Explore the captivating music and enduring legacy of Viktor Tsoi, the iconic Russian rock musician. Immerse yourself in his powerful lyrics and melodies, and experience the inspiration of this musical pioneer.
Viktor Tsoi died on Aug. 15, 1990, at the age of 28 and became a true symbol of the Perestroika during the late Soviet Union. He remains a cult figure many years after his death and his songs are still being performed by rock and street musicians throughout Russia.
As the Soviet Union was on the way out, guitars, studded leather and American music were flooding in, a period captured in a book by photographer Igor Mukhin. The Calvert Journal surveys the scene