Thursday, September 21, 2006

Russia/Tv-markets

Kommersant: Swedish TV to Come Out in Russia

"Russian market of satellite TV has for the first time attracted the attention of a large Western media-holding. Kommersant learned that Swedish satellite broadcaster Viasat will begin working in Russia next year. Experts estimate the project at $50 million. Viasat’s coming to Russia is regarded as a sign of qualitative changes in Russia’s media market. Other Western broadcasters might appear in Russia soon."