Vadim Vereshchagin, CEO of film company Central Partnership, will join National Media Group (NMG) effective September 1, 2026. In his new role, the executive will lead the holding’s film cluster and assume the post of CEO at NMG Film Distribution (NMG Kinoprokat).
In a highly competitive digital subscription market, the primary challenge for streaming platforms extends beyond attracting one-off audiences with high-profile releases to cultivating sustainable user habits.
For the second consecutive week, unauthorized releases topped the Russian box office, with Hollywood animated feature Minions & Monsters remaining the market leader.
The newly enacted law “On Supporting the Development of Artificial Intelligence Technologies in the Russian Federation” grants AI developers the right to train neural networks on online intellectual property free of charge.
A major fire broke out on the set of Konstantin Buslov’s historical drama Battle of Molodi (Molodinskaya Bitva), located in the village of Bolshoye Kobyakovo in the Tver Region.
Yandex has published its unaudited financial and operational results for the second quarter and first half of 2026. The group posted double-digit growth across key financial metrics, with the Plus and Entertainment Services segment serving as a primary driver of audience engagement.
Russian online streaming services expanded their original content slates in the first half of 2026. According to data from the Kinopoisk Pro Index, streaming platforms debuted 75 original titles—a 6% increase compared to the same period last year.
The digital assets division of Gazprom-Media Holding (GPM) is set to relocate its operations to the Amalthea Business Center, situated within the Skolkovo Innovation Center.
The St. Petersburg International Content Forum (SPbICF), scheduled to take place at the Expoforum Convention and Exhibition Centre from September 21 to 24, is expanding the scope of its exhibition and business program.
On September 13, 2026, St. Petersburg will serve as a hub for film and media production professionals as the Kinopolis Studios host the inaugural “Equipment. Technologies. Cinema” International Exhibition (OTK-2026).
