CTC Media (CTCM) 10-K 6 Mar 14 2013 FY Annual report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 06, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Document and Entity Information	'	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'CTC Media, Inc.	'	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0001354513	'	'
Document Type	'10-K	'	'
Document Period End Date	31-Dec-13	'	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'	'
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	'Yes	'	'
Entity Voluntary Filers	'No	'	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'	'
Entity Filer Category	'Accelerated Filer	'	'
Entity Public Float	'	'	$643,985,421
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	155,710,719	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2013	'	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'FY	'	'

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
CURRENT ASSETS:	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents (Note 4)	$30,574	$55,181
Short-term investments (Note 4)	180,337	131,449
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts (December 31, 2012-$1,136; December 31, 2013-$483) (including accounts receivable from related parties: 2012-$227; 2013-$368)	36,875	30,549
Taxes reclaimable	22,929	29,855
Prepayments (including prepayments to related parties: 2012-nil; 2013-$3,012)	57,536	68,078
Programming rights, net (Note 6)	172,197	153,076
Deferred tax assets	30,400	31,355
Other current assets	4,373	1,860
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS	535,221	501,403
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net	36,874	47,201
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net (Notes 8 and 10):	'	'
Broadcasting licenses	59,676	82,276
Cable network connections	20,422	25,616
Trade names	5,332	5,708
Other intangible assets	4,876	5,739
Net intangible assets	90,306	119,339
GOODWILL (Notes 9 and 10)	135,276	177,950
PROGRAMMING RIGHTS, net (Note 6)	121,802	102,216
INVESTMENTS IN AND ADVANCES TO INVESTEES (Note 5 and 11)	5,524	5,743
PREPAYMENTS	27,602	11,522
DEFERRED TAX ASSETS	18,371	20,200
TOTAL ASSETS	970,976	985,574
CURRENT LIABILITIES:	'	'
Bank overdraft and loans (Note 4)	3,390	13,181
Accounts payable (including accounts payable to related parties: 2012-$22; 2013-nil)	105,849	80,871
Accrued liabilities (Note 12) (including accrued liabilities to related parties: 2012-$2,008; 2013-$115)	20,449	23,445
Taxes payable	33,630	37,524
Deferred revenue (including deferred revenue from related parties: 2012-$134; 2013-$61)	10,223	9,048
Deferred tax liabilities	49,770	39,021
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES	223,311	203,090
DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES	13,549	19,558
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 17)	'	'
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:	'	'
Common stock; $0.01 par value; shares authorized 175,772,173; shares issued: December 31, 2012-158,160,719; December 31, 2013-158,210,719)	1,582	1,582
Additional paid-in capital	494,122	491,925
Retained earnings	386,575	333,003
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-124,339	-68,187
Less: Common stock held in treasury, at cost (December 31, 2013-2,500,000 shares) (Note 14)	-29,727	'
Non-controlling interest	5,903	4,603
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	734,116	762,926
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	$970,976	$985,574

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS_Pa

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS	'	'
Trade accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts (in dollars)	$483	$1,136
Trade accounts receivable from related parties	368	227
Prepayments to related parties	3,012	'
Accounts payable to related parties	'	22
Accrued liabilities to related parties	115	2,008
Deferred revenue from related parties	$61	$134
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.01	$0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	175,772,173	175,772,173
Common stock, shares issued	158,210,719	158,160,719
Common stock held in treasury, at cost	2,500,000	'

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_INC

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
REVENUES:	'	'	'
Advertising (Note 2)	$806,499	$775,806	$747,451
Sublicensing and other revenues (including revenue from related parties of $265, $514 and $719 in 2011, 2012 and 2013, respectively)	25,604	29,140	18,909
Total operating revenues	832,103	804,946	766,360
EXPENSES:	'	'	'
Direct operating expenses (exclusive of programming expenses, shown below; exclusive of depreciation and amortization of $13,201, $20,393 and $29,024 in 2011, 2012 and 2013, respectively; and exclusive of stock-based compensation expense of $6,242, $763 and $846 in 2011, 2012 and 2013, respectively)	-46,658	-45,357	-43,684
Selling, general and administrative (exclusive of depreciation and amortization $4,448, $3,625 and $4,092 in 2011, 2012 and 2013, respectively; exclusive of stock-based compensation expense of $12,076, $4,016 and $988 in 2011, 2012 and 2013, respectively)	-174,224	-181,266	-165,176
Stock-based compensation expense	-1,834	-4,779	-18,318
Programming expenses	-338,703	-317,136	-292,466
Depreciation and amortization	-33,116	-24,018	-17,649
Impairment loss (Notes 2 and 10)	-29,869	-82,503	-106,382
Total operating expenses	-624,404	-655,059	-643,675
OPERATING INCOME	207,699	149,887	122,685
FOREIGN CURRENCY GAINS	1,658	1,762	2,034
INTEREST INCOME (including interest income from related parties of $1,629, nil and nil in 2011, 2012 and 2013, respectively)	11,615	9,522	7,222
INTEREST EXPENSE (including interest expense from related parties of $109, nil and nil in 2011, 2012 and 2013, respectively	-768	-749	-542
OTHER NON-OPERATING INCOME, net	26	2,852	4,667
EQUITY IN INCOME OF INVESTEE COMPANIES	1,266	1,415	853
Income before income tax	221,496	164,689	136,919
INCOME TAX EXPENSE	-61,335	-64,873	-76,403
CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME	160,161	99,816	60,516
LESS: INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTEREST	-7,821	-6,753	-7,398
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO CTC MEDIA, INC. STOCKHOLDERS	$152,340	$93,063	$53,118
Net income per share attributable to CTC Media, Inc. stockholders-basic (in dollars per share)	$0.97	$0.59	$0.34
Net income per share attributable to CTC Media, Inc. stockholders-diluted (in dollars per share)	$0.97	$0.59	$0.34
Weighted average common shares outstanding-basic (in shares)	156,889,533	157,995,346	157,224,782
Weighted average common shares outstanding-diluted (in shares)	156,932,452	158,062,250	158,011,659
Dividends declared per share (in dollars per share)	$0.63	$0.52	$0.82

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_INC1

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Parenthetical) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME	'	'	'
Sublicensing and other revenues, revenue from related parties	$719	$514	$265
Direct operating expenses, depreciation and amortization	29,024	20,393	13,201
Direct operating expenses, stock-based compensation	846	763	6,242
Selling, general and administrative, depreciation and amortization	4,092	3,625	4,448
Selling, general and administrative, stock-based compensation	988	4,016	12,076
Interest income from related parties	'	'	1,629
Interest expense from related parties	'	'	$109

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_COM

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME	'	'	'
Net Income	$160,161	$99,816	$60,516
Other Comprehensive income (loss):	'	'	'
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment	-56,258	43,616	-47,698
Total Other Comprehensive income (loss)	-56,258	43,616	-47,698
Comprehensive income	103,903	143,432	12,818
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to the non-controlling interest	-7,715	-6,802	-7,392
Comprehensive Income attributable to CTC Media, Inc. stockholders	$96,188	$136,630	$5,426

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_CAS

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:	'	'	'
Consolidated net income	$160,161	$99,816	$60,516
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:	'	'	'
Deferred tax (benefit) expense	6,191	-741	-6,866
Depreciation and amortization	33,116	24,018	17,649
Programming expenses	338,703	317,136	292,466
Stock-based compensation expense	1,834	4,779	18,318
Equity in income of unconsolidated investees	-1,266	-1,415	-853
Foreign currency gains	-1,658	-1,762	-2,034
Impairment loss	29,869	82,503	106,382
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:	'	'	'
Trade accounts receivable	-3,799	-10,885	15,498
Prepayments	-1,646	-817	-6,852
Other assets	4,370	-2,972	-4,161
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	1,406	12,637	-616
Deferred revenue	2,231	890	-5,073
Other liabilities	-5,798	-2,338	-10,205
Dividends received from equity investees	1,124	1,056	841
Settlement of SARs and exercises of equity-based incentive awards	-242	-35	-598
Acquisition of programming and sublicensing rights	-378,034	-364,156	-358,621
Net cash provided by operating activities	186,562	157,714	115,791
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:	'	'	'
Acquisitions of property and equipment and intangible assets	-6,336	-15,646	-19,780
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired	-461	-3,998	-25,033
Investments in deposits, net	-56,601	-6,847	-9,830
Net cash used in investing activities	-63,398	-26,491	-54,643
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:	'	'	'
Repurchases of common stock	-29,727	'	'
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	454	4,616	5,352
Proceeds from (settlement of) overdraft and loans, net	-9,469	-5,519	17,553
Acquisition of non-controlling interest	'	'	-2,927
Dividends paid to stockholders	-98,768	-82,244	-128,930
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interest	-6,415	-5,756	-6,072
Net cash used in financing activities	-143,925	-88,903	-115,024
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	-3,846	530	6,642
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	-24,607	42,850	-47,234
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD	55,181	12,331	59,565
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD	30,574	55,181	12,331
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:	'	'	'
Interest paid	639	603	81
Income tax paid	$66,724	$58,828	$89,042

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_CHA

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (USD $)	Total	Common stock	Treasury stock	Additional Paid-in capital	Retained Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Non-controlling interest
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
BALANCE at Dec. 31, 2010	$794,641	$1,569	'	$457,521	$397,997	($64,063)	$1,617
BALANCE (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2010	'	156,955,746	'	'	'	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation from option awards	17,193	'	'	17,193	'	'	'
Stock options exercised	5,352	4	'	5,348	'	'	'
Stock options exercised (in shares)	364,324	364,324	'	'	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustment	-47,698	'	'	'	'	-47,691	-7
Acquisition of non-controlling interest	2,206	'	'	1,907	'	'	299
Net income	60,516	'	'	'	53,117	'	7,399
Dividends declared	-135,002	'	'	'	-128,930	'	-6,072
BALANCE at Dec. 31, 2011	697,208	1,573	'	481,969	322,184	-111,754	3,236
BALANCE (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2011	'	157,320,070	'	'	'	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation from option awards	5,349	'	'	5,349	'	'	'
Stock options exercised	4,616	9	'	4,607	'	'	'
Stock options exercised (in shares)	840,649	840,649	'	'	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustment	43,616	'	'	'	'	43,567	49
Net income	99,816	'	'	'	93,063	'	6,753
Dividends declared	-87,679	'	'	'	-82,244	'	-5,435
BALANCE at Dec. 31, 2012	762,926	1,582	'	491,925	333,003	-68,187	4,603
BALANCE (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2012	'	158,160,719	'	'	'	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation from option awards	1,743	'	'	1,743	'	'	'
Stock options exercised	454	0	'	454	'	'	'
Stock options exercised (in shares)	50,000	50,000	'	'	'	'	'
Repurchase of common stock	-29,727	'	-29,727	'	'	'	'
Repurchase of common stock (in shares)	2,500,000	'	-2,500,000	'	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustment	-56,258	'	'	'	'	-56,152	-106
Net income	160,161	'	'	'	152,340	'	7,821
Dividends declared	-105,183	'	'	'	-98,768	'	-6,415
BALANCE at Dec. 31, 2013	$734,116	$1,582	($29,727)	$494,122	$386,575	($124,339)	$5,903
BALANCE (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2013	'	158,210,719	-2,500,000	'	'	'	'

ORGANIZATION

ORGANIZATION	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
ORGANIZATION	'
ORGANIZATION	'
	1.     ORGANIZATION
	The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of CTC Media, Inc. and all consolidated subsidiaries (the "Company"). CTC Media, Inc., a Delaware corporation, operates the CTC, Domashny and Peretz television channels in Russia and Channel 31 in Kazakhstan. Historically, there were eight reportable segments: CTC Network, Domashny Network, Peretz Network, CTC Television Station Group, Domashny Television Station Group, Peretz Television Station Group, CIS Group and Production Group. Effective January 1, 2013, the Company changed its reportable segments in the way it reorganized reporting financial information to make operating decisions. Following the reorganization of reporting financial information, the Company's management and board of directors ("BOD") evaluate and manage performance of the Company and make operating decisions based primarily on its three Russia-based television channels (CTC, Domashny, and Peretz) and Channel 31 in Kazakhstan. Each channel includes operating results of its network, which is responsible for broadcasting operations, including sales of its networks' advertising, licensing and commissioning of programming, producing its programming schedule, managing its relationships with its independent affiliates, and the respective stations that distribute the network's signal. Each channel was also allocated the internal margin on programming acquired from the Company's in-house production unit. For financial reporting purposes the Company's other less significant operating segments are included along with the Company's headquarters' operations in the "All Other" category.
	The Company generates substantially all of its revenues from the sale of television advertising on both a national and regional basis. The Company also generates revenues from the sublicensing of programming rights.

