Старый Маяк

Russia's Старый Маяк operates as a national music and talk station, maintaining programming that reflects Soviet-era radio traditions adapted for modern audiences. The station's name translates to Old Lighthouse, invoking historical broadcasting continuity. Current programming mixes Russian music from multiple eras, contemporary pop, and talk segments addressing cultural and social topics. Russian radio culture emphasizes host personality and extended discourse more than most Western stations. Маяк follows that tradition with DJs who dominate airtime, discuss everything tangentially related to…