Faced with the threat of Western sanctions, Russia should produce all its communications satellites, according to Nikolai Nikiforov, the country’s communications and mass media minister.
More gloom for Russian pay-TV
Alongside President Putin signing into law controversial new legislation banning ads on cable and satellite channels from the beginning of next year has come the news of a slowdown in […]
World Cup boosts Russian mobile TV
The number of viewers accessing the mobile TV service operated by Russia’s MTS via their mobiles and tablets increased by 30% during the World Cup.
Russian TV ad law clarified
Roskomnadzor has published a clarification of the amendments to a controversial new law that will prohibit advertising on cable and satellite channels in Russia for the beginning of 2015.
Moscow infrastructure fees rise
The Moscow-based cable operator Akado Telekom is unlikely to be hard hit by hikes in duct fees, according to Denis Rychka, a company representative.
Viasat widens Russian reach
The Russian DTH platform NTV-Plus has added the Viasat Premium HD and Viasat Premium HD West packages to its offer.
Lattelecom reintroduces key Russian service
The Latvian incumbent Lattelecom has reintroduced the Russian channel RTR (Rossiya) to its offer after a three-month break.
Major Russian VOD launch in US
ROSKINO and Digital Media Rights have announced the exclusive launch of Russian TV series on Hulu and Hulu Plus in the US.
Russia passes TV ad tax law
Russia’s State Duma has approved a bill banning advertising on cable and satellite channels from the beginning of next year.
Russia considers private DTT mux
Russia may shortly see the launch of a privately owned DTT multiplex.