Russia

From Psychedelic-Traveller

Russia (Russian: Россия, Rossiya), or the Russian Federation (Russian: Российская Федерация, Rossiyskaya Federatsiya), is a transcontinental country extending over much of northern Eurasia. It is a semi-presidential republic comprising 83 federal subjects. Russia shares land borders with the following countries (counterclockwise from northwest to southeast): Norway, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania (via Kaliningrad Oblast), Poland (via Kaliningrad Oblast), Belarus, Ukraine, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, China, Mongolia and Democratic People's Republic of Korea. At 17,075,400 square kilometres (6,592,800 sq mi), Russia is the largest country in the world, covering more than an eighth of the Earth’s land area; with 142 million people, it is the ninth largest by population. It extends across the whole of northern Asia and 40% of Europe, spanning 11 time zones and incorporating a great range of environments and landforms. Russia has the world's greatest reserves of mineral and energy resources, and is considered an energy superpower. It has the world's largest forest reserves and its lakes contain approximately one-quarter of the world's unfrozen fresh water.

History

The very first seeds for psy-trance were deposited into mother Russia’s expansive terrain during the early 1990’s soon after DJ Gabriel (of St. Petersburg) and XP Voodoo (of Moscow) returned from their musical expedition to India. Though, it can be said that the roots of this psychedelic Indian tree have been transplanted into the limited soils of the two major Russian cities, the last 10 years have seen branches sprout all over the country’s vast territories. 

[2010] People are open to experience in RUSSIA

written by Misha Sunsay

The main tendency in Russia this year is the rapid growth of festivals and the culture around them in quantity and quality. After some organizers split up, this summer season will see more festivals than ever in the russian trance history. The biggest ones this year are Systo, Trimutri, Insomnia, Trishula, Cosmos Dance and Space of Joy. They gather several thousand trancers for only one weekend and take place in the beautiful nature of the northern and central parts of eastern Russia.

The key difference from big clubbing-style raves is the careful selection of artists from around the world, based on the taste of the organizers (and not on the fact how famous or popular the artist is), as well as great local acts and DJs, all together driving the dancefloor with the proper vibe. Because of Language and Visa barriers the region tends to have a unique scene, so most foreign "stars" are unknown to the new generation of russian freaks and the people are open to experience any new kinds of psychedelic music.

Minimum requirements for a party have been reached and the dancefloor isn´t the only focus on the festival sites. Healing areas, 13 moon calendar lectures, tea-points, teepee towns and traditional russian saunas add a new blend to the time people spend at events.

Awesome decorations by 3Delica, paitings and spirals from Trootootoo, stunning art objects by Rainbow Family, strings by Magic Group and colourfull artworks from other good teams are an important part of the unique visual experience, that psyheads can expect at the local gatherings.

Graphic artists Luminokaya, Psypepper, Adha, Ra, Run32 and Re:aliens create meaningful illustrations for flyers, covers and websites.

Exibitions, seminars, workshops and art events with artists like Stanislav Grof, Alex Grey, Luke Brown, Andrew Jones, Luminokaya, Trootootoo occur in Moscow several times a year. Microcosmos in Saint-Petersburg with famous chillout artists host a new type of social events for those who are tired of fast beats. Zaikadelic Records moved from Israel to Russia and now are responsible for some of the finest underground psychedelic parties in Moscow.

While Russia was always strong in the party movement, a base for psychedelic labels just formed in the last years.

Insomnia, Vertigo, Sun Station, Osom Music, Blitz Studios and Hippie Killer continue to release tunes from russian and international artists. Freshly formed Moon Station, GS Concept, Microcosmos, Sonic Chakras and party promo with history Feeless just making their first steps in delivering music to the people.

The huge amount of parties is a great oppotunity for the artists to test new tunes, so many newcomers made their debut releases in the recent time: Artsense, Animalis, Flucturion, Tribal Walkers, Mindex, Sulima and Kraft. Fungus Funk, Dissociactive, Kindzadza, Furious/Crazy Astronaut and CPC are the established acts who represent Russia at international gatherings.

Sonic Elysium, Anix Gleo, Sorrowmurk, Pantomiman, Magic Forest, Ninjas - just few names worth listen to know what to expect from our country in the future.

But not only the russian dancefloor music is worth the attention: with artists like Alexander Daf, Astropilot, Chronos, CJ Catalizer, Koan, Psyfactor, Maiia and Aedem the chillout scene sometimes gains even more attention from listeners than any other psychedelic subgenre.

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overview about the upcoming year
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facts:

average price for a party,

average price for water/beer,

how many parties a week,

how long is a party in average,

how big are the big and the medium sized parties,

when is the best time to come by?

legal situation on drugs

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Facts

With an area of 17,075,400 square km Russia is the largest country in the world. Trance centers are Moscow, St. Petersburg and Kazan but regular events can be found in most of big cities.
Citizens of most European countries have to make visas to visit Russia and it is not so convenient procedure. Actually Russian people are very hospitable but keep in mind that good English is not a basic skill for local population, even officials may not speak it.
Drug policy is strict: all things are illegal, but can be found for those who need'em.
Some statistics for our movement: more than 10 parties in a week for Moscow, 1 per week in Saint-Petersburg and only once a month something happens in cities such Samara, Tumen, Izhevsk, Kazan, Kaliningrad and others.

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Psytribe  trance community with accent on regional movements
Rupsy - Central Russian psychedelic Portal Russian psychedelic community

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