The closing ceremony of the 34th “Window to Europe” Film Festival took place at the Vyborg Castle. The jury, chaired by Pavel Lungin, along with festival audiences, finalized the awards across the narrative, non-fiction, and animated film competitions.
VK has developed a unified AI model that builds a cross-service user neural profile based on anonymized activity across its ecosystem.
Gazprom-Media Holding aims to launch a strategic partnership with Russia’s largest marketplaces—Ozon, Wildberries, and Avito—in 2027. Alexander Zharov, Chief Executive Officer of the holding, announced that negotiations with the platforms are currently underway.
Gazprom-Media Holding has set its key development priorities for the next five years, with Chief Executive Officer Alexander Zharov outlining the company’s strategic roadmap.
Elena Yampolskaya, Advisor to the President of the Russian Federation and former head of the State Duma Culture Committee, has spoken out against the practice of unofficial film screenings in Russian movie theaters, including the so-called “pre-show service” format.
Unofficial releases have held the top spot in the country’s cinemas for the fourth consecutive weekend. According to EAIS (Unified Federal Automated Information System) data and verified distributor figures, the shadow market segment reached 264 million rubles this past weekend.
Russia has launched an initiative to update its artificial intelligence legislation to better safeguard the interests of copyright holders. A comprehensive package of proposals aimed at harmonizing current legal frameworks is scheduled for presentation by late September 2026.
Video platform Rutube has reported significant growth across key audience metrics. According to data released by Gazprom-Media Holding, the service’s cumulative reach among residents aged 12 to 60 across Russia’s 15 largest regions has reached 77%.
Kazakhstan is seeking a broader and more substantial presence for its film industry across the Russian theatrical market. The ambition was outlined by Kanat Iskakov, First Vice Minister of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Gazprom-Media Holding (GPM) is preparing to establish Kazakhstan as a permanent production hub for feature films, scripted series, and television shows.
