Russia's Fear of Music
Russia's fear of music reveals a deeper panic — the loss of control over its youth.
Russian rock legend Yuri Shevchuk, frontman of the band DDT, sparked controversy at a concert with the line:
Our homeland isn’t about kissing the president’s backsideThis statement earned him the wrath of the authorities, resulting in a fine and cancelled concerts across Russia.
- Accused of making ‘negative statements about the president’
- Accused of ‘discrediting the special military operation’
Shevchuk's case is not isolated. Since Ukraine was invaded, the Kremlin has blacklisted dozens of Russian musicians, including rock icons and rap stars.
- Boris Grebenshchikov
- Andrei Makarevich
- Noize MC
- Oxxxymiron
- Face
Their songs have been removed from streaming platforms after being labeled ‘foreign agents’ or ‘extremists’.
Author's summary: Russia's fear of music is a sign of deeper panic.
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