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🇨🇳 GPM and IPDA Sign Media Alliance

Another step toward cultural rapprochement between the two countries was taken in St. Petersburg: Gazprom-Media Holding and China’s International Professional Development Alliance (IPDA) signed a memorandum of cooperation.

🛒 Wink Acquires Smotreka

Online cinema Wink (joint venture of Rostelecom and NMG) has officially acquired video service Smotreka.

📊 Mosfilm Beats Federal Channels in 2025

Non-broadcast TV in Russia has cemented its dominance. According to Mediascope data for 2025, thematic channels aren’t just growing—they’re surpassing some first and second multiplex participants in popularity.

⛷ Okko to Broadcast the 2026 Winter Olympics

A major bombshell in Russian sports media: the Winter Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo (6–22 February) will officially be shown in Russia, but with a historic twist – for the first time, the broadcasts will not air on federal TV channels, but on the paid streaming service Okko.

🧮 RSCC Posts RUB 15 Billion in Revenue

The Federal State Unitary Enterprise Space Communications (RSCC) has summed up its 2025 results. The company has demonstrated impressive resilience: revenue exceeded RUB 15 billion, while net profit reached RUB 3.5 billion.