A legend of the Soviet
underground rock scene
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A legend of the Soviet underground rock scene continues to play
A legend of the Soviet underground rock scene continues to play

Author(s): Elżbieta Żak
Subject(s): Cultural Essay
Published by: Kolegium Europy Wschodniej im. Jana Nowaka-Jeziorańskiego we Wrocławiu
Keywords: soviet underground; Boris Grebenshchikov;

Summary/Abstract: Boris Grebenshchikov’s charisma and role in Sovietunderground music were recognized worldwide. He wasknown for his distance from the Soviet reality. When askedtoday, Grebenshchikov, known as BG, claims that the popularity ofhis band, the famous Aquarium, came from the fact that it operatedoutside the established norms and challenged imposed standards.

  • Issue Year: 2024
  • Issue No: 05 (63)
  • Page Range: 145-152
  • Page Count: 8
  • Language: English
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