Novoe TV

Novoe Televidenie (New Television) is a Kazakhstani private information and entertainment television channel headquartered in Karaganda, Kazakhstan . The channel was founded by Ruslan Nikonovich and began broadcasting on October 15, 2002, under the brand ART (Absolutely Real Television), before being renamed to Novoe Televidenie on October 15, 2009 . As a dedicated source for online television, the channel broadcasts 24 hours a day in both the Kazakh and Russian languages, operating with the slogan Always a Step Ahead .

The programming schedule allows viewers to watch live channel coverage of a diverse range of current and historical shows. Current programs include Tri Tovarishcha (Three Comrades), Zelyonaya Volna (Green Wave), Zhurekten zhurekke (From Heart to Heart), Satti kun (Successful Day), Tvoyo Kino (Your Cinema), Primite pozdravleniya (Accept Congratulations), MyasSAGAn, Khrustalnyy bashmachok (Crystal Slipper), Skazhi svadbe Da (Say Yes to the Wedding), Tusovka (Party), Strana Sovetov (Country of Soviets), Kala Tynysy, Territoriya Talantov (Territory of Talents), Ole Ole!, Veselyy TAM TAM (Funny TAM TAM), and Spoki noki .

The channel is historically significant for launching several firsts in Kazakhstani television, including the news program Aktualno in 2003, the country's first reality show Za steklom Sulpak featuring a man and woman living behind glass under 24-hour camera surveillance, the first talk show ARTrestling in 2006, and the first internet streaming in 2007 . Other notable historical programs include ARTikul, 5 Voprosov 5 Otvetov (5 Questions 5 Answers), Moi Pesni (My Songs), Azdorovya, Keshki ertegi, Geroi v litsakh (Heroes in Faces), Odna na vsekh (One for All), BiznesStart which won first place in a national competition in 2019, Eshche ne vecher (It's Not Evening Yet), BIP (Big Interesting Project), and Formula Uspekha (Formula for Success) . Special projects have included Stand Up na Novom (Stand Up on New) and Vysokogornoye velopriklyucheniye Pamir 2015 (High-Altitude Bicycle Adventure Pamir 2015) .

For audiences seeking a reliable live stream of Kazakhstani regional content, Novoe Televidenie is widely available as a free-to-air service via national satellite coverage, becoming the first regional channel to broadcast across all of Kazakhstan by 2015 . The channel broadcasts in multiple formats including SDTV, 1080i High Definition (since 2017), and on June 17, 2023, became the first private channel in Kazakhstan to launch Ultra High Definition 4K broadcasting . The channel is accessible as tv online via its official website novoetv.kz, which provided internet streaming as early as 2007, as well as on major cable networks and IPTV platforms including IDTV and TV+ across Kazakhstan . The channel is owned by the television company ART and has a related channel called Tvoyo TV (Your TV), ensuring that its information and entertainment programming reaches viewers both in the Karaganda region and throughout the country .

MTRK

МТРК (Municipal Television and Radio Company) is a Kazakhstani regional television and radio broadcaster based in Petropavlovsk, serving the North Kazakhstan Region. The company was founded in 1998 by entrepreneur Evgeniy Sazanov, who initially developed a paid cable channel project before launching the municipal channel after investing all earnings into the new venture . As a dedicated source for online television, МТРК broadcasts in both the Kazakh and Russian languages with a news and information format, focusing on local events, cultural life, and community issues across the region .

The programming schedule allows viewers to watch live channel coverage of daily news bulletins in both languages. The flagship programs are Новости (News) and Жаңалықтар (Kazakh News), which have been the cornerstone of the channel since its first broadcast in 1998 and quickly became the highest-rated regional news programs by the early 2000s . Other key programs include Обозрение (Review) hosted by Ulyana Ashimova, Диалог (Dialogue) on Russian language hosted by Elena Petrova, and the Kazakh-language version of Диалог hosted by Danash Zhasulankyzy Khamzina . Historical thematic programs have included Бізбен бірге about cultural life in the region, Панацея on health topics, Коммуналка discussing utility issues with city officials and residents, 90-60-90 and Бiздiн спорт focusing on sports and healthy lifestyles, and Этот день мы приближали, как могли about WWII veterans produced for the 60th anniversary of Victory .

For audiences seeking a reliable live stream of regional news from Northern Kazakhstan, МТРК is widely available via national satellite network Otau TV, which launched in August 2014 allowing the channel to be watched across the entire country . The channel broadcasts in standard definition and is carried on cable networks throughout Petropavlovsk and the North Kazakhstan Region. The channel is accessible as tv online via various IPTV platforms, ensuring that its local news and information programming reaches viewers both within the region and across Kazakhstan. The channel is led by Director Erlan Tokshalyk with Anna Poteryaeva serving as chief editor and Aliya Ikambaeva as chief editor of information programs .

