Updated by the editors: November 2026
Rates and market data come from open reports; each guide lists its sources.
Getting your music onto Russian platforms
- How to upload music to Yandex Music – what to prepare, which distributors deliver there and how long it takes
- How to upload music to VK Music – why an audio file on a VK page isn't a release, and how to release officially
- Music distributors for Russia in 2026 – who still delivers to Yandex Music, VK Music and Zvuk
Money: what the services pay
- How much Yandex Music pays per stream – rates, real calculations and payout timing
- How much VK Music pays per stream – free and subscriber rates, three income scenarios
- Music streaming services in Russia 2026 – every service and what it pays
- How much artists earn in Russia – income sources at each career stage
Growth: playlists, the chart and your artist page
- How to get on Yandex Music playlists – pitching, My Wave and user playlists
- The Yandex Music chart – how it works and the six steps that lead there
- Yandex Music for Artists and VK Studio – claiming your page, statistics and pitching
Services
- Distribution – Yandex Music, VK Music, Zvuk and 250+ services
- Price list – distribution, studio, mixing, music videos
- Send a demo – for artists looking for a label
- Contacts – how to reach us
In other languages: Distribución (español) · Vertrieb (Deutsch) · Distribution (français) · 发行（中文）.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I start if I want listeners in Russia?
With distribution: Yandex Music, VK Music and Zvuk accept music only from distributors, and many Western distributors no longer deliver there. Start with the guide to music distributors for Russia.
Is Spotify available in Russia?
No, Spotify isn't available to listeners in Russia. Most listening happens on Yandex Music, VK Music and Zvuk.
Are these guides available in Russian?
Yes. Every English guide has a Russian original, and the Russian journal has many more articles for artists in Russia.
Release your music with OUR ANGELS
OUR ANGELS is an independent music label in Moscow, working since 2010, with 7,200+ releases in the catalogue. We deliver releases to Yandex Music, VK Music and Zvuk together with 250+ other stores and streaming services worldwide: 1 500 ₽ per single and 3 000 ₽ per EP or album, one-off, live in 2 business days, editorial pitching included. The rights stay with the artist, and royalty reports come once a quarter.
See every service on the price list, send us a demo or get in touch.
This page is also available in Russian – the Russian journal has many more articles.