BASIS_OF_PRESENTATION_AND_SUMM

BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	'
BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	'
	2.     BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
	Principles of Consolidation
	Wholly owned subsidiaries and majority owned ventures where the Company has operating and financial control, as well as variable interest entities where the Company has been deemed the primary beneficiary with power and ability to control, are consolidated. Those ventures where the Company exercises significant influence, but does not exercise operating and financial control, are accounted for under the equity method. The Company uses the purchase method of accounting for all business combinations. Results of subsidiaries acquired and accounted for under the purchase method are included in operations from the date of acquisition. Non-controlling interests represent a non-controlling shareholder's proportionate share of the equity in certain of the Company's consolidated entities. Intercompany accounts and transactions are eliminated upon consolidation. Disposals are reflected at the time risks and rewards of ownership have been transferred.
	The principal subsidiaries included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements and CTC Media, Inc.'s beneficial ownership interests in these subsidiaries as of December 31, 2011, 2012 and 2013 are presented in the table below:
		2011			2012			2013
	Russian Channels
	CTC Network		100.00%			100.00%			100.00%
	Domashny Network		100.00%			100.00%			100.00%
	Peretz Network		100.00%			100.00%			100.00%
	CTC-Region		100.00%			100.00%			100.00%
	CTC-Moscow*		100.00%			100.00%			—
	CTC-St. Petersburg		80.00%			80.00%			80.00%
	Domashny-St. Petersburg		100.00%			100.00%			100.00%
	Peretz -St. Petersburg		100.00%			100.00%			100.00%
	Kazakhstan Channel
	Channel 31 Group		60.00%			60.00%			60.00%
	*
	CTC-Moscow was merged with CTC-Region in 2013
	The Company is the primary beneficiary of the Channel 31 Group, a variable interest entity consisting of a 20% participation interest in Teleradiokompaniya 31st Kanal LLP ("Channel 31"), and a 70% and 60% interest in Prim LLP and Advertising and Marketing LLP, respectively, which provide programming content and the advertising sales function to Channel 31 (together, the "Channel 31 Group"). These interests provide the Company with a 60% economic interest in the Channel 31 Group. The Company consolidates the Channel 31 Group. As of December 31, 2013, the Channel 31 Group had assets (excluding intercompany assets) totaling $25,848 and liabilities (excluding intercompany liabilities) totaling $10,228. These assets and liabilities primarily relate to broadcasting licenses, trade payables for programming rights, loans and related deferred tax assets and liabilities. The Company finances the Channel 31 Group's operations during the ordinary course of business. Channel 31 Group's net income attributable to CTC Media, Inc. stockholders excluding intercompany expenses totaled $2,831, $2,251 and $2,513 for 2011, 2012 and 2013, respectively.
	Use of Estimates
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with the accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Significant estimates in the financial statements include, among others, the estimate of fair values in business combinations, estimates of the fair value of the Company's common stock in determining stock- based compensation, the amortization method and periods for programming rights, useful lives of tangible and intangible assets, impairment of goodwill, valuation of intangible assets and long-lived assets, estimates of contingencies, estimates of income taxes in relation to Company's interpretation of current tax laws, in particular, in determination of foreign tax credits, determination of valuation allowances for deferred tax assets, and possible outcomes of current and future audits conducted by foreign and domestic tax authorities. While the Company believes it has made, and continues to make, reasonable judgments in determining its tax filing positions in each jurisdiction in which it is subject to tax, views may differ as to the determination of its tax obligations. These judgments may ultimately be subjected to examination by the tax authorities and further revisions may be required in the Company's estimates. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making changes in estimates from time to time, and evaluates the estimates on an ongoing basis. Actual results may differ from those estimates under different assumptions or conditions. See also Note 13, Income taxes.
	Foreign Currency Translation
	In 2011, 2012 and 2013, the functional currency of the Company's subsidiaries domiciled in Russia was the Russian ruble, and the functional currency of the Channel 31 Group was the Kazakh tenge. The Company's reporting currency is the US dollar. Translation of financial statements into US dollars has been performed using the current rate method. As such, assets and liabilities were translated at the rates of exchange prevailing at the balance sheet dates; stockholders' equity was translated at the applicable historical rates; and revenue and expenses were translated at monthly average rates of exchange. Translation gains and losses were included as part of accumulated other comprehensive income.
	Revenue Recognition
	Revenue is recognized when there is persuasive evidence of an arrangement, services have been rendered, the price is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. An allowance for doubtful accounts is maintained for estimated losses resulting from the customers' inability to make payments. The Company recognizes advertising revenues at the moment when the advertising is broadcast and net of Value Added Taxes ("VAT").
	The Company's own sales house serves as the exclusive advertising sales agent for substantially all advertising broadcast on all of its channels in Russia, and the advertising is placed with advertisers and their agencies under direct sales arrangements with them. The sales house is primarily responsible for all national and regional advertising sales, with the exception of advertising sales to local clients of a number of the Company's regional stations, which are made through Video International. The Company recognizes its Russian advertising revenues, excluding regional advertising revenues from local clients, based on the gross amounts billed to the advertisers and their agencies under direct sales arrangements. Compensation expenses payable to Video International for the use of advertising software, related maintenance and analytical support and consulting services are included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the Company's consolidated statement of income. In 2011, 2012 and 2013, the amounts of such compensation expense included in selling, general and administrative expenses were $80,445, $85,677 and $78,321, respectively.
	Advertising sales to local clients of Russian regional stations and Kazakh advertising sales under the agency agreements with Video International continue to be recognized net of agency commissions. Agency commissions under these agreements amounted to $5,831, $6,961 and $7,146 in 2011, 2012 and 2013, respectively.
	Sublicensing revenues primarily represent revenues the Company earns from sublicensing its rights to programming and from the licensing of internally-produced programming. Sublicensing revenue is recognized at such time as there is persuasive evidence that a sale or arrangement with a customer exists, the underlying programming is complete and has been transferred to the customer, the licensing period has commenced and the customer can begin use, the arrangement fee is fixed or determinable, and collection of the arrangement fee is reasonably assured.
	Payments received in advance for advertising and other revenue are recorded as deferred revenue until earned.
	Programming Rights
	Programming rights are stated at the lower of their unamortized cost or net realizable value. The Company reports an asset and liability for the rights acquired and obligations incurred at the commencement of the licensing period when the cost of the programming is known or reasonably determinable, the program material has been accepted and the programming is available for airing.
	The Company's programming rights also include internally produced programming. The cost of such programming includes expenses related to the acquisition of format rights, direct costs associated with production and capitalized overhead. The Company capitalizes production costs, including costs of individuals or departments with exclusive or significant responsibility for the production of programming that can be allocated to such particular programming, as a component of programming costs. Internally-produced programming is reported at the lower of unamortized cost or fair value.
	Purchased program rights are classified as current or non-current assets based on anticipated usage and the licensing period. Internally produced and purchased programming with unlimited rights are classified as non-current.
	The Company amortizes programming based on expected revenue generation patterns, based on the proportion that current estimated revenues bear to the estimated remaining total lifetime revenues. If the initial airing of content allowed by a license is expected to provide more value than subsequent airings, the Company applies an accelerated method of amortization. These accelerated methods of amortization depend on the estimated number of runs the content is expected to receive, and are determined based on a study of historical results for similar programming. For content that is expected to be aired only once, the entire cost is recognized as an expense on the first run. To the extent that the revenues the Company expects to earn from broadcasting a program are lower than the book value, the program rights are written down to their net realizable value by way of recording an additional amortization charge. Such write-downs establish a new cost basis for programming rights.
	Property and Equipment
	Property and equipment are stated at historical acquisition cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is provided utilizing the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which range from 3 to 25 years. Maintenance and repair costs are expensed as incurred, while upgrades and improvements are capitalized.
	At the time of retirement or other disposition of property and equipment, the cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any resulting gain or loss is recorded in the consolidated statement of income.
	Amortizable Long-Lived Assets
	Amortizable assets are stated at cost less accumulated amortization. Definite-lived intangible assets primarily represent broadcast licenses and cable network connections. Cable network connections are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated period of future economic benefit, approximately until 2018.
	Until September 30, 2012, the Company's broadcasting licenses were determined to have indefinite lives and were subject to annual impairment reviews. As of September 30, 2012, as a result of developments in the transition to digital broadcasting, the Company changed its estimate of the useful lives of its broadcasting licenses from indefinite to finite (see Note 10, Impairment loss). Starting from October 1, 2012, the Company began to amortize the remaining balances of its broadcasting licenses on a straight-line basis over each broadcasting license's estimated remaining useful life in the range of 2.75 to 5.75 years, depending on the region. Depending on further information about the terms of the transition to digital broadcasting, the Company may need to revise the remaining useful life of its broadcasting licenses.
	Amortizable assets, including property and equipment and finite-lived intangibles, are reviewed periodically to determine whether an event or change in circumstances indicates that the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable. For long-lived assets to be held and used, the Company bases its evaluation on such impairment indicators as the nature of the assets, the future economic benefit of the assets and any historical or future profitability measurements, as well as other external market conditions or factors that may be present. If such impairment indicators are present or other factors exist that indicate that the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable, the Company determines whether impairment has occurred through the use of an undiscounted cash flows analysis of assets at the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows exist. If the carrying value of the asset or group of assets exceeds the undiscounted cash flows, impairment is deemed to have occurred, and the Company recognizes an impairment loss for the difference between the carrying amount and the estimated fair value of the asset. The fair value of the asset is estimated using a discounted cash flow analysis or other valuation techniques.
	Fair Value Measurements
	Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. The fair value hierarchy contains three levels as follows:
	Level 1—Unadjusted quoted prices that are available in active markets for the identical assets or liabilities at the measurement date.
	Level 2—Other observable inputs available at the measurement date, other than quoted prices included in Level 1, either directly or indirectly, including: (1) quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; (2) quoted prices for identical or similar assets in non-active markets; (3) inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability; and (4) inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by other observable market data.
	Level 3—Unobservable inputs that cannot be corroborated by observable market data and reflect the use of significant management judgment. These values are generally determined using pricing models for which the assumptions utilize management's estimates of market participant assumptions.
	Assets (Liabilities) Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis—The fair values of the Company's derivative assets of $916 and derivative liabilities of $176 have been classified as Level 2. The fair value of the Company's foreign exchange forward contracts is determined based on the present value of future cash flows using market-based observable inputs such as forward rates, discounts rates and foreign currency exchange rates. Counterparty credit risk did not have a material impact on derivative fair value estimates. The Company's derivative instruments are short-term in nature, primarily one month to one year in duration. The carrying amounts of the Company's financial instruments, which include cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, accounts receivable and accounts payable approximate their fair value as of December 31, 2012 and 2013, respectively. There were no transfers between categories during the period presented.
	Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis—For the year ended December 31, 2011, broadcasting licenses and the Peretz umbrella license with carrying amounts of $59,716 and $53,436, respectively, were written down to their fair values of $41,458 and $48,136, respectively, resulting in impairment losses of $18,258 and $5,300, respectively, which were included in earnings for the period. In addition, goodwill related to Peretz reporting unit with a carrying amount of $130,141 was written down to its implied fair value of $58,453, resulting in an impairment loss of $71,688, which was included in earnings for the period.
	For the year ended December 31, 2012, revisions of the Company's broadcasting licenses from indefinite to finite useful lives resulted in broadcasting licenses with carrying amounts totaling $167,069 being written down to their estimated fair values totaling $84,566, resulting in impairment charges of $82,503 which were included in earnings for the period.
	In December 2013, the Company concluded that the carrying value of the goodwill associated with the Company's in-house production unit exceeded its fair value, reflecting downward revisions of the long-term cash flow projections in respect of this unit due to a reduction in the expected volume of in-house production, an expected increase in production costs and projections of a decreased rate of growth in the Russian TV advertising market. As a result, in-house production unit goodwill with a carrying amount of $29,869 was fully written down, resulting in an impairment loss of $29,869, which was included in earnings for the period.
	The table below represents fair value measurements on a nonrecurring basis at the dates when impairments were taken:
					Fair Value Measurement Using
		December 31,			Quoted Prices in			Significant Other			Significant		Total Gains
		2011			Active Markets			Observable			Unobservable		(Losses)
					for Identical			Inputs (Level 2)			Inputs (Level 3)
					Assets (Level 1)
	Broadcasting licenses	$	41,458		$	—		$	—		$	41,458	$	(18,258	)
	Umbrella license		48,136			—			—			48,136		(5,300	)
	Goodwill		58,453			—			—			58,453		(71,688	)
	Total	$	148,047			—			—		$	148,047	$	(95,246	)
					Fair Value Measurement Using
		September 30,			Quoted Prices in			Significant Other			Significant		Total Gains
		2012			Active Markets			Observable			Unobservable		(Losses)
		for Identical			Inputs (Level 2)			Inputs (Level 3)
		Assets (Level 1)
Broadcasting licenses	$	84,566		$	—		$	—		$	84,566	$	(82,503	)
Total	$	84,566			—			—		$	84,566	$	(82,503	)
				Fair Value Measurement Using
	December 31,			Quoted Prices in			Significant Other			Significant		Total Gains
	2013			Active Markets			Observable			Unobservable		(Losses)
				for Identical			Inputs (Level 2)			Inputs (Level 3)
				Assets (Level 1)
Goodwill	$	—			—			—		$	—	$	(29,869	)
Total	$	—			—			—		$	—	$	(29,869	)
See below—"Goodwill Impairment Test" and Note 10, Impairment loss for valuation techniques and quantitative information about the significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement.
Goodwill Impairment Test
The Company evaluates goodwill for impairment annually, in the fourth quarter, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that such carrying value may not be recoverable. Other than the annual review, there are a number of factors that could trigger an impairment review including under-performance of operating segments or changes in projected results; changes in the manner of utilization of an asset; severe and sustained declines in the traded price of the Company's common stock that are not attributable to factors other than the underlying value of its assets; negative market conditions or economic trends; and specific events, such as new legislation, new market entrants, changes in technology or adverse legal judgments that the Company believes could have a negative impact on its business.
The Company first assesses qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount as a basis for determining whether it is necessary to perform the two-step goodwill impairment test. If the Company after assessing the totality of events or circumstances, determines it is not more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, then performing the two-step impairment test is not required. However, if the Company concludes otherwise, then it is required to perform the first step of the two-step impairment test. The Company determines whether an impairment of goodwill has occurred by assigning goodwill to the reporting units and comparing the carrying amount of the entire reporting unit to the estimated fair value based on discounted cash flows of the reporting unit (Step 1). If the carrying value of the reporting unit is more than the estimated fair value of the reporting unit, the Company compares the implied fair value of goodwill based on a hypothetical purchase price allocation to the carrying value of the goodwill (Step 2). If the carrying value of goodwill exceeds the implied fair value of goodwill based on Step 2, goodwill impairment is deemed to have occurred, and the Company recognizes a loss for the difference between the carrying amount and the implied fair value of goodwill. The Company has determined that its reporting units are the same as its operating segments. See also Note 10, Impairment loss.
Assessing goodwill for impairment is a process that requires significant judgment and involves detailed quantitative and qualitative business-specific analysis and many individual assumptions which fluctuate with the passage of time. The Company's estimate of the cash flows its operations will generate in future periods forms the basis for most of the significant assumptions inherent in the impairment reviews. The Company's expectations of these cash flows are developed during its long- and short-range business planning processes, which are designed to address the uncertainties in the forecasting process by capturing a range of possible views about key trends which govern future cash flow growth.
The Company has over many years observed a strong positive correlation between the macroeconomic performance of its markets and the size of the television advertising market and ultimately the cash flows the Company generates. With this in mind, the Company has placed a high importance on developing its expectations for the future development of the macroeconomic environment in general and, in particular, the advertising market, and the Company's share of it, as well as, more recently, and developments in the transition to digital broadcasting. While this has involved an appreciation of historical trends, the Company has placed a higher emphasis on forecasting these market trends, which has involved a detailed review of macroeconomic data and a range of both proprietary and publicly-available estimates for future market development.
The most significant of the assumptions used in the valuation of goodwill are discussed below:
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Cost of capital: The cost of capital reflects the return a hypothetical market participant would require for a long-term investment in an asset and can be viewed as a proxy for the risk of that asset. The Company calculates the cost of capital according to the Capital Asset Pricing Model using a number of assumptions, the most significant of which is a Country Risk Premium ("CRP"). The CRP reflects the excess risk to an investor of investing in markets other than the United States and generally fluctuates with expectations of changes in a country's macroeconomic environment. If the Russian macroeconomic environment becomes less stable and the risk to investors investing in Russian markets increases, the cost of capital may increase, which in turn will decrease the fair value of the respective assets or reporting units. Additionally, changes in the financial markets, such as an increase in interest rates or an increase in the expected required return on equity by market participants within the industry, could increase the discount rate, thus decreasing the fair value of the assets. The cost of capital used by the Company in its analysis ranged from 13.4% to 17.7% in 2011, from 12.0% to 13.0% in 2012 and was 13.0% in 2013, based on the level of risk related to each particular asset or reporting unit.
•
Growth rate into perpetuity: Growth rate into perpetuity reflects the level of economic growth in each of the Company's markets from the last forecasted period into perpetuity and is the sum of an estimated real growth rate, which reflects the long-term expectations for inflation. These assumptions are inherently uncertain. The growth rate into perpetuity used by the Company in its 2011, 2012 and 2013 analysis was 3%. In its calculations, the perpetuity period starts after nine years. The Company's estimates of these rates are based on observable market data.
•
Total television advertising market: The size of the television advertising market effectively places an upper limit on the advertising revenue the Company can expect to earn. The Company's estimate of the total television advertising market is developed from a number of external sources, in combination with a process of on-going consultation with operational management. In general, expenditures by advertisers tend to reflect overall economic conditions and buying patterns. Downturns in the macroeconomic environment, particularly the global economic recession, may adversely affect the total advertising market, and in turn, the fair values of the respective assets or reporting units.
•
Market shares: This assumption is a function of the audience share the Company expects to generate from its reporting units, and the relative price at which the Company can sell advertising. The Company's estimates of the market shares are developed from a number of external sources, in combination with a process of on-going consultation with operational management. If the Company's audience shares or ratings, or shares or ratings of market participants, were to fall as a result, for example, of competitive pressures, the underperformance of key programs or a change in the method of measuring television audiences, this would likely result in a decrease in fair value of the respective reporting units.
•
Forecasted operating costs: The level of cash flow generated by each operation is ultimately governed by the extent to which the Company manages the relationship between revenues and costs. The Company forecasts the level of operating costs by reference to (a) the historical absolute and relative levels of costs the Company has incurred in generating revenue in each reporting unit and regional station, (b) the operating strategy of each business, (c) specific forecasted operating costs to be incurred and (d) expectations as to what these costs would be for an average market participant. The Company's estimates of forecasted operating costs are developed from a number of external sources, in combination with a process of on-going consultation with operational management.
•
Forecasted capital expenditure: The size and phasing of capital expenditure, both recurring expenditure to replace retired assets and investments in new projects, has a significant impact on cash flows. The Company forecasts the level of future capital expenditure based on current strategies and specific forecast costs to be incurred, as well as expectations of what these costs would be like for an average market participant. The Company's estimate of forecasted capital expenditure is developed from a number of external sources, in combination with a process of on-going consultation with operational management.
•
Digitalization of broadcasting: There is currently great uncertainty regarding the effect of the implementation of digital broadcasting on the Company's business models, as it is difficult to predict accurately how the digitalization of broadcasting may affect the market. While digital broadcasting would increase CTC's and Domashny's overall technical penetration, the necessary investments for digital migration may not be fully monetized. In addition, under Roskomnadzor's terms of participation in the second multiplex, the Company expects to encounter certain risks and uncertainties in the execution of CTC's and Domashny's business models, which could significantly impact the operations and fair value of its reporting units and related goodwill. Also, uncertainty exists about Peretz's technical penetration and its impact on advertising revenues after the end of analog broadcasting. Currently, the terms for participation in the third digital multiplex have not been specified. In addition, current Russian legislation does not provide 'must carry' obligations for cable and satellite operators, and accordingly the Company may be unable to secure or maintain carriage of its signal over cable in certain regions, or at transmission rates that are consistent with its historical experience. As a result, there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to negotiate mutually acceptable transmission agreements with cable providers in the future relating to the carriage of its signal. Subject to the availability of further information from the government and market participants, and the Company's ability to make further assessments of the government's plans, additional impairments may be required in the foreseeable future.
Cash and Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments
The Company classifies cash on hand and deposits in banks and any other investments with an original maturity of 90 days or less as cash and cash equivalents. Deposits in banks with an original maturity ranging from 91 to 365 days are classified as short-term investments. Bank overdrafts that do not meet the right of setoff criteria are classified as current liabilities and, if material, are separately presented on the Company's balance sheet. See Note 4.
Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Accounts receivable are shown at their net realizable value which approximates their fair value.
The Company establishes an allowance for doubtful accounts receivable based on specific identification and management estimates of recoverability. In cases where the Company is aware of circumstances which may impair a receivable, the Company records a specific allowance against amounts due, and thereby reduces the net recognized receivable to the amount the Company believes will be collected. If all collection efforts have been exhausted, the receivable is written off against the allowance. The Company's credit policy does not require entering into any netting agreements or collateral from customers.
The following table summarizes the changes in the allowance for doubtful accounts for the years ended December 31:
	2011			2012			2013
Balance at January 1	$	780		$	977		$	1,136
Allowance for doubtful accounts (charged to expenses)		482			554			294
Accounts receivable written off (or subsequent payments)		(255	)		(436	)		(895	)
Foreign currency translation adjustments		(30	)		41			(52	)
Balance at December 31	$	977		$	1,136		$	483
Allowance for doubtful accounts as a percentage of the accounts receivable balance amounted to 4%, 4% and 1% as of December 31, 2011, 2012 and 2013, respectively.
Tax provisions and valuation allowance for deferred tax assets
Deferred income taxes result from temporary differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and the bases as reported in the consolidated financial statements, as well as the tax benefits of net operating loss carry forwards which are expected to be realized. The Company records valuation allowances related to the tax effects of deductible temporary differences and loss carry forwards when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that the respective tax assets will not be realized. Changes in the Company's assessment of the probability of realization of deferred tax assets may affect the Company's effective income tax rate.
The Company records temporary differences related to investments in its Russian subsidiaries. These temporary differences consist primarily of undistributed earnings that the Company does not plan to permanently reinvest in operations outside the U.S.
The level of sophistication and expertise with respect to complex tax laws is continually evolving both on the part of tax professionals and the taxing authorities. The Company is a US legal entity with substantially all of its operations outside the US, primarily in Russia. As a result, the Company's tax filing positions in the US are substantially impacted by the Company's interpretation of tax law and how the Company applies it in determining US taxes payable and deferred tax liabilities. While the Company believes it has, and continues, to make reasonable judgments in determining its tax filing positions in each jurisdiction in which the Company is subject to tax, views may differ as to the determination of its tax obligations. These judgments may ultimately be subjected to examination by the tax authorities and further revisions may be required in the Company's estimates. See also Note 13, Income taxes.
Advertising Costs
Advertising costs relating to the Company's marketing efforts are expensed as incurred. Advertising expenses for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2012 and 2013 were $18,855, $22,901 and $19,803, respectively.
Social contributions
The Company contributes to local state pension and social funds on behalf of all its employees in Russia. In 2011, as a result of changes in applicable Russian tax legislation, social contributions increased from 26% to 34% for the majority of taxpayers. Taxpayers employed in the mass media industry were provided with certain tax benefits: application of a 26% tax rate in 2011, 27% tax rate in 2012, 28% tax rate in 2013 and 30% tax rate in 2014. Starting from 2015, taxpayers employed in the mass media industry will be taxed at the standard rate of 34%.
In Kazakhstan, employers are required to withhold 10% of the gross salaries of local employees for remittance to local state pension funds. In addition, employers are required to pay social tax for their employees calculated by the application of a flat rate of 11% of the annual gross remuneration of each employee and obligatory social insurance contributions of 5% of the gross salaries of local employees.
These contributions are expensed as incurred.
Stock-Based Compensation
The Company estimates the fair value of equity awards at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The Black-Scholes pricing model was originally developed for use in estimating the fair value of traded options, which have different characteristics than the Company's employee equity awards. The model is also sensitive to changes in subjective assumptions, which can materially affect the fair value estimate. These subjective assumptions include expected volatility, the expected life of the awards, future employee turnover rates, and future employee award exercise behavior. The Company determines the fair value of its common stock by using closing prices as quoted on the NASDAQ Global Select Market. Performance-based nonvested share awards require management to make assumptions regarding the likelihood of achieving the set goals.
Once the Company has estimated the fair value of the equity instruments, it recognizes this estimated cost as stock-based compensation expense over the service period. Equity-based incentive awards that meet liability accounting criteria are remeasured at each reporting date at their fair value until settlement. The fair value of such unsettled equity-based incentive awards is recognized in liabilities.
New and Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
Effective January 1, 2013, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update 2011-11, Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities ("ASU 2011-11"), Accounting Standards Update 2013-01, Clarifying the Scope of Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities ("ASU 2013-01") and Accounting Standards Update 2013-02, Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income ("ASU 2013-02"). The adoption of these amendments did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated balance sheet or results of operations.
In February 2013, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2013-02, Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income ("ASU 2013-02"). The amendments do not change the current requirements for reporting net income or other comprehensive income in financial statements. However, the amendments require an entity to provide information about the amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component. In addition, an entity is required to present, either on the face of the statement where net income is presented or in the notes, significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by the respective line items of net income but only if the amount reclassified is required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified to net income in its entirety in the same reporting period. For other amounts that are not required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified in their entirety to net income, an entity is required to cross-reference to other disclosures required under U.S. GAAP that provide additional detail about those amounts. The adoption of this guidance, which is effective prospectively for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2012, did not have material impact on the Company's financial statements as of December 31, 2013.
In March 2013, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2013-05, Parent's Accounting for the Cumulative Translation Adjustment upon Derecognition of Certain Subsidiaries or Groups of Assets within a Foreign Entity or of an Investment in a Foreign Entity ("ASU 2013-05"). The amendments apply to (i) the release of the cumulative translation adjustment into net income when a parent loses a controlling financial interest in part or all of its investment in a foreign entity (by sale or other transfer event); (ii) the acquisition of a business in stages by increasing an investment in a foreign entity from one accounted for under the equity method to one accounted for as a consolidated investment; or (iii) situations where the foreign entity no longer holds a controlling financial interest in a subsidiary or group of assets that conduct nonprofit activity or business within a foreign entity. The adoption of this guidance, which is effective prospectively for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2013, is not expected to have a material effect on the Company's consolidated balance sheet or results of operations.
In July 2013, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2013-11, Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists ("ASU 2013-11"). The amendments provide guidance on the financial statement presentation of an unrecognized tax benefit when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward exists. The adoption of this guidance, which is effective prospectively for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2013, is not expected to have a material effect on the Company's consolidated balance sheet or results of operations.

NET_INCOME_PER_SHARE

NET INCOME PER SHARE	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
NET INCOME PER SHARE	'
NET INCOME PER SHARE	'
	3.     NET INCOME PER SHARE
	Basic net income per share for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2012 and 2013 is computed on the basis of the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares and, if dilutive, potential common shares outstanding during the period. Potential common shares are calculated using the "treasury stock" method and consist of shares underlying outstanding equity awards. The number of shares excluded from the diluted net income per common share computation because their effect was antidilutive for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2012 and 2013, was 5,180,905, 3,578,707 and 2,306,665, respectively.
	The components of basic and diluted net income per share were as follows:
		Year ended December 31,
		2011		2012		2013
	Net income attributable to CTC Media, Inc. stockholders	$	53,118	$	93,063	$	152,340
	Weighted average common shares outstanding—basic Common stock		157,224,782		157,995,346		156,889,533
	Dilutive effect of:
	Stock-based awards		786,877		66,904		42,919
	Weighted average common shares outstanding—diluted		158,011,659		158,062,250		156,932,452
	Net income per share attributable to CTC Media, Inc. stockholders:
	Basic	$	0.34	$	0.59	$	0.97
	Diluted	$	0.34	$	0.59	$	0.97
	The numerator used to calculate diluted net income per common share for 2011, 2012 and 2013 was net income attributable to CTC Media, Inc. stockholders.

CASH_AND_CASH_EQUIVALENTS_AND_

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AND SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS; BANK OVERDRAFT	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AND SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS; BANK OVERDRAFT	'
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AND SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS; BANK OVERDRAFT	'
	4.     CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AND SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS; BANK OVERDRAFT
	The Company's cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments comprise bank accounts and term deposits. Deposits with an original maturity ranging from 91 to 365 days are classified as short-term investments. Below are breakdowns of cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments:
		December 31,
		2012		2013
	Cash and cash equivalents:
	Russian ruble bank accounts	$	23,519	$	16,616
	US dollar bank accounts		31,021		12,754
	Other		641		1,204
	Total cash and cash equivalents	$	55,181	$	30,574
		December 31,
		2012				2013
		Annual		Amount		Annual		Amount
		interest rate				interest rate
	Short-term investments:
	Ruble-denominated deposits		7.65%–9.25%	$	131,449		6.3–9.0%	$	178,937
	US dollar-denominated deposits				—		0.27%	$	1,400
	Total short-term investments			$	131,449			$	180,337
	Bank overdraft—In July 2012, the Company signed a Ruble-denominated overdraft agreement with Alfa Bank bearing annual interest at the variable Mosprime Overnight rate +2.21% with a credit limit of approximately $31,000. In May 2013, the Company renewed the overdraft agreement with Alfa Bank on the same terms. As of December 31, 2012 and 2013, the Company had an overdraft position of $13,181 and nil, respectively, which are presented as current liabilities on the Company's balance sheets.

INVESTMENT_TRANSACTIONS

INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS	'
INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS	'
	5.     INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS
	Acquisitions in 2011
	In 2011, the Company acquired a 100% interest in regional stations broadcasting in Tomsk, Samara region, Omsk and Orenburg and a remaining 90% interest in television stations in Balakovo, Severodvinsk, Pervouralsk and Novocherkassk for total cash consideration of $21,746. The Company assigned $28,299 to the broadcasting licenses, $5,300 to goodwill, $5,660 to deferred tax liabilities, $342 to non-controlling interest, and $3,742 to bargain gain from purchase. The remainder of the purchase price was assigned to other assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Goodwill is mainly attributable to synergies from acquisition. Goodwill is not deductible for income tax purposes and was assigned to the CTC and Domashny segments.
	Acquisitions in 2012
	In 2012, the Company acquired a 100% interest in a television station in Bratsk; 90% interest in a television station in Belgorod; and 100% interest in television stations in Rubtsovsk, Bereznyaki, Kiselevsk and Zlatoust for total cash consideration of $3,998. The Company assigned $2,575 to broadcasting licenses and $2,476 to goodwill. The remainder of the purchase price was assigned to other assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Goodwill is mainly attributable to synergies from acquisition. Goodwill is not deductible for income tax purposes and was assigned to the CTC, Domashny and Peretz segments.

PROGRAMMING_RIGHTS_NET

PROGRAMMING RIGHTS, NET	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
PROGRAMMING RIGHTS, NET	'
PROGRAMMING RIGHTS, NET	'
	6.     PROGRAMMING RIGHTS, NET
	Programming rights as of December 31, 2012 and 2013 comprise the following:
		December 31,
		2012			2013
	Internally produced—TV broadcasting:
	Released:
	Historical cost	$	150,734		$	167,182
	Accumulated amortization		(144,830	)		(158,996	)
	Released, net book value		5,904			8,186
	Completed and not released		6,796			7,318
	In production		1,399			—
	Total		14,099			15,504
	Acquired rights:
	Historical cost		707,428			777,719
	Accumulated amortization		(466,235	)		(499,224	)
	Net book value		241,193			278,495
	Total programming rights	$	255,292		$	293,999
	Current portion	$	153,076		$	172,197
	Non-current portion	$	102,216		$	121,802
	The Company expects to amortize approximately $15,504 of internally produced TV programming for its completed and released and completed but not yet released programs during the twelve months ending December 31, 2014.

PROPERTY_AND_EQUIPMENT_NET

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET	'
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET	'
	7.     PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET
	Property and equipment as of December 31, 2012 and 2013 comprise the following:
				December 31,
		Useful life,
		years		2012			2013
	Cost:
	Broadcasting equipment		2.75-7	$	51,727		$	43,190
	Buildings		25-Oct		15,483			14,543
	Office equipment and other		5-Mar		16,842			11,520
	Leasehold improvements		10		6,779			6,355
	Total cost			$	90,831		$	75,608
	Accumulated depreciation				(43,630	)		(38,734	)
	Net book value			$	47,201		$	36,874
	Depreciation expense was $7,624, $9,212 and $9,330 in 2011, 2012 and 2013, respectively.

INTANGIBLE_ASSETS_NET

INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET	'
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET	'
	8.     INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET
	Intangible assets as of December 31, 2012 and 2013 comprise the following:
		December 31,
		2012					2013
		Cost		Accumulated			Cost		Accumulated
				amortization					amortization
	Broadcasting licenses	$	86,840	$	(4,564	)	$	81,211	$	(21,535	)
	Cable network connections		51,644		(26,028	)		47,473		(27,051	)
	Trade names		5,708		—			5,332		—
	Other intangible assets		7,721		(1,982	)		7,811		(2,935	)
	Total	$	151,913	$	(32,574	)	$	141,827	$	(51,521	)
	Amortization expense was $10,024, $14,806 and $23,786 in 2011, 2012 and 2013, respectively.
	Estimated future amortization expenses related to amortizable intangible assets are as follows:
	For the year ended December 31, 2014	$	23,197
	For the year ended December 31, 2015		22,006
	For the year ended December 31, 2016		17,873
	For the year ended December 31, 2017		13,989
	For the year ended December 31, 2018		6,586
	For the year ended December 31, 2019 and thereafter		1,323
		$	84,974
	Depending on further information about the terms of the transition to digital broadcasting, the Company may need to revise the remaining useful life of its broadcasting licenses.

GOODWILL

GOODWILL	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
GOODWILL	'
GOODWILL	'
	9.     GOODWILL
	Goodwill as of December 31, 2011, 2012 and 2013 comprises the following:
		Balance		Goodwill			Foreign			Balance
		December 31,		acquired			currency			December 31,
		2011					translation			2012
							adjustment
	CTC Channel	$	50,827		1,673			3,051		$	55,551
	Domashny Channel		26,019		482			1,538			28,039
	Peretz Channel		58,258		321			3,496			62,075
	Channel 31		99		—			—			99
	Production Group		30,363		—			1,823			32,186
	Total	$	165,566	$	2,476		$	9,908		$	177,950
		Balance		Impairment			Foreign			Balance
		December 31,		loss			currency			December 31,
		2012					translation			2013
							adjustment
	CTC Channel	$	55,551		—			(4,000	)	$	51,551
	Domashny Channel		28,039		—			(2,022	)		26,017
	Peretz Channel		62,075		—			(4,466	)		57,609
	Channel 31		99		—			—			99
	Production Group		32,186		(29,869	)		(2,317	)		—
	Total	$	177,950	$	(29,869	)	$	(12,805	)	$	135,276
	The Company has accumulated impairment losses against goodwill totaling $58,189 at each balance sheet date presented related to the Channel 31. These impairment losses were recorded in 2008 as a result of annual impairment tests. In addition, in 2011 and 2013, the Company recorded a noncash impairment loss of $71,688 and $29,869, respectively, related to the impairment of goodwill of the Peretz Channel and in-house production unit. See Notes 2 and 10.

