Kinopoisk, a privately owned company headquartered in Russia, was founded in 2003 and employs approximately 180 individuals. It reported $427.0M in revenue as of 2024 and functions as a tier 1 media tech buyer. The company provides media and TV services, operating its platform as a Russian website focused on cinematography, providing information on movies, TV shows, actors, directors, producers, screenwriters, composers, and editors. It also operates an online cinema offering films and TV series available by subscription to Yandex Plus or for a separate fee.
On January 26, 2026, Kinopoisk's Senior Communication Designer, Trophim Laptev, detailed the process of creating "dudels," interactive logos designed to celebrate important premieres. Laptev highlighted the challenge of simplifying visual solutions to ensure instantaneous perception and recognizability on small formats, specifically mentioning the 164x36 pixel display area. This follows news from January 13, 2026, when Russian authorities issued administrative protocols to seven online cinema leaders, including Kinopoisk, for alleged propaganda of LGBT* content. Earlier, in early September 2025, the Ministry of Digital Development Communications and Mass Media of the Russian Federation published a 'white list' of key resources, aiming to provide stable internet access to users in Orel and other regions. This development came after the imposition of mobile internet restrictions since summer 2025, intended to ensure public safety and protect critical infrastructure.
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