Music Labels Pin Russian Piracy Problem on VKontakte Social Network

As we’ve mentioned in the past, VKontakte, the largest social network in Russia, is a hotbed for all sorts of rebellious activity.  From helping to spark protests to file sharing, the site is often the subject of scrutiny and admonishment.  A recent study at Paidcontent shows that while labels are trying to improve music sales in the country, it’s been decreasing steadily due to a “culture of copyright infringement.”

The quote was by IFPI CEO Frances Moore, and she holds that Russia could become a top 10 music market if they were just to curb the piracy.

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