ЭкоРадио

ЭкоРадио has been a fixture of Russian airwaves for years, but its pop-heavy playlist feels surprisingly current. The station mixes Soviet-era classics like Alla Pugacheva with contemporary acts like Zivert and Dima Bilan. It's a radio that knows its audience. The daytime blocks lean safe, lots of mid-tempo ballads that border on schmaltzy. But stick around for the evening. That's when the tempo picks up, with dance-pop hits and more experimental sounds from emerging Russian producers. The DJs speak in that familiar, warm Russian manner: it's like listening to a friend who just happens to have…