The Russian DTH platform Tricolor TV has entered into a partnership with Amedia TV.
Pressure mounts on MTG
Modern Times Group (MTG)-backed CTC Media has restated its position on proposed amendments to Russia’s Mass Media Law.
CTC Media speaks out on law changes
CTC Media has issued a statement on controversial proposed amendments to the Russian Mass Media Law that would limit foreign ownership of media companies to 20%.
Change at the top for NTV-Plus
The Russian DTH platform NTV-Plus has changed its CEO for the third time in as many years.
Russian broadband growth continues
Fixed-line broadband penetration in Russia reached 51% in the first half of this year.
Russian ownership law edges closer
Russia’s State Duma has accepted the first reading of a draft law that would cut the permitted level of foreign ownership in media to 20%.
Rostelecom gains broadband subs
Rostelecom is now the third leading provider of fixed broadband services its Moscow, with it brand OnLaym claiming over 600,000 subscribers as of this month.
Russia eyes tighter ownership rules
Russia may soon impose even tougher restrictions on the permitted level of foreign ownership in its media.
Russian pay-TV growth continues
On demand services are making an increasing contribution to the pay-TV market in Russia.
Head of Sistema arrested
Vladimir Yevtushenkov, the head of Sistema, whose interests include MTS, Russia’s largest mobile operator and also a leading provider of pay-TV services, has been put under house arrest.