Not satisfied with 154+ albums, 712+ songs, 138+ musicians, etc? We know how you feel, so we also keep track of Bodhisattva-approved Russian and Ukrainian bands that don't happen to be Akvarium. Go forth, ye open-minded, and explore further evidence that Russians make more than the Red Army Chorus and rinky-dink balilaika music.

Other Bands

Kino

Viktor Tsoi—Russia's own prematurely dead rock-god-martyr—and Co. are perhaps best understood as Russia's answer to The Cure. Melodic, hooky, evocative bass-driven rock buoyed by lyrics even a first-year Russian student can understand.

Best Albums: Это не любовь...; Последний Герой; Группа Крови
Best of the Rest: Ночь; Звезда по имени солнце; 45