The companies have announced a strategic partnership under which Beeline customers will receive set-top boxes powered by the YaOS operating system. The standout feature is the integrated “Alisa” voice assistant, which transforms the television into a central hub for smart home management.
The Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation has introduced draft decrees regulating financial assistance for the production of national films in 2026.
The first quarter of 2026 has been marked by a sharp shift in viewer preferences. According to the “Kinopoisk Pro Index,” overall interest in TV series in Russia has declined by 26% compared to last year.
The thematic TV market in 2026 reveals a new logic in consumption. According to a MediaHills analysis of 9 million households, viewers have moved away from chaotic channel surfing in favor of established viewing habits.
Plus Studio, the production center of Yandex, has announced the acquisition of the sound post-production company Flysound.
The beloved characters of legendary children’s author Eduard Uspensky have been given a second life through modern technology.
The Russian Satellite Communications Company (RSCC) has successfully completed the relocation of the Express-AT2 satellite. As of April 8, television broadcasting services for residents in European Russia, the Urals, and Western Siberia have been fully restored.
Russia’s online cinema market grew 39% in 2025, reaching 189 billion rubles. Per TMT Consulting, paid subscriptions remain the growth engine, while the ad-supported model (AVoD) stagnates below 5% market share.
Audience measurement firm Mediascope has published first-quarter 2026 TV viewing results for Russia. The study covers the entire population over age 4, including urban homes and dachas.
Telecom company 1TVCh has lined up an action-packed week for viewers. From April 6–12, thematic channels launch projects spanning diverse interests: from family animation and gourmet cuisine to extreme sports and botanical wonders.
