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BEEF: Hip-Hop in Russia

"They turned the game around"

The complete history of hip-hop in Russia, from its underground stage to hitting huge stadiums, is seen through the eyes of the brightest and most iconic representatives of the profession. This film looks behind the scenes of Russian rap, exposing all the conflicts and clashes, showing the genre’s true colors and answering the question of how it managed to capture this generation’s attention and become their anthem.

Top Cast

  • Vasiliy Vakulenko

    Vasiliy Vakulenko

    himself

  • Aleksandr Timartsev

    Aleksandr Timartsev

    himself

  • Adil Zhalelov

    Adil Zhalelov

    himself

  • Miron Fedorov

    Miron Fedorov

    himself

  • Bakhtiyar Mamedov

    Bakhtiyar Mamedov

    himself

  • Vakhtang Kalandadze

    Vakhtang Kalandadze

    himself

  • Ivan Alekseev

    Ivan Alekseev

    himself

  • Dmitry Kuznetsov

    Dmitry Kuznetsov

    himself

  • Aleksandr Shuliko

    Aleksandr Shuliko

    himself

Overview

The complete history of hip-hop in Russia, from its underground stage to hitting huge stadiums, is seen through the eyes of the brightest and most iconic representatives of the profession. This film looks behind the scenes of Russian rap, exposing all the conflicts and clashes, showing the genre’s true colors and answering the question of how it managed to capture this generation’s attention and become their anthem.

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