While Russian Music Services like Allofmp3 and MP3Search are growing more popular every day, little or nothing is is heard from the RIAA or IFPI on this subject. Obviously, the RIAA is powerless in Russia, but they seem to have found a way to thwart Russian sites by lobbying at US companies. PayPal has blocked transferring money to several Russian sites.
This information and lots more can be deducted from a very candid interview with Sergei Arsentiev, director of MP3Search published by Museekster.com.
Some amazing highlights:
MP3Search also sells files obtained by P2P!
The music industry keeps sending threats to MP3Search, but does not respond to invitations to start a dialogue.
Nevertheless, there is hope for the IFPI and RIAA. Copyright legislation in Russia will change as of September 2006. This may drastically change the situation and could well be the end of the Russian Services as we know them.
