The Russian broadcaster CTC Media is now likely to be sold to YUTV without any discount.
Kazakh company buys Russian operators
The Kazakh broadcaster Alma-TV is understood has acquired a number of operators based in Moscow region.
Swedish police to investigate Russian channel
Lithuania’s Radio and Television Commission (LRTK) has been informed by the Swedish Broadcasting Commission (SBC) about an action it has take against the Russian channel RTR Planeta.
Russia bullish on HD and Ultra HD
Demand for Ultra HD content is likely to increase significantly in Russia in the next two to four years.
Major change for Russia’s Sistema
Russia’s Sistema Mass Media (SMM) will be transformed into a private equity fund and change its name in early 2016.
Successful launch for Russia’s Express-AMU1
The new Russian communications and broadcasting satellite Express-AMU1 satellite has been launched into geosynchronous transfer orbit.
New owner for Turner channels in Russia
Media Alliance, a joint venture between the National Media Group (NMG) and Discovery, is set to buy Turner’s assets in Russia.
NTV-Plus exits 3D
The Russian DTH platform NTV-Plus will stop broadcasting its 3D channel NTV-Plus 3D on January 1.
Viacom Russian sale draws closer
Viacom is close to selling a majority stake in its Russian business in order to comply with upcoming restrictions on the level of foreign ownership in media companies.
Executive change at CTC Media
The Russian national commercial broadcaster CTC Media has appointed Lika Blank its general producer.