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Strelnikov began his career as a radio presenter in the 1980s, working on shortwave radio for the Radio Moscow World Service. He was best known as the host of the "Listeners’ Request Club", one of Radio Moscow's most popular programmes which, due to its informal presentation, contrasted with most other shows on the station. During 2006, Strelnikov hosted "Мозголомы" - a Russian version of the "" TV programme on REN TV. , he was hosting "Упс!" - another Russian TV programme.