Радио Вера

Радио Вера occupies a quiet corner of Russian radio. It's not about fire and brimstone. Instead, the station offers a steady stream of Orthodox choral music, liturgical hymns, and gentle discussion programs that feel more like conversation than preaching. Late-night slots feature long stretches of a cappella choir pieces, think the deep basso profondo of the Valaam Monastery Choir or the soaring voices of the Sretensky Monastery. No screaming. No hysteria. That's the point. Daytime brings interviews with priests and academics, all in Russian, tackling faith and culture with a thoughtfulness th…