Throughout the 20th century, Russian songs were covered by the likes of Louis Armstrong, Boney-M and others. Today, these songs and dance tracks can be found in set lists of international artists like ...

While the Russian invasion of February 2022 sparked a burst of anti-war musical creativity in Ukraine, it’s been a different story in Russia, where musical output criticising the war has been meagre. ...

Songs in Russian are no longer heard on the airwaves of national radio stations. There are, however, frequent instances of the non-state language being used in radio broadcasts. The Office of the ...

Over the years, Russia has mastered the art of the completely unintentional viral hit. Whether they like it or not, these five artists are now part of meme folklore. Legendary Soviet baritone Eduard ...