Victor Tsoi (Виктор Цой), a name synonymous with Russian rock, was the frontman and driving force behind the legendary band Кино. Born on June 21, 1962, in Leningrad (now Saint Petersburg), Tsoi became a cultural icon whose influence extended far beyond music, leaving an indelible mark on Soviet and post-Soviet society.

Victor Robertovich Tsoi displayed an early talent for the arts, attending the Serov School of Art. However, his passion for music soon took precedence. In the early 1980s, he co-founded the band Кино with Alexei Rybin and Oleg Valinsky. Their raw and poignant sound, combined with Tsoi's deep, introspective lyrics, quickly captured the hearts…