Viktor Tsoi

Viktor Tsoi was a renowned Soviet rock musician and songwriter, born in 1962 in Kazakhstan and of Korean descent. He was the lead singer and frontman of the band Kino, which became one of the most influential rock groups in the Soviet Union during the 1980s. Tsoi's music combined poetic lyrics with a rebellious spirit, resonating with youth and expressing themes of change and freedom. His impact transcended music, symbolizing a desire for cultural openness and individual expression. Tsoi’s legacy endures as an icon of Russian rock and a voice of a generation eager for social progress.