Bolshoe Radio

Bolshoe Radio delivers a blast from the past for Russian oldies lovers. The playlist leans heavily on Soviet-era pop and rock from the '60s through '80s - think Alla Pugacheva's classic ballads and the gritty vocals of Vladimir Vysotsky. You'll also find Western golden oldies like Elvis Presley and The Beatles, but the real charm is in the deep Russian retro cuts you won't hear anywhere else. The station broadcasts at 128kbps, which is decent for this kind of music - it adds a warm, slightly lo-fi character that suits the material. The DJs speak Russian, obviously, and their commentary is spar…