A new entertainment channel operated as a joint venture between Gazprom Media and Aleksandr Maslyakov and Company (AMIK) will make its debut on June 1.
Russia set for “Chinese Netflix”
LeEco, which has been described as the Chinese Netflix, may soon make its debut in Russia.
Gazprom Media buys NMG stake
Gazprom Media has acquired an additional 7.5% stake in National Media Group (NMG), Russia’s largest media holding.
Tough year for CTC Media
The Russian national commercial broadcaster CTC Media saw its revenue halve in 2015, down from $710.40 million in the previous year to $350.56 million.
CTC Media sale gets US approval
The Office of Foreign Assets Control of the US Treasury Department has issued a licence authorising CTC Media to proceed with its previously announced sale.
Russia eyes TV ad alliance
Four of Russia’s leading broadcasters have agreed to set up a joint venture to sell their airtime.
HD landmark for Tricolor TV
The Russian DTH platform Tricolor TV has connected its 7 millionth HD subscriber.
Russian online video: the stats
Russia’s online video market was worth R5.88 billion (€76.2 million) in 2015, or 14.7% more than a year earlier.
Russia eyes new satellite system
Russia is likely to have a new satellite communications system giving access to digital TV and others services in moving objects by 2019.
MTS gains in pay-TV market
Russia’s MGTS ended 2015 with a 25% share of the Moscow pay-TV market, up from 17% a year earlier.