Monte Carlo

Monte Carlo has been a fixture of Russian radio for decades. It's pop, pure and simple - think glossy production, chart dominance, and hooks that refuse to leave your head. The playlist is a carefully curated mix of Russian-language power pop and international hits. You'll hear Zemfira or Misha Marvin beside Dua Lipa or The Weeknd. It's polished, sometimes to a fault. The DJs speak in that smooth, authoritative tone that screams luxury. But the music programming is shrewd: they know exactly which tracks keep you listening. Listening to Monte Carlo live, you get the sense every second is calcul…