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.
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%.
