1C Company has snapped up BUKA, one of the largest Russian publishing and distribution companies.

Making the best use of the synergy in their publishing, distribution and marketing operations will “open up new horizons” and give both companies the chance to develop faster than the market's rate of growth, the pair said in a joint statement.

"BUKA is one of the oldest players on the Russian game market. I always admired the company, its corporate culture, staff, management and operational efficiency," said Boris Nuraliev, director of 1C Company.

"The mutual potential of 1C and BUKA opens new unique opportunities and will help us to achieve success on this challenging and rapidly growing market. It will be an honor for us to develop such a well-known and popular brand.”
 
1C’s Theatre of War pictured