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Andrey Sapozhnikov

Andrey Sapozhnikov

The Moscow Times

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How Viktor Tsoi’s Songs Became Anthems of Protest and Propaganda in Putin’s Russia

How Viktor Tsoi’s Songs Became Anthems of Protest and Propaganda in Putin’s Russia

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...

25.06.2026 10

The Moscow Times

Andrey Sapozhnikov

When Russia Puts On a Show, Some in the West Buy It

A key feature of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) is that it once genuinely worked. It wasn’t set up to be yet another one of...

15.06.2026 10

The Moscow Times

Andrey Sapozhnikov

Russia's Censorship Laws Are Killing Its Pop Culture

Let’s say you decided to become a writer or musician in Russia in 2026. If you hope that your book or album will be accepted by a publisher or label...

16.03.2026 60

The Moscow Times

Andrey sapozhnikov