DOCUMENTARY TELEVISION SERIES ABOUT SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL DISCOVERIES
International Media Project LABORATORIUM
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A series of television programmes about the latest scientific and technological developments in Russia
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2
seasons
of the international media project LABORATORIUM
26
episodes
about Russian scientists’ inventions and developments
Сovers the achievements of university and academic science, successful scientific and technological companies, and popularises the profession of a scientist.
A wide range of topics: promising fields in medical research, new methods of treatment and diagnosis of diseases, drug development, civilian unmanned aerial vehicles, intelligent transport systems, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and technologies for sustainable agriculture. The project invites viewers to immerse themselves in the history of the discoveries, trace the stages of studying the problem at the international level, and understand the significance of Russian scientists’ invention for humanity and world science.
A wide range of topics: promising fields in medical research, new methods of treatment and diagnosis of diseases, drug development, civilian unmanned aerial vehicles, intelligent transport systems, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and technologies for sustainable agriculture. The project invites viewers to immerse themselves in the history of the discoveries, trace the stages of studying the problem at the international level, and understand the significance of Russian scientists’ invention for humanity and world science.
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The project is being implemented during the Decade of Science and Technology (2022−2031) in accordance with the state programme "Scientific and Technological Development of the Russian Federation". -
The project was launched in 2024, during Russia’s BRICS Chairmanship. -
In 2024, the project was presented at the IV Congress of Young Scientists and the IX BRICS Young Scientists Forum.
The TV BRICS International Media Network promotes the topics of technological sovereignty, science and education in the international information space as key factors in the quality of life and progress. The strong interest from BRICS+ countries in the first season of Laboratorium, which explains complex developments in accessible terms, led to the continuation of the project. In the second season, the focus has shifted to testing unique technologies in real-world conditions, and experimentally verifying their effectiveness.
Ivan Zakharenko
Director of the Department of Thematic Media Projects at TV BRICS
The premiere of each of the seasons is announced on the TV BRICS channel. The seasons are then translated into foreign languages and provided to the media network’s partners for broadcast in different countries around the world.
The first season of the Laboratorium programme has already been watched in 11 countries across Eurasia, Africa, and South America: reaching a total audience of more than 35 million people.
For more information about the series on advanced developments and scientific discoveries by Russian scientists, visit the TV BRICS website.
In 2024, the project was presented to the participants of the IV Congress of Young Scientists and the IX BRICS Young Scientists Forum, which were held in Russia with information support from TV BRICS.
The first season of Laboratorium was broadcast by TV BRICS media partners in 11 countries: Argentina, Brazil, Venezuela, Egypt, Iran, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, China, Mozambique, Russia, and South Africa.
The first season of Laboratorium was broadcast by TV BRICS media partners in 11 countries: Argentina, Brazil, Venezuela, Egypt, Iran, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, China, Mozambique, Russia, and South Africa.
The project was broadcast by the following media outlets: TV channels Com Brasil and TVC RIO (both Brazil), digital media channels Bricslat, Ahora San Juan, AsiaTv and Extra! (Argentina), DUrban TV (South Africa), Tehran Times (Iran), Dongbeiwang News Portal (China), ANTV of the Venezuelan National Assembly, All-Russian TV channel Prodvizheniye, Ugra TV channel (Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug — Ugra), Afontovo (Krasnoyarsk Krai), Channel 10 and Mordovia 24 (Republic of Mordovia).
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INTERNATIONAL REACH
Thanks to its international distribution, the Laboratorium project contributes to:
Fostering international cooperation in technology transfer
Building technological and scientific alliances with various states
Promoting and strengthening Russia’s technological sovereignty
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DISTRIBUTION GEOGRAPHY
PLACEMENT
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Abroad
TV channels and online media outlets in BRICS+ countries, as well as TV BRICS online broadcasts in Russian, English,
Portuguese, Chinese, Spanish, and Arabic.
Portuguese, Chinese, Spanish, and Arabic.
35+
million
international viewers
25+
million
Russian viewers
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In Russia
The TV BRICS channel and its programming are incorporated into the broadcast schedules of regional TV networks across the Russian Federation, including the Republic of Mordovia, Tyumen Oblast, Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, the Republic of Tatarstan, Omsk Oblast, and others.
Feedback
PARTNERS ABOUT THE LABORATORIUM PROJECT
"We are very pleased to have the opportunity to broadcast the Laboratorium series on our channel, it has been a great success. We enjoy watching it and observing scientific developments from Russia, and, of course, we are thinking about how they can benefit the African continent and South Africa in particular, and what opportunities exist for joint work on such projects and the development of new ideas in the field of science."
"We are delighted to broadcast on Extra! channel the Laboratorium programme, which has captivated our viewers with fascinating scientific discoveries and the latest Russian developments. Our audience has received it with enthusiasm, noting the originality and quality of the content. This is a programme that should not be missed."
"The Laboratorium programme is of great interest to us. Its content is closely connected to everyday life: it explains to the audience many scientific facts that directly relate to our daily routine. It not only promotes the popularisation of scientific knowledge but also presents the latest discoveries and advanced technologies in this field. The programme’s material is structured in a way that it makes it easy to understand: even for viewers without a scientific background, professional information becomes accessible and clear thanks to the skilful work of the programme’s authors and directors."
"We received the first season of the Laboratorium programme with great enthusiasm. Our viewers appreciated the opportunity to explore science and technology in an engaging and accessible format, and to learn about achievements that often remain outside the media agenda. Such content not only arouses curiosity, but also provides food for thought about the role of innovation in a multipolar world. We are confident that the second season of the programme will be received with even greater interest."
"Laboratorium is a well-structured and relevant programme series that meets global trends in science communication. Its Digital-first strategy is an effective tool for engaging modern audiences. The programme’s ability to cover a wide range of topics while maintaining a clear and engaging narrative is a testament to its high quality. This series is a valuable resource for informing and inspiring viewers, revealing the transformative power of science and technology."
Backstage from the filming of the first season of the international media project Laboratorium
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Additional Information
The TV BRICS International Media Network was established in 2017 following the BRICS summit in Xiamen, China, becoming the practical implementation of the initiative supported by the leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, on the need to disseminate objective information about BRICS activities.
- The headquarters of TV BRICS is located in Moscow, Russia.
- TV BRICS is the latest system of multilateral information exchange between the media of the BRICS+ countries. The partners interact through the multilingual TV BRICS portal and round-the-clock TV channels broadcasting in six languages.
- TV BRICS has over 100 permanent media partners from more than 30 countries, and the international media network’s information presence extends to 80 countries.
- The total audience reach of the TV BRICS partner network exceeds 1.5 billion people.
- TV BRICS is an official partner of the United Nations and a member of the Organising Committee for the preparation and support of the Russian Federation’s BRICS chairmanship in 2024.
The mission of TV BRICS is to create a unified BRICS information space and to disseminate objective information about the humanitarian and economic activities of the group’s members and partners.
- As an international partner, TV BRICS provides communication and information support for major international events in the BRICS+ countries and ensures media support for the activities of government bodies, state, non-profit and public organisations.
- TV BRICS cooperates with higher education institutions, including members of the BRICS Network University, and organisations in the field of cinematography in order to develop professional industries and expert communities, and to promote the group’s ideology through education and art.
- TV BRICS initiates its own humanitarian projects and acts as a co-organiser of international and national events in the BRICS+ countries.