КТК

KTK (Commercial Television Channel) is a Kazakhstani information and entertainment television channel that was founded by Iziya Fidel as the first private TV channel in Kazakhstan. The channel began test broadcasting on November 2, 1990, and officially launched on February 20, 1991, with its headquarters located in Almaty at Yuri Pomerantsev Street, 1 . As a dedicated source for online television, the channel broadcasts in both the Kazakh and Russian languages, operating daily from 7:00 AM to 3:00 AM, with a format focused on news, analytical programs, talk shows, and entertainment content .

The programming schedule allows viewers to watch live channel coverage of a diverse range of shows. Key programs include News (Novosti), the daily flagship news bulletin airing weekdays at 21:00 with a repeat the following day at 12:00, which focuses on issues affecting ordinary citizens including prices of essential goods, legal violations, and utility problems . Portrait of the Week (Portret nedeli) is a journalist program hosted by Artur Platonov, a prominent Kazakh journalist and member of parliament, which covers corruption scandals and high-profile statements from officials . Big News (Bolshie novosti) and Astarly Akikat are analytical programs on current affairs . Kto vozmyot million? was an intellectual game show and the Kazakh adaptation of the Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? format that aired in 2001 . The channel also produces documentary projects including 25 KZ. The Newest History and Roads of Life developed by journalist Yaroslav Krasienko, as well as social projects The Nineties, Algeria, and Give Children Life . Former historical programs include the morning show Hello! with Vadim Vdovin and Sergey Ponomarev launched in 1994, the Kazakh-language news program Kunderek launched in August 1998, the expert program Sharayna launched in 2000, and the journalist program El-zhurt managed by Orazali Baymurat from March 2003 .

For audiences seeking a reliable live stream of Kazakhstani news and entertainment, KTK is widely available as a free-to-air service via satellite and digital platforms. The channel broadcasts in 16:9 High Definition format and is accessible on the OTAU TV satellite platform . The channel is carried on major cable networks including Alma TV and IPTV services across Kazakhstan, ensuring that its information and entertainment programming reaches viewers throughout the country . As of April 2026, the channel is led by General Director Bek Kenjebay, who previously served as Deputy Chairman of the Board of RTRK Kazakhstan, succeeding Elmira Dzhamilova who transitioned to the role of Strategic Development Advisor . The majority shareholder of the channel is the Charitable Foundation of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan - Leader of the Nation with 83.34 percent, and the channel is accessible as tv online via its official website ktk.kz .

Silk Way TV Channel

Silk Way is the international satellite television channel of Kazakhstan, serving as the foreign broadcasting arm of the Jibek Joly network. The channel is owned and operated by the TV and Radio Complex of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan and is headquartered in Astana, Kazakhstan . As a dedicated source for online television, Silk Way began broadcasting on October 25, 2002, originally under the name CaspioNet, and was rebranded to its current name in September 2022 to better reflect its mission of connecting Central Asia with the world . The channel broadcasts 24 hours a day, offering a family entertainment format that includes news, documentaries, talk shows, and cultural programming .

The programming schedule allows viewers to watch live channel coverage of a wide range of content produced entirely in Kazakhstan. For the 2025-2026 television season, the channel premiered Silk Way Star, the first international vocal competition featuring contestants from 12 countries including Azerbaijan, India, China, South Korea, and Uzbekistan, with Batyrkhan Malikov representing Kazakhstan . Other new programs include the psychological talk show Senim Studiyasy (Studio of Trust) hosted by psychologist Serikgul Sali and presenter Daulet Bizhanov, the reality competition En Mykty featuring blue-collar workers in extreme challenges, and Kesh Emes about women pursuing their dreams on stage . The channel also airs the documentary series Life of a Diplomat, the analytical news program New Time, and the morning show Tandagy Joldastar . All content is available in multiple audio tracks, allowing viewers to choose from Kazakh, Russian, English, Kyrgyz, Uzbek, and Turkish languages .

For audiences seeking a reliable live stream of Kazakhstani content, Silk Way is widely available as a free-to-air service via satellite across 118 countries on four continents . The channel broadcasts in High Definition on Hotbird 13G at 13.0 degrees East covering Europe, Measat 3d at 91.5 degrees East covering Asia, and Galaxy 19 at 97.0 degrees West covering North America . The channel is also available on Yamal 401, KazSat 3, and Koreasat 5A satellites, ensuring global coverage from Europe to the Far East . The channel is accessible as tv online via its official website and is carried on major cable networks and IPTV platforms worldwide . The Silk Way network has also expanded to include Silk Way Cinema, dedicated to Kazakhstani films, and Silk Way Prime, an international version launched in July 2025 focusing on feature films, talk shows, and entertainment projects for audiences in Russia and the CIS countries .

