MTS is to take over the subscriber base of Raduga TV, the Modern Times Group (MTG)-backed Russian DTH platform that ceased broadcasting on December 5.
Thema widens CEE distribution
Thema has extended the reach of three of its channels in Central and Eastern Europe.
Russia makes Ultra HD progress
Russia’s MTS has undertaken UHD tests and is ready to offer its subscribers services once reception equipment becomes more widely available.
Research reveals boom in VoD growth in Russia
Video on Demand services have been growing rapidly in Russia, according to new research by the European Audiovisual Observatory.
Russian channel Dohzd makes an offer
Russian cable and DTH operators may soon start distributing the controversial TV channel Dohzd again.
New OTT service for Russia
T2 RTC Holding, a joint venture between Tele2 Russia and Rostelecom, has launched a new OTT service in partnership with SPB TV.
New legal exec for CTC Media
Russia’s CTC Media has appointed Maxim Bobin as its chief legal officer.
Raduga TV to close
The Russian DTH platform Raduga TV, which is backed by Modern Times Group (MTG), will close on December 5.
GS boosts Russian HD take-up
GS Group has released an upgraded digital set-top box, the GS B211, which employs a new microprocessor produced in-house.
New head for Tricolor TV
Alexei Kholodov has been appointed the CEO of Tricolor TV, Russia’s leading pay-TV operator.