In the spring of 2026, Russia recorded an unprecedented drop in viewer interest toward episodic content. According to analytical data from the “Kinopoisk Pro Index,” cumulative audience attention across all series projects contracted by 31% compared to the same period in 2025.
Analytical agency TelecomDaily has presented a study of the Russian satellite television market covering the period from 2022 to 2030. In the wake of the March anomaly on the Express-AT1 spacecraft, an industry-wide debate has emerged regarding the reliability of orbital signal delivery.
The State Duma has rejected a bill that proposed introducing mandatory labeling for any content created using artificial intelligence technologies.
The online streaming service Wink, in collaboration with Rostelecom’s AI team, has developed and deployed an autonomous AI agent functioning as a content editor.
Representatives from the country’s leading media conglomerates have shared insights into shifting audience preferences and the content strategies that allow them to retain millions of viewers.
Since the beginning of 2026, the use of deepfake technologies by cybercriminals has doubled compared to the same period last year.
Streaming platforms continue to expand their audiences for sports broadcasts, gradually positioning themselves as the primary competitors to traditional linear television. A striking confirmation of this trend was the UEFA Champions League final between Arsenal and PSG, which took place on May 30.
The Russian Connected TV (CTV) market has officially outgrown its status as a niche experimental platform, evolving into a mature and strategically vital media channel.
Promsvyazbank (PSB) has concluded a repeat auction for the sale of LLC ASKino, the operator of the national Luxor cinema chain. JSC Invest R was declared the winner of the auction, acquiring the asset for 167.6 million rubles—exactly half of its initial asking price.
The Mosfilm cinema concern has officially recognized 1,598 films from its celebrated collection on its balance sheet, valuing each asset at a nominal one ruble.
