Some Russian OTT platforms may merge or collapse following the end of the coronavirus crisis.
Major change for Russia’s Domashny
The female-oriented Russian TV channel Domashny has adopted a new programming strategy for 2020.
Russia’s CTC Media to be sold
The Russian national commercial broadcaster CTC Media, once backed by Modern Times Group (MTG), is on the verge of another major ownership change.
CTC Media launches lawsuits
The Russian broadcaster CTC Media is taking legal action against violators of the rights to its Three Cats cartoon, which it has recently sold to foreign licencees.
Amazon Prime Video takes Russian content
The Russian national broadcaster CTC Media has signed an agreement for the transfer of rights to four of its shows to Amazon Prime Video.
New kids channel for Russia
The Russian broadcaster CTC Media will launch a new children’s channel on July 6.
New online platform for Russia
Russia’s National Media Group (NMG) and CTC Media have announced the creation of a new single online platform.
Maxim Rybakov joins CTC Media
has been appointed the deputy general director of production at the Russian broadcaster CTC Media, effective May 10.
Russian broadcasters consolidate
Russia’s National Media Group (NMG) and CTC Media are to effectively consolidate their internet assets.
CTC Media buys into film company
The Russian national commercial broadcaster CTC Media has acquired a stake in the film company Vodorod (‘Hydrogen’).