IMPAIRMENT_LOSS

IMPAIRMENT LOSS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
IMPAIRMENT LOSS	'
IMPAIRMENT LOSS	'
	10.   IMPAIRMENT LOSS
	The following table summarizes the impairment losses recorded by the Company in 2011, 2012 and 2013 as a result of impairment reviews:
		2011			2012			2013
	Broadcasting licenses:
	Peretz analog umbrella license	$	5,300		$	22,603		$	—
	Peretz analog regional licenses		5,582			21,192			—
	CTC analog regional licenses		7,278			19,523			—
	Domashny analog regional licenses		5,398			16,224			—
	Channel 31 analog license		—			2,961			—
	Total analog broadcasting licenses	$	23,558		$	82,503		$	—
	Peretz goodwill		71,688			—			—
	DTV trade name		11,136			—			—
	Production unit goodwill		—			—			29,869
	Total impairment losses	$	106,382		$	82,503		$	29,869
	Income tax effect		(6,939	)		(16,501	)		—
	Total effect on consolidated net income	$	99,443		$	66,002		$	29,869
	See details below.
	Impairment reviews during 2011
	The economic slowdown experienced in the second half of 2011, in both the European and global economies, resulted in reduced advertiser demand. The instability in the macroeconomic environment adversely affected the Company's expectations for the total advertising market in the medium-term and, in turn, affected the fair values of certain of the Company's assets in 2011. As the result of an impairment review performed in 2011, the Company recorded non-cash impairment losses totaling $18,258 related to several regional broadcasting licenses, $5,300 related to the Peretz umbrella broadcasting license and $71,688 related to Peretz goodwill, primarily due to a decrease in cash flow projections in response to the more conservative forecast for advertising market growth for 2012 and thereafter. In addition, the Company recorded impairment losses of $11,136 related to the DTV trade name as a result of the re-branding of the channel as Peretz. For a detailed discussion, refer to the Company's 2011 Annual Report.
	Impairment reviews during 2012
	In 2012, the Company's impairment loss related to analog broadcasting licenses reflecting the reassessment of their useful lives from indefinite to finite as a result of developments in the transition to digital broadcasting. Following the government's launch of a first digital multiplex in 2011, on October 16, 2012, the Russian Federal Service for Supervision in the Sphere of Telecommunications, Information Technologies and Mass Communications (Roskomnadzor) announced the terms of the tender for a second digital multiplex. The announced terms did not contemplate a process for the legal and economic conversion of analog licenses to digital licenses. Governmental authorities have also announced that the existing analog broadcasting system will be switched off following the rollout period, and indicated regional deadlines ranging from 2014 to 2018.
	In light of these events, the Company determined that the lives of its analog broadcasting licenses were no longer indefinite. As the broadcasting licenses are no longer expected to continue to contribute to the Company's cash flows for the foreseeable future, the Company tested them for impairment as of September 30, 2012, and commenced amortization from October 1, 2012. As of September 30, 2012, the decrease in estimated cash flows attributable to analog broadcasting licenses resulted in impairment losses of $82,503.
	Impairment reviews during 2013
	Goodwill of production reporting unit
	The Company's goodwill allocated to its in-house production unit is highly sensitive to the volume of programming that is expected to be produced and sold to the Company's channels for broadcast. Although the Company encourages its channels to obtain content from its in-house production unit, the channels are not required to acquire any minimum amount of programming from the in-house unit, and may choose to commission programming from third parties. As a result, the in-house production unit must compete against other sources of programming, including on price and quality. The competition is intense in Russia for talented creative people. In 2013, the Company initiated a review of the current economic model for its in-house production unit and is currently engaged in restructuring its in-house production operations to better align its structure with the current and future needs of its channels. While not complete, this restructuring is expected to result in closer alignment of creative talent to each of the Company's channels. Based on this restructuring initiative, changes in the economic model for in-house production were approved by the Board of Directors on December 17, 2013. In December 2013, based on these changes, the Company has also concluded that the carrying value of the goodwill associated with the Company's in-house production unit exceeded its fair value as a result of downward revisions of the long-term cash flow projections in respect of this unit. These downward revisions primarily reflect a reduction in the expected volume of in-house production, an expected increase in production costs as the Company faces increased competition from other market participants for a scarce supply of quality talent, and projections of a decreased rate of growth in the Russian TV advertising market.
	Accordingly, in the fourth quarter of 2013, the Company recorded an impairment charge for goodwill associated with the in-house production unit in the full amount of $29,869.
	Goodwill of CTC, Domashny and Peretz reporting units
	The planned transition to digital broadcasting could impact the Company's assumptions used in economic models and its assessment of the fair value of its reporting units. In December 2012, CTC and Domashny channels were selected in a public tender for inclusion in the second digital multiplex; Peretz channel was not selected. Given the terms and fees associated with participation in the second multiplex, the Company expects to encounter certain risks and uncertainties in the execution of each of CTC and Domashny channels' business models. It is difficult to predict accurately how the digitalization of broadcasting may affect the market. While digital broadcasting would increase CTC's and Domashny's overall technical penetration, the necessary investments for digital migration may not be fully monetized. Currently, the Company believes the most significant of these uncertainties relate to the Company's overall operating costs during (and following) the transition to digital broadcasting.
	In addition, uncertainty exists about Peretz's technical penetration and its impact on advertising revenues after the end of analog broadcasting. The fair value of the Peretz reporting unit is particularly sensitive to changes in revenues and costs that may result depending on its distribution model after the end of analog broadcasting. Currently, the terms for participation in the third digital multiplex have not been specified. In addition, current Russian legislation does not provide 'must carry' obligations for cable and satellite operators, and accordingly the Company may be unable to secure or maintain carriage of its signal over cable in certain regions, or at transmission rates that are consistent with its historical experience. As a result, there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to negotiate mutually acceptable transmission agreements with cable providers in the future relating to the carriage of the Peretz signal. Depending on further information about the terms of the transition to digital broadcasting, terms of interaction with cable and satellite providers, and other future developments, the Company may need to further revise its projected cash flows, which could adversely impact the fair value of its reporting units and related goodwill.
	There may be other risks and expenses that the Company encounters during and subsequent to the transition that the Company is unable to anticipate at this time that could be material to its future financial position and results of operations. While the models used in the Company's assessments of its reporting units in its impairment testing incorporate changes in assumptions on revenues and costs, as well as risks associated with those uncertainties, depending on further information about the terms of the transition to digital broadcasting, as well as other future developments, the Company may need to further revise its projected cash flows, which could adversely impact the fair value of its reporting units and related goodwill. Subject to the availability of further information from the government and market participants, and the Company's ability to make further assessments of the government's plans, additional impairments may be required in the foreseeable future.
	In addition, uncertainty remains concerning global economic stability in the medium-term. Any significant continuation or worsening of the current economic instability could result in decreases in the fair values of goodwill and require the Company to record additional impairment losses that could have a material adverse impact on its net income. As of December 31, 2013, the Company has determined that no downward adjustments to the macroeconomic outlook are required.
	The Company performed tests for goodwill impairment of its reporting units (CTC, Domashny and Peretz). As of December 31, 2013, the carrying values of goodwill related to CTC, Domashny and Peretz totalled $51,551, $26,017 and $57,609, respectively. Based on information currently available and current assessment of factors that could impact the Company's future cash flows in connection with the anticipated digitalization, the estimated fair values of the impacted reporting units exceeded of their respective carrying amounts by more than 10%.
	In order to check the reasonableness of the fair values implied by cash flow estimates, the Company also calculates the value of its common stock implied by its cash flow forecasts and compares this to actual traded values. As of December 31, 2013, the Company's consolidated net book value (or shareholders' equity) amounted to $734,116 (after the impairment losses recorded as a result of impairment review, as described above). This compares to a market capitalization of the Company of $2,164,379 as of December 31, 2013 ($1,510,394 as of March 3, 2014). See also Note 2, Basis of presentation and summary of significant accounting policies "—Goodwill Impairment Test" and "—Fair value measurements".
	The Company considers all current information in determining the need for or calculating the amount of any impairment charges; however, future changes in events or circumstances could result in decreases in the fair values of its intangible assets and goodwill.

INVESTMENTS_IN_EQUITY_INVESTEE

INVESTMENTS IN EQUITY INVESTEES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
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INVESTMENTS IN EQUITY INVESTEES	'
	11.   INVESTMENTS IN EQUITY INVESTEES
	As of December 31, 2012 and 2013, the Company's principal equity investees comprised the following:
		Ownership			2012		Ownership			2013
		interest					interest
	Television Stations:
	CTC-Novosibirsk		50	%	$	5,569		50	%	$	5,340
	Other television stations		21–50	%		174		21–50	%		184
	Total investments and advances to investees				$	5,743				$	5,524

ACCRUED_LIABILITIES

ACCRUED LIABILITIES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
ACCRUED LIABILITIES	'
ACCRUED LIABILITIES	'
	12.   ACCRUED LIABILITIES
	As of December 31, 2012 and 2013, the Company's accrued liabilities comprised the following:
		December 31,
		2012		2013
	Accrued liabilities consist of:
	Bonuses and accrued unused vacation	$	6,928	$	6,066
	Accrued equity-based awards		3,876		3,652
	Accrued lease payments		1,740		2,801
	Tax contingencies and accruals for unrecognized income tax benefits		2,588		2,349
	Auditing and consulting services		2,531		1,066
	Other accrued liabilities		5,782		4,515
	Total accrued liabilities	$	23,445	$	20,449

INCOME_TAXES

INCOME TAXES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
INCOME TAXES	'
INCOME TAXES	'
	13.   INCOME TAXES
	The components of the Company's income (loss) before income taxes were as follows:
		2011			2012			2013
	Pretax income (loss):
	Domestic	$	(31,892	)	$	(12,557	)	$	(7,527	)
	Foreign		168,811			177,246			229,023
		$	136,919		$	164,689		$	221,496
	The following table summarizes the Company's significant components of the provision for income taxes:
		2011			2012			2013
	Domestic—current	$	(17,753	)	$	(7,047	)	$	3,612
	Foreign—current		(59,140	)		(58,568	)		(58,756	)
	Domestic—deferred		(10,315	)		(20,325	)		(10,947	)
	Foreign—deferred		10,805			21,067			4,756
		$	(76,403	)	$	(64,873	)	$	(61,335	)
	The Company is subject to US (domestic), Russian and Kazakh income taxes, based on US legislation, Russian tax legislation, Kazakh legislation and the Double Tax Treaty of 1992 between the United States and Russia ("Treaty"). US taxable income or losses recorded are reported on CTC Media, Inc.'s US income tax return. CTC Media, Inc.'s taxable revenues consist predominantly of dividends paid by its owned-and-operated affiliate stations and networks and interest on deposits. Dividends distributed to CTC Media, Inc. are subject to a Russian withholding tax of 5% under the Treaty. Dividends distributed within Russia are subject to a withholding tax of 9% in 2011, 2012 and 2013, for Russian companies holding more than 50% in a Russian distributing subsidiary for more than 365 days.
	The Russian- and Kazakh-based subsidiaries are subject to Russian and Kazakh income tax. The statutory income tax rates in Russia and Kazakhstan was 20% in 2011, 2012 and 2013. The reconciliation of the US statutory federal tax rate of 35% to the Company's effective tax rate is as follows:
		2011			2012			2013
	Income tax expense at US statutory rates (35%)	$	(47,922	)	$	(57,642	)	$	(77,524	)
	Non-deductible expenses (stock-based compensation)		(6,411	)		(1,673	)		(642	)
	Reversals of tax contingencies non-deductible for income tax purposes		1,075			1,956			464
	Foreign tax credits/prior years		871			4,680			15,554
	Foreign tax credits/current year		—			—			12,098
	Effect of impairment loss		(25,091	)		(12,375	)		(10,454	)
	Other permanent differences		1,075			181			(831	)
	Income tax expense	$	(76,403	)	$	(64,873	)	$	(61,335	)
	The reversals of tax contingencies recognized in 2011, 2012 and 2013 income include reversals relating to Channel 31 income and non-income tax contingencies recorded due to a lapse in the statute of limitations.
	Effective January 1, 2007, the Company elected to claim foreign tax credits ("FTCs"). FTCs allow the Company to decrease US income tax by the amount of appropriate foreign income and withholding taxes.
	In 2013, the Company substantially completed an assessment, with the assistance of a US tax advisor, on the application of certain US tax law provisions and changed its interpretation of certain positions taken in its historical US income tax filings. As a result, the Company changed its assessment of the determination of earnings and profits (E&P) from its foreign businesses used to determine the availability of FTCs to offset US taxes otherwise payable. As a result of this review, the Company determined to amend its prior years' US tax returns and to take additional credits and deductions in its 2012 tax return filed in September 2013 and amended 2011-2010 tax returns filed in November 2013. The effect of this change in estimate was a $27.7 million decrease in income tax expense and an increase of $27.7 million (of which $15.6 million related to periods prior to 2013) in net income for the year ended December 31, 2013. The effect on basic earnings per share and diluted earnings per share was an increase of $0.17 and $0.18, respectively, for the period ended December 31, 2013.
	Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recorded for the difference between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities. The following table summarizes the major components of the Company's deferred tax assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2012 and 2013:
		2012			2013
	Deferred tax assets and liabilities
	Net operating losses and tax loss carryforwards	$	588		$	375
	Programming rights		55,646			52,562
	Valuation allowance		(588	)		(375	)
	Total deferred tax assets	$	55,646		$	52,562
	Intangible assets		(21,933	)		(15,506	)
	Property and equipment		(1,665	)		(1,253	)
	Unremitted earnings of Russian subsidiaries		(39,007	)		(49,953	)
	Other deferred tax liabilities		(65	)		(398	)
	Total deferred tax liabilities	$	(62,670	)	$	(67,110	)
	As of December 31, 2013, the cumulative amount of temporary differences related to indefinitely reinvested foreign earnings (including earnings already reinvested) approximated $640.4 million, resulting in unrecognized deferred tax liabilities of approximately $120.1 million as it is the Company's intention to reinvest such earnings permanently.
	The following table presents the Company's deferred tax assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2012 and 2013 attributable to different tax paying components in different tax jurisdictions:
		2012			2013
	Deferred tax assets:
	Domestic tax component	$	—		$	—
	Foreign tax component		56,234			52,937
	Valuation allowance		(588	)		(375	)
	Total deferred tax assets	$	55,646		$	52,562
	Deferred tax liabilities:
	Domestic tax component	$	(39,007	)	$	(49,953	)
	Foreign tax component		(23,663	)		(17,157	)
	Total deferred tax liabilities	$	(62,670	)	$	(67,110	)
	As of December 31, 2012 and 2013, certain of the Company's consolidated Russian subsidiaries had tax loss carryforwards of $2,938 and $1,877, respectively, resulting in potential deferred tax benefits of $588 and $375, respectively. The Company has established a valuation allowance on the Russian tax carryforwards due to the uncertainty of the future utilization. The net operating losses expire in 2021.
	As of December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2013, the Company included accruals for unrecognized income tax benefits and related interest and penalties totaling $1,590 and $2,021, respectively, as a component of accrued liabilities. All of the unrecognized income tax benefits, if recognized, would affect the Company's effective tax rate. Interest and penalties related to unrecognized income tax benefits are classified in the financial statements as interest expense and other non-operating expense, respectively.
	Although the Company believes it is more likely than not that all recognized income tax benefits would be sustained upon examination, the Company has recognized some income tax benefits that have a reasonable possibility of being successfully challenged by the tax authorities. These income tax positions could result in total unrecognized tax benefits increasing by up to $1,652 if the Company were to lose such a challenge by the tax authorities. However, the Company believes that it is reasonably possible that only $347 of the total $1,652 potential increase could occur within twelve months from December 31, 2013. This amount mainly represents certain recognized income tax benefits which may be challenged by the tax authorities during their ongoing inspections of several our subsidiaries.
	The total amount of unrecognized tax benefit that could significantly change within 12 months due to a lapse of the statutory limitation term was $511 as of December 31, 2013.
	Income taxes provided for financial reporting are determined on a basis consistent with the tax filing positions the Company takes in its tax returns in each jurisdiction in which it is taxable. The Company is a US legal entity with substantially all of its operations outside the US, primarily in Russia. As a result, the Company's tax filing positions in the US are substantially impacted by its interpretations of tax law and how are they applied in determining US taxes payable. The judgments and estimates it uses may at times significantly impact its determination of taxes payable in the US.
	The tax years ended December 31, 2011, 2012 and 2013 remain subject to examination by the Russian and US tax authorities. The tax years ended December 31, 2009 through 2013 remain subject to examination by the Kazakh tax authorities.

STOCKHOLDERS_EQUITY

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	'
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	'
	14.   STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
	As of December 31, 2012 and 2013, the Company's issued and outstanding share capital was as follows:
	Type	December 31,		December 31,
		2012		2013
	Common stock issued		158,160,719		158,210,719
	Less: Common stock held in treasury		—		(2,500,000	)
	Common stock outstanding		158,160,719		155,710,719
	Stock repurchase program
	On March 4, 2013, the Board of Directors approved an open market stock repurchase program, pursuant to which the Company was authorized to repurchase up to 2.5 million shares of common stock in the market for use under the Company's 2013 Equity Incentive Plan (the "Plan"). During the period ended December 31, 2013, the Company repurchased 2,500,000 shares of its common stock at an average price of $11.89 per share for a total of $29,727. Treasury stock is accounted for under the cost method.
	The Company's certificate of incorporation authorizes the Company to issue 175,772,173 shares of common stock and, as of December 31, 2013, 155,710,719 shares were issued and outstanding. Each holder of common stock is entitled to one vote for each share of common stock held of record on all matters on which stockholders generally are entitled to vote.
	During 2011, 2012 and 2013, the Company's former and current employees exercised options to purchase an aggregate of 364,324, 840,649 and 50,000 shares of common stock, respectively, for aggregate consideration of $5,352, $4,616 and $454, respectively. See details in Note 15.
	Dividends
	In 2013, the following dividends were declared and paid:
	Declaration date	Per Share		Aggregate			Record Date		Payment Date
		Dividend		Dividend
	March 5, 2013	$	0.15	$	23,724			March 20, 2013	March 26 and April 8, 2013
	April 30, 2013	$	0.16	$	25,216			June 3, 2013	June 26, 2013
	August 2, 2013	$	0.16	$	24,914			September 2, 2013	September 26, 2013
	November 5, 2013	$	0.16	$	24,914			December 2, 2013	December 27, 2013

STOCKBASED_COMPENSATION

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION	'
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION	'
	15.   STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
	During 2011, 2012 and 2013 the Company granted options, stock appreciation rights ("SAR") and restricted stock units ("RSUs") to its employees pursuant to its 2009 Stock Incentive Plan/Equity-Based Incentive Program (the "2009 Plan") and 2013 Equity Incentive Plan (the "2013 Plan"), as well as pursuant to individual option agreements that are described in more detail below.
	The 2009 Stock Incentive Plan
	In April 2009, the Company's stockholders approved the 2009 Stock Incentive Plan. The 2009 Stock Incentive Plan provided for the authorization of awards covering an aggregate of 7,800,000 shares of common stock.
	In 2009, the Compensation Committee approved the grant of options to purchase up to 5,995,000 shares of common stock to Company executives and employees. In addition, in 2010, 2011 and 2012, the Compensation Committee approved an additional grant of options to purchase up to 734,375, 1,373,125 and 1,179,375 shares of common stock to employees of the Company. The exercise price per share was equal to or greater than the fair market value of common stock on the date of grant as determined pursuant to the terms of the Company's 2009 Stock Incentive Plan.
	These options were divided equally into two tranches: options that vested over four years and were subject only to passage of time (with 25% of options vesting on the first anniversary and the remainder vesting on a quarterly basis over the following three years) (the "Time-based Tranche") and options that were subdivided in four equal sub-tranches that vest upon the achievement of certain performance criteria set by the Board of Directors annually for each year (the "Performance-based Tranche"). The grant dates of the Time-based Tranches discussed above were the dates when these grants were approved by the Compensation Committee. The grant dates for Performance-based sub-tranches were the dates when performance criteria for the relevant year were set.
	In March 2013, the Company's Board of Directors approved the Company's 2013 Equity Incentive Plan, described below. As a condition to the receipt of an award under the 2013 Equity Incentive Plan, any employee that held an outstanding option award under the Company's 2009 Stock Incentive Plan was required to forfeit the unvested portion of such award; the vested portion of outstanding option awards remained unaffected by the new program.
	The 2009 Equity-Based Incentive Program
	At the end of 2009, the Company's Board of Directors approved the terms of the Company's 2009 Equity-Based Incentive Program (the "Program"). Pursuant to the original terms of the Program, the Company was authorized to grant cash bonuses ("SARs") to certain of its employees, including the Company's principal financial officer and certain named executives. On February 24, 2010, the Compensation Committee amended the Program. As amended, each recipient of an option granted in October 2009 (including both Time-based and Performance-based tranches) will have the right to receive potential cash payments in respect of any appreciation of the Company's share price above $14.00 per share, capped at $16.80 per share, and tied to both the vesting and exercise of the corresponding stock options.
	The Company remeasures these awards at each reporting date at their fair value until settlement, to the extent that this value does not exceed the maximum benefit available to option holders. The fair value of unsettled awards is recognized in liabilities. The following table summarizes the assumptions used for valuation of fair value as of December 31, 2013.
		December 31,
		2013
	Risk free interest rate		1.27	%
	Expected option life (years)		3.4
	Expected dividend yield		4.62	%
	Volatility factor		41.19	%
	Weighted-average grant date fair value (per share)		2.32
	Equity-based incentive awards vested and exercisable		1,571,319
	Liability as of December 31, 2013 (in thousands)		3,652
	Former CEO Stock Options
	On July 29, 2013, Boris Podolsky, the Company's former CEO, resigned from the Company. The Company and Mr. Podolsky entered into a separation agreement in connection with such resignation, and the Company agreed that as of the separation date an aggregate of 650,000 shares that were vested and unexercised would remain exercisable pursuant to the terms of the option agreement until December 31, 2014, notwithstanding any provision of the option agreement to the contrary, after which the option to purchase any vested shares that then remain unexercised will terminate and lapse.
	The 2013 Equity Incentive Plan
	On March 4, 2013, the Company's Board of Directors approved the Company's 2013 Equity Incentive Plan, which was approved by the Company's stockholders on April 30, 2013 at the 2013 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The Plan provides for the grant of a variety of forms of awards to acquire up to an aggregate of 2.5 million shares of common stock. The Compensation Committee of the Board has approved an initial round of awards to the Company's employees in the form of restricted stock units ("RSUs") to acquire up to 2.0 million shares of common stock. Such awards will entitle the grantees to receive shares of common stock, at no cost, upon the satisfaction of 2013, 2014 and 2015 performance-based vesting conditions and will become exercisable on a staggered basis over a period of four years from grant. Performance criteria are to be set by the Board of Directors for each of 2013, 2014 and 2015. The grant date for each sub tranche of the awards will be the date when performance criteria for the relevant year are set and communicated to employees.
	Exercise is also subject to the condition that the closing price of the Company's common stock has exceeded $12.00 per share on at least ten trading days prior to exercise; this condition has been satisfied. As a condition to the receipt of an award under the Plan, any employee that held an outstanding option award under the Company's 2009 Equity Incentive Plan was required to forfeit the unvested portion of such award; the vested portion of outstanding option awards remained unaffected by the new program. The Company expects to settle employee RSU exercises out of treasury stock.
	The Company's Board of Directors approved performance criteria for the 2013 sub-tranche in respect of 637,800 RSUs with a weighted average per unit grant date fair value of $10.53. As of December 31, 2013, the performance criteria in respect of only one-third of the 2013 sub-tranche had been achieved.
	Fair value of Stock-Based Compensation
	Under the provisions of ASC 718, the fair value of stock-based awards that are expected to vest is estimated on the grant date using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model and recognized ratably over the requisite service period. The calculation of compensation cost requires the use of several significant assumptions which are calculated as follows:
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	Expected forfeitures.  ASC 718 requires that compensation cost only be calculated on those instruments that are expected to vest in the future. The number of stock-based awards that actually vest will usually differ from the total number issued because employees forfeit awards when they do not meet the service or performance conditions stipulated in the agreement. For the forfeitures resulting from failure to meet service conditions, we have calculated the forfeiture rate by reference to the historical employee turnover rate. For the forfeitures resulting from failure to meet performance conditions, we have calculated the forfeiture rate by reference to the proportion of performance conditions not met.
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	Expected volatilities.  Expected volatilities are based on historical volatility of the Company's stock and by considering the volatility of the stock of other public companies in the media industry.
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	Expected term.  The expected life of stock-based awards has been calculated using the "shortcut" method (in cases when the Company's options meet the definition of "plain vanilla") or the "lattice" model.
	•
	Risk-free interest rate.  The risk-free interest rates for the periods within the expected term of these awards are based on the US Treasury yield curve in effect at the grant date.
	The assumptions used in the option-pricing models for grants in accordance with the 2009 and 2013 Plans made in the years ending December 31, 2011, 2012 and 2013 were as follows:
		2011		2012		2013
		(2009 Plan)		(2009 Plan)		(2013 Plan)
	Risk free interest rate	0.02%–2.37%		0.38%–1.20%		0.11%–1.07%
	Expected option life (years)	0.25–5.0		2.5–5.5		0.67–4.00
	Expected dividend yield	2.87%–7.15%		5.4%–6.28%		5.32%–5.66%
	Volatility factor	39.37%–87.88%		51.44%–84.69%		36.36%–53.63%
	Weighted-average grant date fair value (per share)	$7.88		$2.24		$10.53
	The following table summarizes common stock options, equity-based incentive awards and restricted stock units activity for the Company:
		Restricted stock			Common Stock Options					Equity-based incentive
		units								awards
		Quantity			Quantity			Weighted		Quantity			Weighted
								Average					Average
								Exercise					Exercise
								Price					Price
	Outstanding as of December 31, 2012		—			3,578,707			18.58		2,200,552			14
	Granted		637,800			30,000			9.07		—			—
	Exercised		—			(50,000	)		9.07		(86,250	)		14
	Forfeited		(103,337	)		(576,566	)		15.05		(266,252	)		14
	Expired		—			(577,073	)		19.85		(276,731	)		14
	Outstanding as of December 31, 2013		534,463			2,405,068			19.2		1,571,319			14
	The following table summarizes information about nonvested common stock options, equity-based incentive awards and restricted stock units:
		Restricted stock			Common stock options					Equity-based incentive
		units								awards
		Quantity			Quantity			Weighted		Quantity			Weighted
								Average					Average
								Grant-date					Grant-date
								Fair					Fair
Value								Value
Nonvested as of December 31, 2012		—			782,502			7.53		319,688			2.8
Granted		637,800			30,000			0.77		—			—
Vested		—			(187,184	)		6.64		(53,436	)		2.8
Forfeited		(103,337	)		(576,566	)		7.9		(266,252	)		2.8
Nonvested as of December 31, 2013		534,463			48,752			2.43		—			2.8
The following table summarizes information about vested common stock options, equity-based incentive awards and restricted stock units:
	Restricted stock			Common Stock Options								Equity-based incentive
	units											awards
	Quantity			Quantity			Weighted		Weighted			Quantity		Weighted		Weighted
							Average		Average					Average		Average
							Exercise		Remaining					Exercise		Remaining
							Price		Contractual					Price		Contractual
									Term							Term
December 31, 2013		—			2,356,316			19.41		5.4			1,571,319		14		5.8
The intrinsic value of the Company's common stock options and equity-based incentive awards outstanding and exercisable as of December 31, 2013 amounted to nil.
The following table summarizes information about the intrinsic value of Company's common stock options, SAR and equity-based incentive awards exercised during 2011, 2012 and 2013:
	2011			2012			2013
Total intrinsic value of options exercised	$	2,575		$	4,624		$	122
Total intrinsic value of equity-based incentive awards exercised	$	598		$	35		$	242
As of December 31, 2013, all vested options and equity-based incentive awards under the 2009 Plan were exercisable. In the periods ended December 31, 2011, 2012 and 2013, the Company recognized expenses under the 2009 Plan of $18,318, $4,779 and $798, respectively.
In the period ended December 31, 2013, the Company also recognized $1,035 of expense attributable to RSUs under the 2013 Plan. The Company estimates that the total compensation expense related to awards approved under the 2013 Plan not yet recognized as of December 31, 2013 approximates $11.7 million, of which $1.1 million relates to RSU granted in 2013 and $10.6 million relates to RSU for which performance criteria for the 2014 and following years are not set, which is expected to be expensed over a weighted average period of 3.3 years.

