Soviet Punk & New Wave in the 1980s: A Pivotal Decade (History of Soviet Rock Part 2)

80s music in the Soviet Union has been compared to the 60s in America and Western Europe. Not in terms of sound, but cultural significance. It was a breakout decade where rock, punk, new wave and dance music reached a creative zenith, despite crackdowns from the authorities, and political upheaval. Link to part 1: Also, as promised in the video, here’s the link to Kino - “Pack of Cigarettes“ translated lyrics: