Серебряный дождь

Серебряный дождь (Silver Rain) is a rare bird in Russian radio: a news station that doesn't parrot the Kremlin line. It's been around since the 90s, and that independent streak still shows. The bulletins are tight, the analysis sharp. You'll hear interviews that go beyond soundbites, real conversations about politics, culture, and the messiness of modern Russia. Presenters have opinions, and they're not afraid to share them. Sometimes it gets a bit too chatty, but that's part of the charm. The music breaks are a treat: classic rock from both sides of the Iron Curtain. Think Kino and Led Zeppel…