RELATEDPARTY_TRANSACTIONS

RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS	'
RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS	'
	16.   RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS
	Transactions with principal stockholders
	On June 1, 2011, Alfa Group sold 25.15% of the Company's common stock to Telcrest Investments Limited.
	Alfa Group—In the period from June 1, 2011 through December 15, 2011, a representative of Alfa Group continued to serve on the Company's board of directors. The Company maintains certain of its cash balances with Alfa Bank. In the period from January 1, 2011 through December 15, 2011, the Company maintained cash balances with Alfa Bank and placed deposits with maturities ranging from three to six months. In 2011, the Company declared and paid dividends to Alfa group in the amount of $6,328. Effective December 15, 2011, Alfa Group is no longer a related party to the Company.
	Telcrest—Telcrest Investments Limited, a Cypriot company ("Telcrest"), became one of the Company's principal stockholders in June 2011. The beneficial owners of Telcrest, including Bank Rossiya (which is not affiliated with Rossiya television channel), have investments in Russian media businesses, including indirect ownership interests in Channel One, REN-TV and TRK 5 and also have indirect significant minority interests in Video International. See also Note 2, Basis of presentation and summary of significant accounting policies "—Revenue Recognition" for description of arrangements with Video International. Telcrest became one of the Company's principal stockholders subsequent to the negotiation of its current principal agreements with Video International. As of December 31, 2012 and 2013, prepayments for acquisitions of programming rights from REN-TV amounted to nil and $2,460, respectively. In 2013, the Company declared and paid dividends to its stockholders (Note 14). Dividends declared and paid to Telcrest amounted to $26,102, $20,569 and $24,916 in 2011, 2012 and 2013, respectively.
	Modern Times Group MTG AB ("MTG")—In October 2011, the Company signed a five-year exclusive agreement with a subsidiary of MTG to distribute the international version of the CTC channel ("CTC-International") through its satellite pay-TV platform, as well as on third party cable and IPTV networks in the Baltic territories. In 2011, 2012 and 2013, the amount of revenue from distribution was $265, $514 and $719, respectively. As of December 31, 2012 and 2013, the accounts receivable related to these transactions amounted to $67 and $208, respectively. In 2013, the Company declared and paid dividends to its stockholders (Note 14). Dividends declared and paid to MTG amounted to $49,207, $31,203 and $37,806 in 2011, 2012 and 2013, respectively.

COMMITMENTS_AND_CONTINGENCIES

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	'
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	'
	17.   COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
	Operating environment
	Russia and Kazakhstan continue to implement economic reforms and to develop the legal, tax and regulatory frameworks to support a market economy. The future stability of the Russian and Kazakh economies is largely dependent upon these reforms and developments and the effectiveness of economic, financial and monetary measures undertaken by their governments.
	The Russian and Kazakh economies are vulnerable to market downturns and economic slowdowns elsewhere in the world. The recent economic downturn in both the European and global economies has resulted in reduced growth in the advertising market. A continuation of this economic downturn could adversely affect further economic growth, access to capital and cost of capital, which could negatively affect the Company's future financial position, results of operations and business prospects. In 2013, the Russian and Kazakh governments continued to take measures to support their economies in order to overcome the consequences of the economic downturn. Despite some indications of recovery there continues to be uncertainty regarding further economic growth, access to capital and cost of capital, which could negatively affect the Company's future financial position, results of operations and business prospects.
	Although management believes it is taking appropriate measures to support the sustainability of the Company's business in the current circumstances, unexpected further deterioration in the areas described above could negatively affect the Company's results and financial position in a manner not currently determinable.
	Transition to digital broadcasting
	The Company believes that the introduction of digitalization will not adversely affect its ability to broadcast in the medium term, as its channels will continue to broadcast in the analog format under existing analog licenses until the transition to the digital format is completed. However, there is currently great uncertainty regarding the effect of the implementation of digital broadcasting on the Company's business models, as it is difficult to predict accurately how the digitalization of broadcasting may affect the market. While digital broadcasting would increase CTC's and Domashny's overall technical penetration, the necessary investments for digital migration may not be fully monetized. In addition, under Roskomnadzor's terms of participation in the second multiplex, the Company expects to encounter certain risks and uncertainties in the execution of CTC and Domashny business models, which could significantly impact the operations and fair value of its reporting units and related goodwill. Also, uncertainty exists about Peretz's technical penetration and its impact on advertising revenues after the end of analog broadcasting. Subject to the availability of further information from the government and market participants, and the Company's ability to make further assessments of the government's plans, additional impairments may be required in the foreseeable future.
	Exchange rate
	Although the Company's reporting currency is the US dollar, it generates almost all of its revenues through the sale of advertising, which in Russia is sold primarily in rubles. The ruble is also the functional currency of the Company's principal operating subsidiaries. As a result, the Company's reported revenues and results of operations are impacted by fluctuations in the exchange rate between the US dollar and the Russian ruble. Additionally, given that substantially all of its revenues are generated in rubles, the Company faces exchange rate risk relating to payments that it must make in currencies other than the ruble. The Company generally pays for non-Russian produced programming in US dollars. Although the Company had entered in the past and continues to enter into hedging transactions in an effort to reduce some of its foreign exchange risk (see below), it could be negatively impacted by any depreciation of the ruble against the US dollar.
	In 2012 and 2011, the Russian ruble appreciated by approximately 6% and depreciated by approximately 5%, respectively, against the US dollar. In 2013, the Russian ruble depreciated against the US dollar by 7%, and was on average 2% lower than the average value of the Russian ruble compared to the US dollar during 2012.
	In 2013, the average exchange rate was RUR 31.85 to $1.00. The prevailing exchange rate as of December 31, 2013 was RUR 32.73 to $1.00. During the period from December 31, 2013 to March 1, 2014, the Russian ruble further depreciated against the US dollar to RUR 36.18 to $1.00. If the exchange rate between the ruble and the US dollar were further to depreciate, the revenues and operating results of the Company, as reported in US dollars, would be adversely affected. The current situation in Ukraine has the potential to further negatively impact the value of the Russian ruble.
	Derivative financial instruments
	As part of its risk management strategy, the Company uses derivative financial instruments, primarily foreign exchange forward contracts, to mitigate its exposure to currency exchange risk related to US dollar denominated payments. The Company's objective is to offset gains and losses resulting from these exposures with losses and gains on the derivative contracts used to hedge them, thereby reducing volatility of earnings or protecting fair values of assets and liabilities. It is the Company's policy to enter into foreign currency derivative transactions only to the extent considered necessary to meet its objectives as stated above.
	The Company has entered into certain foreign exchange forward contracts designated as fair value hedges to protect the value of its existing foreign currency liabilities and firm commitments. For derivative instruments with the notional amount of $82.5 million that were designated and qualify as fair value hedges, the Company recognized foreign currency gains on the derivative instruments of $916, as well as offsetting foreign currency losses on the hedged item in its consolidated statement of income for the period ended December 31, 2013. In 2012, the Company recognized foreign currency losses on the derivative instruments that qualify as fair value hedges of $1,233 as well as offsetting foreign currency gains on the hedged item in its consolidated statement of income for the foreign exchange forward contracts with notional the amount of $87.9 million.
	While certain of the Company's derivative instruments are designated as hedging instruments, the derivative instruments that are designed to hedge a risk, but are not designated as hedging instruments, are referred to as an "economic hedge" or "non-designated hedges". Changes in the fair value of these non-designated hedging instruments are recognized in the expense line item in the consolidated statement of income that is consistent with the nature of the hedged risk. In 2013, the Company entered into short-term non-designated hedges with the notional amount of $155.6 million to mitigate its exposure related to US dollar denominated payments and recognized foreign currency gains of $2,033 on derivative instruments in its consolidated statement of income for the period ended December 31, 2013. In 2012, the Company entered into short-term non-designated hedges with the notional amount of $81.5 million to mitigate its exposure related to US dollar denominated payments and recognized foreign currency losses of $272 on derivative instruments in its consolidated statement of income for the period ended December 31, 2012.
	In January and February 2014, the Company entered into foreign exchange forward contracts with the notional amount of approximately $59.4 million to reduce a portion of the Company's foreign exchange risk related to US dollar denominated payments.
	Concentrations
	The Company's revenues received from the top ten advertisers accounted for approximately 30%, 34% and 34% of the Company's total Russian advertising revenues 2011, 2012 and 2013, respectively.
	Purchase commitments
	The table below summarizes information with respect to the Company's commitments as of December 31, 2013:
		Total		2014		2015		2016		2017		2018
		(in thousands)
	Acquisition of programming rights	$	227,816	$	189,020	$	29,690	$	9,106	$	—	$	—
	Transmission and satellite fees		70,885		19,591		17,753		16,555		11,889		5,097
	Leasehold obligations		37,547		7,231		7,595		7,802		8,090		6,829
	Network affiliation agreements		9,593		3,026		2,998		1,823		1,746		—
	Acquisition of format rights		852		852		—		—		—		—
	Cable connections		2,158		1,707		451		—		—		—
	Payments for intellectual rights		13,780		2,766		2,926		3,087		2,442		2,559
	Other contractual obligations		22,148		4,359		4,784		4,678		4,390		3,937
	Total	$	384,779	$	228,552	$	66,197	$	43,051	$	28,557	$	18,422
	In addition, in connection with the planned digitalization in Russia and Kazakhstan, the Company may incur additional costs. In March, 2013, the Company entered into 10 year transmission agreements with the Russian Television and Radio Network ("RTRS"). Under the terms of these agreements, RTRS will provide to CTC and Domashny all services required for the channels to broadcast their signals in digital format throughout Russia to approximately 141.6 million viewers. The specific services, coverage and equipment to be provided by RTRS will be agreed by the parties on an annual basis pursuant to a rollout plan forming a part of the principal agreement between the parties. The agreements terminate on March 31, 2023. In 2013, the amount payable to RTRS by the CTC and Domashny channels combined was approximately $1.2 million. Fees payable to RTRS for 2014 will be determined in March 2014 according to RTRS rates and will be impacted by the timing of multiplex infrastructure rollout. The Company estimates that fees payable to RTRS for 2014 will be approximately $25 million for its CTC and Domashny channels in aggregate. Governmental authorities have indicated that each channel participating in the second multiplex will be expected to pay up to $26 million annually in transmission fees after the rollout. In addition, the Company expects to continue incurring analog transmission costs during the analog-to-digital transition period. In 2013, the Company incurred approximately $24 million of such expenses, excluding payments to RTRS, for all of its channels in aggregate.
	Operating leases
	The Company has several operating leases for office space with terms ranging from one to eleven years, including lease of office space in an office building in central Moscow. Total operating lease expenses were $7,241, $7,032 and $6,969 in 2011, 2012 and 2013, respectively.
	Non-income taxes
	The Company's policy is to accrue for contingencies related to non-income taxes in the accounting period in which the liability is deemed probable and the amount is reasonably determinable. In this regard, because of the uncertainties associated with the Russian tax system, the Company's final Russian taxes may be in excess of the estimated amount expensed to date and accrued at December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2013. This is due to a combination of the evolving nature of applicable tax legislation, varying approaches by regional and local tax inspectors, and inconsistent rulings on technical matters at the judicial level. The tax authorities may take a more assertive position in their assessment of the legislation and it is possible that transactions and activities that have not been challenged in the past may be challenged retroactively.
	As of December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2013, the Company included accruals for contingencies related to non-income taxes totaling $998 and $328, respectively, as a component of accrued liabilities, including amounts relating to pre-acquisition operations of the Channel 31 Group of $347 and nil, respectively.
	Additionally, the Company has identified possible contingences related to non-income taxes, which are not accrued. Such possible non-income tax contingencies could materialize and require the Company to pay additional amounts of tax. As of December 31, 2013, management estimates such contingencies related to non-income taxes to be up to approximately $927.
	It is the opinion of management that the ultimate resolution of the Company's tax liabilities, to the extent not previously provided for, will not have a material effect on the financial condition of the Company. However, depending on the amount and timing of an unfavorable resolution of any contingencies associated with taxes, it is possible that the Company's future operations or cash flows could be materially affected in a particular period.
	Compliance with licenses terms
	All broadcast television stations in Russia are required to have broadcasting and other operating licenses. Only a limited number of such licenses are available in each locality. These licenses currently have a standard term of ten years. In addition, the Company holds universal licenses, permitting each of its channels to broadcast through free-to-air, cable and satellite broadcasting, in either digital or analog format.
	A broadcaster must conform its programming to the programming concept outlined in the broadcasting license. In particular, the broadcaster is obliged to ensure the compliance of its programming with the declared genres of the channel and to sustain the volume-genre ratio of broadcasted materials prescribed in the license.
	The broadcasting license of Channel 31 in Kazakhstan contains various restrictions and obligations. Kazakh law currently requires that broadcasters broadcast at least 50% of their programming in the Kazakh language during every six-hour slot.
	The Company may not always be in full compliance with these requirements. Also, the Company's independent affiliates have not always been in full compliance with all the requirements of their licenses or obtained all the licenses necessary for broadcasting. If the terms of a license are not complied with, or if a television station otherwise violates applicable Russian legislation or regulations, the license, after a warning notice from the regulator, may be suspended or terminated (which decision may be appealed in court). If an independent affiliate were to broadcast without all the necessary licenses, broadcasting may be terminated and fines could be imposed. Management believes that the probability of initiation of action against any material owned-and operated station or independent affiliate is remote.
	Legal and tax proceedings
	In the ordinary course of business, the Company may be party to various legal and tax proceedings, including tax audits, and subject to claims, certain of which relate to the developing markets and evolving fiscal and regulatory environments in which the Company operates. In the opinion of management, the Company's liability, if any, in all pending litigation, other legal proceedings or other matters, will not have a material effect upon the financial condition, results of operations or liquidity of the Company.

SEGMENT_INFORMATION

SEGMENT INFORMATION	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
SEGMENT INFORMATION	'
SEGMENT INFORMATION	'
	18.   SEGMENT INFORMATION
	Historically, there were eight reportable segments: CTC Network, Domashny Network, Peretz Network, CTC Television Station Group, Domashny Television Station Group, Peretz Television Station Group, CIS Group and Production Group.
	Effective January 1, 2013, the Company changed its reportable segments in the way it reorganized reporting financial information to make operating decisions. Following the reorganization of reporting financial information, the Company's management and Board evaluate and manage performance of the Group and make operating decisions based primarily on the Company's three Russia-based television channels (CTC, Domashny and Peretz) and Channel 31 in Kazakhstan. Beginning January 2013, these channels represent the Company's reportable segments. Each channel includes operating results of its network, which is responsible for broadcasting operations, including sales of its network's advertising, licensing and commissioning of programming, producing its programming schedule and managing its relationships with its independent affiliates, and the respective owned-and-operated stations that distribute the network's signal. In addition, each channel was also allocated the internal margin on programming acquired from the Company's in-house production unit.
	The Company's other less significant operating segments are included along with headquarters' operations in the "All Other" category for financial reporting purposes. The Company evaluates performance based on the operating results of each segment, among other performance measures.
	Segment information for the periods ended December 31, 2011 and 2012 has been restated to conform to the current period presentation.
		Year ended December 31, 2011
		Operating		Intersegment			Operating			Identifiable			Depreciation			Programming			Impairment
		revenue		revenue			income/			assets			and			expenses			loss
		from					(loss)						amortization
		external
		customers
	CTC Channel	$	572,625	$	758		$	234,395		$	571,655		$	(5,499	)	$	(203,145	)	$	(7,277	)
	Domashny Channel		105,231		283			17,302			123,606			(1,989	)		(46,626	)		(5,399	)
	Peretz Channel		66,215		2			(96,068	)		197,324			(7,721	)		(32,722	)		(93,706	)
	Channel 31		16,921		—			4,750			23,326			(418	)		(9,154	)		—
	All Other		5,368		3,610			(37,694	)		54,767			(2,022	)		(819	)		—
	Business segment results	$	766,360	$	4,653		$	122,685		$	970,678		$	(17,649	)	$	(292,466	)	$	(106,382	)
	Eliminations		—		(4,653	)		—			(76,961	)		—			—			—
	Consolidated results	$	766,360	$	—		$	122,685		$	893,717		$	(17,649	)	$	(292,466	)	$	(106,382	)
		Year ended December 31, 2012
		Operating		Intersegment			Operating			Identifiable			Depreciation			Programming			Impairment
		revenue		revenue			income/			assets			and			expenses			loss
		from					(loss)						amortization
		external
		customers
	CTC Channel	$	577,034	$	1,382		$	199,035		$	644,115		$	(8,024	)	$	(220,229	)	$	(19,523	)
	Domashny Channel		113,290		530			5,277			122,417			(4,013	)		(52,490	)		(16,224	)
	Peretz Channel		81,184		93			(35,933	)		156,951			(9,266	)		(30,242	)		(43,795	)
	Channel 31		22,595		—			2,647			22,858			(999	)		(12,128	)		(2,961	)
	All Other		10,843		1,787			(21,139	)		85,528			(1,716	)		(2,047	)		—
	Business segment results	$	804,946	$	3,792		$	149,887		$	1,031,869		$	(24,018	)	$	(317,136	)	$	(82,503	)
	Eliminations		—		(3,792	)		—			(46,295	)		—			—			—
	Consolidated results	$	804,946	$	—		$	149,887		$	985,574		$	(24,018	)	$	(317,136	)	$	(82,503	)
		Year ended December 31, 2013
		Operating		Intersegment			Operating			Identifiable			Depreciation			Programming			Impairment
		revenue		revenue			income/			assets			and			expenses			loss
		from					(loss)						amortization
		external
		customers
	CTC Channel	$	586,434	$	1,186		$	215,976		$	665,609		$	(9,033	)	$	(234,234	)	$	—
	Domashny Channel		124,838		190			25,633			111,353			(7,792	)		(55,753	)		—
	Peretz Channel		84,264		10			6,358			145,419			(11,773	)		(34,828	)		—
	Channel 31		25,821		—			5,072			25,933			(2,931	)		(12,694	)		—
	All Other		10,746		140			(45,340	)		49,799			(1,587	)		(1,194	)		(29,869	)
	Business segment results	$	832,103	$	1,526		$	207,699		$	998,113		$	(33,116	)	$	(338,703	)	$	(29,869	)
	Eliminations		—		(1,526	)		—			(27,137	)		—			—			—
	Consolidated results	$	832,103	$	—		$	207,699		$	970,976		$	(33,116	)	$	(338,703	)	$	(29,869	)

QUARTERLY_FINANCIAL_DATA_UNAUD

QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
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QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)	'
	19.   QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)
	Summarized quarterly financial data is as follows:
		For the three months ended
		March 31,		June 30,		September 30,			December 31,
		2012		2012		2012			2012
	Operating revenue	$	191,120	$	187,584	$	162,009		$	264,233
	Operating income (loss)		49,971		49,122		(44,048	)		94,842
	Net income (loss) attributable to CTC Media, Inc. stockholders		32,622		34,046		(38,480	)		64,875
	Net income (loss) per share attributable to CTC Media, Inc. stockholders—basic	$	0.21	$	0.21	$	(0.24	)	$	0.41
	Net income (loss) per share attributable to CTC Media, Inc. stockholders—diluted	$	0.21	$	0.21	$	(0.24	)	$	0.41
		For the three months ended
		March 31,		June 30,		September 30,			December 31,
		2013		2013		2013			2013
	Operating revenue	$	195,287	$	206,015	$	171,084		$	259,717
	Operating income		42,184		49,395		44,187			71,933
	Net income attributable to CTC Media, Inc. stockholders		28,588		31,593		46,655			45,504
	Net income per share attributable to CTC Media, Inc. stockholders—basic	$	0.18	$	0.2	$	0.3		$	0.29
	Net income per share attributable to CTC Media, Inc. stockholders—diluted	$	0.18	$	0.2	$	0.3		$	0.29
	The sum of the earnings per share for the four quarters will generally not equal earnings per share for the total year due to the changes in the average number of common shares outstanding.

