December 18, 2025: Bright premieres and continuations of famous series: NTV announced the films for 2026

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Next year, the channel will show new seasons of popular franchises and present brand new titles – crime dramas and action-packed detectives.

Premieres:

"Let's go!"

The plot is based on real events. Set in the late 1970s, a teenager from a privileged family moves from Volgograd to Kazan and finds himself in the epicenter of a street gang war.

Dogs and Wolves

Sergei Zharkov transformed into a daring and charismatic gangster from the 90s. And Maxim Stoyanov played the role of a famous and scandalous detective. The men initially dislike each other, but everything changes after the murder of a crime boss.

New Land

The action takes place in the Zaporizhzhia region. A retired operative returns to Berdyansk and realizes he's entered a completely different world.

"Fire"

While extinguishing a fire, one of the rescuers was seriously injured under confusing circumstances. Lieutenant Viktor Zhuravlev is trying to identify the arsonist. Is he a deranged maniac or a cynical professional?

Lawyer

Roman Mayakin's life is rapidly spiraling downwards. For the past few years, he's been living in the past. However, one day, everything changes—he needs to stop a killer who's hunting him.

The Number of the Beast

It's the 1990s. Smolensk prosecutor Alexei Kirsanov takes on the investigation of a murder in a village. The killer shot an entire family and left bloody numbers on the victims' bodies—the number of the beast. He needs to find out who this maniac is.

Series:

"The First Department," Season 5

In the new episodes, Yuri Bragin will continue his service, but now as a simple investigator. At his new job, he discovers that the colleague who held the position before him has not resigned, but disappeared without a trace. The protagonist must solve this mystery.

Nevsky, Season 8

FSB officers are close to completing their investigation into the Architect case. However, investigators are confident that unanswered questions remain. What secrets does the criminal group's "legacy" hold, and what price will it cost?

Dolphin, Season 3

Andrey Korablyov must confront a criminal mastermind who controls the entire Yuzhnomorsk coastline. His loyal friends and, of course, Vasilisa the dolphin help him fight evil.

Black Sun, Season 2

Igor Zhuk returns to work at the Investigative Committee. His first case is the mysterious body of a man caught by fishermen in the Gulf of Finland. His main goal is to find out who is behind the murder.

"Chef," Season 8

Major General Viktor Rastorguev learns shocking details about the death of his wife and daughter. He tries to solve a criminal mystery and realizes that this game is just the beginning of some evil scheme.

"Highest Measure," Season 2

Yegor Tabolin goes on vacation to Minsk, where he accidentally stumbles upon the scene of a crime—the murder of an antique icon collector. He tries to figure out who's behind it.

"Major and Maymun," Season 2

Police Captain Mayorov and his partner, the monkey Meimun, continue to investigate complex cases in Tuapse. However, their measured life changes with the arrival of new management.

"Five minutes of silence. Forests and rivers."

A rescue team is moving from Sochi to Svetlogorsk. The team faces numerous complex operations, including rescuing Dimka, a boy from an orphanage, from a fire.

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December 18, 2025 Russian language, German subtitles: The series "Dear Willie" was presented in Berlin.

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PREMIER and RUTUBE screened a historical series at the Russian House about the secret friendship between German Chancellor Willy Brandt and Soviet General Secretary Leonid Brezhnev, which saved the world from nuclear war. The series was shown in Russian with German subtitles.

The project was introduced by the authors and actors. Kirill Kyaro, who plays Brandt, greeted the audience in German. Igor Prokopenko, the author and screenwriter, emphasized that this is a fictional story based on real materials and interviews he collected over 20 years—from diaries and archives to conversations with those directly involved, including politician Egon Barr. Susanna Alperina, a film critic and editor of the program for the Russian House in Berlin, also addressed the guests. She noted that the idea for the series was conceived almost ten years ago and called the project one of the most high-profile projects of the past year.

The plot shifts to the 1960s, when Soviet intelligence learns of a US strike being prepared from bases in West Germany. Understanding the cost of the ultimatum, Brezhnev secretly contacts Brandt. Both risk their careers and reputations, so the connection between them is established by the best Soviet intelligence officers in absolute secrecy.

The series was filmed with the support of the Internet Development Institute.

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December 17, 2025 Alina Zinnatullina: We believe in people, not numbers

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"It's no surprise that the question, 'How can I join you?' is increasingly being asked. The answer is simple: we're looking not just for popularity, but for expertise and the ability to communicate genuinely with our audience. You can't buy a spot at Insight People. The only way is to present yourself through high-quality content that aligns with our values. If you feel this applies to you, feel free to fill out the form on our website. We'll definitely review it, and if we feel we're on the same wavelength, we'll be sure to get in touch. We believe in people, not numbers." Alina Zinnatullina, Founder and CEO, Insight People

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December 17, 2025: "Time to Go to the Factory": Filming of the industrial comedy "Time to Go to the Factory" has been completed in the Urals.

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Moscow investor Vadim, seeking love, goes to work at a metallurgical plant to impress his girlfriend's father, the foreman. But combining smelting and deals doesn't work out. One mistake—someone else's money is lost, and bandits are on Vadim's trail.

The series was filmed on the workshop floor of a working Ural plant. Operations never stopped, and the crew wore protective masks while working in the hot shop—watching steel pour from the furnace was, according to the crew, mesmerizing. The town of Revda was alive with the project: crowd scenes, a celebration of the plant's anniversary at the cultural center, and participation from local groups LiS, Zvonnitsa, and the Indigo show ballet.

The project team became such close friends with the factory workers that a tradition emerged on site: every morning, they would walk around the workshop to personally greet and shake the hands of the metallurgists.

