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Октагон (@octagon_media) is a Russian-language news and analysis channel based in Russia, covering politics, society, economics and culture in Russia and abroad. It has about 10,800 subscribers, 192 videos, and a median of roughly 170 views per video. Uploads have stopped: none in the last 365 days. Estimated sponsored integration rate: $150 to $250 per video.

Why brands book Октагон

Russian-language political analysis channel with a loyal but small, now inactive audience

  • About 10,800 subscribers with a median of roughly 170 views per video across 192 uploads
  • Shorts make up 24 percent of uploads, and median runtime is about 116 seconds
  • No uploads in the last 365 days, so there is no current publishing cadence to rely on
Best forawareness among Russian-speaking audiencesregional brand campaigns in Russia
Watch forChannel has been inactive since early 2024 and carries high political content risk.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
News and Politics70%
Society20%
Business and Finance10%
Formats
explainer videos with voiceover, news reports, short commentary clips
Tone
analytical, serious
Language
Russian
On camera
No, voiceover and b-roll
Production
Clean, lightly edited
Typical length
1 to 3 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent5/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment50/100
Positive share of 30 comments
Engagement6.2%
Likes and comments per view on recent videos
Audience asks aboutwhat is behind the latest political events in Russiahow regional economic problems affect ordinary peoplewhat is happening in Central Asia and the Caucasus
Age
15%18-24
30%25-34
25%35-44
30%45+
Gender
45%women
55%men
Countries
Russia90%
LanguagesRussian 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 50 videos were sponsored
None seenno sponsored videos in the last 50
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsorship disclosures found in the last 50 videos

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencemedium
Politicshigh

Recent titles cover military conflict and geopolitics, for example 'Звёздные войны. Продолжение' and 'Специальные военные вопросы / Октагон', and a 2022 video covers a strike on the Black Sea Fleet headquarters.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Platforms

PlatformFollowersMedian viewsUploads, 90d
YouTube11k1680

Benchmark score: 4 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Engagement Median views relative to followers2 / 50
Activity Uploads in the last 90 days0 / 30
Reach Followers on the main platform2 / 20

Recent videos

Last three uploads, latest 1024 days ago.

https://octagon.media Информационно-аналитическое СМИ, посвящённое политике, социальным проблемам, экономике и культуре в России и мире Почта: info@octagon.media
Октагон's own profile description on YouTube

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About Октагон

Октагон is a Russian-language news and analysis channel that publishes explainers on politics, social problems, economics and culture in Russia and abroad. The channel is linked to the Octagon.media information outlet, and the website describes it as an analytical media resource. Recent uploads are voiceover explainers and short news reports, with median runtime around two minutes.

The channel has about 10,800 subscribers and a median of roughly 170 views per video. Viewers are likely Russian-speaking adults interested in current affairs, though audience demographics are estimates only. Uploads stopped more than a year ago.

Brand work is not visible in the data, and no sponsorships were found. A sponsored integration is estimated at $150 to $250 per video, which works out to $20 to $35 CPM on median views, comparable to paid ads at $10 to $30 CPM. Best suited to brands with political or regional Russian-language campaigns that accept high-risk content adjacency.

Written from Октагон's public YouTube profile, platform data and web mentions. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Октагон can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Октагон

How much does Октагон charge for a sponsored video?

Estimated rate is $150 to $250 per video, based on a $20 to $35 CPM on the channel's median views of about 170. Rates are estimates and should be confirmed with the creator before booking.

What does Октагон post about on YouTube?

The channel posts Russian-language analysis and news explainers on politics, society, economics and foreign affairs, usually one to three minutes long. Uploads have not appeared in the past year.

How do I contact Октагон for a brand deal?

Contact details unlock on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted creators can be booked through Starbooked, and this channel is not currently boosted.