The State Duma has clarified its decision to reject mandatory labeling for all AI-generated content. Marina Kim, Deputy Chair of the Committee on Information Policy, noted that if 99% of online data eventually undergoes neural network processing, it would be more logical to label human-authored content instead.
A bill is being prepared in the State Duma to establish a National Information Platform based on the VK-owned service “Dzen.” The core concept of the initiative would require marketplaces, social networks, and video services with over 5 million users to embed a “Dzen” news widget directly onto their homepages.
The Russian film distribution market is showing signs of a robust recovery. According to the Cinema Fund’s Unified Federal Automated Information System (EAIS), theater attendance grew for the first time in three years during the first quarter of 2026, reaching 47.9 million viewers.
In celebration of its 20th anniversary, the “Dom Kino” television channel conducted a study on viewer preferences.
The internet disruptions experienced this April could cost Russian employers a staggering sum—up to 500 billion rubles.
The Russian entertainment market is concluding its phase of explosive recovery. According to data from Strategy Partners, following a 30% annual surge between 2022 and 2024, the industry is transitioning toward balanced growth. By 2027, market dynamics are expected to stabilize at a steady rate of 10%.
The Russian online cinema market concluded 2025 with record revenues exceeding 200 billion rubles. Despite forecasts of stagnation, the industry maintains double-digit growth rates. However, experts warn that the “natural subscriber base” is reaching exhaustion while production costs continue to climb relentlessly.
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.
