Монте-Карло

Монте-Карло has been a fixture on Russian FM dials since the 1990s. It's a pop station that knows its audience - heavy on Russian-language hits with smart sprinkles of international chart stuff. The playlist moves from Dima Bilan's slick pop to the occasional Western throwback, keeping the energy up. DJs stay out of the way. Good thing. The music does the work. You won't hear deep cuts or experimental detours. That's not the point. It's radio for driving, working, or cleaning the apartment. The stream is reliable, though the bitrate is modest - fine for background listening. For anyone wanting…