SUBSEQUENT_EVENTS

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS	'
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS	'
	20.   SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
	Also, on March 5, 2014, the Company's Board declared a dividend of $0.175 per outstanding share of common stock, or approximately $27 million in total, to be paid on or about March 28, 2014 to stockholders of record as of March 19, 2014.
	During the period from December 31, 2013 to March 1, 2014, the Russian ruble further depreciated 10% against the US dollar. The further depreciation of our local currencies would have a material negative impact on our results of operations in 2014.

BASIS_OF_PRESENTATION_AND_SUMM1

BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	'
Principles of Consolidation	'
	Principles of Consolidation
	Wholly owned subsidiaries and majority owned ventures where the Company has operating and financial control, as well as variable interest entities where the Company has been deemed the primary beneficiary with power and ability to control, are consolidated. Those ventures where the Company exercises significant influence, but does not exercise operating and financial control, are accounted for under the equity method. The Company uses the purchase method of accounting for all business combinations. Results of subsidiaries acquired and accounted for under the purchase method are included in operations from the date of acquisition. Non-controlling interests represent a non-controlling shareholder's proportionate share of the equity in certain of the Company's consolidated entities. Intercompany accounts and transactions are eliminated upon consolidation. Disposals are reflected at the time risks and rewards of ownership have been transferred.
	The principal subsidiaries included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements and CTC Media, Inc.'s beneficial ownership interests in these subsidiaries as of December 31, 2011, 2012 and 2013 are presented in the table below:
		2011			2012			2013
	Russian Channels
	CTC Network		100.00%			100.00%			100.00%
	Domashny Network		100.00%			100.00%			100.00%
	Peretz Network		100.00%			100.00%			100.00%
	CTC-Region		100.00%			100.00%			100.00%
	CTC-Moscow*		100.00%			100.00%			—
	CTC-St. Petersburg		80.00%			80.00%			80.00%
	Domashny-St. Petersburg		100.00%			100.00%			100.00%
	Peretz -St. Petersburg		100.00%			100.00%			100.00%
	Kazakhstan Channel
	Channel 31 Group		60.00%			60.00%			60.00%
	*
	CTC-Moscow was merged with CTC-Region in 2013
	The Company is the primary beneficiary of the Channel 31 Group, a variable interest entity consisting of a 20% participation interest in Teleradiokompaniya 31st Kanal LLP ("Channel 31"), and a 70% and 60% interest in Prim LLP and Advertising and Marketing LLP, respectively, which provide programming content and the advertising sales function to Channel 31 (together, the "Channel 31 Group"). These interests provide the Company with a 60% economic interest in the Channel 31 Group. The Company consolidates the Channel 31 Group. As of December 31, 2013, the Channel 31 Group had assets (excluding intercompany assets) totaling $25,848 and liabilities (excluding intercompany liabilities) totaling $10,228. These assets and liabilities primarily relate to broadcasting licenses, trade payables for programming rights, loans and related deferred tax assets and liabilities. The Company finances the Channel 31 Group's operations during the ordinary course of business. Channel 31 Group's net income attributable to CTC Media, Inc. stockholders excluding intercompany expenses totaled $2,831, $2,251 and $2,513 for 2011, 2012 and 2013, respectively.
Use of Estimates	'
	Use of Estimates
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with the accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Significant estimates in the financial statements include, among others, the estimate of fair values in business combinations, estimates of the fair value of the Company's common stock in determining stock- based compensation, the amortization method and periods for programming rights, useful lives of tangible and intangible assets, impairment of goodwill, valuation of intangible assets and long-lived assets, estimates of contingencies, estimates of income taxes in relation to Company's interpretation of current tax laws, in particular, in determination of foreign tax credits, determination of valuation allowances for deferred tax assets, and possible outcomes of current and future audits conducted by foreign and domestic tax authorities. While the Company believes it has made, and continues to make, reasonable judgments in determining its tax filing positions in each jurisdiction in which it is subject to tax, views may differ as to the determination of its tax obligations. These judgments may ultimately be subjected to examination by the tax authorities and further revisions may be required in the Company's estimates. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making changes in estimates from time to time, and evaluates the estimates on an ongoing basis. Actual results may differ from those estimates under different assumptions or conditions. See also Note 13, Income taxes.
Foreign Currency Translation	'
	Foreign Currency Translation
	In 2011, 2012 and 2013, the functional currency of the Company's subsidiaries domiciled in Russia was the Russian ruble, and the functional currency of the Channel 31 Group was the Kazakh tenge. The Company's reporting currency is the US dollar. Translation of financial statements into US dollars has been performed using the current rate method. As such, assets and liabilities were translated at the rates of exchange prevailing at the balance sheet dates; stockholders' equity was translated at the applicable historical rates; and revenue and expenses were translated at monthly average rates of exchange. Translation gains and losses were included as part of accumulated other comprehensive income.
Revenue Recognition	'
	Revenue Recognition
	Revenue is recognized when there is persuasive evidence of an arrangement, services have been rendered, the price is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. An allowance for doubtful accounts is maintained for estimated losses resulting from the customers' inability to make payments. The Company recognizes advertising revenues at the moment when the advertising is broadcast and net of Value Added Taxes ("VAT").
	The Company's own sales house serves as the exclusive advertising sales agent for substantially all advertising broadcast on all of its channels in Russia, and the advertising is placed with advertisers and their agencies under direct sales arrangements with them. The sales house is primarily responsible for all national and regional advertising sales, with the exception of advertising sales to local clients of a number of the Company's regional stations, which are made through Video International. The Company recognizes its Russian advertising revenues, excluding regional advertising revenues from local clients, based on the gross amounts billed to the advertisers and their agencies under direct sales arrangements. Compensation expenses payable to Video International for the use of advertising software, related maintenance and analytical support and consulting services are included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the Company's consolidated statement of income. In 2011, 2012 and 2013, the amounts of such compensation expense included in selling, general and administrative expenses were $80,445, $85,677 and $78,321, respectively.
	Advertising sales to local clients of Russian regional stations and Kazakh advertising sales under the agency agreements with Video International continue to be recognized net of agency commissions. Agency commissions under these agreements amounted to $5,831, $6,961 and $7,146 in 2011, 2012 and 2013, respectively.
	Sublicensing revenues primarily represent revenues the Company earns from sublicensing its rights to programming and from the licensing of internally-produced programming. Sublicensing revenue is recognized at such time as there is persuasive evidence that a sale or arrangement with a customer exists, the underlying programming is complete and has been transferred to the customer, the licensing period has commenced and the customer can begin use, the arrangement fee is fixed or determinable, and collection of the arrangement fee is reasonably assured.
	Payments received in advance for advertising and other revenue are recorded as deferred revenue until earned.
Programming Rights	'
	Programming Rights
	Programming rights are stated at the lower of their unamortized cost or net realizable value. The Company reports an asset and liability for the rights acquired and obligations incurred at the commencement of the licensing period when the cost of the programming is known or reasonably determinable, the program material has been accepted and the programming is available for airing.
	The Company's programming rights also include internally produced programming. The cost of such programming includes expenses related to the acquisition of format rights, direct costs associated with production and capitalized overhead. The Company capitalizes production costs, including costs of individuals or departments with exclusive or significant responsibility for the production of programming that can be allocated to such particular programming, as a component of programming costs. Internally-produced programming is reported at the lower of unamortized cost or fair value.
	Purchased program rights are classified as current or non-current assets based on anticipated usage and the licensing period. Internally produced and purchased programming with unlimited rights are classified as non-current.
	The Company amortizes programming based on expected revenue generation patterns, based on the proportion that current estimated revenues bear to the estimated remaining total lifetime revenues. If the initial airing of content allowed by a license is expected to provide more value than subsequent airings, the Company applies an accelerated method of amortization. These accelerated methods of amortization depend on the estimated number of runs the content is expected to receive, and are determined based on a study of historical results for similar programming. For content that is expected to be aired only once, the entire cost is recognized as an expense on the first run. To the extent that the revenues the Company expects to earn from broadcasting a program are lower than the book value, the program rights are written down to their net realizable value by way of recording an additional amortization charge. Such write-downs establish a new cost basis for programming rights.
Property and Equipment	'
	Property and Equipment
	Property and equipment are stated at historical acquisition cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is provided utilizing the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which range from 3 to 25 years. Maintenance and repair costs are expensed as incurred, while upgrades and improvements are capitalized.
	At the time of retirement or other disposition of property and equipment, the cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any resulting gain or loss is recorded in the consolidated statement of income.
Amortizable Long-Lived Assets	'
	Amortizable Long-Lived Assets
	Amortizable assets are stated at cost less accumulated amortization. Definite-lived intangible assets primarily represent broadcast licenses and cable network connections. Cable network connections are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated period of future economic benefit, approximately until 2018.
	Until September 30, 2012, the Company's broadcasting licenses were determined to have indefinite lives and were subject to annual impairment reviews. As of September 30, 2012, as a result of developments in the transition to digital broadcasting, the Company changed its estimate of the useful lives of its broadcasting licenses from indefinite to finite (see Note 10, Impairment loss). Starting from October 1, 2012, the Company began to amortize the remaining balances of its broadcasting licenses on a straight-line basis over each broadcasting license's estimated remaining useful life in the range of 2.75 to 5.75 years, depending on the region. Depending on further information about the terms of the transition to digital broadcasting, the Company may need to revise the remaining useful life of its broadcasting licenses.
	Amortizable assets, including property and equipment and finite-lived intangibles, are reviewed periodically to determine whether an event or change in circumstances indicates that the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable. For long-lived assets to be held and used, the Company bases its evaluation on such impairment indicators as the nature of the assets, the future economic benefit of the assets and any historical or future profitability measurements, as well as other external market conditions or factors that may be present. If such impairment indicators are present or other factors exist that indicate that the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable, the Company determines whether impairment has occurred through the use of an undiscounted cash flows analysis of assets at the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows exist. If the carrying value of the asset or group of assets exceeds the undiscounted cash flows, impairment is deemed to have occurred, and the Company recognizes an impairment loss for the difference between the carrying amount and the estimated fair value of the asset. The fair value of the asset is estimated using a discounted cash flow analysis or other valuation techniques.
Fair Value Measurements	'
	Fair Value Measurements
	Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. The fair value hierarchy contains three levels as follows:
	Level 1—Unadjusted quoted prices that are available in active markets for the identical assets or liabilities at the measurement date.
	Level 2—Other observable inputs available at the measurement date, other than quoted prices included in Level 1, either directly or indirectly, including: (1) quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; (2) quoted prices for identical or similar assets in non-active markets; (3) inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability; and (4) inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by other observable market data.
	Level 3—Unobservable inputs that cannot be corroborated by observable market data and reflect the use of significant management judgment. These values are generally determined using pricing models for which the assumptions utilize management's estimates of market participant assumptions.
	Assets (Liabilities) Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis—The fair values of the Company's derivative assets of $916 and derivative liabilities of $176 have been classified as Level 2. The fair value of the Company's foreign exchange forward contracts is determined based on the present value of future cash flows using market-based observable inputs such as forward rates, discounts rates and foreign currency exchange rates. Counterparty credit risk did not have a material impact on derivative fair value estimates. The Company's derivative instruments are short-term in nature, primarily one month to one year in duration. The carrying amounts of the Company's financial instruments, which include cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, accounts receivable and accounts payable approximate their fair value as of December 31, 2012 and 2013, respectively. There were no transfers between categories during the period presented.
	Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis—For the year ended December 31, 2011, broadcasting licenses and the Peretz umbrella license with carrying amounts of $59,716 and $53,436, respectively, were written down to their fair values of $41,458 and $48,136, respectively, resulting in impairment losses of $18,258 and $5,300, respectively, which were included in earnings for the period. In addition, goodwill related to Peretz reporting unit with a carrying amount of $130,141 was written down to its implied fair value of $58,453, resulting in an impairment loss of $71,688, which was included in earnings for the period.
	For the year ended December 31, 2012, revisions of the Company's broadcasting licenses from indefinite to finite useful lives resulted in broadcasting licenses with carrying amounts totaling $167,069 being written down to their estimated fair values totaling $84,566, resulting in impairment charges of $82,503 which were included in earnings for the period.
	In December 2013, the Company concluded that the carrying value of the goodwill associated with the Company's in-house production unit exceeded its fair value, reflecting downward revisions of the long-term cash flow projections in respect of this unit due to a reduction in the expected volume of in-house production, an expected increase in production costs and projections of a decreased rate of growth in the Russian TV advertising market. As a result, in-house production unit goodwill with a carrying amount of $29,869 was fully written down, resulting in an impairment loss of $29,869, which was included in earnings for the period.
	The table below represents fair value measurements on a nonrecurring basis at the dates when impairments were taken:
					Fair Value Measurement Using
		December 31,			Quoted Prices in			Significant Other			Significant		Total Gains
		2011			Active Markets			Observable			Unobservable		(Losses)
					for Identical			Inputs (Level 2)			Inputs (Level 3)
					Assets (Level 1)
	Broadcasting licenses	$	41,458		$	—		$	—		$	41,458	$	(18,258	)
	Umbrella license		48,136			—			—			48,136		(5,300	)
	Goodwill		58,453			—			—			58,453		(71,688	)
	Total	$	148,047			—			—		$	148,047	$	(95,246	)
					Fair Value Measurement Using
		September 30,			Quoted Prices in			Significant Other			Significant		Total Gains
		2012			Active Markets			Observable			Unobservable		(Losses)
					for Identical			Inputs (Level 2)			Inputs (Level 3)
					Assets (Level 1)
	Broadcasting licenses	$	84,566		$	—		$	—		$	84,566	$	(82,503	)
	Total	$	84,566			—			—		$	84,566	$	(82,503	)
					Fair Value Measurement Using
		December 31,			Quoted Prices in			Significant Other			Significant		Total Gains
		2013			Active Markets			Observable			Unobservable		(Losses)
					for Identical			Inputs (Level 2)			Inputs (Level 3)
					Assets (Level 1)
	Goodwill	$	—			—			—		$	—	$	(29,869	)
	Total	$	—			—			—		$	—	$	(29,869	)
	See below—"Goodwill Impairment Test" and Note 10, Impairment loss for valuation techniques and quantitative information about the significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement.
Goodwill Impairment Test	'
	Goodwill Impairment Test
	The Company evaluates goodwill for impairment annually, in the fourth quarter, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that such carrying value may not be recoverable. Other than the annual review, there are a number of factors that could trigger an impairment review including under-performance of operating segments or changes in projected results; changes in the manner of utilization of an asset; severe and sustained declines in the traded price of the Company's common stock that are not attributable to factors other than the underlying value of its assets; negative market conditions or economic trends; and specific events, such as new legislation, new market entrants, changes in technology or adverse legal judgments that the Company believes could have a negative impact on its business.
	The Company first assesses qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount as a basis for determining whether it is necessary to perform the two-step goodwill impairment test. If the Company after assessing the totality of events or circumstances, determines it is not more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, then performing the two-step impairment test is not required. However, if the Company concludes otherwise, then it is required to perform the first step of the two-step impairment test. The Company determines whether an impairment of goodwill has occurred by assigning goodwill to the reporting units and comparing the carrying amount of the entire reporting unit to the estimated fair value based on discounted cash flows of the reporting unit (Step 1). If the carrying value of the reporting unit is more than the estimated fair value of the reporting unit, the Company compares the implied fair value of goodwill based on a hypothetical purchase price allocation to the carrying value of the goodwill (Step 2). If the carrying value of goodwill exceeds the implied fair value of goodwill based on Step 2, goodwill impairment is deemed to have occurred, and the Company recognizes a loss for the difference between the carrying amount and the implied fair value of goodwill. The Company has determined that its reporting units are the same as its operating segments. See also Note 10, Impairment loss.
	Assessing goodwill for impairment is a process that requires significant judgment and involves detailed quantitative and qualitative business-specific analysis and many individual assumptions which fluctuate with the passage of time. The Company's estimate of the cash flows its operations will generate in future periods forms the basis for most of the significant assumptions inherent in the impairment reviews. The Company's expectations of these cash flows are developed during its long- and short-range business planning processes, which are designed to address the uncertainties in the forecasting process by capturing a range of possible views about key trends which govern future cash flow growth.
	The Company has over many years observed a strong positive correlation between the macroeconomic performance of its markets and the size of the television advertising market and ultimately the cash flows the Company generates. With this in mind, the Company has placed a high importance on developing its expectations for the future development of the macroeconomic environment in general and, in particular, the advertising market, and the Company's share of it, as well as, more recently, and developments in the transition to digital broadcasting. While this has involved an appreciation of historical trends, the Company has placed a higher emphasis on forecasting these market trends, which has involved a detailed review of macroeconomic data and a range of both proprietary and publicly-available estimates for future market development.
	The most significant of the assumptions used in the valuation of goodwill are discussed below:
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	Cost of capital: The cost of capital reflects the return a hypothetical market participant would require for a long-term investment in an asset and can be viewed as a proxy for the risk of that asset. The Company calculates the cost of capital according to the Capital Asset Pricing Model using a number of assumptions, the most significant of which is a Country Risk Premium ("CRP"). The CRP reflects the excess risk to an investor of investing in markets other than the United States and generally fluctuates with expectations of changes in a country's macroeconomic environment. If the Russian macroeconomic environment becomes less stable and the risk to investors investing in Russian markets increases, the cost of capital may increase, which in turn will decrease the fair value of the respective assets or reporting units. Additionally, changes in the financial markets, such as an increase in interest rates or an increase in the expected required return on equity by market participants within the industry, could increase the discount rate, thus decreasing the fair value of the assets. The cost of capital used by the Company in its analysis ranged from 13.4% to 17.7% in 2011, from 12.0% to 13.0% in 2012 and was 13.0% in 2013, based on the level of risk related to each particular asset or reporting unit.
	•
	Growth rate into perpetuity: Growth rate into perpetuity reflects the level of economic growth in each of the Company's markets from the last forecasted period into perpetuity and is the sum of an estimated real growth rate, which reflects the long-term expectations for inflation. These assumptions are inherently uncertain. The growth rate into perpetuity used by the Company in its 2011, 2012 and 2013 analysis was 3%. In its calculations, the perpetuity period starts after nine years. The Company's estimates of these rates are based on observable market data.
	•
	Total television advertising market: The size of the television advertising market effectively places an upper limit on the advertising revenue the Company can expect to earn. The Company's estimate of the total television advertising market is developed from a number of external sources, in combination with a process of on-going consultation with operational management. In general, expenditures by advertisers tend to reflect overall economic conditions and buying patterns. Downturns in the macroeconomic environment, particularly the global economic recession, may adversely affect the total advertising market, and in turn, the fair values of the respective assets or reporting units.
	•
	Market shares: This assumption is a function of the audience share the Company expects to generate from its reporting units, and the relative price at which the Company can sell advertising. The Company's estimates of the market shares are developed from a number of external sources, in combination with a process of on-going consultation with operational management. If the Company's audience shares or ratings, or shares or ratings of market participants, were to fall as a result, for example, of competitive pressures, the underperformance of key programs or a change in the method of measuring television audiences, this would likely result in a decrease in fair value of the respective reporting units.
	•
	Forecasted operating costs: The level of cash flow generated by each operation is ultimately governed by the extent to which the Company manages the relationship between revenues and costs. The Company forecasts the level of operating costs by reference to (a) the historical absolute and relative levels of costs the Company has incurred in generating revenue in each reporting unit and regional station, (b) the operating strategy of each business, (c) specific forecasted operating costs to be incurred and (d) expectations as to what these costs would be for an average market participant. The Company's estimates of forecasted operating costs are developed from a number of external sources, in combination with a process of on-going consultation with operational management.
	•
	Forecasted capital expenditure: The size and phasing of capital expenditure, both recurring expenditure to replace retired assets and investments in new projects, has a significant impact on cash flows. The Company forecasts the level of future capital expenditure based on current strategies and specific forecast costs to be incurred, as well as expectations of what these costs would be like for an average market participant. The Company's estimate of forecasted capital expenditure is developed from a number of external sources, in combination with a process of on-going consultation with operational management.
	•
	Digitalization of broadcasting: There is currently great uncertainty regarding the effect of the implementation of digital broadcasting on the Company's business models, as it is difficult to predict accurately how the digitalization of broadcasting may affect the market. While digital broadcasting would increase CTC's and Domashny's overall technical penetration, the necessary investments for digital migration may not be fully monetized. In addition, under Roskomnadzor's terms of participation in the second multiplex, the Company expects to encounter certain risks and uncertainties in the execution of CTC's and Domashny's business models, which could significantly impact the operations and fair value of its reporting units and related goodwill. Also, uncertainty exists about Peretz's technical penetration and its impact on advertising revenues after the end of analog broadcasting. Currently, the terms for participation in the third digital multiplex have not been specified. In addition, current Russian legislation does not provide 'must carry' obligations for cable and satellite operators, and accordingly the Company may be unable to secure or maintain carriage of its signal over cable in certain regions, or at transmission rates that are consistent with its historical experience. As a result, there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to negotiate mutually acceptable transmission agreements with cable providers in the future relating to the carriage of its signal. Subject to the availability of further information from the government and market participants, and the Company's ability to make further assessments of the government's plans, additional impairments may be required in the foreseeable future.
Cash and Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments	'
	Cash and Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments
	The Company classifies cash on hand and deposits in banks and any other investments with an original maturity of 90 days or less as cash and cash equivalents. Deposits in banks with an original maturity ranging from 91 to 365 days are classified as short-term investments. Bank overdrafts that do not meet the right of setoff criteria are classified as current liabilities and, if material, are separately presented on the Company's balance sheet. See Note 4.
Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	'
	Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
	Accounts receivable are shown at their net realizable value which approximates their fair value.
	The Company establishes an allowance for doubtful accounts receivable based on specific identification and management estimates of recoverability. In cases where the Company is aware of circumstances which may impair a receivable, the Company records a specific allowance against amounts due, and thereby reduces the net recognized receivable to the amount the Company believes will be collected. If all collection efforts have been exhausted, the receivable is written off against the allowance. The Company's credit policy does not require entering into any netting agreements or collateral from customers.
	The following table summarizes the changes in the allowance for doubtful accounts for the years ended December 31:
		2011			2012			2013
	Balance at January 1	$	780		$	977		$	1,136
	Allowance for doubtful accounts (charged to expenses)		482			554			294
	Accounts receivable written off (or subsequent payments)		(255	)		(436	)		(895	)
	Foreign currency translation adjustments		(30	)		41			(52	)
	Balance at December 31	$	977		$	1,136		$	483
	Allowance for doubtful accounts as a percentage of the accounts receivable balance amounted to 4%, 4% and 1% as of December 31, 2011, 2012 and 2013, respectively.
Tax provisions and valuation allowance for deferred tax assets	'
	Tax provisions and valuation allowance for deferred tax assets
	Deferred income taxes result from temporary differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and the bases as reported in the consolidated financial statements, as well as the tax benefits of net operating loss carry forwards which are expected to be realized. The Company records valuation allowances related to the tax effects of deductible temporary differences and loss carry forwards when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that the respective tax assets will not be realized. Changes in the Company's assessment of the probability of realization of deferred tax assets may affect the Company's effective income tax rate.
	The Company records temporary differences related to investments in its Russian subsidiaries. These temporary differences consist primarily of undistributed earnings that the Company does not plan to permanently reinvest in operations outside the U.S.
	The level of sophistication and expertise with respect to complex tax laws is continually evolving both on the part of tax professionals and the taxing authorities. The Company is a US legal entity with substantially all of its operations outside the US, primarily in Russia. As a result, the Company's tax filing positions in the US are substantially impacted by the Company's interpretation of tax law and how the Company applies it in determining US taxes payable and deferred tax liabilities. While the Company believes it has, and continues, to make reasonable judgments in determining its tax filing positions in each jurisdiction in which the Company is subject to tax, views may differ as to the determination of its tax obligations. These judgments may ultimately be subjected to examination by the tax authorities and further revisions may be required in the Company's estimates. See also Note 13, Income taxes.
Advertising Costs	'
	Advertising Costs
	Advertising costs relating to the Company's marketing efforts are expensed as incurred. Advertising expenses for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2012 and 2013 were $18,855, $22,901 and $19,803, respectively.
Social contributions	'
	Social contributions
	The Company contributes to local state pension and social funds on behalf of all its employees in Russia. In 2011, as a result of changes in applicable Russian tax legislation, social contributions increased from 26% to 34% for the majority of taxpayers. Taxpayers employed in the mass media industry were provided with certain tax benefits: application of a 26% tax rate in 2011, 27% tax rate in 2012, 28% tax rate in 2013 and 30% tax rate in 2014. Starting from 2015, taxpayers employed in the mass media industry will be taxed at the standard rate of 34%.
	In Kazakhstan, employers are required to withhold 10% of the gross salaries of local employees for remittance to local state pension funds. In addition, employers are required to pay social tax for their employees calculated by the application of a flat rate of 11% of the annual gross remuneration of each employee and obligatory social insurance contributions of 5% of the gross salaries of local employees.
	These contributions are expensed as incurred.
Stock-Based Compensation	'
	Stock-Based Compensation
	The Company estimates the fair value of equity awards at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The Black-Scholes pricing model was originally developed for use in estimating the fair value of traded options, which have different characteristics than the Company's employee equity awards. The model is also sensitive to changes in subjective assumptions, which can materially affect the fair value estimate. These subjective assumptions include expected volatility, the expected life of the awards, future employee turnover rates, and future employee award exercise behavior. The Company determines the fair value of its common stock by using closing prices as quoted on the NASDAQ Global Select Market. Performance-based nonvested share awards require management to make assumptions regarding the likelihood of achieving the set goals.
	Once the Company has estimated the fair value of the equity instruments, it recognizes this estimated cost as stock-based compensation expense over the service period. Equity-based incentive awards that meet liability accounting criteria are remeasured at each reporting date at their fair value until settlement. The fair value of such unsettled equity-based incentive awards is recognized in liabilities.
New and Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements	'
	New and Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
	Effective January 1, 2013, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update 2011-11, Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities ("ASU 2011-11"), Accounting Standards Update 2013-01, Clarifying the Scope of Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities ("ASU 2013-01") and Accounting Standards Update 2013-02, Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income ("ASU 2013-02"). The adoption of these amendments did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated balance sheet or results of operations.
	In February 2013, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2013-02, Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income ("ASU 2013-02"). The amendments do not change the current requirements for reporting net income or other comprehensive income in financial statements. However, the amendments require an entity to provide information about the amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component. In addition, an entity is required to present, either on the face of the statement where net income is presented or in the notes, significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by the respective line items of net income but only if the amount reclassified is required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified to net income in its entirety in the same reporting period. For other amounts that are not required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified in their entirety to net income, an entity is required to cross-reference to other disclosures required under U.S. GAAP that provide additional detail about those amounts. The adoption of this guidance, which is effective prospectively for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2012, did not have material impact on the Company's financial statements as of December 31, 2013.
	In March 2013, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2013-05, Parent's Accounting for the Cumulative Translation Adjustment upon Derecognition of Certain Subsidiaries or Groups of Assets within a Foreign Entity or of an Investment in a Foreign Entity ("ASU 2013-05"). The amendments apply to (i) the release of the cumulative translation adjustment into net income when a parent loses a controlling financial interest in part or all of its investment in a foreign entity (by sale or other transfer event); (ii) the acquisition of a business in stages by increasing an investment in a foreign entity from one accounted for under the equity method to one accounted for as a consolidated investment; or (iii) situations where the foreign entity no longer holds a controlling financial interest in a subsidiary or group of assets that conduct nonprofit activity or business within a foreign entity. The adoption of this guidance, which is effective prospectively for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2013, is not expected to have a material effect on the Company's consolidated balance sheet or results of operations.
	In July 2013, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2013-11, Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists ("ASU 2013-11"). The amendments provide guidance on the financial statement presentation of an unrecognized tax benefit when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward exists. The adoption of this guidance, which is effective prospectively for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2013, is not expected to have a material effect on the Company's consolidated balance sheet or results of operations.

