On October 31, 2024, the students of the Russian program attended a concert of the iconic Ukrainian rock band Okean Elzy. Their music is a mix of hard rock and alternative rock, with lyrics about love, life, and politics. Okean Elzy is the most popular rock band in Ukraine. After Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2024, the band has raised millions of dollars for the Ukrainian military through concerts on their world tours.

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