🇷🇺 Introduction: Folk Revival Meets Modern Rhythm
In 2025, Russian music saw a powerful resurgence of national spirit. Across TikTok, VK Music, YouTube, and Zen, millions of listeners embraced modern interpretations of folk, ethnic, and lyrical ballads. These songs didn’t just trend — they became cultural moments. Young people danced in traditional costumes, remixed melodies, and rediscovered their roots.
Here are the 7 most popular national hits of 2025 — complete with release dates, artists, themes, and where to listen.
🥇 1. “Oy, Moroz, Moroz — 2.0”
- Release Date: January 2025
- Artists: DJ Ivan & Folk Sisters
- Genre: Ethnic deep house
- Theme: Winter solitude, nostalgia, folk motifs
- Extra: Over 12 million TikTok videos used this track
🥈 2. “Kalinka Drill”
- Release Date: February 2025
- Artist: MC Kalina
- Genre: Drill + folklore
- Theme: Urban twist on the iconic “Kalinka”
- Listen on: VK Music
- Extra: 500+ remixes, viral meme status
🥉 3. “Beryozka in My Heart”
- Release Date: March 2025
- Artist: Alena Vostok
- Genre: Pop ballad
- Theme: Nature, love, and national imagery
- Listen on: Zen posts and YouTube
- Extra: 18 million views, dozens of covers
4. “Russian Soul”
- Release Date: April 2025
- Artists: Timur & Choir of Kazan
- Genre: Orchestral folk-pop
- Theme: Pride, unity, vocal power
- Listen on: Telegram music channels
- Extra: Featured in festivals and TV shows
5. “Snow and Blizzard”
- Release Date: May 2025
- Artist: Liza Polyana
- Genre: Ambient-folk
- Theme: Russian winter, silence, meditation
- Listen on: Zen
- Extra: Most-commented music post of the season
6. “Dance on Ice”
- Release Date: June 2025
- Artists: IceBallet & FolkWave
- Genre: Chill-folk
- Theme: Freedom, movement, frozen beauty
- Listen on: Google Play Music
- Extra: Sparked a synchronized dance trend on TikTok
7. “Call of the Steppes”
- Release Date: July 2025
- Artist: Dasha Altay
- Genre: Ethnic trance
- Theme: Russian landscapes, spiritual awakening
- Listen on: Redlist
- Extra: Inspired by Altai and Buryatia visuals
❓ Question for Readers
Which of these songs moved you the most?
What does national music mean to you today?
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🔚 Conclusion
These songs aren’t just hits — they’re echoes of identity, reflections of time, and bridges between generations. 2025 proved that national music can be modern, powerful, and deeply popular.