QazSport

Qazsport is the first national sports television channel in Kazakhstan, launched on July 1, 2013, initially under the name KAZsport. The channel is owned by the Qazaqstan Radio and Television Corporation (RTRC), a state-owned broadcaster, and its headquarters are located at the QazMedia Ortalgy media center in Astana, Kazakhstan. As a dedicated source for online television, Qazsport broadcasts 24 hours a day in both the Kazakh and Russian languages, with a format focused entirely on domestic and international sports coverage.

The programming schedule allows viewers to watch live channel coverage of a wide range of sporting events, with live broadcasts making up approximately 70 percent of the channel's airtime. Football is a major focus, with regular broadcasts of matches from the Kazakhstan Premier League, the national team's World Cup and European Championship qualifiers, the UEFA Champions League, the UEFA Europa League, and the UEFA Conference League. The channel also covers the Kazakhstani national hockey championship, volleyball, boxing, wrestling, weightlifting, track and field, basketball, and winter sports such as biathlon and ski racing.

For audiences seeking a reliable live stream of Kazakhstani sports content, Qazsport is widely available as a free-to-air service via satellite on KazSat 2 and KazSat 3 satellites, with coverage reaching Kazakhstan, Central Asia, and parts of Russia. The channel broadcasts in both Standard Definition and High Definition. The channel is accessible as tv online via the official website, as well as on major cable networks and IPTV platforms across Kazakhstan, ensuring that its sports programming reaches Kazakh-speaking audiences both within the country and across the global diaspora.

Qazaqstan TV

Qazaqstan TV is the national television channel of Kazakhstan and the country's oldest and most historic broadcaster, having first aired on March 8, 1958 . The channel is owned by the Republican Television and Radio Corporation Kazakhstan (RTRC), a state-owned corporation headquartered in Astana, Kazakhstan . As a dedicated source for online television, the channel broadcasts 18 hours daily from 6:00 AM to midnight primarily in the Kazakh language , with a generalist format that includes news, documentaries, TV series, feature films, talk shows, and cultural programming .

The programming schedule allows viewers to watch live channel coverage of a diverse range of content, with news and information being particularly important pillars of the lineup. The channel places a strong emphasis on documentary films and educational content, alongside entertainment offerings that include popular domestic television series and feature films . Historically, Qazaqstan TV broadcast the first three seasons of The Voice Qazaqstan, the Kazakh version of the popular international singing competition, which aired in 2017, 2022, and 2023 respectively . The show was hosted by Azamat Satybaldy, Chingiz Kapin, Galym Kenshilik, and other presenters, with coaches including Ali Okapov, Zhanar Dugalova, and Jubanish Jeksenuly . The channel is led by CEO Yerlan Tynymbaiuly Karin .

For audiences seeking a reliable live stream of Kazakhstani national content, Qazaqstan TV is widely available as a free-to-air service via terrestrial broadcast covering 99 percent of the population of Kazakhstan, as well as across border territories of Russia, Mongolia, China, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan . The channel broadcasts via satellite on KazSat-2 at 86.5 degrees East, KazSat-3 at 58.5 degrees East, and Intelsat 904 at 60 degrees East . The channel is accessible as tv online via the official website qazaqstan.tv and through the Qazaqstan.tv mobile application available for iOS and Android devices, which provides live streaming of Qazaqstan TV alongside sister channels Qazsport, Balapan, and Abai TV, as well as radio stations Qazaq radiosy, Shalqar, Astana, and Classic . The channel is also carried on major cable networks including Digital TV, Alma-TV, and ICON, as well as IPTV platforms iD TV and Otau TV . The channel’s signal is distributed through a network of 15 regional television centers producing local programming for cities across Kazakhstan, ensuring that its national news, educational, and entertainment programming reaches Kazakh-speaking audiences both within the country and across the global diaspora .

Qazaqstan International

Qazaqstan International, also known as Qazaqstan HD International, is the international satellite channel of the state-owned Qazaqstan Republican TV and Radio Corporation (RTRC), which is headquartered in Astana, Kazakhstan. As the world service of the nation’s leading broadcaster, the channel focuses on delivering Kazakh culture, news, and entertainment to the global diaspora. As a dedicated source for online television, the channel broadcasts primarily in the Kazakh language, with its signal reaching not only Kazakhstan but also border territories of Russia, Mongolia, China, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan.