BASIS_OF_PRESENTATION_AND_SUMM2

BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	'
Schedule of principal subsidiaries included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements and ownership interests in principal subsidiaries	'
		2011			2012			2013
	Russian Channels
	CTC Network		100.00%			100.00%			100.00%
	Domashny Network		100.00%			100.00%			100.00%
	Peretz Network		100.00%			100.00%			100.00%
	CTC-Region		100.00%			100.00%			100.00%
	CTC-Moscow*		100.00%			100.00%			—
	CTC-St. Petersburg		80.00%			80.00%			80.00%
	Domashny-St. Petersburg		100.00%			100.00%			100.00%
	Peretz -St. Petersburg		100.00%			100.00%			100.00%
	Kazakhstan Channel
	Channel 31 Group		60.00%			60.00%			60.00%
	*
	CTC-Moscow was merged with CTC-Region in 2013
Schedule of assets recorded at fair value on nonrecurring basis	'
					Fair Value Measurement Using
		December 31,			Quoted Prices in			Significant Other			Significant		Total Gains
		2011			Active Markets			Observable			Unobservable		(Losses)
					for Identical			Inputs (Level 2)			Inputs (Level 3)
					Assets (Level 1)
	Broadcasting licenses	$	41,458		$	—		$	—		$	41,458	$	(18,258	)
	Umbrella license		48,136			—			—			48,136		(5,300	)
	Goodwill		58,453			—			—			58,453		(71,688	)
	Total	$	148,047			—			—		$	148,047	$	(95,246	)
					Fair Value Measurement Using
		September 30,			Quoted Prices in			Significant Other			Significant		Total Gains
		2012			Active Markets			Observable			Unobservable		(Losses)
					for Identical			Inputs (Level 2)			Inputs (Level 3)
					Assets (Level 1)
	Broadcasting licenses	$	84,566		$	—		$	—		$	84,566	$	(82,503	)
	Total	$	84,566			—			—		$	84,566	$	(82,503	)
					Fair Value Measurement Using
		December 31,			Quoted Prices in			Significant Other			Significant		Total Gains
		2013			Active Markets			Observable			Unobservable		(Losses)
					for Identical			Inputs (Level 2)			Inputs (Level 3)
					Assets (Level 1)
	Goodwill	$	—			—			—		$	—	$	(29,869	)
	Total	$	—			—			—		$	—	$	(29,869	)
Summary of changes in allowance for doubtful accounts	'
		2011			2012			2013
	Balance at January 1	$	780		$	977		$	1,136
	Allowance for doubtful accounts (charged to expenses)		482			554			294
	Accounts receivable written off (or subsequent payments)		(255	)		(436	)		(895	)
	Foreign currency translation adjustments		(30	)		41			(52	)
	Balance at December 31	$	977		$	1,136		$	483

NET_INCOME_PER_SHARE_Tables

NET INCOME PER SHARE (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
NET INCOME PER SHARE	'
Components of basic and diluted net income per share	'
		Year ended December 31,
		2011		2012		2013
	Net income attributable to CTC Media, Inc. stockholders	$	53,118	$	93,063	$	152,340
	Weighted average common shares outstanding—basic Common stock		157,224,782		157,995,346		156,889,533
	Dilutive effect of:
	Stock-based awards		786,877		66,904		42,919
	Weighted average common shares outstanding—diluted		158,011,659		158,062,250		156,932,452
	Net income per share attributable to CTC Media, Inc. stockholders:
	Basic	$	0.34	$	0.59	$	0.97
	Diluted	$	0.34	$	0.59	$	0.97

CASH_AND_CASH_EQUIVALENTS_AND_1

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AND SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS; BANK OVERDRAFT (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AND SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS; BANK OVERDRAFT	'
Schedule of cash and cash equivalents	'
		December 31,
		2012		2013
	Cash and cash equivalents:
	Russian ruble bank accounts	$	23,519	$	16,616
	US dollar bank accounts		31,021		12,754
	Other		641		1,204
	Total cash and cash equivalents	$	55,181	$	30,574
Schedule of short-term investments	'
		December 31,
		2012				2013
		Annual		Amount		Annual		Amount
		interest rate				interest rate
	Short-term investments:
	Ruble-denominated deposits		7.65%–9.25%	$	131,449		6.3–9.0%	$	178,937
	US dollar-denominated deposits				—		0.27%	$	1,400
	Total short-term investments			$	131,449			$	180,337

PROGRAMMING_RIGHTS_NET_Tables

PROGRAMMING RIGHTS, NET (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
PROGRAMMING RIGHTS, NET	'
Schedule of programming rights	'
		December 31,
		2012			2013
	Internally produced—TV broadcasting:
	Released:
	Historical cost	$	150,734		$	167,182
	Accumulated amortization		(144,830	)		(158,996	)
	Released, net book value		5,904			8,186
	Completed and not released		6,796			7,318
	In production		1,399			—
	Total		14,099			15,504
	Acquired rights:
	Historical cost		707,428			777,719
	Accumulated amortization		(466,235	)		(499,224	)
	Net book value		241,193			278,495
	Total programming rights	$	255,292		$	293,999
	Current portion	$	153,076		$	172,197
	Non-current portion	$	102,216		$	121,802

PROPERTY_AND_EQUIPMENT_NET_Tab

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET	'
Schedule of property and equipment	'
				December 31,
		Useful life,
		years		2012			2013
	Cost:
	Broadcasting equipment		2.75-7	$	51,727		$	43,190
	Buildings		25-Oct		15,483			14,543
	Office equipment and other		5-Mar		16,842			11,520
	Leasehold improvements		10		6,779			6,355
	Total cost			$	90,831		$	75,608
	Accumulated depreciation				(43,630	)		(38,734	)
	Net book value			$	47,201		$	36,874

INTANGIBLE_ASSETS_NET_Tables

INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET	'
Schedule of intangible assets	'
		December 31,
		2012					2013
		Cost		Accumulated			Cost		Accumulated
				amortization					amortization
	Broadcasting licenses	$	86,840	$	(4,564	)	$	81,211	$	(21,535	)
	Cable network connections		51,644		(26,028	)		47,473		(27,051	)
	Trade names		5,708		—			5,332		—
	Other intangible assets		7,721		(1,982	)		7,811		(2,935	)
	Total	$	151,913	$	(32,574	)	$	141,827	$	(51,521	)
Estimated future amortization expenses related to amortizable intangible assets	'
	For the year ended December 31, 2014	$	23,197
	For the year ended December 31, 2015		22,006
	For the year ended December 31, 2016		17,873
	For the year ended December 31, 2017		13,989
	For the year ended December 31, 2018		6,586
	For the year ended December 31, 2019 and thereafter		1,323
		$	84,974

GOODWILL_Tables

GOODWILL (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
GOODWILL	'
Schedule of goodwill	'
		Balance		Goodwill			Foreign			Balance
		December 31,		acquired			currency			December 31,
		2011					translation			2012
							adjustment
	CTC Channel	$	50,827		1,673			3,051		$	55,551
	Domashny Channel		26,019		482			1,538			28,039
	Peretz Channel		58,258		321			3,496			62,075
	Channel 31		99		—			—			99
	Production Group		30,363		—			1,823			32,186
	Total	$	165,566	$	2,476		$	9,908		$	177,950
		Balance		Impairment			Foreign			Balance
		December 31,		loss			currency			December 31,
		2012					translation			2013
							adjustment
	CTC Channel	$	55,551		—			(4,000	)	$	51,551
	Domashny Channel		28,039		—			(2,022	)		26,017
	Peretz Channel		62,075		—			(4,466	)		57,609
	Channel 31		99		—			—			99
	Production Group		32,186		(29,869	)		(2,317	)		—
	Total	$	177,950	$	(29,869	)	$	(12,805	)	$	135,276

IMPAIRMENT_LOSS_Tables

IMPAIRMENT LOSS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
IMPAIRMENT LOSS	'
Schedule of impairment losses	'
		2011			2012			2013
	Broadcasting licenses:
	Peretz analog umbrella license	$	5,300		$	22,603		$	—
	Peretz analog regional licenses		5,582			21,192			—
	CTC analog regional licenses		7,278			19,523			—
	Domashny analog regional licenses		5,398			16,224			—
	Channel 31 analog license		—			2,961			—
	Total analog broadcasting licenses	$	23,558		$	82,503		$	—
	Peretz goodwill		71,688			—			—
	DTV trade name		11,136			—			—
	Production unit goodwill		—			—			29,869
	Total impairment losses	$	106,382		$	82,503		$	29,869
	Income tax effect		(6,939	)		(16,501	)		—
	Total effect on consolidated net income	$	99,443		$	66,002		$	29,869

INVESTMENTS_IN_EQUITY_INVESTEE1

INVESTMENTS IN EQUITY INVESTEES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
INVESTMENTS IN EQUITY INVESTEES	'
Schedule of the Company's principal equity investees	'
		Ownership			2012		Ownership			2013
		interest					interest
	Television Stations:
	CTC-Novosibirsk		50	%	$	5,569		50	%	$	5,340
	Other television stations		21–50	%		174		21–50	%		184
	Total investments and advances to investees				$	5,743				$	5,524

ACCRUED_LIABILITIES_Tables

ACCRUED LIABILITIES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
ACCRUED LIABILITIES	'
Schedule of the Company's accrued liabilities	'
		December 31,
		2012		2013
	Accrued liabilities consist of:
	Bonuses and accrued unused vacation	$	6,928	$	6,066
	Accrued equity-based awards		3,876		3,652
	Accrued lease payments		1,740		2,801
	Tax contingencies and accruals for unrecognized income tax benefits		2,588		2,349
	Auditing and consulting services		2,531		1,066
	Other accrued liabilities		5,782		4,515
	Total accrued liabilities	$	23,445	$	20,449

INCOME_TAXES_Tables

INCOME TAXES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
INCOME TAXES	'
Components of income (loss) before income taxes	'
		2011			2012			2013
	Pretax income (loss):
	Domestic	$	(31,892	)	$	(12,557	)	$	(7,527	)
	Foreign		168,811			177,246			229,023
		$	136,919		$	164,689		$	221,496
Summary of significant components of the provision for income taxes	'
		2011			2012			2013
	Domestic—current	$	(17,753	)	$	(7,047	)	$	3,612
	Foreign—current		(59,140	)		(58,568	)		(58,756	)
	Domestic—deferred		(10,315	)		(20,325	)		(10,947	)
	Foreign—deferred		10,805			21,067			4,756
		$	(76,403	)	$	(64,873	)	$	(61,335	)
Reconciliation of the US statutory federal tax rate of 35% to the Company's effective tax rate	'
		2011			2012			2013
	Income tax expense at US statutory rates (35%)	$	(47,922	)	$	(57,642	)	$	(77,524	)
	Non-deductible expenses (stock-based compensation)		(6,411	)		(1,673	)		(642	)
	Reversals of tax contingencies non-deductible for income tax purposes		1,075			1,956			464
	Foreign tax credits/prior years		871			4,680			15,554
	Foreign tax credits/current year		—			—			12,098
	Effect of impairment loss		(25,091	)		(12,375	)		(10,454	)
	Other permanent differences		1,075			181			(831	)
	Income tax expense	$	(76,403	)	$	(64,873	)	$	(61,335	)
Summary of major components of the Company's deferred tax assets and liabilities	'
		2012			2013
	Deferred tax assets and liabilities
	Net operating losses and tax loss carryforwards	$	588		$	375
	Programming rights		55,646			52,562
	Valuation allowance		(588	)		(375	)
	Total deferred tax assets	$	55,646		$	52,562
	Intangible assets		(21,933	)		(15,506	)
	Property and equipment		(1,665	)		(1,253	)
	Unremitted earnings of Russian subsidiaries		(39,007	)		(49,953	)
	Other deferred tax liabilities		(65	)		(398	)
	Total deferred tax liabilities	$	(62,670	)	$	(67,110	)
Schedule of deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable to different tax paying components in different tax jurisdictions	'
		2012			2013
	Deferred tax assets:
	Domestic tax component	$	—		$	—
	Foreign tax component		56,234			52,937
	Valuation allowance		(588	)		(375	)
	Total deferred tax assets	$	55,646		$	52,562
	Deferred tax liabilities:
	Domestic tax component	$	(39,007	)	$	(49,953	)
	Foreign tax component		(23,663	)		(17,157	)
	Total deferred tax liabilities	$	(62,670	)	$	(67,110	)

STOCKHOLDERS_EQUITY_Tables

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	'
Schedule of issued and outstanding share capital	'
	Type	December 31,		December 31,
		2012		2013
	Common stock issued		158,160,719		158,210,719
	Less: Common stock held in treasury		—		(2,500,000	)
	Common stock outstanding		158,160,719		155,710,719
Schedule of dividends declared and paid	'
	Declaration date	Per Share		Aggregate			Record Date		Payment Date
		Dividend		Dividend
	March 5, 2013	$	0.15	$	23,724			March 20, 2013	March 26 and April 8, 2013
	April 30, 2013	$	0.16	$	25,216			June 3, 2013	June 26, 2013
	August 2, 2013	$	0.16	$	24,914			September 2, 2013	September 26, 2013
	November 5, 2013	$	0.16	$	24,914			December 2, 2013	December 27, 2013

STOCKBASED_COMPENSATION_Tables

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION	'
Summary of assumptions used for valuation of fair value of equity-based incentive awards	'
		December 31,
		2013
	Risk free interest rate		1.27	%
	Expected option life (years)		3.4
	Expected dividend yield		4.62	%
	Volatility factor		41.19	%
	Weighted-average grant date fair value (per share)		2.32
	Equity-based incentive awards vested and exercisable		1,571,319
	Liability as of December 31, 2013 (in thousands)		3,652
Summary of assumptions used in the option-pricing models to assess the fair values of the options granted	'
		2011		2012		2013
		(2009 Plan)		(2009 Plan)		(2013 Plan)
	Risk free interest rate	0.02%–2.37%		0.38%–1.20%		0.11%–1.07%
	Expected option life (years)	0.25–5.0		2.5–5.5		0.67–4.00
	Expected dividend yield	2.87%–7.15%		5.4%–6.28%		5.32%–5.66%
	Volatility factor	39.37%–87.88%		51.44%–84.69%		36.36%–53.63%
	Weighted-average grant date fair value (per share)	$7.88		$2.24		$10.53
Summary of common stock options, equity-based incentive awards and restricted stock units activity	'
		Restricted stock			Common Stock Options					Equity-based incentive
		units								awards
		Quantity			Quantity			Weighted		Quantity			Weighted
								Average					Average
								Exercise					Exercise
								Price					Price
	Outstanding as of December 31, 2012		—			3,578,707			18.58		2,200,552			14
	Granted		637,800			30,000			9.07		—			—
	Exercised		—			(50,000	)		9.07		(86,250	)		14
	Forfeited		(103,337	)		(576,566	)		15.05		(266,252	)		14
	Expired		—			(577,073	)		19.85		(276,731	)		14
	Outstanding as of December 31, 2013		534,463			2,405,068			19.2		1,571,319			14
Summary of information about nonvested common stock options, equity-based incentive awards and restricted stock units	'
		Restricted stock			Common stock options					Equity-based incentive
		units								awards
		Quantity			Quantity			Weighted		Quantity			Weighted
								Average					Average
								Grant-date					Grant-date
								Fair					Fair
								Value					Value
	Nonvested as of December 31, 2012		—			782,502			7.53		319,688			2.8
	Granted		637,800			30,000			0.77		—			—
	Vested		—			(187,184	)		6.64		(53,436	)		2.8
	Forfeited		(103,337	)		(576,566	)		7.9		(266,252	)		2.8
	Nonvested as of December 31, 2013		534,463			48,752			2.43		—			2.8
Summary of information about vested common stock options, equity-based incentive awards and restricted stock units	'
		Restricted stock			Common Stock Options								Equity-based incentive
		units											awards
		Quantity			Quantity			Weighted		Weighted			Quantity		Weighted		Weighted
								Average		Average					Average		Average
								Exercise		Remaining					Exercise		Remaining
								Price		Contractual					Price		Contractual
										Term							Term
	December 31, 2013		—			2,356,316			19.41		5.4			1,571,319		14		5.8
Summary of information about the intrinsic value of Company's common stock options, SAR and equity based incentive awards exercised	'
		2011			2012			2013
	Total intrinsic value of options exercised	$	2,575		$	4,624		$	122
	Total intrinsic value of equity-based incentive awards exercised	$	598		$	35		$	242

COMMITMENTS_AND_CONTINGENCIES_

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	'
Summary of commitments	'
		Total		2014		2015		2016		2017		2018
		(in thousands)
	Acquisition of programming rights	$	227,816	$	189,020	$	29,690	$	9,106	$	—	$	—
	Transmission and satellite fees		70,885		19,591		17,753		16,555		11,889		5,097
	Leasehold obligations		37,547		7,231		7,595		7,802		8,090		6,829
	Network affiliation agreements		9,593		3,026		2,998		1,823		1,746		—
	Acquisition of format rights		852		852		—		—		—		—
	Cable connections		2,158		1,707		451		—		—		—
	Payments for intellectual rights		13,780		2,766		2,926		3,087		2,442		2,559
	Other contractual obligations		22,148		4,359		4,784		4,678		4,390		3,937
	Total	$	384,779	$	228,552	$	66,197	$	43,051	$	28,557	$	18,422

SEGMENT_INFORMATION_Tables

SEGMENT INFORMATION (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
SEGMENT INFORMATION	'
Schedule of segment information	'
		Year ended December 31, 2011
		Operating		Intersegment			Operating			Identifiable			Depreciation			Programming			Impairment
		revenue		revenue			income/			assets			and			expenses			loss
		from					(loss)						amortization
		external
		customers
	CTC Channel	$	572,625	$	758		$	234,395		$	571,655		$	(5,499	)	$	(203,145	)	$	(7,277	)
	Domashny Channel		105,231		283			17,302			123,606			(1,989	)		(46,626	)		(5,399	)
	Peretz Channel		66,215		2			(96,068	)		197,324			(7,721	)		(32,722	)		(93,706	)
	Channel 31		16,921		—			4,750			23,326			(418	)		(9,154	)		—
	All Other		5,368		3,610			(37,694	)		54,767			(2,022	)		(819	)		—
	Business segment results	$	766,360	$	4,653		$	122,685		$	970,678		$	(17,649	)	$	(292,466	)	$	(106,382	)
	Eliminations		—		(4,653	)		—			(76,961	)		—			—			—
	Consolidated results	$	766,360	$	—		$	122,685		$	893,717		$	(17,649	)	$	(292,466	)	$	(106,382	)
		Year ended December 31, 2012
		Operating		Intersegment			Operating			Identifiable			Depreciation			Programming			Impairment
		revenue		revenue			income/			assets			and			expenses			loss
		from					(loss)						amortization
		external
		customers
	CTC Channel	$	577,034	$	1,382		$	199,035		$	644,115		$	(8,024	)	$	(220,229	)	$	(19,523	)
	Domashny Channel		113,290		530			5,277			122,417			(4,013	)		(52,490	)		(16,224	)
	Peretz Channel		81,184		93			(35,933	)		156,951			(9,266	)		(30,242	)		(43,795	)
	Channel 31		22,595		—			2,647			22,858			(999	)		(12,128	)		(2,961	)
	All Other		10,843		1,787			(21,139	)		85,528			(1,716	)		(2,047	)		—
	Business segment results	$	804,946	$	3,792		$	149,887		$	1,031,869		$	(24,018	)	$	(317,136	)	$	(82,503	)
	Eliminations		—		(3,792	)		—			(46,295	)		—			—			—
	Consolidated results	$	804,946	$	—		$	149,887		$	985,574		$	(24,018	)	$	(317,136	)	$	(82,503	)
		Year ended December 31, 2013
		Operating		Intersegment			Operating			Identifiable			Depreciation			Programming			Impairment
		revenue		revenue			income/			assets			and			expenses			loss
		from					(loss)						amortization
		external
		customers
	CTC Channel	$	586,434	$	1,186		$	215,976		$	665,609		$	(9,033	)	$	(234,234	)	$	—
	Domashny Channel		124,838		190			25,633			111,353			(7,792	)		(55,753	)		—
	Peretz Channel		84,264		10			6,358			145,419			(11,773	)		(34,828	)		—
	Channel 31		25,821		—			5,072			25,933			(2,931	)		(12,694	)		—
	All Other		10,746		140			(45,340	)		49,799			(1,587	)		(1,194	)		(29,869	)
	Business segment results	$	832,103	$	1,526		$	207,699		$	998,113		$	(33,116	)	$	(338,703	)	$	(29,869	)
	Eliminations		—		(1,526	)		—			(27,137	)		—			—			—
	Consolidated results	$	832,103	$	—		$	207,699		$	970,976		$	(33,116	)	$	(338,703	)	$	(29,869	)

