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Lena Popova — a name synonymous with generations of ravers raised on her sets. As the first female DJ in Russia’s techno scene, she brought back records from Berlin that once echoed through the legendary Tunnel club. A quarter-century of relentless sonic exploration, thousands of parties and festivals across hundreds of cities in Russia and Europe, and countless radio broadcasts have cemented her legendary status, leaving audiences in awe and eagerly awaiting her next appearance.
A pioneer who helped ignite the growth of electronic dance music in Russia, Lena remains a driving force today as a key resident of m_division. A devoted advocate of analog electronics, she has spent 31 years as a vinyl digger, amassing one of Russia’s most formidable record collections.
For over two decades, she has hosted “Technical Break" on Radio Record — Russia’s only regularly aired FM show dedicated to underground music. Her sets transport listeners on a mesmerizing journey, seamlessly weaving techno, electro, and intricate broken beats into a harmonious tapestry of sound.
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Video sets:
Lena Popova @ Delta
Lena Popova @ m_live
Lena Popova @ Red Light Radio (Amsterdam)
Lena Popova @ Tag-Nacht
Real Diggers: Lena Popova
Lena Popova @ Red Light Radio x Test FM