Matryoshka Radio

Matryoshka Radio is a Russian-language music and entertainment station based in London. Broadcasting since 2015, it addresses Russian-speaking audiences in Britain and listeners further afield. Russian and international music form the programme's foundation, with established favourites and new releases appearing alongside information and entertainment features.

The broadcaster describes more than thirty programme strands and features, including live broadcasts with celebrity guests and interactive projects. Music is therefore only one part of the service: conversation, audience participation and original short-form content also contribute to its character. The shared programme language connects those elements for listeners with different national backgrounds.

Its selection extends beyond Russian pop to music from Ukraine, Lithuania, Britain and the United States, alongside contemporary Western releases. The organisation has also highlighted educational shows and phone-ins. Pochemukhi, a long-running children's programme, is among the series mentioned in the station's account of its first decade, adding a family-oriented strand to the entertainment offering.

Matryoshka began in London and later announced broadcasting in Edinburgh and Liverpool, extending its presence beyond the capital. Its audience includes families, working people and entrepreneurs from Eastern European communities in the UK. The privately owned station has also taken part in charity campaigns and cultural partnerships. Its app offers continuous listening and information about the music being played, keeping the London-based programme accessible to an audience that is not confined to one city.