RUSSIAN RADIO
Russian-language radio extends across the world's largest country and into neighboring states. From state-run news to commercial pop and rock, the format reflects Russia's cultural breadth. The Russian-speaking diaspora also supports stations in Israel, Germany, the US, and the Baltic states.
Russian radio has a strong tradition of 'author song' (bard music) and romantic pop (estrada) alongside modern formats. Russian-language radio also thrives in many former Soviet states.
Broadcasting from Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Israel, Germany, United States.
ALL RUSSIAN STATIONS
Kitap Radiosy broadcasts classic hits and oldies in Russian, with a focus on pop music. The station streams at 128kbps MP3 quality and is accessible locally within the Russian Federation. Its homepage is kitap.fm.
Радио Спутник Санкт-Петербург 91.5 FM broadcasts primarily talk content, focusing on news and politics. Based in the Russian Federation, it serves the local audience with a mix of current affairs programming.
Советская волна broadcasts electronic music in Russian. The station operates locally within the Russian Federation and streams at 128kbps MP3.
Три Ангела is a Christian radio station based in the Russian Federation, broadcasting in Russian.
"Женский Stand Up" is a Russian radio station focused on humor. It broadcasts content in Russian and is accessible via a 64kbps AAC+ stream. The station does not have listener data available.
RadioMv.com broadcasts Christian talk content in Russian, focusing on themes related to the Bible and the Old Testament. The station streams at 128kbps MP3 quality and is located in Washington, serving the Russian-speaking community.
Radio Maska broadcasts popular Russian hits and contemporary pop music. The station streams in 320kbps MP3 quality and is based in the Russian Federation. It is a new and relatively station, focusing on music content.
Голос Бирмы broadcasts in Russian, offering a mix of talk and news content. The station is accessible online at www.voiceofburma.ru, streaming at 128kbps MP3. It operates locally within the Russian Federation and focuses on topics relevant to its audience.
RadCap - Medieval Metal Rock broadcasts a unique blend of medieval metal and rock music from Moscow, Russia. The station primarily features high-energy tracks and is part of Radio Caprice's offerings.
Radio Muzyka Moyego Goroda broadcasts music with a focus on hits, rock, and top 40 tracks. It operates at a high energy level with a streaming quality of 128kbps MP3. The station is based in the Russian Federation and broadcasts locally.
Radio Novaya Rossiya broadcasts classic hits, pop, and dance music in Russian. Operating at a high energy level, it features a mix of top 40 tracks.
Европа Плюс Владивосток 104.2 FM broadcasts pop music in Russian. The station operates locally in Vladivostok and streams at 82kbps MP3. It is part of the larger Европа Плюс network, known for its contemporary music programming.
Радио России ГТРК Карелия 102.2 FM broadcasts news-related talk content in Russian. It is based in the Russian Federation and operates with a streaming quality of 392kbps AAC.
RuWorship Библия по плану is a Christian radio station located in the Russian Federation, broadcasting in Russian. The station offers content related to biblical teachings and worship, with a streaming quality of 128kbps MP3.
Радио 19-22 broadcasts a mix of pop, rock, and sports content from Moscow, Russia. The station streams at 192kbps MP3 and operates with a high energy level.
Радио Дача Самара 102.1 FM broadcasts pop music in Russian. The station is based in the Russian Federation and streams at 128kbps AAC. It is a newer station with a focus on music content.
Радио России Иваново 89.1 FM broadcasts local news and talk content focused on politics. Based in the Ivanovo region, it serves the community with relevant discussions and updates.
Балтик Плюс broadcasts a mix of adult contemporary music, news, and pop, with a focus on soft rock. Located in Kaliningrad, Russia, the station operates at a medium energy level and streams at 256kbps MP3.
Ретро ФМ Владимир 101.3 FM broadcasts a selection of old music, focusing on retro hits. Located in the Russian Federation, the station streams at 256kbps MP3 and targets listeners interested in nostalgic sounds. Its popularity is currently emerging, making it a new addition to the local radio landscape.
European Hit Radio - Russkie Hiti broadcasts pop music primarily in Russian from Latvia. It targets listeners interested in contemporary Russian hits.
101.ru Victory Day broadcasts content related to the celebration of Victory Day on May 9, commemorating the end of World War II. The station operates in Russian and is based in the Russian Federation.
НАШЕ Радио, Классик рок broadcasts classic rock music in Russian. Based in the Russian Federation, it streams at 128kbps MP3 quality. The station does not have available listener data or a specified audience.
Radio Segenswelle Russisch broadcasts in Russian from Germany, focusing on Christian content. It does not have listener data available, indicating a lack of popularity metrics.
Comedy Radio Кострома 105.3 FM broadcasts a mix of comedy and pop music in Russian. Based in the Russian Federation, it targets a local audience with a focus on humor.
Забытая кассета broadcasts retro hits from the 80s and 90s in Russian. The station streams at 128kbps MP3 and has local broadcast coordinates. It operates without available listener data.
Радио Родных Дорог Ярославль 93.0 FM broadcasts primarily in Russian and focuses on chanson and pop music. It operates at a stream quality of 128kbps MP3 and serves the Yaroslavl region with local broadcasts. The station does not currently have listener data available.
Радио России Санкт-Петербург 66.3 УКВ broadcasts local news, talk shows, and weather updates in Russian. The station operates on FM frequency 66.3 MHz, serving the Saint Petersburg area. Its online presence can be found at www.rtr.spb.ru.
Radio Caprice - Post Metal broadcasts a high-energy format focusing on post metal and art metal genres. Located in Moscow, Russia, it streams at 320kbps AAC+ and features instrumental tracks.
ROCK FM, PROG broadcasts rock music in Russian from the Russian Federation. The station operates at a high energy level with a streaming quality of 128kbps MP3.
COUNTRIES BROADCASTING IN RUSSIAN
POPULAR RUSSIAN RADIO GENRES
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What music genres are popular on Russian radio?
Russian pop (estrada), rock, hip-hop, and chanson (narrative folk-pop) are the main commercial formats. Classical music has a strong presence on cultural stations. Russian-language radio also features bard music (author song), a singer-songwriter tradition with deep roots.
Is there Russian-language radio outside Russia?
Yes — Russian-language stations operate in Israel, Germany, the US (especially New York and Los Angeles), the Baltic states, and Central Asian countries. These serve diaspora communities and maintain cultural connections.
What is Russian chanson?
Russian chanson is a popular radio genre featuring narrative, often melancholic songs about life, love, and hardship. It has roots in prison folk songs and evolved into a mainstream format with dedicated radio stations in Russia.