Kino (Кино) was a seminal Soviet rock band formed in Leningrad (now Saint Petersburg) in 1981. Led by the charismatic Viktor Tsoi, who penned most of their music and lyrics, Kino became a symbol of artistic expression during a transformative era in the Soviet Union. Their sound, blending post-punk and new wave elements, resonated deeply with a generation yearning for change. Over eight years, they released over ninety songs across seven studio albums, with "Gruppa Krovi" (1988) standing out as a defining work. Tsoi's untimely death in 1990 marked the end of the band's original journey, but their legacy endures, influencing countless artists and maintaining a devoted fanbase. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kino_%28band%29?utm_source=openai))