The Russian state broadcaster VGTRK (RTR) is being forced to obtain loans in order to fund TV productions.
RTR eyes more channels
The Russian state broadcaster VGTRK (RTR) plans to launch three more digital channels this year.
VGTRK set to delist asset
The Russian state broadcaster VGTRK (RTR) is to consider delisting its shares in the European Broadcasting Company (EBK), a wholly owned subsidiary that distributes Euronews in the country.
Russian sports rights battle intensifies
The Russian state broadcaster VGTRK has made a bid of $110 million (€88.2 million) for the rights to the Russian football Premier League for the next three seasons.
New Russian channel set to launch
The new Russian cable channel Science 2.0 will start test transmissions on February 15 and make its debut at the end of this month.
New Russian science channel
The Russian state owned broadcaster VGTRK (RTR) has announced plans to add to its thematic channel portfolio.
Russian sports channel set for debut
The new Russian sports channel featuring games from the Barclays Premier League will officially make its debut this Saturday, August 14.
VGTRK goes down thematic route
The Russian state broadcaster VGTRK will launch a new cable and satellite-delivered thematic channel named Moya Planeta (My Planet) on November 1.
Russian Planeta to re-enter Ukraine
Russia’s VGTRK has created a special version of its RTR-Planeta aimed solely at the Ukrainian market.