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{{Infobox TV channel
|name = 31 канал<br/>Channel 31
|logofile = Channel 31 logo (Kazakhstan).png
|country = [[Kazakhstan]]
|network_type = [[National free-to-air TV network]] / [[direct broadcast satellite|Direct Broadcast Satellite]] / [[cable television|Cable]] and [[DVB-T|DVB-T (where available)]]
|owner = [[CTC Media]] and [[National Media Group]] (25,2%)
|audience share = 11.3% (everyone aged 6-54)
|picture format = [[4:3]] ([[576i]], [[SDTV]])
|key_people =
|launch_date = October 24, [[1992 in television|1992]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.31.kz/company/about/|title=Channel 31 : О компании|publisher=31 канал-TV|language=Russian|accessdate=2009-11-16}}</ref>
|founder = 
|past_names = 
|brand = 
|website = [http://www.31.kz/ www.31.kz]
}}
'''Channel 31''' is a nationwide sky sales [[television]] station in [[Kazakhstan]].

LLP "Broadcasting" Channel 31 is a group of companies [[Mediaholding Channel 31]], which owns 20% of the [[CTC Media]]. The channel is broadcast in all regional centers of Kazakhstan.

Channel 31 consists of news and thematic programs in both [[Russian language|Russian]] and [[Kazakh language|Kazakh]], as well as [[movie]]s, [[TV series|series]], [[talk show]]s, and children's, cultural, historical and entertainment programs.

== History ==
* October 24, 1992 - the channel is launched and is based on TRC "31 Channel".
* April 12, 1993 - the first airing of "Channel 31" in [[Alma-Ata]].
* October 4, 1994 - airing '''Radio 31''' in Alma-Ata at the frequency FM 103,5&nbsp;MHz.
* February 1, 2001 - TRC "31 Channel" formed a national television network from 14 cities of Kazakhstan.
* In June 2003 it started broadcasting in digital format from the satellite [[Intelsat 904]], which expanded the coverage area.
* February 2008 - completion of the transaction to acquire 20% of TRC Channel 31 Company "CTC Media".
* March 2008 - begins broadcasting in an updated format.
* January 2009 - appeared in the online channel's exclusive entertainment program in the Kazakh language "Zhұldyzben zhүzdesu"
* February 2009 - broadcast of the project was resumed [[UEFA Champions League|Champions League]], was broadcast 1/8 finals
* March 2009 - dublyazhnaya increased production. With the new name "Kүlegeshter" broadcasting "31" comic has expanded the program ''Funnier than Rabbits'' in Kazakh.
* April 2009 - the first time in history, Channel 31 started showing cash [[Turkey (country)|Turkish]] serials. The season premiere opens - ''Glow cocoon'' in Kazakh and Russian languages.
* August 2009 - started three new projects in the Kazakh language. Talk-show ''Pіkіr alaңy'' intellectual game ''Bіlgіrler bәygesі'' and ''Biіk maқsat'', the program promoted sport and dedicated time to the Asian Games in 2011.
* In 2009, Channel 31 and Russia's leading studios [[The Walt Disney Company CIS]] LLC entered into an exclusive agreement to acquire licensing rights to broadcast the film industry in the ether.
* September 2009 - the Kazakh-language comedy series ''Әңgіme bolsyn'' and ''Әzіl studio'' debuted on Channel 31. The new season opened youth sketch show ''[[Give the youth]]'' and the new season with all the beloved sitcom, ''[[My Fair Nanny (Russian TV series)|My Fair Nanny 2: Life after the wedding]]''.
* September 2009 - Turkey launched the most scandalous episode "[[Valley of the Wolves]]".
* November 18, 2009 - started showing the third part of trilogy, "Valley of the Wolves: Ambush".
* March 1, 2010 - started showing popular Turkish TV series ''Love Symphony''.
* November 14, 2011 - director Bagdad Kodzhahmetov appointed CEO of Channel 31 in Kazakhstan.
* In 2011, Channel 31 and leading American film studio [[Paramount Pictures]] signed an exclusive agreement to acquire licensing rights to broadcast the film industry in the ether.
* January 26 became aware of the new Kazakh premier series ''Bazarbaevtar'' held April 16 at 20:00 Almaty time.
* June 25 21:30 the new Turkish series ''Where is my daughter?'' premiered on Channel 31.
* April 27, 2015 - Filipino drama ''[[Forevermore (TV series)|Forevermore]]'' premiered on Channel 31.

==Notes==
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==External links==
* [http://www.31.kz/ Official site]

[[Category:Television in Kazakhstan]]
[[Category:Television channels and stations established in 1992]]