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Facts and Figures about the Games Industry in Russia

The Russian video game market represents a significant global sector that is currently undergoing a transition toward increased legitimacy and digital monetization.

• Russia generated €1.03 billion in digital games revenue during 2014, accounting for half of the entire Eastern European market.
• The Russian free-to-play market was valued at €428 million in 2014 and is projected to grow to €492 million by 2018.
• Console revenue in Russia grew by 23% in 2014, driven by an increasing consumer shift toward legitimate retail channels and credit card payments.