The MTG-backed Russian broadcaster CTC Media has made a number of staff changes.
CTC Media looks to licensing
The Russian national commercial broadcaster CTC Media has announced that it is developing its licensing business.
Russia amends anti-piracy law
The Russian Duma (parliament) has passed an amended anti-piracy law that protects copyright in a number of fields.
Uncertain times for Russian thematic services
The future diversity and quality of thematic channels in Russia hangs in the balance ahead of amendments to the ‘On advertising’ federal law, due to come into effect at the […]
GS launches Tricolor TV tablet
GS Group has launched the first tablet computer designed for viewing Russia’s Tricolor TV, Russia’s leading DTH platform.
Russian first for CTC Media
Modern Times Group (MTG)-backed CTC Media has become the first company in Russia to make its own second screen app for a Russian TV series.
New DTH service for Russia
Russia’s MTS will launch its satellite TV platform before the end of the year.
CNN exits Russian screens
CNN is to stop broadcasting in Russia following the enactment of a new law limiting the level of foreign ownership in media companies to 20%.
New exec joins CTC Media
The Russian national commercial broadcaster CTC Media has appointed Oleg Kuzmin as its chief strategic communications officer.
Mixed fortunes for Viasat in Russia
The Russian cable operator Akado has withdrawn eight Viasat channels from its offer.