⚖️ Court Fine Top Streaming Executives
It has been revealed who exactly received Roskomnadzor violation notices for broadcasting the Spanish series Galgos.
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💵 80% of Russian Streamers Now Pay for Content
The era of free streaming in Russia is fading. Research firm ICMR (GfK-Rus) has released Q4 2025 results, showing that nearly 80% of subscribers now pay for access to movies and series.
🎬 Russian Film Exports Abroad: Animation Leads, Series Struggle
Russia’s content export landscape is undergoing major transformation. Ekaterina Pshenitsyna, Director of International Development at Soyuzmultfilm studio, told TeleSputnik that feature animation remains Russia’s top export hit.
▶️ Russian Streaming Platforms Reach 75M Viewers
Russia’s streaming market is defying cautious forecasts with rapid growth. According to TelecomDaily, the number of online cinema users reached 75 million in 2025 — up nearly 30% year‑over‑year.
🗼 TNV‑Tatarstan Goes Fully Digital
TNV channel is ending the era of analog broadcasting. Due to the technical wear of its transmitters, the station is fully transitioning to digital format.
🔥 Okko Launches 24/7 Olympics Channel
Streaming platform Okko, the exclusive broadcaster of the Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo Winter Olympics, has announced a dedicated 24/7 channel.
😎 Start Air Unveils Bold New Look
Starting February 2, the cable channel Start Air will air with a completely refreshed visual identity.
🔝 Streaming Platforms Report December Results
December 2025 on streaming services was defined by war dramas in Russia and the triumphant finale of a cult saga in the West. KinoPoisk and FlixPatrol have released their viewing statistics.
🎬 Russian Film Exports in Crisis
The Russian film industry is undergoing a painful restructuring. After the golden year of 2019 — when international box‑office revenues peaked at $52.6 million — export performance has gone into a steep decline.
🎤 CSTB.PRO.MEDIA 2026 Forum Unveils Business Program
On February 17–18, Moscow will host the 28th CSTB.PRO.MEDIA Forum, bringing together media‑industry leaders to discuss how to survive and grow amid the shifting realities of today’s video market.