Petr Makarenko
Petr Makarenko is the former founder and shareholder of 'Telesport', a Russian sports broadcasting operator known for acquiring broadcasting rights for major international sporting events. Recently, he has been in the news due to the initiation of bankruptcy proceedings against him, following a court ruling that he owes 1.8 billion rubles to 'Telesport' for various financial mismanagements, including substantial loans granted to himself from company funds. Additionally, he is under house arrest facing serious charges of large-scale fraud.
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Petr Makarenko, the former CEO of Telesport, claimed that the company acquired the rights to broadcast the 2026 Olympics.
Жаров рассказал, почему «Матч ТВ» не купил права на показ Олимпиады — РБК
Russia· 2026-01-22
Petr Makarenko, the former general director of 'Telesport', claimed that the company acquired broadcasting rights for the 2026 Olympics.
«Матч ТВ» направил в МОК предложение по показу Олимпиады-2026 — РБКRussia· 2025-10-28
Petr Makarenko, the former general director of 'Telesport', claimed that the company acquired the broadcasting rights for the 2026 Olympics.
«Матч ТВ» направил в МОК предложение по показу Олимпиады-2026 — РБКRussia· 2025-10-27Petr Makarenko is the founder and former shareholder of 'Telesport', who is currently undergoing bankruptcy proceedings.
Суд ввел процедуру банкротства в отношении экс-главы «Телеспорта» — РБКRussia· 2025-02-20