Even as the internet continues to circumvent borders and make seemingly any kind of music available with a few simple keystrokes, certain corners of the globe remain veritable musical question marks. Russia is a prime example. It's a giant place, a nation undoubtedly ripe with artists and musicians, yet the country's reputation when it comes to the modern musical landscape often boils down to its role as a massive clearing house for pirated material.

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