First, a small update. Coronavirus has been in and out of the news here. Public school started as usual last week. Movie theaters have reopened. The first batch of Гам-Ковид-Вак (Sputnik 5) is expected in Chelyabinsk later this month. Very … Read More
What are you listening to these days? I’ve been listening to a lot of radio, which Yandex drivers usually have tuned to the Top-40 stations, and I’m now ready to make an extremely official music report for you. 😉 Here’s … Read More
Which song is your favorite? Know another catchy song? I want to hear it- leave me a comment! 🙂
Having a rough day? Here are 5 songs that can instantly lift your mood! #1. This cheerful 2013 song from a Russian pop / funk / hip hop band: #2. This hidden gem that translates as “Move your … Read More
Looking for some Russian music you haven’t heard yet? Here are six cool songs from a CD called Лучшие хиты из культовых сериалов и кинофильмов, Часть 1 (The best hits from iconic TV shows and movies, Part 1)… Since I haven’t … Read More
Any post about drinking songs in Russian must start with this masterpiece: I’m in love with the пиво by Dadas Man. 😉 (Not seeing the YouTube videos? Click here.) We’ll stick with beer for a while, moving on to the … Read More
Here are 8 songs sung by women* in Russian** that you’ll enjoy listening to***. * Almost true. ** Again, almost true. *** This one is true, I promise! So… have fun!! 😀 (And if you don’t see the YouTube … Read More
Soviet Rock Bands You Should Know, Part 2 Кино It’s impossible to learn Russian and not know about Victor Tsoi. Totally impossible. You’ve probably heard it all before: Soviet rock star, frontman of the band Кино, half-Korean, killed in a … Read More
Soviet Rock Bands You Should Know, Part 1 ДДТ Okay, those glasses- I swear the lead singer of this band was my 7th grade math teacher. But if you look beyond thirty six years of frightening fashion choices, you’ll discover … Read More
Our apartment walls have heard a LOT of Russian music over the years. In the beginning it was just my husband, listening to the music he’d brought with him from Ukraine. I’d go along with whatever he had playing, … Read More