Sergey Kurekhin
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Sergey Kurekhin was a prominent figure in Soviet and Russian underground culture during the 1980s and 1990s, known as the founder of the band 'Pop-Mechanika' and for his provocative appearance on the Leningrad television program 'Pятое колесо,' where he co-developed the infamous 'Lenin is a mushroom' meme. He was celebrated as a charismatic and influential artist, with his legacy continuing through cultural institutions such as the Center for Contemporary Art named in his honor. His work and persona have been revisited in media and artistic tributes, including an animated thriller and academi…
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- Strange hotel drives guests mad to music by Sergey Kuryokhin in animated thriller 'Unease' — Фонтанка
- "He Appeared on TV During Times of Change": Friends, Colleagues and Viewers Recall TV Host Sergey Sholokhov, Co-author of the "Lenin — Mushroom" Meme — Meduza
- Journalist and TV host Sergey Sholokhov has died at the age of 67, his godson Vsevolod Moskvin announced — РИА Новости (Telegram)
- The Singer of the Perished Culture: 30 Years Without Sergey Kurekhin, Creator of 'Pop-Mechanics' and 'Lenin - Mushroom'. Meduza Tells the Story of the Wildest Hero of Soviet and Russian Underground — Meduza
- Director Debyezhev calls Kurakhin's transition from art to politics inevitable — Вести
- Director on the creator of 'Pop-Mechanics': he was the captain of a mad ship — Вести
- Film historian explains the creation of the 'Lenin is a mushroom' meme — Вести
- Terrace opened at Kurikhin Center for Modern Art – outdoor concerts will be held here — Фонтанка
- Exhibition of ITMO Master's Graduates' Diplomas 'Art and Science' Will Be Held at Kurikhin Center — Фонтанка