Chaif
Chaif (Чайф) is a Russian rock band formed in 1984 in Sverdlovsk (now Yekaterinburg), Russia, by Vladimir Shakhrin and Vladimir Begunov. Their name is derived from the word chai, meaning tea, and kaif (slang word), meaning pleasure. The band became known in 1992 with songs such as Ne Speshi (Don't Hurry) and 17. By 1997, the popularity of rock music had declined and they were playing smaller venue.
They have released several albums. Their musical styles range from rock and roll to Blues and some songs which feature a strong reggae influence. The band in 2008 was still touring and releasing albums occasionally.
After the annexation of Crimea by the Russian Federation, Chaif took part in cultural meeting between delegations from Crimea and Sverdlovsk Oblast. The lead singer of the band, Vladimir Shakhrin, was critical of Andrey Makarevich for supporting Ukraine's position in the conflict. In 2022, the band released a statement blaming both sides for the Russian invasion of Ukraine while providing material support to Russian troops in Ukraine and expressing distaste towards musicians that had left Russia following the start of the conflict.
Вот так
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В стиле регги
- 2025-09-05T00:00:00.000000Z
Теория струн
- 2017-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z
От себя
- 2006-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z
48
- 2003-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z
Время не ждёт
- 2001-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z
Шекогали
- 1999-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z
Реальный мир
- 1996-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z
Дети гор
- 1993-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z
Четвёртый стул
- 1991-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z
Давай вернёмся
- 1990-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z
Не беда
- 1989-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z
Дерьмонтин
- 1987-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z
Дуля с маком
- 1987-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z
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