INVESTMENTS IN EQUITY INVESTEES (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
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%