:00 local time (19:00–23:00 UTC) at 1170 kHz
FM transmitters and frequencies
Brest 96.4 MHz Grodno 96.9 MHz Svislach 100.8 MHz Heraniony 99.9 MHz Braslaw 106.6 MHz Miadzel 102.0 MHz
Internet broadcasting Radio "Belarus" started on-line Internet broadcasts in the English language on January 3, 2005. On September 1, 2005, it increased the air time from 5 to 10 hours, including two 5-hour blocks.
Online broadcasting schedule On-line: 02:00–07:00, 15:00–20:00 local time Rerun: 07:00–12:00, 12:00–14:00, 20:00–01:00 local time
References
External links Radio Belarus Website Internet broadcast schedule