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Raving for the trophy

Russia Sends Punk-Rave Sensations Little Big to Eurovision

The choice represents a break with Russia’s reliance on more traditional pop stars in the song contest.

Zaryadye Concert Hall - Modern Beauty

This concert hall in Zaryadye park is definitely worth a visit! The modern design is very impressive, bright, comfortable and has great acoustics.

16-Year-Old Russian Artist Lands Vogue Cover With Billie Eilish Drawing

Eilish herself reportedly hand-selected Nastya Kovtun, who hails from the central Russian city of Chaykovsky, to draw her likeness.

Russians Are Listening to More Heavy Metal, Sad Music — Study

'Tis the season to be emo.

Georgian Composer Giya Kancheli Dies at 85

Kancheli wrote the soundtracks for some of the best-loved Soviet films.

51 Years Ago, a Russian Folk Song Re-Emerged at the Top of the British Charts

The song's direct influence from Russian folk was a rarity for its time.

On This Day in 1906 Dmitry Shostakovich Was Born

Shostakovich is one of the greatest Russian composers of the 20th century.

Zaryadye Concert Hall Gets New Organ

A spectacular new instrument will debut in February

On This Day Alexander Rosenbaum Was Born

Rosenbaum is one of Russia's most famous bards, or singing poets.

U.S. Pop Star Billie Eilish Debuts Russian Remix of 'Bad Guy' on Russian TV

The 17-year-old Generation Z icon recently played sold-out shows in Moscow and St. Petersburg.

Pro-Government Rap Video Smashes Russian YouTube Record With 1M Dislikes

The video for "Moscow" became one of the 30 most-disliked videos worldwide before it was taken down.

Doors of perception

Opening Eyes to Sightless Life in Moscow

Moscow’s first musical in the dark engages four out of five senses.

Russia Hosts International Military Band March-Off

Thirty orchestras from 12 countries are taking part in this year's event and competing for the audience's admiration.

Rammstein Protests Homophobia in Russia With On-Stage Kiss in Moscow

The cult German rock band protested anti-LGBT laws and attitudes during their Luzhniki Stadium show.

Metallica Concert

Metallica Covers Soviet Rock Classic at Moscow Concert

The heavy metal band Metallica performed a cover of Soviet rock legend Viktor Tsoi’s 1988 hit “Gruppa Krovi” (Blood Type) to the delight of 80,000...

Massive Attack Releases Soviet-Era X-Ray Vinyl for Anti-Censorship Collaboration

Pussy Riot, Sigur Ros and Noam Chomsky are some of the other names attached to the project.

Celebrating Rock Star Zemfira, 20 Years After Her Explosive Debut Album

Legendary Russian rock singer Zemfira released her debut album in May 1999.

Russian rap star

Baller Babushka Brings It to Baikal

An Irkutsk grandmother stars in a new rap video that puts a Siberian spin on the art form.

Nuclear rhetoric

Russian Choir Sings About Nuking D.C. on Patriotic Holiday in Cathedral

The choir sang the song during a concert celebrating Defender of the Fatherland Day.

Putin Orders Government to Support Pop Music

A number of Russian artists have said the authorities forced them to cancel their concerts in recent months.

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