Starring: Vyacheslav Chepurchenko, Rinata Timerbaeva, Anatoly Zhuravlev, Inga Oboldina, Anna Ukolova, Anatoly Gushchin, Nikolai Schreiber, Renat Mukhambayev, Anton Osternikov and others.

Production — 1-2-3 Production for TNT.

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December 17, 2025 NTV in a new version: the main changes over the past decade

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"These days, people's worlds are lived in smartphones, and television has become part of a vast media landscape comprised of digital broadcasts, social media, and online cinemas. Speaking specifically about NTV, the channel's image has changed. Among its audience, especially younger ones, the following message is being conveyed: when you say 'NTV,' instead of 'Scandals, intrigues, investigations,' you hear: 'So, you know who's behind the mask?'"

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December 17, 2025 New Year's miracles: anyone can become a good wizard

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TV-3, in partnership with the Children's Hearts Foundation, launched a charity marathon to support children with heart defects.

Saveliy from St. Petersburg needs help. He is one and a half years old. He has already undergone several surgeries, but they have only partially helped. Severe shortness of breath is a constant reminder of his illness and prevents him from living a full life. Despite his complex condition, Saveliy is developing at the same pace as his peers. He is already talking. The final stage of correction of his heart defect is now needed. The surgery is 3 million rubles short.

You can donate on the foundation's website. All donations are transferred to a special account.

The "New Year's Miracles" charity marathon has been running on TV-3 for 10 years now. During this time, the project has raised nearly 80 million rubles and helped 55 children. Thanks to timely, high-tech medical care, young patients with congenital heart defects are gradually returning to normal life—attending regular school, playing sports, participating in competitions, and enrolling in specialized educational institutions.

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On December 16, 2025, RUTUBE won the Runet Prize.

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The Blogger Academy program was recognized as the best in the "Blogger Project in IT" category. This free educational course includes master classes on content creation, channel promotion, and audience engagement. The project's goal is to improve the quality of Russian video content.

"RUTUBE values its creators and strives to help them realize their creative ideas. Many talented bloggers fail to reach their audience, giving up halfway through—due to a lack of experience, they get lost in the information space, make mistakes at the start, don't know how to use the platform's functionality, and don't understand how to utilize their strengths. The educational course "Bloggers Academy" was created to help creators find their unique style and audience, and understand how to engage with them."

Egor Velikoglo, Director of Business Development and Authored Content, RUTUBE

Traditionally, the Runet Prize is a key indicator of industry trends. In 2025, projects at the intersection of technology, education, and media skills development received special recognition. RUTUBE's victory underscores the growing demand for training professional content creators.

The event's special track included the "Children on the RuNet" award, organized by the Alliance for Child Protection in the Digital Environment. Its goal is to support initiatives to develop a safe and nurturing online space for children and their families. Gazprom-Media Holding is one of the Alliance's founding members.

The Runet Prize is a national award in the field of high technology and the internet, held since 2004. The prize is awarded to organizations that have made a significant contribution to the development of domestic technologies, contributed to the creation of a trusted digital environment, and facilitated comfortable living conditions for citizens.

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December 16, 2025: Digital Literacy for Children: How to Communicate Safely Online

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The National Center "Russia" hosted the premiere of the animated series "Technolike." The project was created by YARKO with the support of the Institute of Russian Innovative Cultures (IRI). The screening was held for students of the Movement of the First.

"Technolike" is a cyberpunk story about a teenage girl. She and her friends are trying to navigate the digital world and learn how to communicate online. After watching the series, we had a conversation with the project team about how animation can help develop cybersecurity skills in children. Through the series, the teenager experiences the situation alongside the characters and draws their own conclusions. And this is more powerful than dry instructions or any "don'ts" from adults.

Gazprom-Media Holding is a founding member of the Alliance for Child Protection in the Digital Environment, which was established in Russia in 2021.

A cooperation agreement between Gazprom-Media Holding and the Movement of the First was signed in 2023. It became part of the Holding's PROfnavigator project, which helps young people choose a career in the media industry.

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On December 16, 2025, "Shurik's Incredible Adventures" topped the Russian box office last weekend.

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The musical comedy topped the Russian box office for December 11-14, grossing 121.8 million rubles*. The film was distributed by Central Partnership (part of Gazprom-Media Holding).

"We made this film from the start with a wide release in mind. We understood that transferring television success to cinema isn't an automatic process. Ticket sales can't be 'transferred' from ratings; they have to be earned. So we didn't create a television special, but a full-fledged cinematic event—with a strong cast, large-scale musical numbers, our signature humor, and a sense of impending celebration."

Tina Kandelaki, Deputy General Director of Gazprom-Media Holding, Director of the TNT TV channel

The plot centers on the incredible love story of Shurik and Nina, transporting viewers into a kaleidoscope of Soviet and world cinema. The leading roles are played by Timur Batrutdinov, Marina Kravets, and Garik Martirosyan. This is a continuation of TNT's New Year's tradition: the channel previously aired parodies "The Self-Irony of Fate," "Ivan Vasilyevich Changes Everything!" and "The Undiamond Arm," combining nostalgia with modern humor.

The film's television premiere on TNT is December 31.

*Data from the Unified Automated Information System (EAIS)

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December 16, 2025: Low Tide Wins Mumbai International Film Festival

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The film, produced by KIT Film Studio and the PREMIER online cinema (part of Gazprom-Media Holding), took second place in the full-length documentary category.

The Moonwhite Films International Film Fest took place in Mumbai. It brought together filmmakers from around the world. Its goal is to showcase the best international and Indian films and promote the development of cinema in South Asia.

Filming for "Low Tide" took place in India. The story takes place in a harsh salt desert. The main characters, two young men, Ranjit and Shyam, defy the odds and head into the unknown.

The jury's high rating confirms the artistic level of the film and the professional work of the project's creative team.

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