Ilya Sitkovsky has been appointed the new DG of the Russian DTH platform NTV-Plus.
Russia voices HbbTV concerns
Russia seems unprepared for HbbTV despite plans by the Russian Television and Broadcasting Network (RTRS) to launch a hybrid TV platform on its network in 2014.
New exec joins CTC Media
The CME-backed Russian commercial broadcaster CTC Media has appointed Alexey Shchedrin as its chief strategic communications officer, effective today (November 1).
Rostelecom eyes content partnerships
Russia’s Rostelecom has moved a stage closer to adopting an ambitious strategy for the period 2014-18.
Russian broadband battle intensifies
VimpelCom has lost its position as one of the top three providers of broadband services in Russia.
Tricolor goes down musical route
Russia’s leading DTH platform Tricolor TV will add a new music channel package to its offer on November 1.
CTC Media adds to management team
Alexey Pivovarov has been appointed director, television and transmedia projects, at Russia’s CTC Media.
HD takes off in Russia
The Russian cable operator ER Telecom is now providing subscribers to its Dom.ru service with 50 HD channels.
Major Russian cable deal back on
ER Telecom and the Renova Group have agreed to continue exclusive talks on the sale of Akado to the former until the end of the year.
Tricolor inks Warner deal
Russia’s leading DTH platform Tricolor TV has signed an agreement with Warner Bros.