The idea of moving my show to Channel 5 came up late last year, when National Media Group’s management and Public Council were discussing the future of NMG’s TV assets (REN-TV and St.Petersburg – Channel 5). The Public Council tried to persuade the holding company’s management to maintain Channel 5’s status as an intellectual and cultural channel. Wishes of the Public Council were taken into account despite today’s difficult economic situation.

As a result, new development concepts have been proposed for REN-TV and Channel 5. REN-TV is to become an entertainment channel - tougher and even somewhat aggressive (its current motto is “Life’s a Gamble”). Channel 5 will focus more on intellectual programming, which means the format and content of my show will fit better with Channel 5 content than REN-TV.

As a result, after discussing the matter with NMG’s management, I decided to move “Steps toward Success” from REN-TV to Channel 5. Now we are taking a small break due to the conceptual refinement on Channel 5 that will be finalized by mid-March. The first show is scheduled for March 21st and will be devoted to the wonderful singer Tamara Gverdtsiteli.

I’m grateful to REN-TV management for their support and assistance with the show, and also to the viewers, whose interest in the programme, positive feedback and letters gave me the strength to overcome difficulties. I really hope that the audience the programme has attracted over the last year and a half on REN-TV will not only remain with us but also gain new friends on the new channel.

See you on Channel 5!