Ex members are Titus Vadon (drums, vocals / ex-member from drahdiwaberl & das balaton combo), Zebo Adam (guitar, vocals / ex-member from hallucination company), Antonia-Alexa Georgiew (violin, vocals), Werner Köck (guitar), Manfred Franzmeier (saxophone / member from hot pants road club, ex-member from madrid de los austrias) and Christoph Schödl (drums).
Their music is a rousing mixture of russian folkmusic and ska / ska-punk.
"Russkaja is the exact opposite of Easy Listening music, Russkaja - terror of terrors of all Russian folk music societies - stands for fat Austrian Polka beats. The group members are the most illustrious musicians of the Alpine region, who possess a colourful mix of cultural backgrounds. They pour these various cultural influences into a postmodern version of Russian folk and spread their distinctive music all over Europe. It is sweaty and shouts out loud: Dance Dance Dance! It is a clash of trash metal, world jazz, funky stuff and Frank Zappa-esque Rock. All these things signify: Get down to business!"
There is a word play in the name of the band: RUSSKAJA means 'russian' on russian language, but it also stands for: 'Rus' = Russia - 'Ska' = style of music - 'Ja' = German for: Yes.
Discography:
2006 Dawai, Dawai (EP)
2007 Dope Shit (Single)
2008 Kasatchok Superstar (Album)
2008 More (Single)
2009 Kasatchok Superstar the Song (Single)
2010 Russian Voodoo (Album)
2010 Hammer Drive (Download Single)
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Wolna i Ja
Russkaja Lyrics
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Меня ласкает волна
Прибыли вслед за туманом
И растворились в далеке все дела
Здесь мне не нужен мобильник
Затихли здесь города
Здесь истина не абстрактна
Здесь волна и я
Стану морским капитаном
И обойду все моря
Сегодня я за штурвалом
Вперёд мы поднимаем паруса
Здесь волна и я
В море стою по колено
Меня ласкает волна
Прибыли вслед за туманом
И растворились в далеке все дела
Передо мной океаны
Прекрасна зта мечта
Здесь волна и я
Здесь волна и я
The lyrics of Russkaja's song "Wolna i Ja" captures the peaceful experience of standing knee-deep in the ocean while the waves caress one's legs. The singer finds solace in the ocean, away from the chaos of cities and modern technologies. Here, the truth is not abstract, it is tangible and simple, leading to a peaceful existence. The singer even dreams of becoming a sea captain and sailing around the world, all while being connected to the ocean and the peaceful existence it provides.
The lyrics also explore the idea of letting go of worldly stresses and focusing on the beauty of nature. It is a reminder to take a step back from our busy lives and find solace in the simplicity and beauty of the world around us. Through the connection to the ocean, the singer finds a sense of purpose, hope, and freedom.
Line by Line Meaning
В море стою по колено
I am standing knee-deep in the sea
Меня ласкает волна
The waves caress me
Прибыли вслед за туманом
Arrived after the mist
И растворились в далеке все дела
And all my troubles disappeared into the distance
Здесь мне не нужен мобильник
I don't need a mobile phone here
Затихли здесь города
The cities are silent here
Здесь истина не абстрактна
Here, truth isn't abstract
Она тут плавно в счастье перешла
It smoothly transitioned here into happiness
Здесь волна и я
Here it's just the waves and me
Стану морским капитаном
I'll become a sea captain
И обойду все моря
And sail around every sea
Сегодня я за штурвалом
Today, I'm at the helm
Вперёд мы поднимаем паруса
We hoist the sail and head forward
Передо мной океаны
The oceans are in front of me
Прекрасна зта мечта
This dream is beautiful
Здесь волна и я
Here it's just the waves and me
Writer(s): Alexa Georgiew, Antonia, Dmytro Miller, Georg Gutternigg, Georgij Makazaria, Hans, Manfred Franzmeier, Sebastian Adam, Titus Vadon
Contributed by Gabriella V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.