Radio Salyut

Radio Salyut is an oddity in the best way: a Russian station devoted to English-language oldies. The playlist draws from the 50s through the 70s, with heavy doses of Elvis, The Beatles, and Chuck Berry. It's not just the obvious hits either. Deep cuts sneak in - some B-sides you'd have to dig to find. The curation feels human, not algorithmic. Morning blocks lean into rockabilly and early rock 'n' roll, while evenings mellow into doo-wop and crooners. For a station broadcasting from Russia, the commitment to American and British golden oldies is remarkable. It's like stumbling onto a retro din…