THEMA RUS represents MEZZO and MEZZO LIVE HD in Russia and CIS countries

THEMA, a Canal + International subsidiary, is pleased to announce that as part of the development of the Russian branch of THEMA (THEMA RUS) and consolidation of all the assets of THEMA within one portfolio, the distribution of MEZZO and MEZZO LIVE HD linear TV-channels, as well as their non-linear assets, will be handled by THEMA RUS on the territory of the Russian Federation starting from 1st October 2021, as it was already the case for the territories of Kazakhstan, Armenia and Georgia since 1st January 2021. Therefore, MEZZO and MEZZO LIVE HD distribution comes under the management of THEMA RUS, thus expanding the sphere of influence of the company on the aforementioned territories.

Due to the agreement with THEMA and as part of the transfer of MEZZO mandate to THEMA RUS, Universal Distribution company will maintain the current contracts with platforms operating in the territories of Ukraine and Belarus until December 31st, 2021.

Hervé Boissière, CEO of MEZZO: “MEZZO is available all over the world and is broadcasted in 90+ countries to over 65 million subscribers, and Russia has always been a key territory for us for two decades. Thanks to the amazing interest for classical music there and to very strong and creative partnerships we have with the best music institutions like The Bolshoï or The Mariinsky Theater, to name a few. In the region, MEZZO and MEZZO Live HD TV channels are part of all major Russian and CIS operators’ offers, including Tricolor, Rostelecom, MTS, NTV-PLUS, Akado, Beeline, ER-Telecom, Megafon, ALMA TV, Kazakhtekecom, Volia TV, COSMOS TV, A1 and others.