Kino

Russian rock band from Leningrad (St. Petersburg), formed 1981. Viktor Tsoi (1962-1990). Gruppa Krovi (1988), Zvezda po Imeni Solntse (1989). 'Gruppa Krovi,' 'Kukushka,' 'Peremen!' ('Changes!' — became an anthem of perestroika). The most important Soviet rock band. Tsoi died in a car crash at 28. 'Tsoi zhiv' ('Tsoi is alive') remains graffiti across Russia.