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🎵 TNT Music Rebrands as FON Music

The music TV channel TNT Music has officially changed its name. As of January 21, 2026, the media outlet operates under the new brand — FON Music.

📈 VK Video Hits 100M Installs and Grows on Smart TV

VK Video has passed a major milestone: since its launch in September 2023, the app has been installed 100 million times. In December 2025, the service’s monthly active audience (MAU) reached 81.5 million users.

🎶 AI Music Takes Over Charts

Russian music platforms are experiencing a genuine AI content boom. Tracks created by neural networks are no longer just coexisting with works by living artists—they’re pushing them out of the charts.

🇨🇳 GPM and IPDA Sign Media Alliance

Another step toward cultural rapprochement between the two countries was taken in St. Petersburg: Gazprom-Media Holding and China’s International Professional Development Alliance (IPDA) signed a memorandum of cooperation.

🛒 Wink Acquires Smotreka

Online cinema Wink (joint venture of Rostelecom and NMG) has officially acquired video service Smotreka.

📊 Mosfilm Beats Federal Channels in 2025

Non-broadcast TV in Russia has cemented its dominance. According to Mediascope data for 2025, thematic channels aren’t just growing—they’re surpassing some first and second multiplex participants in popularity.