Television Satellite Broadcasting in Russia After the Financial Crash of 1998: The Allure and Adversity for Western Companies

Authors

• Daniel E. Rosen

Abstract

The note examines the legal and economic challenges faced by Western satellite broadcasters investing in Russia, particularly in light of the current economic crisis. While Russian media laws, such as the Mass Media Law and the Law on Television and Radio Broadcasting, initially created a favorable investment environment, their ambiguities and the government’s broad interpretive powers pose significant risks. The analysis highlights the need for Western companies to carefully weigh the potential benefits of investment against the heightened risks stemming from political, economic, and legal uncertainties.

Disciplines

Communications Law | International Trade Law | Law

Recommended Citation

Daniel E. Rosen, Television Satellite Broadcasting in Russia After the Financial Crash of 1998: The Allure and Adversity for Western Companies, 8 Cardozo J. Int'l & Comp. L. 347 (2000).
Available at: https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cjicl/vol8/iss2/8