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Viktor Robertovich Tsoi (Russian: Виктор Робертович Цой; pronounced [ˈvʲikt̪ər ˈrobʲɪrt̪əvʲɪtɕ ˈtsoi̯]; 21 June 1962 – 15 August 1990) was a Soviet singer-songwriter and actor who co-founded Kino, one of the most popular and musically influential bands in the history of Russian music.
Aug 21, 2020 · The boiler room where Viktor Tsoi worked in the 1980s is now something of a rock shrine. Tsoi's day job was, however, not what made him famous. A 1987 film called Assa, which became a cult...
Aug 3, 2023 · Abstract. This article uses Alexei Yurchak's account of late socialist performance and the deterritorialization of authoritative discourses to discuss the half-Korean identity of Viktor Tsoi, the most prominent rock start emerging from the perestroika period.
Jun 21, 2017 · The legendary rock band Kino's hit "I Want Changes!" was originally written as a personal expression of freedom, but later became a symbol of political activism in the former Soviet Union. Learn how the song evolved from a movie scene to a rally slogan and why its creator opposed its politicization.
Aug 12, 2015 · Learn about the life and legacy of Viktor Tsoi, the iconic Soviet musician and songwriter who led the band Kino and inspired a generation of fans. Discover how his songs challenged the authorities, his tragic death, and his son's lawsuit against a lawmaker.
Aug 15, 2017 · Viktor Tsoi was a charismatic frontman of Kino, one of the most loved stars of Leningrad’s marginal music scene before he died in a car accident in 1990. Almost 30 years later, his legacy is still relevant for Russia’s youth, who need his protest anthems and sincere poetry in their own language.
Jun 20, 2014 · Learn about the life and legacy of Viktor Tsoi, the iconic frontman of Kino, who defined the rebellious spirit of perestroika and became the archetypal image of the Russian rock star. Discover how he sang about universal themes in Russian, why he refused to tour in the West, and how he died in a tragic accident.
