Gosfilmofond of Russia is set to consolidate its fragmented web resources into a single Unified Technological Online Platform (UTOP). A budget of 242.5 million rubles has been allocated for the development of this large-scale system, with auction bids accepted through May 18.
Art Pictures Distribution (part of National Media Group, or NMG) has announced its participation in the Marché du Film, set to take place in Cannes from May 12 to 20, 2026. The Russian distributor is bringing a slate of flagship projects to the French Riviera, specifically tailored for a global audience.
The Russian firm F6 has released its report on the most popular films and television series on pirated platforms for April 2026. The study is based on the volume of illegal copies available across torrent trackers and unauthorized streaming sites within the Russian segment of the internet (Runet).
According to data from J’son and Partners Consulting, the market share of Russian and Belarusian brands has surged from 10.8% to 17.4% over the past two years. In the first quarter of 2026 alone, sales grew by another 10%, reaching the 2 million unit milestone.
The Institute for Internet Development (IRI) has announced the results of two major competitions: one for AI-generated “neuro-content” and another for youth-oriented projects within the blogosphere.
The Russian Government has approved new licensing regulations for television channels and radio stations. Starting September 1, 2026, the procedure will become significantly faster and transition entirely to an electronic format.
According to a report from TMT Consulting, the Russian pay TV market made an unexpected comeback in 2025. Following two years of decline, the subscriber base rose to 46.7 million, while revenue climbed by 4.6%, reaching 112.9 billion RUB.
Despite record-breaking production rates for modern Russian content, the classics of Soviet cinema remain the bedrock of domestic television broadcasting.
Russian online cinemas have started restricting access to content for users with active VPNs on their devices. These limitations apply to both mobile applications and web browser versions of the platforms.
The phenomenon of “shadow distribution,” which emerged following the departure of Western major studios, has become the key factor in the financial survival of Russian cinema chains.
