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music2 years ago

Russian Pop Star and Putin Critic Dies in Tragic Accident

Dmitry Svirgunov, the founder of the Russian band Cream Soda, known for their music used during anti-war protests in Russia, died at the age of 35 after falling through the ice while crossing the Volga River. Two of his friends were rescued, while the third died in an ambulance. Cream Soda confirmed his death on Instagram. The band's hit "Aqua Disco" was frequently sung at protests against the war in Ukraine.

world2 years ago

Russian Pop Star Critical of Putin Dies in Tragic Accident

Dima Nova, founder of the popular electronic group Cream Soda, has died by drowning aged 34 while crossing Russia's Volga river in the Yaroslavl region. Nova criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin's alleged $1.3 billion mansion in the song "Aqua Disco," which became an anthem during anti-war protests in Russia. Cream Soda became icons of the anti-war movement when comedian Alexander Gudkov used one of their songs to poke fun at Putin. Tributes have poured in for Nova who had built an international following.