The Russian family blockbuster Buratino has kicked off its international run with strong momentum. Since March 19, the film has been released across 10 Latin American countries, including Mexico, Argentina, Chile, and Colombia.
The TV market has reached a technological plateau: screens and hardware across most brands have become nearly identical. What manufacturers are competing on now was explained by Vadim Eremin, Commercial Director of smart devices at Yandex.
TV series production in Russia is becoming rapidly more expensive. According to data from the Internet Development Institute (IRI), over the past year, fees for key specialists have increased by an average of 20–30%.
As of April 1, the only specialized TV channel in Russia fully dedicated to equestrian sports and horse breeding, Konny Mir, has shut down.
Alexey Goreslavsky, CEO of the Internet Development Institute (IRI), summed up the past five years and outlined plans for 2026 in a recent interview.
According to AdIndex rankings, the digital segment in 2025 grew 1.5 times faster than the year before. The growth rate of online advertising revenue reached 38% (compared to 23% in 2024).
The Russian legal video market made a strong leap in 2025. According to a report by J’son & Partners Consulting, the segment’s revenue surged by 29.2%, reaching 220.1 billion rubles.
The preliminary cause of the failure of the Russian satellite Express-AT1 has been identified as a malfunction in the power supply system.
Online cinema Kion analyzed viewing preferences of 18–24-year-olds. The study found young viewers spend an average of 3 hours daily on content, strongly favoring series (chosen by 58% of respondents).
Russia’s entertainment market hit 2.78 trillion rubles in 2025, per Strategy Partners report.
