🚫 YouTube to Be Blocked in Russia Within a Year
YouTube may be fully restricted in Russia within the next 6–12 months. This was stated by Andrey Svintsov, Deputy Chair of the State Duma Committee on Information Policy.
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📊 Key Media Trends for 2025 Identified
The Association of Public Relations Consulting Companies (AKOS), PR News, Vmeste Media, and PR-Consulta studied the key trends shaping Russia’s media landscape in 2025.
🎄 VK Video Summarizes Its 2025 Results
The VK Video platform shared its 2025 results, highlighting strong growth and new records.
🤨 Businesses Reluctant to Share Data with Mediascope
Business associations (including ABD, RSPP, ARPP, and others) have criticized a proposal by the Ministry of Digital Development that would require online cinemas and social networks to provide Mediascope with an expanded set of user activity data.
👛 Telesport Declared Bankrupt
The Moscow Arbitration Court has declared JSC Telesport Group bankrupt. The company acted as an intermediary in acquiring broadcasting rights to major international sporting events, including the Olympic Games and the UEFA European Football Championships.
👁 Viewers Choose New Releases Based on Storylines
According to a survey by MTS Ads Premium Video, film and series content remains the key trend in thematic TV in Russia.
🤝 GPM Plans Cooperation with the UAE
At the first Russia–UAE business forum in Dubai, Gazprom-Media Holding (GPM) presented a strategic initiative: the creation of a Russia–UAE Creative Industries Center.
🔞 Roskomnadzor Warns That Older Age Ratings May No Longer Be Valid
Roskomnadzor has confirmed that due to recent amendments to legislation on protecting children from harmful information, age ratings on film distribution certificates previously issued by the Ministry of Culture may now be outdated.
👁 TV Viewership in the Regions Is Declining
MediaHills has released a report on TV viewership in Russia’s regions over the first 11 months of 2025, noting an overall drop in reach compared to the previous year.
⚽️ Sport-Express and CTC Launch New TV Channel
The publication Sport-Express and the CTC television network have announced the launch of a joint 24/7 entertainment channel called C+.