🚚 Gazprom-Media to Relocate RuTube and Premier to Skolkovo
The digital assets division of Gazprom-Media Holding (GPM) is set to relocate its operations to the Amalthea Business Center, situated within the Skolkovo Innovation Center.
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🎬 St. Petersburg International Content Forum to Debut AI Hub
The St. Petersburg International Content Forum (SPbICF), scheduled to take place at the Expoforum Convention and Exhibition Centre from September 21 to 24, is expanding the scope of its exhibition and business program.
🎦 St. Petersburg to Host Inaugural 'OTK-2026' International Expo
On September 13, 2026, St. Petersburg will serve as a hub for film and media production professionals as the Kinopolis Studios host the inaugural “Equipment. Technologies. Cinema” International Exhibition (OTK-2026).
▶️ Family Franchises Dominate Russian Streaming Market
Russian streaming services have reported their performance metrics for the first half of 2026. Viewership chart analysis across key platforms indicates a direct correlation between theatrical box office performance and digital viewing metrics, while highlighting a broader shift toward partner content aggregation models and franchise consolidation.
⚽️ Match TV's 2026 World Cup Coverage Reaches 50.8 Million Viewers
Sports broadcaster Match TV has published viewership metrics for the FIFA World Cup 2026, held from June 11 to July 19 across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
👀 Feature Films Take Over Russian Streaming Services
The Russian online box office in June was marked by a distinct shift in user engagement toward feature-length cinema.
🏋️♂️ Sports Broadcasts Drive Streaming Platform Growth
The 2026 FIFA World Cup final set record viewing numbers on the Kinopoisk streaming service, confirming sports content as a key driver for audience growth and retention in Russian video streaming.
🎬 Soyuzmultfilm Launches Live-Action Film Division
Renowned animation studio Soyuzmultfilm has announced a structural expansion and the launch of a new business vertical. The holding company has established a subsidiary, SMF Cinema (SMF Kino), which will focus on the development, production, and international promotion of live-action feature films.
🍿 Minions Top the Russian Box Office
Unofficial releases once again topped the Russian box office over the past weekend. According to calculations by Kinobusiness (Bulletin of the Film Distributor)—based on the variance between EAIS gross totals and officially confirmed distributor figures—the grey market generated approximately 123 million rubles.
💁♂️ Alexander Zharov Unveils Key Gazprom-Media Strategies
Gazprom-Media Holding (GPMH) is currently in an active phase of investment returns driven by its “unified attention time” monetization model, according to CEO Alexander Zharov.