QUARTERLY_FINANCIAL_DATA_UNAUD1

QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)	'
Summarized quarterly financial data	'
		For the three months ended
		March 31,		June 30,		September 30,			December 31,
		2012		2012		2012			2012
	Operating revenue	$	191,120	$	187,584	$	162,009		$	264,233
	Operating income (loss)		49,971		49,122		(44,048	)		94,842
	Net income (loss) attributable to CTC Media, Inc. stockholders		32,622		34,046		(38,480	)		64,875
	Net income (loss) per share attributable to CTC Media, Inc. stockholders—basic	$	0.21	$	0.21	$	(0.24	)	$	0.41
	Net income (loss) per share attributable to CTC Media, Inc. stockholders—diluted	$	0.21	$	0.21	$	(0.24	)	$	0.41
		For the three months ended
		March 31,		June 30,		September 30,			December 31,
		2013		2013		2013			2013
	Operating revenue	$	195,287	$	206,015	$	171,084		$	259,717
	Operating income		42,184		49,395		44,187			71,933
	Net income attributable to CTC Media, Inc. stockholders		28,588		31,593		46,655			45,504
	Net income per share attributable to CTC Media, Inc. stockholders—basic	$	0.18	$	0.2	$	0.3		$	0.29
	Net income per share attributable to CTC Media, Inc. stockholders—diluted	$	0.18	$	0.2	$	0.3		$	0.29

ORGANIZATION_Details

ORGANIZATION (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
	Item	Item
ORGANIZATION	'	'
Number of reportable segments	8	8
Number of Russian-based television channels	3	'

BASIS_OF_PRESENTATION_AND_SUMM3

BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
CTC Network	'	'	'
Consolidation of Principal Subsidiaries	'	'	'
Ownership percentage in principal subsidiaries	100.00%	100.00%	100.00%
Domashny Network	'	'	'
Consolidation of Principal Subsidiaries	'	'	'
Ownership percentage in principal subsidiaries	100.00%	100.00%	100.00%
Peretz Network	'	'	'
Consolidation of Principal Subsidiaries	'	'	'
Ownership percentage in principal subsidiaries	100.00%	100.00%	100.00%
CTC-Region	'	'	'
Consolidation of Principal Subsidiaries	'	'	'
Ownership percentage in principal subsidiaries	100.00%	100.00%	100.00%
CTC-Moscow	'	'	'
Consolidation of Principal Subsidiaries	'	'	'
Ownership percentage in principal subsidiaries	'	100.00%	100.00%
CTC-St. Petersburg	'	'	'
Consolidation of Principal Subsidiaries	'	'	'
Ownership percentage in principal subsidiaries	80.00%	80.00%	80.00%
Domashny-St. Petersburg	'	'	'
Consolidation of Principal Subsidiaries	'	'	'
Ownership percentage in principal subsidiaries	100.00%	100.00%	100.00%
Peretz-St. Petersburg	'	'	'
Consolidation of Principal Subsidiaries	'	'	'
Ownership percentage in principal subsidiaries	100.00%	100.00%	100.00%
Channel 31 Group	'	'	'
Consolidation of Principal Subsidiaries	'	'	'
Ownership percentage in principal subsidiaries	60.00%	60.00%	60.00%

BASIS_OF_PRESENTATION_AND_SUMM4

BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details 2) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Principles of Consolidation	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net Income attributable to CTC Media, Inc. stockholders excluding intercompany expenses	$45,504	$46,655	$31,593	$28,588	$64,875	($38,480)	$34,046	$32,622	$152,340	$93,063	$53,118
Revenue Recognition	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Compensation expense included in selling, general and administrative expenses	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	78,321	85,677	80,445
Agency commissions	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	7,146	6,961	5,831
Minimum	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Property and Equipment	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Useful life	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'3 years	'	'
Maximum	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Property and Equipment	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Useful life	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'25 years	'	'
Channel 31 Group	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Principles of Consolidation	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Percentage of economic interest owned	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	60.00%	'	'
Assets (excluding intercompany assets)	25,848	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	25,848	'	'
Liabilities (excluding intercompany liabilities)	10,228	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	10,228	'	'
Net Income attributable to CTC Media, Inc. stockholders excluding intercompany expenses	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$2,513	$2,251	$2,831
Teleradiokompaniya 31st Kanal LLP (Channel 31)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Principles of Consolidation	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Percentage of participation interest owned	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	20.00%	'	'
Prim LLP	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Principles of Consolidation	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Percentage of participation interest owned	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	70.00%	'	'
Advertising and Marketing LLP	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Principles of Consolidation	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Percentage of participation interest owned	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	60.00%	'	'

BASIS_OF_PRESENTATION_AND_SUMM5

BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details 3) (Broadcasting licenses)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Minimum	'
Amortizable Long-lived Assets	'
Estimated useful life of amortizable long-lived assets	'2 years 9 months
Maximum	'
Amortizable Long-lived Assets	'
Estimated useful life of amortizable long-lived assets	'5 years 9 months

BASIS_OF_PRESENTATION_AND_SUMM6

BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details 4) (USD $)

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2011

Sep. 30, 2012

Sep. 30, 2012

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Sep. 30, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Sep. 30, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2011

Peretz

Peretz

Peretz

Nonrecurring basis

Nonrecurring basis

Nonrecurring basis

Broadcasting licenses

Broadcasting licenses

Broadcasting licenses

Broadcasting licenses

Umbrella licensing

Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)

Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)

Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)

Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)

Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)

Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)

Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)

Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)

Total

Total

Total

Total

Total

Total

Peretz

Nonrecurring basis

Nonrecurring basis

Nonrecurring basis

Nonrecurring basis

Minimum

Maximum

Foreign exchange forward contracts

Nonrecurring basis

Nonrecurring basis

Broadcasting licenses

Broadcasting licenses

Umbrella licensing

Nonrecurring basis

Nonrecurring basis

Nonrecurring basis

Broadcasting licenses

Broadcasting licenses

Umbrella licensing

Recurring Basis

Nonrecurring basis

Nonrecurring basis

Nonrecurring basis

Nonrecurring basis

Nonrecurring basis

Nonrecurring basis

Fair Value Measurements

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Derivative assets

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$916

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Derivative liabilities

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

176

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Maturity period of short-term derivative instruments

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'1 month

'1 year

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Carrying amount of intangible assets

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

167,069

59,716

53,436

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Carrying amount of goodwill

135,276

177,950

165,566

58,258

57,609

62,075

'

'

130,141

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Broadcasting licenses

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

84,566

41,458

48,136

'

'

'

'

'

84,566

41,458

48,136

'

'

'

84,566

41,458

48,136

Goodwill

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

58,453

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

58,453

'

'

'

-29,869

'

58,453

'

'

'

Total

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

84,566

148,047

'

'

'

-29,869

84,566

148,047

'

'

'

Impairment loss related to goodwill

-29,869

'

'

-71,688

'

'

'

'

-71,688

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total Gains (Losses)

($29,869)

($82,503)

($106,382)

'

'

'

($82,503)

($95,246)

'

($82,503)

($82,503)

($82,503)

($18,258)

($5,300)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

BASIS_OF_PRESENTATION_AND_SUMM7

BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details 5)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Goodwill Impairment Test	'	'	'
Cost of capital assumption used in the analysis of impairment tests (as a percent)	13.00%	'	'
Minimum	'	'	'
Goodwill Impairment Test	'	'	'
Cost of capital assumption used in the analysis of impairment tests (as a percent)	'	12.00%	13.40%
Maximum	'	'	'
Goodwill Impairment Test	'	'	'
Cost of capital assumption used in the analysis of impairment tests (as a percent)	'	13.00%	17.70%
Broadcasting licenses	'	'	'
Goodwill Impairment Test	'	'	'
Growth rate into perpetuity assumption used in the analysis of impairment tests (as a percent)	3.00%	3.00%	3.00%
Perpetuity start period assumption used in the analysis of impairment tests	'9 years	'9 years	'9 years

BASIS_OF_PRESENTATION_AND_SUMM8

BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details 6)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Cash and Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments	'
Maximum original maturity period for classification as cash and cash equivalents	'90 days
Minimum	'
Cash and Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments	'
Deposits in banks with original maturity period for classification as short-term investments	'91 days
Maximum	'
Cash and Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments	'
Deposits in banks with original maturity period for classification as short-term investments	'365 days

BASIS_OF_PRESENTATION_AND_SUMM9

BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details 7) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Changes in the allowance for doubtful accounts	'	'	'
Balance at the beginning of the period	$1,136	'	'
Balance at the end of the period	483	1,136	'
Allowance for doubtful accounts as a percentage of accounts receivable	1.00%	4.00%	4.00%
Advertising Costs	'	'	'
Advertising expenses	19,803	22,901	18,855
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	'	'	'
Changes in the allowance for doubtful accounts	'	'	'
Balance at the beginning of the period	1,136	977	780
Allowance for doubtful accounts (charged to expenses)	294	554	482
Accounts receivable written off (or subsequent payments)	-895	-436	-255
Foreign currency translation adjustments	-52	41	-30
Balance at the end of the period	$483	$1,136	$977

Recovered_Sheet1

BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details 8)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Local state pension and social funds | Kazakhstan	'	'	'	'
Social contributions	'	'	'	'
Required withholding percentage	10.00%	'	'	'
Social, medical and pension funds | Russia	'	'	'	'
Social contributions	'	'	'	'
Employer's contribution to government pension plans as a percentage of employee's gross annual compensation	'	'	34.00%	26.00%
Mass media industry tax rate	28.00%	27.00%	26.00%	'
Mass media industry tax rate in 2014	30.00%	'	'	'
Mass media industry tax rate in 2015	34.00%	'	'	'
Social, medical and pension funds | Kazakhstan	'	'	'	'
Social contributions	'	'	'	'
Employer's contribution to government pension plans as a percentage of employee's gross annual compensation	11.00%	'	'	'
Social insurance contributions | Kazakhstan	'	'	'	'
Social contributions	'	'	'	'
Employer's contribution to government pension plans as a percentage of employee's gross annual compensation	5.00%	'	'	'

NET_INCOME_PER_SHARE_Details

NET INCOME PER SHARE (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
NET INCOME PER SHARE	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Shares excluded from the diluted net income per common share computation because their effect was antidilutive	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	2,306,665	3,578,707	5,180,905
Net income attributable to CTC Media, Inc. stockholders	$45,504	$46,655	$31,593	$28,588	$64,875	($38,480)	$34,046	$32,622	$152,340	$93,063	$53,118
Weighted average common shares outstanding-basic	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Common stock (in shares)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	156,889,533	157,995,346	157,224,782
Dilutive effect of:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Stock-based awards (in shares)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	42,919	66,904	786,877
Weighted average common shares outstanding-diluted	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	156,932,452	158,062,250	158,011,659
Net income per share attributable to CTC Media, Inc. stockholders:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Basic (in dollars per share)	$0.29	$0.30	$0.20	$0.18	$0.41	($0.24)	$0.21	$0.21	$0.97	$0.59	$0.34
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$0.29	$0.30	$0.20	$0.18	$0.41	($0.24)	$0.21	$0.21	$0.97	$0.59	$0.34

CASH_AND_CASH_EQUIVALENTS_AND_2

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AND SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS; BANK OVERDRAFT (Details) (USD $)

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2010

Jul. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Ruble-denominated deposits

Ruble-denominated deposits

Ruble-denominated deposits

US dollar-denominated deposits

US dollar-denominated deposits

Low end of range

Low end of range

Low end of range

High end of range

High end of range

High end of range

Ruble-denominated deposits

Ruble-denominated deposits

Ruble-denominated deposits

Ruble-denominated deposits

CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS; BANK OVERDRAFT

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Deposits in banks with original maturity period for classification as short-term investments

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'91 days

'

'

'365 days

'

'

Bank accounts

'

'

'

'

'

$16,616

$23,519

$12,754

$31,021

'

'

'

'

'

'

Other

1,204

641

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total cash and cash equivalents

30,574

55,181

12,331

59,565

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Short-term investments

180,337

131,449

'

'

'

178,937

131,449

1,400

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Annual interest rate (as a percent)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.27%

'

'

6.30%

7.65%

'

9.00%

9.25%

Credit limit under overdraft agreement

'

'

'

'

31,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Overdraft position

$3,390

$13,181

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Variable interest rate basis

'

'

'

'

'Mosprime rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Variable interest rate (as a percent)

'

'

'

'

2.21%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

INVESTMENT_TRANSACTIONS_Detail

INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified				Television station in Belgorod	Television station in Bratsk	Television stations in Tomsk, Samara region, Omsk, Orenburg and broadcasting in Balakovo, Severodvinsk, Pervouralsk and Novocherkassk	Television stations in Tomsk, Samara region, Omsk and Orenburg	Television stations broadcasting in Balakovo, Severodvinsk, Pervouralsk and Novocherkassk	Television station in Bratsk, Belgorod, Rubtsovsk, Bereznyaki, Kiselevsk and Zlatoust	Television stations in Rubtsovsk, Bereznyaki, Kiselevsk and Zlatoust
Acquisitions	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Percentage interest acquired	'	'	'	90.00%	100.00%	'	100.00%	90.00%	'	100.00%
Total cash consideration	'	'	'	'	'	$21,746	'	'	$3,998	'
Purchase price assigned to broadcasting licenses	'	'	'	'	'	28,299	'	'	2,575	'
Acquired goodwill, assigned or reallocated	135,276	177,950	165,566	'	'	5,300	'	'	2,476	'
Deferred tax liabilities	'	'	'	'	'	5,660	'	'	'	'
Fair value assigned to non-controlling interest	'	'	'	'	'	342	'	'	'	'
Bargain gain from purchase	'	'	'	'	'	$3,742	'	'	'	'

PROGRAMMING_RIGHTS_NET_Details

PROGRAMMING RIGHTS, NET (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Programming rights, net	'	'
Total programming rights	$293,999	$255,292
Current portion	172,197	153,076
Non-current portion	121,802	102,216
Internally produced-TV broadcasting:	'	'
Programming rights, net	'	'
Historical cost	167,182	150,734
Accumulated amortization	-158,996	-144,830
Net book value	8,186	5,904
Completed and not released	7,318	6,796
In production	'	1,399
Total programming rights	15,504	14,099
Expected amortization expense during the next twelve months	15,504	'
Acquired rights:	'	'
Programming rights, net	'	'
Historical cost	777,719	707,428
Accumulated amortization	-499,224	-466,235
Net book value	$278,495	$241,193

PROPERTY_AND_EQUIPMENT_NET_Det

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Property and equipment	'	'	'
Total cost	$75,608	$90,831	'
Accumulated depreciation	-38,734	-43,630	'
Net book value	36,874	47,201	'
Depreciation expense	9,330	9,212	7,624
Minimum	'	'	'
Property and equipment	'	'	'
Useful life	'3 years	'	'
Maximum	'	'	'
Property and equipment	'	'	'
Useful life	'25 years	'	'
Leasehold improvements	'	'	'
Property and equipment	'	'	'
Useful life	'10 years	'	'
Total cost	6,355	6,779	'
Office equipment and other	'	'	'
Property and equipment	'	'	'
Total cost	11,520	16,842	'
Office equipment and other | Minimum	'	'	'
Property and equipment	'	'	'
Useful life	'3 years	'	'
Office equipment and other | Maximum	'	'	'
Property and equipment	'	'	'
Useful life	'5 years	'	'
Buildings	'	'	'
Property and equipment	'	'	'
Total cost	14,543	15,483	'
Buildings | Minimum	'	'	'
Property and equipment	'	'	'
Useful life	'10 years	'	'
Buildings | Maximum	'	'	'
Property and equipment	'	'	'
Useful life	'25 years	'	'
Broadcasting equipment	'	'	'
Property and equipment	'	'	'
Total cost	$43,190	$51,727	'
Broadcasting equipment | Minimum	'	'	'
Property and equipment	'	'	'
Useful life	'2 years 9 months	'	'
Broadcasting equipment | Maximum	'	'	'
Property and equipment	'	'	'
Useful life	'7 years	'	'

INTANGIBLE_ASSETS_NET_Details

INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Intangible assets	'	'	'
Total cost	$141,827	$151,913	'
Accumulated amortization	-51,521	-32,574	'
Amortization expense	23,786	14,806	10,024
Estimated future amortization expenses related to amortizable intangible assets	'	'	'
For the year ended December 31, 2014	23,197	'	'
For the year ended December 31, 2015	22,006	'	'
For the year ended December 31, 2016	17,873	'	'
For the year ended December 31, 2017	13,989	'	'
For the year ended December 31, 2018	6,586	'	'
For the year ended December 31, 2019 and thereafter	1,323	'	'
Total	84,974	'	'
Broadcasting licenses	'	'	'
Intangible assets	'	'	'
Cost - Finite-lived intangible assets	81,211	86,840	'
Accumulated amortization	-21,535	-4,564	'
Cable network connections	'	'	'
Intangible assets	'	'	'
Cost - Finite-lived intangible assets	47,473	51,644	'
Accumulated amortization	-27,051	-26,028	'
Other intangible assets	'	'	'
Intangible assets	'	'	'
Cost - Finite-lived intangible assets	7,811	7,721	'
Accumulated amortization	-2,935	-1,982	'
Trade names	'	'	'
Intangible assets	'	'	'
Cost - Indefinite-lived intangible assets	$5,332	$5,708	'

GOODWILL_Details

GOODWILL (Details) (USD $)

12 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

CTC Channel

CTC Channel

Domashny Channel

Domashny Channel

Peretz Channel

Peretz Channel

Peretz Channel

Channel 31

Channel 31

Channel 31

Production Group

Production Group

Production Group

Changes in goodwill

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Goodwill at the beginning of the period

$177,950

$165,566

$55,551

$50,827

$28,039

$26,019

$62,075

$58,258

'

$99

$99

$99

'

$32,186

$30,363

Goodwill acquired

'

2,476

'

1,673

'

482

'

321

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Impairment loss

-29,869

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-71,688

'

'

'

-29,869

-29,869

'

Foreign currency translation adjustment

-12,805

9,908

-4,000

3,051

-2,022

1,538

-4,466

3,496

'

'

'

'

'

-2,317

1,823

Goodwill at the end of the period

135,276

177,950

51,551

55,551

26,017

28,039

57,609

62,075

58,258

99

99

99

'

'

32,186

Accumulated impairment losses against goodwill

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$58,189

$58,189

$58,189

'

'

'

IMPAIRMENT_LOSS_Details

IMPAIRMENT LOSS (Details) (USD $)

12 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Mar. 03, 2014

Sep. 30, 2012

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Broadcasting licenses

Broadcasting licenses

Broadcasting licenses

Broadcasting licenses

Regional licenses

Peretz

Peretz

Peretz

Peretz

Peretz

Peretz

Peretz

DTV

CTC

CTC

CTC

Domashny

Domashny

Domashny

Channel 31

Channel 31

Channel 31

Production Unit

Production Unit

Production Unit

Production Unit

Umbrella licensing

Umbrella licensing

Regional licenses

Regional licenses

Trade names

Regional licenses

Regional licenses

Regional licenses

Regional licenses

Impairment loss

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Non-cash impairment losses related to intangible assets

'

'

'

'

'

$82,503

$23,558

'

$18,258

'

'

'

$22,603

$5,300

$21,192

$5,582

$11,136

'

$19,523

$7,278

'

$16,224

$5,398

$2,961

'

'

'

'

'

'

Impairment loss related to goodwill

29,869

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

71,688

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

29,869

29,869

'

'

Total impairment losses

29,869

82,503

106,382

'

82,503

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Income tax effect

'

-16,501

-6,939

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total effect on consolidated net income

29,869

66,002

99,443

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Percentage by which fair value exceeded carrying value of reporting units

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

10.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Carrying values of goodwill

135,276

177,950

165,566

'

'

'

'

'

'

58,258

57,609

62,075

'

'

'

'

'

51,551

'

'

26,017

'

'

99

99

99

'

'

32,186

30,363

Net Book Value after Impairment losses

734,116

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Market capitalization after impairment charges

$2,164,379

'

'

$1,510,394

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

INVESTMENTS_IN_EQUITY_INVESTEE2

INVESTMENTS IN EQUITY INVESTEES (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Investments in equity investees	'	'
Total investments and advances to investees	$5,524	$5,743
CTC-Novosibirsk	'	'
Investments in equity investees	'	'
Ownership interest (as a percent)	50.00%	50.00%
Total investments and advances to investees	5,340	5,569
Other television stations	'	'
Investments in equity investees	'	'
Total investments and advances to investees	$184	$174
Other television stations | Minimum	'	'
Investments in equity investees	'	'
Ownership interest (as a percent)	21.00%	21.00%
Other television stations | Maximum	'	'
Investments in equity investees	'	'
Ownership interest (as a percent)	50.00%	50.00%

ACCRUED_LIABILITIES_Details

ACCRUED LIABILITIES (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Accrued liabilities consist of:	'	'
Bonuses and accrued unused vacation	$6,066	$6,928
Accrued equity-based awards	3,652	3,876
Accrued lease payments	2,801	1,740
Tax contingencies and accruals for unrecognized income tax benefits	2,349	2,588
Auditing and consulting services	1,066	2,531
Other accrued liabilities	4,515	5,782
Total accrued liabilities	$20,449	$23,445

INCOME_TAXES_Details

INCOME TAXES (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Pretax income (loss):	'	'	'
Domestic	($7,527)	($12,557)	($31,892)
Foreign	229,023	177,246	168,811
Total	221,496	164,689	136,919
Significant components of the provision for income taxes	'	'	'
Domestic - current	3,612	-7,047	-17,753
Foreign - current	-58,756	-58,568	-59,140
Domestic - deferred	-10,947	-20,325	-10,315
Foreign - deferred	4,756	21,067	10,805
Income tax expense	-61,335	-64,873	-76,403
Russian withholding tax under the Treaty, on dividends distributed to CTC Media, Inc. (as a percent)	5.00%	'	'
Russian withholding tax on dividends distributed within the country (as a percent)	9.00%	9.00%	9.00%
Minimum percentage of ownership interest in subsidiary which Russian companies are required to hold to qualify for withholding tax exemption	50.00%	'	'
Minimum period for which Russian companies are required to hold ownership interest in subsidiary to qualify for withholding tax exemption	'365 days	'	'
Russian statutory income tax rate (as a percent)	20.00%	20.00%	20.00%
Kazakh statutory income tax rate (as a percent)	20.00%	20.00%	20.00%
Reconciliation of the US statutory federal tax rate to the Company's effective tax rate	'	'	'
U.S. statutory income tax rate (as a percent)	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
Income tax expense at US statutory rates (35%)	-77,524	-57,642	-47,922
Non-deductible expenses (stock-based compensation)	-642	-1,673	-6,411
Reversals of tax contingencies non-deductible for income tax purposes	464	1,956	1,075
Foreign tax credits/prior years	15,554	4,680	871
Foreign tax credits/current year	12,098	'	'
Effect of impairment loss	-10,454	-12,375	-25,091
Other permanent differences	-831	181	1,075
Income tax expense	($61,335)	($64,873)	($76,403)

