{"id":64661,"date":"2019-02-18T14:07:32","date_gmt":"2019-02-18T19:07:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/learn\/russian-channels-on-roku\/"},"modified":"2025-05-27T09:41:34","modified_gmt":"2025-05-27T13:41:34","slug":"russian-channels-on-roku","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/russian\/russian-channels-on-roku\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Best Russian Channels on Roku to Learn the Language"},"content":{"rendered":"

From news to talk shows<\/a> to documentaries and original Russian classic films<\/a>, there’s a ton of content to watch in Russian. Fortunately, as a Russian learner, you can use Russian television shows via your Roku to take your listening and comprehension skills to another level.\u00a0<\/p>\n

There aren’t very many Russian channels currently available for the Roku system, but we’ve found and reviewed a few of the best ones available. Check out the entertaining Russian channels below, and add them to your Roku to get a dose of listening practice and cultural insight.<\/p>\n

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1. Divan TV<\/a>\"russian-channels-on-roku\"<\/h2>\n

Price: <\/strong>Free with periodic commercials or premium for $6.99 per month<\/p>\n

According to the description, Divan TV “is the first and number one interactive service to enjoy Russian and Ukrainian Channels and Movies all over the world.” There are over a hundred Russian and Ukrainian channels available<\/strong> through Divan TV and most of the navigation is in English, so newbies can find content with ease.<\/p>\n

This app is also free with periodic commercials. Most of the commercials are in Russian, so they can further improve your listening skills! Some channels on Divan TV have Russian subtitles while others don’t.<\/strong><\/p>\n

One channel you could try watching is\u00a0Soyuz TV<\/a>, an Orthodox Christian network in Russian. Even if you’re not a Christian, this channel can provide cultural insight into one of Russia’s biggest religions.<\/p>\n

Or try NTV<\/a>, a free-to-air channel similar to the American PBS. Here, you’ll find mostly talk and variety shows.<\/p>\n

2. eTV Net<\/a>\"eTVnet<\/h2>\n

Price: <\/strong>From $25 per month<\/p>\n

eTVnet has a ton of popular Russian news broadcasts, films and television shows, most of which are only available with Russian subtitles.<\/strong> If you want to watch new original Russian films, this channel definitely has quite a variety of more current Russian cinema.<\/p>\n

eTVnet costs anywhere from $20 to $40 per month to use, depending on the type of plan you get. They do have a few free shows and films you can watch before buying, though.<\/p>\n

Try out\u00a0“\u0414\u043e\u0447\u044c”<\/a>\u00a0(“Daughter”), a psychological drama thriller about a serial killer and a battle of morals.<\/p>\n

3. Coilbook<\/a>\"coilbook<\/h2>\n

Price: <\/strong>Free<\/p>\n

Coilbook is a children’s development channel brimming with colorful Russian cartoons<\/a>, educational shows and content that both children and adults can enjoy<\/strong>. This channel is perfect for newbies, as the content presented and Russian spoken is simple and easy to follow. It’s also ideal for those who are learning Russian with a child or are trying to teach a child Russian while also providing them with additional educational material.<\/p>\n

This channel is essentially various children’s animated shows made by the same production company. There’s no television guide available and no subtitles at this time.<\/p>\n

How Can Watching Roku Help Me Learn Russian?<\/h2>\n