Radio Release

Radio Release (Радио Релиз) was a Russian radio station that broadcast from 1990 to 1996. It was known for its focus on Western music, including rock and pop, and became popular during the post-Soviet era when access to Western culture was expanding. The station was based in Moscow and attracted a young, progressive audience seeking alternative content compared to state-run media. Financial difficulties and competition from emerging private radio stations eventually led to its closure. It is remembered as a symbol of the cultural shifts in Russia during the 1990s.