The programming schedule allows viewers to watch live channel coverage of a rich mix of drama, talk shows, news, and cultural content. Flagship news segments include Ақпарат, providing daily coverage of local and international events. Morning programming often features Таңшолпан, an information and musical morning show. Social and political discussion is central to the lineup, with programs such as the social talk show Қазір айтайық and the socio-political talk show Ашық алаң. The channel also airs the investigative program 1001 түн, which analyzes resonant events in society.

For drama enthusiasts, the schedule includes popular television series such as Қыз тағдыры, Клятва, Жат бауыр, and Күйеу бала. The channel also broadcasts entertainment specials like Сағындырған әндер-ай, a retro concert featuring famous performers. The channel carries anthems and, on certain days, live sports coverage such as UEFA Champions League matches. Historically, Qazaqstan TV aired major reality competitions like the first three seasons of The Voice Qazaqstan, the popular singing contest.

For audiences seeking a reliable live stream of Kazakhstani content, Qazaqstan International is widely available as a free-to-air service via satellite and online. The channel is accessible as tv online through the corporation’s official website, qazaqstan.tv, which provides live streaming. The channel’s library of original productions includes historical dramas like Mukagali and Akhmet, romantic series like Love at the Shore, and animated series such as Faster than Wind and the beloved Little Explorer.

Balapan TV

Balapan is a Kazakh children's television channel that was launched on September 27, 2010, by the state-owned Qazaqstan Radio and Television Corporation (RTRC), making it the first and only dedicated children's channel in the country . The channel was founded on the initiative of the first President of Kazakhstan, Nursultan Nazarbayev, and its headquarters are located in the Qazmedia Ortalygy media center in Astana, Kazakhstan . As a dedicated source for online television, the channel broadcasts 17 hours daily from 7:00 AM to midnight primarily in the Kazakh language, targeting children aged 0 to 8 years .

The programming schedule allows viewers to watch live channel coverage of a diverse range of locally produced and internationally acquired content. The channel has produced over 2,991 episodes of 160 animated films, 7,892 episodes of 434 television programs, and 435 episodes of 28 TV series since its launch . Original programs include Qyzyq Alem (Interesting World), a live interactive show hosted by Alykhan Yrzakhan and Zhankerim Abzalbek, which discusses school, hobbies, and teaches children various life hacks; Balapan Live, an entertainment program; Birge Oynayyk (Let's Play Together), focused on developing fine motor skills and creativity; Bilim Bageesi (Knowledge Race); Aga Bolgym Keledi (I Want to Be an Older Brother); Altyn Saka; Miss Kaussar; Tauekel sports competition; and Etiket Alemi (World of Etiquette) . The channel also features animated series Batyrlar (Heroes), which won the international TEFI-2015 television award .

For audiences seeking a reliable live stream of Kazakh children's content, Balapan is widely available as a free-to-air service via satellite and cable networks. The channel broadcasts in SD and HD formats on KazSat 2 at 86.5 degrees East on frequencies 11472 V and 11674 V, and on KazSat 3 at 58.5 degrees East on frequencies 10804 H and 10720 V, using DVB-S2 8PSK transmission and MPEG-4 video encoding with Irdeto and Nagravision encryption . The channel is accessible as tv online via the Qazaqstan.tv mobile application, which provides live streaming of Balapan alongside other RTRC channels including Qazaqstan, Qazsport, and Abai TV . The channel is also available on cable operators Alma TV, Digital TV, and ICON, as well as on IPTV platforms iD TV and Otau TV, ensuring that its children's programming reaches young viewers across Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, and beyond . The channel has also established dubbing partnerships with major international animation studios including The Walt Disney Company, Pixar, Universal Studios, and Nickelodeon, having dubbed over 7,000 episodes of world-famous cartoons such as Alvin and the Chipmunks, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Madagascar, and Chip n Dale into the Kazakh language .

Alau TV

Alau TV, also known as Алау-ТВ, is a Kazakhstani regional television channel registered as a Limited Liability Partnership on January 20, 2016, with its headquarters located on Al-Farabi Avenue, 124, in Kostanay, Kazakhstan . The channel is led by Director Valeriya Alekseevna Suleymenova, and its official website is alau.kz, with contact email trkalau@gmail.com . As a dedicated source for online television, the channel broadcasts primarily in the Kazakh and Russian languages with a general entertainment format that includes news, talk shows, TV series, films, music programs, and cultural content .