INCOME_TAXES_Details_2

INCOME TAXES (Details 2) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Deferred tax assets and liabilities	'	'
Net operating losses and tax loss carryforwards	$375,000	$588,000
Programming rights	52,562,000	55,646,000
Valuation allowance	-375,000	-588,000
Total deferred tax assets	52,562,000	55,646,000
Intangible assets	-15,506,000	-21,933,000
Property and equipment	-1,253,000	-1,665,000
Unremitted earnings of Russian subsidiaries	-49,953,000	-39,007,000
Other deferred tax liabilities	-398,000	-65,000
Total deferred tax liabilities	-67,110,000	-62,670,000
Amount of indefinitely reinvested foreign earnings including earnings already reinvested	640,400,000	'
Unrecognized deferred tax liabilities on indefinitely reinvested foreign earnings	120,100,000	'
Deferred tax assets:	'	'
Foreign tax component	52,937,000	56,234,000
Valuation allowance	-375,000	-588,000
Total deferred tax assets	52,562,000	55,646,000
Deferred tax liabilities:	'	'
Domestic tax component	-49,953,000	-39,007,000
Foreign tax component	-17,157,000	-23,663,000
Total deferred tax liabilities	-67,110,000	-62,670,000
Operating loss and tax loss carryforwards	'	'
Unrecognized income tax benefits and related interest and penalties accrued	2,021,000	1,590,000
Russian	'	'
Operating loss and tax loss carryforwards	'	'
Tax loss carryforwards	1,877,000	2,938,000
Potential deferred tax benefits on tax loss carryforwards	$375,000	$588,000

INCOME_TAXES_Details_3

INCOME TAXES (Details 3) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
INCOME TAXES	'
Expected increase in total unrecognized tax benefits due to income tax positions	$1,652,000
Portion of expected increase in total unrecognized tax benefits, expected to increase in next twelve months	347,000
Portion of significant change in unrecognized tax benefit within 12 months, decrease due to lapse of statutory limitation	511,000
Decrease in income tax expense	27,700,000
Increase in net income	27,700,000
Increase in net income related to prior periods	$15,600,000
Increase in basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$0.17
Increase in diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$0.18

STOCKHOLDERS_EQUITY_Details

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended				12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 05, 2013	Aug. 02, 2013	Apr. 30, 2013	Mar. 05, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Mar. 04, 2013
					VotePerShare
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Common stock issued (in shares)	'	'	'	'	158,210,719	158,160,719	'	'
Less: Common stock held in treasury (in shares)	'	'	'	'	-2,500,000	'	'	'
Common stock outstanding (in shares)	'	'	'	'	155,710,719	158,160,719	'	'
Open-market stock repurchase program, shares authorized for purchase	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	2,500,000
Number of shares repurchased	'	'	'	'	2,500,000	'	'	'
Shares repurchase average price (in dollars per share)	'	'	'	'	$11.89	'	'	'
Shares repurchased	'	'	'	'	$29,727	'	'	'
Number of shares of common stock authorized	'	'	'	'	175,772,173	175,772,173	'	'
Number of votes per common share	'	'	'	'	1	'	'	'
Stock options exercised (in shares)	'	'	'	'	50,000	840,649	364,324	'
Aggregate consideration of common stock issued	'	'	'	'	454	4,616	5,352	'
Dividends declared and paid	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Dividends declared per share (in dollars per share)	$0.16	$0.16	$0.16	$0.15	$0.63	$0.52	$0.82	'
Dividends paid per share (in dollars per share)	$0.16	$0.16	$0.16	$0.15	'	'	'	'
Dividends declared	24,914	24,914	25,216	23,724	'	'	'	'
Dividends paid	$24,914	$24,914	$25,216	$23,724	$98,768	$82,244	$128,930	'

STOCKBASED_COMPENSATION_Detail

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Details) (USD $)

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Mar. 04, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2010

Dec. 31, 2009

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Feb. 24, 2010

Feb. 24, 2010

Jul. 29, 2013

2009 Plan

2013 Plan

2013 Plan

Restricted stock units

Restricted stock units

Stock Option

Stock Option

Stock Option

Stock Option

Stock Option

Stock Option

Stock Option

Stock Option

Stock Option

Stock Option

Stock Option

Stock Option

Stock Option

Stock Option

Equity-based incentive awards

Equity-based incentive awards

Equity-based incentive awards

Equity-based incentive awards

Former CEO Stock Options

2013 Plan

2009 Plan

2009 Plan

2009 Plan

2009 Plan

2009 Plan

2009 Plan

2009 Plan

2009 Plan

2009 Plan

2013 Plan

2013 Plan

2013 Plan

Minimum

Maximum

Item

Minimum

Minimum

Maximum

Maximum

Minimum

Maximum

Stock-based compensation

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Maximum shares authorized for issuance

7,800,000

'

2,500,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Shares granted during the period

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,179,375

1,373,125

734,375

5,995,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Vesting period

'

'

'

'

'4 years

'

'

'4 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Percentage of options vesting

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

25.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Remainder vesting period under Time-based Tranche

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'3 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of tranches into which the options are divided under Time-based Tranche

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of sub-tranches into which the options are divided under Performance-based Tranche

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

4

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Right to receive potential cash payments, share price (in dollars per share)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$14

$16.80

'

Assumptions used in the option pricing model to assess the fair values of the options granted and the fair value of equity based incentive awards

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Risk free interest rate (as a percent)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1.27%

'

'

'

'

Risk free interest rate, low end of range (as a percent)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.38%

0.02%

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.11%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Risk free interest rate, high end of range (as a percent)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1.20%

2.37%

'

'

'

'

'

'

1.07%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Expected option life

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'2 years 6 months

'3 months

'5 years 6 months

'5 years

'

'8 months 1 day

'4 years

'3 years 4 months 24 days

'

'

'

'

Expected dividend yield (as a percent)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

5.40%

2.87%

6.28%

7.15%

'

5.32%

5.66%

4.62%

'

'

'

'

Volatility factor (as a percent)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

41.19%

'

'

'

'

Volatility factor, low end of range (as a percent)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

51.44%

39.37%

'

'

'

'

'

'

36.36%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Volatility factor, high end of range (as a percent)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

84.69%

87.88%

'

'

'

'

'

'

53.63%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Weighted average grant-date fair value (in dollars per share)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$2.24

$7.88

'

'

'

'

'

'

$10.53

'

'

$2.32

'

'

'

'

Equity-based incentive awards vested and exercisable

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,571,319

'

'

'

'

Intrinsic value of the Company's equity-based incentive awards outstanding and exercisable

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$0

'

'

'

'

Liability at the end of the period

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$3,652,000

'

'

'

'

Vested and unexercised shares

'

'

'

'

'

2,405,068

3,578,707

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

650,000

Granted (in shares)

'

'

'

637,800

2,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Closing price of the Company's common stock as a condition of exercising restricted share units (in dollars per share)

'

$12

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Trading days prior to exercise

'

'10 days

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Shares granted during the period with approved performance criteria for 2013

'

'

'

'

637,800

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Weighted average per unit grant date fair value (in dollars per share)

'

'

'

'

$10.53

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$2.80

$2.80

'

'

'

Number of performance criteria's achieved (as a percent)

'

33.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

STOCKBASED_COMPENSATION_Detail1

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Details 2) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Common Stock Options, Quantity	'	'	'
Exercised (in shares)	-50,000	-840,649	-364,324
Intrinsic value of common stock options, SAR and equity based incentive awards exercised during the period	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation expense recognized	$1,834,000	$4,779,000	$18,318,000
2013 Plan	'	'	'
Intrinsic value of common stock options, SAR and equity based incentive awards exercised during the period	'	'	'
Compensation cost related to unvested granted awards not yet recognized	11,700,000	'	'
Weighted average period of recognition of unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested awards	'3 years 3 months 18 days	'	'
2009 Plan	'	'	'
Intrinsic value of common stock options, SAR and equity based incentive awards exercised during the period	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation expense recognized	798,000	4,779,000	18,318,000
Restricted stock units	'	'	'
Restricted stock units and Equity-based incentive awards, Quantity	'	'	'
Granted (in shares)	637,800	'	'
Forfeited (in shares)	-103,337	'	'
Outstanding at the end of the period (in shares)	534,463	'	'
Nonvested Restricted stock units and Equity-based incentive awards, Quantity	'	'	'
Granted (in shares)	637,800	'	'
Forfeited (in shares)	-103,337	'	'
Outstanding at the end of the period (in shares)	534,463	'	'
Restricted stock units | 2013 Plan	'	'	'
Restricted stock units and Equity-based incentive awards, Quantity	'	'	'
Granted (in shares)	2,000,000	'	'
Nonvested Restricted stock units and Equity-based incentive awards, Quantity	'	'	'
Granted (in shares)	2,000,000	'	'
Nonvested Equity-based incentive awards, Weighted average grant-date fair value	'	'	'
Outstanding at the end of the period (in dollars per share)	$10.53	'	'
Intrinsic value of common stock options, SAR and equity based incentive awards exercised during the period	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation expense recognized	1,035,000	'	'
Compensation cost related to unvested granted awards not yet recognized	1,100,000	'	'
Restricted stock units | 2013 Plan | Vesting based on performance criteria	'	'	'
Intrinsic value of common stock options, SAR and equity based incentive awards exercised during the period	'	'	'
Compensation cost related to unvested granted awards not yet recognized	10,600,000	'	'
Common stock options	'	'	'
Common Stock Options, Quantity	'	'	'
Outstanding at the beginning of the period (in shares)	3,578,707	'	'
Granted (in shares)	30,000	'	'
Exercised (in shares)	-50,000	'	'
Forfeited (in shares)	-576,566	'	'
Expired (in shares)	-577,073	'	'
Outstanding at the end of the period (in shares)	2,405,068	3,578,707	'
Common Stock Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price	'	'	'
Outstanding at the beginning of the period (in dollars per share)	$18.58	'	'
Granted (in dollars per share)	$9.07	'	'
Exercised (in dollars per share)	$9.07	'	'
Forfeited (in dollars per share)	$15.05	'	'
Expired (in dollars per share)	$19.85	'	'
Outstanding at the end of the period (in dollars per share)	$19.20	$18.58	'
Nonvested Common Stock Options, Quantity	'	'	'
Nonvested Common Stock Options at the beginning of the period (in shares)	782,502	'	'
Granted (in shares)	30,000	'	'
Vested (in shares)	-187,184	'	'
Forfeited (in shares)	-576,566	'	'
Nonvested Common Stock Options at the end of the period (in shares)	48,752	782,502	'
Nonvested Common Stock Options, Weighted average grant-date fair value	'	'	'
Nonvested options at the beginning of the period (in dollars per share)	$7.53	'	'
Granted (in dollars per share)	$0.77	'	'
Vested (in dollars per share)	$6.64	'	'
Forfeited (in dollars per share)	$7.90	'	'
Nonvested options at the end of the period (in dollars per share)	$2.43	$7.53	'
Vested Common stock options	'	'	'
Vested Common Stock Options, Quantity (in shares)	2,356,316	'	'
Vested Common Stock Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$19.41	'	'
Vested Common Stock Options, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	'5 years 4 months 24 days	'	'
Intrinsic value of common stock options, SAR and equity based incentive awards exercised during the period	'	'	'
Total intrinsic value of options exercised	122,000	4,624,000	2,575,000
Equity-based incentive awards	'	'	'
Restricted stock units and Equity-based incentive awards, Quantity	'	'	'
Outstanding at the beginning of the period (in shares)	2,200,552	'	'
Exercised (in shares)	-86,250	'	'
Forfeited (in shares)	-266,252	'	'
Expired (in shares)	-276,731	'	'
Outstanding at the end of the period (in shares)	1,571,319	2,200,552	'
Equity-based incentive awards, Weighted Average Exercise Price	'	'	'
Outstanding at the beginning of the period (in dollars per share)	$14	'	'
Exercised (in dollars per share)	$14	'	'
Forfeited (in dollars per share)	$14	'	'
Expired (in dollars per share)	$14	'	'
Outstanding at the end of the period (in dollars per share)	$14	$14	'
Nonvested Restricted stock units and Equity-based incentive awards, Quantity	'	'	'
Outstanding at the beginning of the period (in shares)	319,688	'	'
Vested (in shares)	-53,436	'	'
Forfeited (in shares)	-266,252	'	'
Outstanding at the end of the period (in shares)	'	319,688	'
Nonvested Equity-based incentive awards, Weighted average grant-date fair value	'	'	'
Outstanding at the beginning of the period (in dollars per share)	$2.80	'	'
Vested (in dollars per share)	$2.80	'	'
Forfeited (in dollars per share)	$2.80	'	'
Outstanding at the end of the period (in dollars per share)	$2.80	$2.80	'
Vested Restricted stock units and Equity-based incentive awards	'	'	'
Vested Restricted stock units and Equity-based incentive awards, Quantity (in shares)	1,571,319	'	'
Vested Equity-based incentive awards, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$14	'	'
Vested Equity-based incentive awards, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	'5 years 9 months 18 days	'	'
Intrinsic value of common stock options, SAR and equity based incentive awards exercised during the period	'	'	'
Total intrinsic value of equity instruments other than options	$242,000	$35,000	$598,000

RELATEDPARTY_TRANSACTIONS_Deta

RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Details) (USD $)

0 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Nov. 05, 2013

Aug. 02, 2013

Apr. 30, 2013

Mar. 05, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2011

Jun. 01, 2011

Dec. 15, 2011

Dec. 15, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Oct. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Alfa Group

Alfa Group

Alfa Group

Alfa Group

Telcrest

Telcrest

Telcrest

Subsidiary of Telcrest

Modern Times Group MTG AB

Modern Times Group MTG AB

Modern Times Group MTG AB

Subsidiary of Modern Times Group MTG AB

Subsidiary of Modern Times Group MTG AB

Subsidiary of Modern Times Group MTG AB

Subsidiary of Modern Times Group MTG AB

Minimum

Maximum

Acquisition of programming rights

RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Percentage interest of entity's common stock sold

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

25.15%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Prepayments for acquisition of programming rights from REN-TV

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$2,460

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Dividends paid

24,914

24,914

25,216

23,724

98,768

82,244

128,930

6,328

'

'

'

24,916

20,569

26,102

'

37,806

31,203

49,207

'

'

'

'

Revenue from distribution

'

'

'

'

719

514

265

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

719

514

265

Accounts receivable

'

'

'

'

$368

$227

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$208

$67

'

Maturities of deposits

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'3 months

'6 months

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Term of exclusive agreement signed to distribute the international version of the CTC channel

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'5 years

'

'

'

COMMITMENTS_AND_CONTINGENCIES_1

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended				12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Mar. 01, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
				Subsequent Event	Foreign exchange forward contracts	Foreign exchange forward contracts	Foreign exchange forward contracts	Nondesignated hedges	Nondesignated hedges	Designated hedges	Designated hedges
							Subsequent Event			Foreign exchange forward contracts	Foreign exchange forward contracts
Exchange rate	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Percentage of appreciation or depreciation of Russian ruble against US dollar	-7.00%	6.00%	-5.00%	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Change in average percentage of the average value of the Russian Ruble against the US Dollar against corresponding prior period	2.00%	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Average exchange rate (in ruble)	31.85	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Exchange rate (in ruble)	32.73	'	'	36.18	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Derivative financial instruments	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Notional amount	'	'	'	'	'	'	$59,400,000	$155,600,000	$81,500,000	$82,500,000	$87,900,000
Effect of derivative financial instruments designated as fair value hedges on consolidated statement of income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Foreign currency gains (losses) designated as hedging instruments	'	'	'	'	916,000	-1,233,000	'	'	'	'	'
Effect of outstanding economic hedges	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Foreign currency gains (losses) not designated as hedging instruments	'	'	'	'	$2,033,000	($272,000)	'	'	'	'	'

COMMITMENTS_AND_CONTINGENCIES_2

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details 2) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Concentrations	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Operating revenue	$259,717	$171,084	$206,015	$195,287	$264,233	$162,009	$187,584	$191,120	$832,103	$804,946	$766,360
Total operating revenues | Customer concentration risk | Top ten advertisers	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Concentrations	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Percentage of benchmark derived from specified source	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	34.00%	34.00%	30.00%
Number of top advertisers	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	10	'	'

COMMITMENTS_AND_CONTINGENCIES_3

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details 3) (USD $)

12 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2012

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Channel 31 Group

Broadcasting licenses, indefinite lived

Broadcasting licenses, indefinite lived

Minimum

Maximum

Acquisition of programming rights

Transmission and satellite fees

Leasehold obligations

Network affiliation agreements

Acquisition of format rights

Cable connections

Payments for intellectual rights

Other contractual obligations

Broadcasting licenses

Broadcasting licenses

Item

Purchase commitments

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total

$384,779,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$227,816,000

$70,885,000

$37,547,000

$9,593,000

$852,000

$2,158,000

$13,780,000

$22,148,000

2014

228,552,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

189,020,000

19,591,000

7,231,000

3,026,000

852,000

1,707,000

2,766,000

4,359,000

2015

66,197,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

29,690,000

17,753,000

7,595,000

2,998,000

'

451,000

2,926,000

4,784,000

2016

43,051,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

9,106,000

16,555,000

7,802,000

1,823,000

'

'

3,087,000

4,678,000

2017

28,557,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

11,889,000

8,090,000

1,746,000

'

'

2,442,000

4,390,000

2018

18,422,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

5,097,000

6,829,000

'

'

'

2,559,000

3,937,000

Period of transmission agreements with the Russian television and radio network (RTRS), a transmission provider

'

'

'

'

'10 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of viewers in Russia

'

'

'

'

141,600,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Agreement fees payable

'

'

'

'

'

1,200,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Agreement fees payable for 2014

'

'

'

'

'

25,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Annual per channel transmission fees after the rollout

26,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Analog-to-digital transmission expenses

'

'

'

'

'

24,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Operating leases

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Terms of operating leases for satellite transponders and office space

'

'

'

'

'

'

'1 year

'11 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total operating lease expense

6,969,000

7,032,000

7,241,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Non-Income Taxes

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Accruals for contingencies related to non-income taxes

328,000

998,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Accruals for contingencies related to non-income taxes related to pre-acquisition operation of the Channel 31 Group

'

'

'

347,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Possible contingencies related to non-income taxes, which are not accrued

$927,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Compliance with licenses terms

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Broadcast Licenses term

'10 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Percentage of programming in the Kazakh language during every six-hour slot

'

'

'

'

'

'

50.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

SEGMENT_INFORMATION_Details

SEGMENT INFORMATION (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
	Item								Item	Item
Segment information	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Number of reportable segments	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	8	8	'
Number of Russian-based television channels	3	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	3	'	'
Operating revenue from external customers	$259,717	$171,084	$206,015	$195,287	$264,233	$162,009	$187,584	$191,120	$832,103	$804,946	$766,360
Operating income / (loss)	71,933	44,187	49,395	42,184	94,842	-44,048	49,122	49,971	207,699	149,887	122,685
Identifiable assets	970,976	'	'	'	985,574	'	'	'	970,976	985,574	893,717
Depreciation and amortization	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-33,116	-24,018	-17,649
Programming expenses	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-338,703	-317,136	-292,466
Total Gains (Losses)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-29,869	-82,503	-106,382
Operating	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Segment information	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Operating revenue from external customers	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	832,103	804,946	766,360
Intersegment revenue	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,526	3,792	4,653
Operating income / (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	207,699	149,887	122,685
Identifiable assets	998,113	'	'	'	1,031,869	'	'	'	998,113	1,031,869	970,678
Depreciation and amortization	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-33,116	-24,018	-17,649
Programming expenses	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-338,703	-317,136	-292,466
Total Gains (Losses)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-29,869	-82,503	-106,382
Operating | CTC Channel	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Segment information	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Operating revenue from external customers	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	586,434	577,034	572,625
Intersegment revenue	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,186	1,382	758
Operating income / (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	215,976	199,035	234,395
Identifiable assets	665,609	'	'	'	644,115	'	'	'	665,609	644,115	571,655
Depreciation and amortization	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-9,033	-8,024	-5,499
Programming expenses	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-234,234	-220,229	-203,145
Total Gains (Losses)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-19,523	-7,277
Operating | Domashny Channel	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Segment information	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Operating revenue from external customers	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	124,838	113,290	105,231
Intersegment revenue	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	190	530	283
Operating income / (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	25,633	5,277	17,302
Identifiable assets	111,353	'	'	'	122,417	'	'	'	111,353	122,417	123,606
Depreciation and amortization	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-7,792	-4,013	-1,989
Programming expenses	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-55,753	-52,490	-46,626
Total Gains (Losses)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-16,224	-5,399
Operating | Peretz Channel	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Segment information	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Operating revenue from external customers	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	84,264	81,184	66,215
Intersegment revenue	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	10	93	2
Operating income / (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	6,358	-35,933	-96,068
Identifiable assets	145,419	'	'	'	156,951	'	'	'	145,419	156,951	197,324
Depreciation and amortization	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-11,773	-9,266	-7,721
Programming expenses	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-34,828	-30,242	-32,722
Total Gains (Losses)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-43,795	-93,706
Operating | Channel 31	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Segment information	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Operating revenue from external customers	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	25,821	22,595	16,921
Operating income / (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	5,072	2,647	4,750
Identifiable assets	25,933	'	'	'	22,858	'	'	'	25,933	22,858	23,326
Depreciation and amortization	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-2,931	-999	-418
Programming expenses	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-12,694	-12,128	-9,154
Total Gains (Losses)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-2,961	'
Operating | All Other	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Segment information	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Operating revenue from external customers	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	10,746	10,843	5,368
Intersegment revenue	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	140	1,787	3,610
Operating income / (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-45,340	-21,139	-37,694
Identifiable assets	49,799	'	'	'	85,528	'	'	'	49,799	85,528	54,767
Depreciation and amortization	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-1,587	-1,716	-2,022
Programming expenses	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-1,194	-2,047	-819
Total Gains (Losses)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-29,869	'	'
Eliminations	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Segment information	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Intersegment revenue	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-1,526	-3,792	-4,653
Identifiable assets	($27,137)	'	'	'	($46,295)	'	'	'	($27,137)	($46,295)	($76,961)

QUARTERLY_FINANCIAL_DATA_UNAUD2

QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Operating revenue	$259,717	$171,084	$206,015	$195,287	$264,233	$162,009	$187,584	$191,120	$832,103	$804,946	$766,360
Operating income	71,933	44,187	49,395	42,184	94,842	-44,048	49,122	49,971	207,699	149,887	122,685
Net income attributable to CTC Media, Inc. stockholders	$45,504	$46,655	$31,593	$28,588	$64,875	($38,480)	$34,046	$32,622	$152,340	$93,063	$53,118
Net income per share attributable to CTC Media, Inc. stockholders - basic (in dollars per share)	$0.29	$0.30	$0.20	$0.18	$0.41	($0.24)	$0.21	$0.21	$0.97	$0.59	$0.34
Net income per share attributable to CTC Media, Inc. stockholders - diluted (in dollars per share)	$0.29	$0.30	$0.20	$0.18	$0.41	($0.24)	$0.21	$0.21	$0.97	$0.59	$0.34

SUBSEQUENT_EVENTS_Details

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended			2 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Mar. 01, 2014	Mar. 05, 2014
				Subsequent Event	Subsequent Event
				Russian ruble	Dividend declared
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS	'	'	'	'	'
Dividend declared (in dollars per share)	'	'	'	'	$0.18
Dividend Payable Amount	'	'	'	'	$27
Percentage of appreciation or depreciation of functional currency against US dollar	-7.00%	6.00%	-5.00%	10.00%	'