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Events: Viktor Tsoi's 1990 Death

Viktor Tsoi’s funeral, from Alexei Uchitel’s “Last Hero,” 1992

Made in collaboration with rock star Viktor Tsoi's (1962-1990) widow, Marianna Tsoi (1959-2005), this film, directed by Alexei Uchitel (1951-), includes scenes from Tsoi's funeral and chronicles the mass mourning of the late musician—a proxy, perhaps, for mourning the perestroika era as a whole.

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“Tsoi Wall” at 37 Arbat Street in Moscow

From a single memorial inscription for deceased Soviet rock star Viktor Tsoi (1962-1990), an entire wall of graffiti sprang up, forming an enduring pilgrimage site and evolving canvas for generations of fans.

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