Online matchmakers gain most profit on Russian web
Aleksandr Rybakov, Webplanet.ru
Russian online matchmaking services made $34m turnover in 2006, says iKS-Consulting recent report. The figure is four times more than the previous year result and would double in 2007, analysts say.
Mamba.ru leads in .RU online matchmaking with 85% market share. Although this year it might be pressed by
RBC's
LovePlanet.ru. RBC has already
spent about $10m on LovePlanet's promotion.