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To bypass bans, fans used a special device to press forbidden Western music onto discarded hospital X-rays .

Long before digital video, the Soviet Union maintained a tight grip on musical expression. Western genres like jazz, rock 'n' roll, and "decadent" pop were deemed threats to political order. banned uncensored uncut music videos russia

Bands like Kino and Aquarium faced censorship for introspective lyrics that questioned Soviet values. By 1985, Western acts like Pink Floyd , Black Sabbath , and AC/DC were explicitly banned for allegedly promoting violence and anti-Soviet propaganda . Modern Censorship and the Rise of the "Stop List" To bypass bans, fans used a special device