Радио Бутырка

Радио Бутырка is a Russian online radio station that primarily focuses on playing *blatnaya pesnya* (criminal chanson) and Russian chanson music, a genre associated with themes of prison life, romance, and hardship. The station is named after Butyrka, a historic prison in Moscow, reflecting its thematic connection to the subculture. It features songs by popular chanson artists, including Михаил Круг, Лесоповал, and Вика Цыганова. The station caters to fans of this niche genre, offering round-the-clock streaming via its website and mobile apps. It is part of the broader Russian chanson music scene, which has a loyal audience in Russia and among Russian-speaking communities worldwide.