The programming schedule allows viewers to watch live channel coverage of a diverse range of daily shows. Regular news bulletins air at 08:00, 16:00, 17:00, and 20:00 daily . Key programs include Өмір ағымы (The Flow of Life), a long-running program airing at 09:00 and 01:00, which features the segment Konenin Kozi (The Eye of Antiquity) with guests discussing historical and cultural topics . Other notable shows are Көкейтесті сұхбат (Topical Interview) airing multiple times daily, Телехикая (TV Series) blocks featuring dramatic and action series at 12:00, 15:00, 16:00, 19:00, and 22:10 , Жүректен жүрекке (From Heart to Heart) a congratulatory music talk show airing at 14:00 , Беу, Туған жер! (Hey, Native Land!) showcasing creative evenings, and Қарапайым-Ханшайым (Simple Princess) a reality show airing at 11:00 . The channel also broadcasts the documentary series Ұлы даланың көне шаһаралары (Ancient Cities of the Great Steppe) at 04:30 and 21:50, the sports program Спорт – басты назарда (Sport – Main Focus) at 19:30, and feature films including the Kazakh comedy Құрақ көрпе (Quilt) directed by Rustem Abdrashev .

For audiences seeking a reliable live stream of Kazakhstani regional content, Alau TV is widely available as a free-to-air service via satellite on KazSat 3 at 58.5 degrees East on frequency 10762 MHz with horizontal polarization, a symbol rate of 30000, and FEC of 3/4, using DVB-S2 8PSK transmission and MPEG-4 SD video encoding . The channel is encrypted and distributed through the Otau TV platform using Irdeto, Videoguard, and Nagravision encryption systems . The channel is accessible as tv online via the official website alau.kz, as well as through IPTV and cable networks across Kazakhstan . The channel also operates Radio Alau on the frequency 100.7 FM in Kostanay, maintaining an active social media presence on Facebook and Instagram .

Abai TV

Abai TV is a Kazakhstani cultural and educational television channel launched on June 1, 2020, as part of the Republican Television and Radio Corporation Kazakhstan (RTRC), a state-owned broadcaster . The channel was created on the initiative of President Kassym-Zhomart Tokayev to commemorate the 175th anniversary of the great poet and thinker Abai Kunanbaiuly, and its headquarters are located on Moskva Street, 33a, in Astana, Kazakhstan. As a dedicated source for online television, Abai TV broadcasts 17 hours daily from 7:00 AM to midnight under the slogan “A Mirror of Intellect”, with 80 percent of programming in the Kazakh language and 20 percent in Russian, focusing on national and world culture, art, history, and spiritual heritage.

The programming schedule allows viewers to watch live channel coverage of nearly 30 regular programs and over 200 produced shows. Flagship programs include Sarasoz featuring prominent public figures discussing literature, culture, and social issues; Sana focusing on social and educational topics; Urker encouraging book reading through discussions of literary works; Kieli Sakhna showcasing the best national theater, ballet, and opera performances; Kumis Komey promoting traditional Kazakh music; Abaydin Zholy exploring the legacy of Abai and his novel The Path of Abai; Mura presenting cultural heritage and historical artifacts; and Zhadiger raising spiritual and intellectual awareness of national values. The channel has produced 190 documentary films about prominent figures in culture, art, and history, and translates world art masterpieces into the Kazakh language. Notable personalities working on the channel include writers Zhussipbek Korgasbek, Sagatbek Kaliyev, and Saken Sybanbay, poets Kalkaman Sarin and Nazira Berdaly, kobyzist Gaziza Gabdrakhimova, artist Leila Makhat, art critic Moldiyar Yergobek, and veteran TV presenters Kymbat Doszhan, Svetlana Kokovinets, and Zhanyl Asylbekova.

For audiences seeking a reliable live stream of Kazakh cultural content, Abai TV is widely available as a free-to-air service via the national satellite operator Otau TV, as well as on cable networks Alma TV and ID TV. The channel broadcasts in MPEG-4 SD format from the KazSat 2 and KazSat 3 satellites at 86.5 and 58.5 degrees East, with encrypted options for subscription packages using Irdeto, Videoguard, and Nagravision systems. The channel is accessible as tv online via the official website www.abaitv.kz, which provides live streaming, as well as through a YouTube channel with over 218,000 subscribers. The channel is led by Azamat Kenesuly, who returned to the position of director in 2025 after previously serving from 2020 to 2023, with Yerkin Mukhamedzhanov serving as director in the interim period. The sole shareholder is the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan, ensuring the channel’s mission to promote Kazakh civilization, literature, and the spiritual heritage of Abai.