Радио Шансон

Russian chanson occupies specific cultural territory in Russia - it emerged from Soviet prison culture and street music, carrying associations with authenticity, toughness, and working-class sensibility. Радио Шансон programs this musical tradition alongside contemporary Russian pop. Chanson's evolved significantly from origins but retains cultural identity as 'real' music, music that doesn't pretend, music that speaks to people outside upper-class urban centers. Russian regional radio reflects that audience. Kirov listeners probably appreciate programming that takes working-class musical trad…