Operators distributing TV channels in Russia may find themselves being charged significantly more from the beginning of next year, when new legislation banning advertising on most thematic channels comes into […]
MTS begins DTH launch preparations
Russia’s MTS is making preparations to launch a DTH platform this autumn.
New multi-MVNO for Moscow
MTS and its sister company Moscow City Telephone Network (MGTS) have teamed up to launch a multi-MVNO in the Russian capital.
Pressure mounts on Raduga TV
The MTG-backed Russian DTH platform Raduga TV has once more found itself under pressure, with its CEO Olga Abramova, who had only been in the post since the beginning of […]
New Russian TV channel group formed
The Russian public broadcaster VGTRK (RTR) and telco Rostelecom have decided to combine their non-terrestrial TV channels into a single grouping.
Orion Express makes a free offer
Russia’s fastest growing DTH platform Orion Express is stealing a march on its rivals by offering a three-year subscription free of charge to new customers.
Russian companies feel the squeeze
The capitalisation of public telcos and media companies in Russia has fallen significantly in the last two years.
Sony makes key Russian appointment
Sony Pictures Television (SPT) has appointed Vadim Sokolovsky as MD for SPT Productions Russia and Lean-M Productions.
Sanctions hit Russian satellite industry
US sanctions are having a direct impact on the Russian satellite industry, according to Igor Kot, the deputy general director for marketing and business planning at Gazprom Space Systems (GKS).
ER Telecom continues to improve
The Russian cable operator ER Telecom maintained its recent improved financial performance in the first of the year, posting a net profit of R1,578 million (€32.8 million).