Radio 2 Komsomolsk-na-Amure

Radio 2 Komsomolsk-na-Amure isn't trying to be hip. It's a straight-up oldies station from the Russian Far East, and it wears that identity with pride. The playlist draws heavily from the Soviet rock era, including Mashina Vremeni's 'Povorot' and Zemlyane's 'Trava u Doma', alongside Western pop hits from the 70s and 80s. It's a strange combination, but it works perfectly for a generation that grew up with both. The station broadcasts from Komsomolsk-na-Amure, a city built by Soviet youth, and that history echoes in the dedications and local ads. Audio quality is surprisingly good at 256kbps, l…