Federal Agency of Communications (Rossvyaz)is a Federal Executive Body, executing functions of state property administration and telecommunication and postal state services rendering, including construction, development and utilization of communication networks, satellite systems, TV and radio broadcasting systems. Rossvyaz is under the jurisdiction of Ministry of Communications and Mass Communications of the Russian Federation
National Association of Television and Radio Broadcasters (NAT)is the largest professional union of broadcasting companies in Russia. NAT members include national, federal and regional companies, content producers and integrators, research and academic establishments, media measurement providers and other organizations. NAT has its own information resource – an interactive TV and Radio Atlas of Russia, which works in all regions of the Russian Federation and is open to the wide public. NAT defends its members’ rights and interest on the federal and regional levels, takes part in the development of legislative framework for the e-media and migration of TV and radio to new digital technologies.
NAT representatives participate in task teams with the Ministry of Communications and Mass Media, Roskomnadzor, Russian TV and Radiobroadcasting Network, issue expert judgment on draft laws and administrative regulations of Rospechat and Roskomnadzor, collaborate with Federal Antimonopoly Service, Federal Customs Service, Russian Copyright Society, Russian Organization for Intellectual Property, and other organizations. NAT President E.Sagalaev and Board members K.Ernst and O.Dobrodeev are also members of the Governmental Commission for TV and Radio Broadcasting. NAT specifically focuses on regional and thematic non-terrestrial channels and pursues development of new business models for them in the digital environment. Key projects and events of the Association: International Exhibition of Professional Equipment and Technologies for Television, Radio and Internet broadcasting NATEXPO, International Broadcast Content Market Moscow TeleShow, children’s TV festival “Tune in!” and the festival of socially important TV programs “A Hero Of Our Time”, national awards in satellite, cable and online television “Golden Beam”, and TV technologies awards named after Zvorykin.
HD Unionis non-commercial organization established with the aim of consolidation of all active participants of HD-market and for promotion of High Definition Television and Digital Cinematography on Russian and international market. HDUnion is supported by Russian Federal Agency for the Press and Mass Communications. HD Union as multi-industry organization incorporates: air, satellite, cable and IP broadcasters, telecoms, industry ministries and government institutions, HD content producers and hardware manufacturers, digital cinemas, distributors of HD content and equipment, content providers, systems integrators, industry research and development institutes, educational institutions, advertising and marketing agencies, etc. Main areas of HD Union activity: - consolidation of all active participants of HD-market; - providing prosperous conditions for creation and development of HD market; - promotion of products and services of Association members on Russian and international markets; - providing comprehensive help and support for Association members of in the aspects of law, consulting and management issues in establishment of HDTV channels or Digital Cinemas; - protecting interests of Association members in communications with regulatory bodies; - assistance to Association members in professional staff training; - interaction with other associations, unions and societies; - management and carriage of industry exhibitions, conferences, round tables, symposiums, festivals, seminars, contests, etc. Who can join HD Union Any legal entity which acknowledges Charter of HD Union, takes part in Association activities and pays membership fees can be a member of HD Union - Association for High Definition Television and Digital Cinematography.
The GLONASS/GNSS Forum Association unites more than 80 key Russian companies and organisations engaged in GLONASS designers, manufacturers of satellite equipment and applications. Among the association members are satellite navigation technology users representing by regional and municipality administrations, regional executive authorities, ministries and departments. GLONASS/GNSS Forum Association coordinates the activites of various categories of company and organisation engaged in design production and commercial use of GLONASS-based equipment and applications.
Nonprofit Russian Association of Cable Televisionwas founded in 1998 to join efforts of the national telecommunications community to boost development of advanced multichannel broadcasting technologies.The Association comprises 100 companies – direct members, and 600 more enjoy membership through holdings and regional association. The Association unites all major operators of cable, satellite and terrestrial television in Russia. Altogether, members of the organization cater to 19.5 million subscribers. Members include leading televisions companies and national terrestrial broadcasters, largest system integrators and many research institutes. The Association also provides membership to fellow unions from Poland, Ukraine, Georgia, Belarus, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Latvia and Kazakhstan. The Association accumulates industry-related knowledge and expertise, it provides consulting services and represents the common stand of the cable business community in the Government. The Association is extensively engaged in the development of legislative initiatives related to industry regulation. Being a professional union, it establishes a strategy for the cable industry and provides its members with new ideas and insights.
International Telecommunications Academy (MAC) is an international organization. It is a voluntary public association of academics, outstanding managers and highly skilled professionals. Co-operation is based on common professional interests, theoretical and practical issues in infocommunication development (Infocommunication = information + telecommunications (communication).
Association of the augmented and virtual reality in Russia (AVRA) - is the open community of business and individuals engaged in interactive computer technology, including augmented and virtual reality. The Association aims to develop technologies, help companies to market and popularize their achievements. The use of interactive technologies will reach a new level in the industry, teaching, television and marketing. Members of the Association teamed up for using of modern technology to improve the quality of human life and the effectiveness of its work.
The Moscow Center of International Business Assistance (MCIBA)- organization created and acting in the aim of Russian economy development, improvement of foreign-economic activity management, assistance to the participants of export-import operations.
Basic directions:
the foreign trade transactions, assistance in the search of partners (customers, suppliers) abroad, financial support (letters of credit, bank guarantees);
a full complex of services in realization of international projects: search of investors, credit financing of projects.
Spheres of activity: oil and gas, coal and chemical industries, logistics, transport, financial intermediation.
The Russian Association for Electronic Communications (RAEC)was established in 2006.The Association's objective is to create a civilized information society, which will have its own legal system and the codes of professional activities that are to be accepted by both the users and the companies operating on the Internet.One of the key goals of the Association is to set up a dialogue between the state and the IT-companies.RAEC is actively involved in the solutions of socially important objectives aimed at the development of the information society in Russia and enhancing the image of Russia as of the responsible member of the global information community.
