BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Principles of Consolidation
Net income attributable to CTC Media, Inc. stockholders excluding intercompany expenses	$ 31,595	$ 46,655	$ 89,472	$ 106,836
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)	19,784		19,784
Liabilities (excluding intercompany liabilities)	5,191		5,191
Net income attributable to CTC Media, Inc. stockholders excluding intercompany expenses	$ 519		$ 129
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%