Leningrad, ein Sommer zu Beginn der 1980er. Während Alben von Lou Reed und David Bowie heimlich die Besitzer wechseln, brodelt die Underground-Rockszene. Mike und seine Frau Natascha lernen den charismatischen Musiker Viktor Zoi kennen. Ihre unbändige Leidenschaft für die Musik verbindet sie schnell zu einer eigenwilligen Dreieckskonstellation. Als Teil einer neuen Musikbewegung werden sie trotz staatlich kontrollierter Konzerte das Schicksal des Rock 'n' Rolls in der Sowjetunion verändern.

The film is based on the events of the 4th International Orthodox Music Festival held in Moscow in February, 1992. The Festival featured not only such famous works as Rakhmaninov's "The All Night Service" and "Liturgy" but also the first performance of the latest interpretations of ancient Russian songs and the sensational first performance of Sviridov's cycle of "spiritual songs".

Arguably Russia’s most famous folk song, Dark Eyes has captured hearts around the world for the past 100 years. This portrait explores the song’s somewhat controversial history, its musical versatility and its cultural relevance. Performances by Louis Armstrong, Frank Sinatra, Liberace, a 13-piece orchestra and a Russian folk group make it clear why Dark Eyes has stood the test of time.

A documentary on the life and work of the composer Sofia Gubaidulina.

Veteran vaudevillian regales the audience with highlights from his comedy travel monologue and introduces "His Modern Art Choir," A Russian group he met while traveling in the Soviet Union who sing a traditional Russian song and an American standard.