Russians display outstanding musicianship

Glad to know you enjoy them, mahgister.

They've done several US tours. I don't know if they can help bring the American and Russian populations closer together but I very much hope so. From what I've read, they've been received very enthusiastically, here. 

Glad to hear that the Russians are being received well.  I'm sure they're thrilled to be able to tour the West.

The problem isn't between the Russian and American populations, it's the governments and I'd say that Vladimir gets most of the blame.

@tomcy6 

"The problem isn't between the Russian and American populations, it's the governments"

I agree. 

And yet I can't help but wonder whether the lack of interest shown in this thread is directly attributable to the fact I opted to include the nationality. If I'd said "Check out this great Chicago Cover band" , I suspect I'd have attracted more participation.   Strategic blunder on my part! 

@stuartk - I think the lack of interest may have more to do with the band covering Chicago than being Russsian. I’d like to hear and see what the folks from Russia can do.

@tomcy6 

You may well be right. I was just guessing ;o)