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Russia was hard hit by the recession, but it has now rediscovered its growth potential. Barriers to entry into the market remain high. Video International currently controls 75% of the TV ad market, although moves are being made to increase competition. Local language websites continue to dominate over global favourites. 

Russia Market Data


Ad Spend by Medium

Russia ad spend share

Adspend Trends ($bn)

Russia ad spend trends
20,433 No. of consumer magazines 
241 mins Daily TV viewing
42.8% Online penetration

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Rankings for Television, Newspapers, Magazines, Websites, Advertisers and Agencies.


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Russia flagRussia Profile

  • Population 140 million
  • Capital City Moscow
  • Language Russian
  • Currency Russian rubles (RUB)
  • Time zone GMT+3 hours
  • Dialing Code +7
  • Internet Country Code.ru
  • GDP per head $15,200
  • Annual Growth -8.50%
  • Exchange rate to $ 32 Russian rubles US $
  • 2009 Adspend (USD 000)$6,305