Voice of Russia facts for kids

The Voice of Russia (Russian: Голос России) was a special radio station run by the government of Russia. Its main job was to broadcast news and programs to people all over the world. Before it was called the Voice of Russia, it was known as Radio Moscow. Radio Moscow was the official radio station for the Soviet Union. The Voice of Russia stopped broadcasting in 2014.

What Was Voice of Russia?

The Voice of Russia was an international radio station. This means it sent out radio signals to listeners in many different countries. Governments often use these stations to share their country's news, culture, and views with people outside their borders. The Voice of Russia aimed to tell the world about Russia and its policies.

From Radio Moscow to Voice of Russia

The story of the Voice of Russia began much earlier with Radio Moscow. Radio Moscow started broadcasting in 1929. It was the official voice of the Soviet Union, which was a very large country made up of many republics, including Russia. For many years, Radio Moscow shared news and programs from the Soviet Union with a global audience.

After the Soviet Union ended in 1991, Radio Moscow changed its name to the Voice of Russia in 1993. It continued to broadcast in many languages, reaching millions of listeners around the globe. It was an important way for Russia to communicate with the rest of the world.

Why Did It Close?

The Voice of Russia stopped broadcasting in 2014. The Russian government decided to reorganize its international media. Many of its functions were taken over by a new international news agency called Rossiya Segodnya. This change meant that the traditional radio broadcasts of the Voice of Russia came to an end.

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  Antenna of The Voice of Russia in Wachenbrunn, Germany

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In Spanish: La Voz de Rusia para niños