BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Principles of Consolidation
Net loss attributable to CTC Media, Inc. stockholders excluding intercompany expenses	$ 31,216	$ 28,588
Percentage of advertising revenue generated in fourth quarter			31.00%
Channel 31 Group
Principles of Consolidation
Percentage of economic interest owned	60.00%
Assets (excluding intercompany assets)	21,085
Liabilities (excluding intercompany liabilities)	7,883
Net loss attributable to CTC Media, Inc. stockholders excluding intercompany expenses	$ 585
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%