Chuvash National Radio

The Chuvash Republic sits at the crossroads of Russia's Volga region, and Chuvash National Radio brings its distinct culture to the airwaves. The folk segments are the real draw - spare, haunting melodies carried by the khomus (jaw harp) and shakhlich (flute). You won't find this music on mainstream Russian radio. It's proudly local, played by musicians whose names might be unknown outside the region but whose traditions run deep. News and talk programs fill the rest of the schedule, delivered in the Chuvash language. These segments offer a window into daily life in a place few outsiders visit…