DISH Network Adds to Russian Offerings

STOCKHOLM,
November 10: Modern Times Group (MTG) is launching Viasat's TV1000 Russian Kino
pay-TV movie channel in the U.S. on DISH Network.

The
24-hour Russian-language network provides viewers with original movies, ranging
from classic titles such as the cult Soviet film The Adventures of Elektronik to more recent blockbusters, including
Tiski, the romantic thriller Kacheli and the action-adventure film Shadow Boxing. TV1000 Russian Kino is
included in DISH Network’s Russian Mega Pack, which offers five
Russian-language channels, and is also available as an à la carte option.

Hans-Holger
Albrecht, the president and CEO of MTG, commented: "The launch of our
Russian premium pay-TV channel in the United States is a natural next step in
the development of our wholesale channel offering. The inclusion of the channel
in the offering of one of the largest pay-TV providers in the U.S. demonstrates
the quality and potential of our channel portfolio. This combination of
high-quality Russian-produced premium content, which has proven so successful
across Central and Eastern Europe, is unique and we are confident that it will
prove as appealing to Russian-speaking viewers in the United States."

Eric
Sahl, the senior VP of programming for DISH Network, added: "DISH Network
is thrilled to add Russian Kino to our fantastic lineup of Russian programming.
The premium movie channel truly rounds out the great variety offered with DISH
Network’s Russian offerings—the most diverse Russian channel lineup in
the country."

—By
Kristin Brzoznowski