Kommersant: Kulistikov leaves with NTV

NTV CEO Vladimir Kulistikov, who headed the TV channel for more than ten years, leaves his post. It is reported by "Kommersant" with reference to sources on the media market. According to the publication, Kulistikov decided not to renew the contract, the term of which expires on January 1, 2016, for health reasons.

Kulistikov can offer an “honorary position” in Gazprom-Media or in another large holding “For his merits in the management of the TV channel and to the state,” said the interlocutors of Kommersant.

The issue with the candidate of the new NTV CEO is being decided.

The interlocutor of the publication in the Kremlin did not comment on the possible departure of Kulistikov, while noting that the presidential administration "" in a higher way evaluate his professional qualities. "

Kulistikov’s departure is not the only expected personnel rearrangement at Gazprom-Media. So, according to sources, one of the top managers of the holding television acts will be the TV presenter and producer, owner of the Apostle Media communication agency Tina Kandelaki. She will take the position of general producer and deputy general director of the united sports editorial office of the new sports holding, confirmed in the press service of Gazprom-Media.

A sports holding is created around the public federal TV channel Match TV, which Gazprom-Media will launch before the end of this year on behalf of President Vladimir Putin on the basis of the Russia 2 channel, redeemed from VGTRK.