Netflix plans to launch in Russia despite sanctions imposed on the country. Furthermore, it expects to make its debut in the Czech Republic and Slovakia no later than next year.
Orion Express sets ambitious targets
The Russian DTH platform Orion Express plans to increase its subscriber base by 12% and market share up to 7.5% in 2015.
Rostelecom adds multiscreen
The Russian telco Rostelecom has launched a multiscreen service. At the same time, it has made its Zabava multimedia app available on Samsung Smart TVs.
Russia suggests media industry bailout plan
Alexey Volin, the Russian deputy minister of telecom and mass communications, has presented a bailout plan to the heads of the country’s National Association of Broadcasters (NAB).
CNN seeks return to Russia
CNN has applied for a broadcasting licence in Russia just a month after quitting the country.
New DTT landmark for Russia
The second DTT multiplex in Russia now reaches over 50% of the country’s population.
TV5Monde expands in Russia
France’s TV5Monde has signed a multi-year agreement with the Russian telco Rostelecom.
Russian TV station closes
TV-2, which is based in Tomsk and one of the first independent privately owned stations in Russia, has ceased broadcasting.
NTV moves into HD
The Russian national commercial station NTV has begun broadcasting in HD.
Paramount cooperation with Tricolor continues
Russia’s leading pay-TV operator Tricolor TV plans to offer its viewers around 160 movies to which Paramount Pictures owns the rights this year.