On February 9, Tomsk independent TV channel TV-2 ceases to broadcast in cable networks. On January 1, the signalmen turned off the broadcast television channel. Who and for what decided to close TV-2, whether it is possible to survive in modern Russia independent companies to the authorities, what prospects of regional journalism-about this and not only with the founder of TV-2, Arkady Mayofis, said Melanie Bachin.