Эстрада

Estrada (Эстрада) is a theatrical style of popular music from Russia and the Soviet Union, featuring catchy melodic songs with expressive vocals, lush orchestral arrangements, and dramatic performances on variety stages and cabarets.

Origin: Soviet Union (Russia), evolving from pre-revolutionary cabaret and variety theater traditions.

Era: Primarily 1960s–1990s, peaking during Soviet era with continued influence in post-Soviet states.