Kино – Группа крови (Gruppa Krovi) was released in 1988 and remains one of the most iconic albums in the history of Soviet rock. Formed in Leningrad, the band Kino, led by Viktor Tsoi, became the poetic voice of a generation living under the twilight of the Soviet era. Their sound blended post-punk and new wave influences with introspective lyrics that spoke of alienation, resistance, and quiet rebellion. The album’s title track, Gruppa Krovi (“Blood Type”), became an anthem across the USSR, its

Kino: the Russian punk band who battled the USSR and won