How Viktor Tsoi’s Songs Became Anthems of Protest and Propaganda in Putin’s Russia
opinion
Supporters and opponents of the Kremlin only agree on a few things — and the iconic status and emotional resonance of Kino’s music is one of them.
5 Min read
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Source: The Moscow Times
Published: 2026-06-26 00:00 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Science, Culture & Entertainment, Indigenous, Europe, Ukraine/Russia, Space
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Russian rock has always been a rather insular space where a narrow circle of artists who rose to fame a good 40 years ago still rule the roost. During this time, a distinctive fan culture developed around the pioneering bands of Russian rock, where a person’s favorite group often reveals a great deal about their character.
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