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486:. These awards are given to the local and international artists, songwriters, record labels, whose hits are most frequently heard on the radio and listened to on Spotify, and whose music videos are most frequently viewed on YouTube. Because of its objectivity and relevance, the Top Hit Music Awards have gained authority in professional music circles in Russia.
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