Moscow Never Sleeps Explained

"Moscow Never Sleeps" (Russian: Москва никогда не спит) is a song recorded by Russian electronic musician DJ Smash who was inspired by the song One (Always Hardcore) by the German music group Scooter.

A reworked version of this song, with the alternative refrain "Russia Never Sleeps", accompanied the Russian bid presentation for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.^[1]

The melody and rhythmical base of the song is very close to "Move on Baby" by the Italian group Cappella, though it is unknown if the similarity is occasional or intended.^[2]

Content

The song is sung in both English and Russian (Я люблю тебя, Москва, meaning "I love you, Moscow"). It is an ode to the titular city of Moscow.

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2008)! scope="col"

Peak position
Russia Airplay (TopHit)[3]	1

Year-end charts

Chart (2008)! scope="col"

Position
Russia Airplay (TopHit)[4]	8

Decade-end charts

Chart (2000–2009)! scope="col"

Position
Russia Airplay (TopHit)[5]	44

Notes and References

1. Web site: World Cup 2018 : Russia produces dream sequence. Potts. Andy. 2010-12-02. The Moscow News. https://web.archive.org/web/20111220005914/http://themoscownews.com/sports/20101202/188248148.html. 2011-12-20. 2019-03-24.
2. Book: Монакова, Юлия . Три девицы под окном . 2022-05-15 . Litres . 978-5-04-132982-2 . ru.
3. Web site: Top Radio Hits Russia Weekly Chart: May 29, 2008. TopHit. 27 April 2024.
4. Web site: Top Radio Hits Russia Annual Chart: 2008. TopHit. 27 April 2024. 27 April 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240427112021/https://tophit.com/chart/top/radio/hits/ru/annual/2008. live.
5. Web site: Top Radio Hits Russia Decade Chart: 00s. TopHit. 1 May 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240421192151/https://tophit.com/ru/chart/top/radio/hits/ru/decade/2000. 21 April 2024.