The conflict in Ukraine has fractured the Russian musical world. Vladimir Kotliarov, the leader of the Russian punk band Pornofilmy, left Russia ten days after the start of the offensive against Ukraine.
The singer Shaman, on the contrary, stayed and sold out with his patriotic lyrics. For many Russians in exile, these artists are a link to their country, writes Anna Politkovskaya, a Russian-Ukrainian journalist and activist.. The musicians opposed to the conflict and who remain in Russia have the choice between. keeping quiet and suffering the wrath of power.