“When Kyiv Speaks, the Whole World Listens": on the 80th anniversary of radio

The program was created to mark the 80th anniversary of Ukrainian Radio. The video includes the history of radio, a story about the first loudspeakers in Ukraine, the creation of the first radio studios, work during wartime, memories of famous presenters, popular programs, modern radio studios, a festive concert and greetings from the stage, and black-and-white newsreel footage.

Reference: “Ukrainian Radio is the largest radio network in Ukraine. Its headquarters is the Ukrainian Radio House on Khreshchatyk Street in Kyiv.

The radio broadcasts on ultra-shortwave, medium wave, satellite, as well as on cable TV networks and wireline radio networks throughout Ukraine.

Ukrainian Radio is the first Ukrainian radio broadcaster to operate continuously since 1924. Until 2017, Ukrainian Radio was a state-owned broadcaster; since 2017, it has been a part of the National Public Broadcasting Company of Ukraine.