Russia
Jewish News 1 launching in French
Jewish News 1 (JN1), the 24-hour news channel launched last year, is launching a French-language…
Paramount Comedy launches on NCN networks in Russia
The Russian version of Paramount Comedy Channel has launched on Rostelecom-owned cable operator NCN’s platform….
MGM rolls out movie channel in Russia
Hollywood studio MGM has launched a high-definition movie channel in Russia, the CIS region and…
Akado adds Rusong TV to network
Music channel Rusong TV is launching on Akado’s Russian network. The channel airs videos from…
CTC Media acquires two regional channels
Russian broadcaster CTC Media has acquired two regional Russian television channels. The company has bought…
VimpelCom shares fall after court decision
Shares in Russian service provider VimpelCom fell sharply following a ruling by a Moscow court…
Tricolor TV investor seeking further 50% stake
An unnamed Tricolor TV shareholder has applied to acquire an additional 50% stake in the…
Rostelecom takes further stake in Moscow cable operator
Rostelecom-backed Russian cable provider NTC has acquired a 26% stake in Mosteleset, the holding company…
Nikiforov named as new Russian communications minister
Russian president Vladimir Putin has named former Tatarstan information and communications minister Nikolai Nikiforov as…
Central Telegraph launches media centre
Svyazinvest-backed Russian service provider Central Telegraph has launched a media centre product combining access to…