Three of Russia’s leading broadcasters have joined forces to form a new TV and film production company.
New landmark for NTV-Plus
The Russian DTH platform NTV-Plus now has the largest Hydra2 network in the world.
CTC looks to the future
Russia’s CTC Media has posted relatively encouraging results against the backdrop of uncertainty over its future ownership.
Russian premium VOD market takes shape
Okko, formerly known as Play, has taken the lead in Russia’s paid-for on demand sector.
Russia eyes further TV ad restrictions
The first reading of a bill banning advertising that interrupts TV shows will take place in the Russian Duma (parliament) on November 14.
Orion Express aims high
The Russian DTH platform Orion Express has set itself the goal of securing at least 500,000 more subscribers and increasing ARPU among its existing customers by 15% within a year.
Ukrainian satellite blow
Ukraine’s long-awaited first telecommunications satellite Lybid has suffered a further blow due to financial reasons.
4K first for Tricolor TV
Russia’s leading DTH platform Tricolor TV has begun regular broadcasting of a pilot Ultra HD channel.
Russia launches key satellite
The Russian communications and broadcasting satellite Express-AM6 has been launched into orbit from Baikonur.
Russian operators face revenue threat
Russia’s Ministry of Communications may prevent cable and DTH operators from charging for public channels.