Chaif

Chaif (Чайф) is a Russian rock band formed in 1984 in Sverdlovsk (now Yekaterinburg), Russia, by Vladimir Shakhrin and Vladimir Begunov.[1] Their name is derived from the word chai, meaning tea, and kaif (slang word), meaning pleasure.[1] The band reached national fame in 1992 with songs such as Ne Speshi (Don't Hurry) and 17.[1] By 1997, the popularity of rock music had declined and they were playing smaller venues than at the height of their fame.[2] They have released several albums and are very popular in Russia and former Soviet states, but they are virtually unknown to the rest of the world. Their musical styles range from rock and roll to Blues and even some songs which feature a strong reggae influence. The band is still touring and releasing albums occasionally.[3]

Chaif (Чайф)
Concert in Toronto (Nov 2017)
Background information
OriginSverdlovsk (Yekaterinburg), USSR (Russia)
Genresrock, blues rock, reggae, rock and roll, punk rock(early)
Years active1985 (1985)–present
LabelsNikitin
Websitechaif.ru
MembersVladimir Shakhrin,
Vladimir Begunov,
Valery Severin,
Vyacheslav Dvinin
Past membersVadim Kukushkin,
Silas Warren,
Vladimir Nazimov,
Igor Zlobin,
Alina Nifanteva,
Anton Nifantev,
Vladimir Privalov,
Vladimir Zheltovskih,
Pavel Ustyugov

After the annexation of Crimea by the Russian Federation, Chaif took part in cultural meeting between delegations from Crimea and Sverdlovsk Oblast.[4] The lead singer of the band, Vladimir Shakhrin, was critical of Andrei Makarevich for supporting Ukraine's position in the conflict.[5]

Discography

Magnitoalbums
YearOriginal titleTranslated title
1985Жизнь в розовом дымуLife in a pink smoke
1986Субботним вечером в СвердловскеSaturday evening in Sverdlovsk
1988Лучший город ЕвропыThe best city in Europe

Studio albums
YearOriginal titleTranslated title
1987ДерьмонтинLeathercrap
1987Дуля с макомNuts to you
1989Не бедаIt doesn't matter
1990Давай вернёмсяLet's return
1991Четвёртый стулThe Fourth chair
1993Дети горChildren of mountains
1995Пусть всё будет так, как ты захочешьLet everything be as you want
1996Реальный мирReal world
1999ШекогалиShekogali
2000СимпатииSympathies
2001Время не ждётTime doesn't wait
20034848
2004Изумрудные хиты (с ансамблем "Изумруд")Emerald hits (collaboration with Izumrud ensemble)
2006От себяFrom myself
2009Свой/ЧужойFriend/Foe
2013Кино, вино и доминоCinema, wine and dominoes
2017 Теория струн String theory
2019 Слова на бумаге Words on paper

The Oranzhevoye Nastroenie series
YearOriginal titleTranslated title
1994Оранжевое настроениеOrange mood
1996Оранжевое настроение — IIOrange mood — II
2002Оранжевое настроение — IVOrange mood — IV
2008Оранжевое настроение — VOrange mood — V

Live albums
YearOriginal titleTranslated title
1995КонцертConcert
2000Чайф 15 летChaif 15 years
2005Чайф 20 летChaif 20 years
2010Чайф. 25 лет выдержкиChaif. 25 years old
2011Зимняя Акустика. Снежные сныWinter acoustic. Snow dreams

Compilations
YearOriginal titleTranslated title
1997Акустические версииAcoustic versions
1998Best of ЧАЙФBest of Chaif
1998Легенды русского рока. ЧайфLegends of Russian rock. Chaif
1998ИзбранноеSelected
200925 лет выдержки25 years old
2009Лучшие песни (2CD)Best songs

References
  1. Beumers, Birgit (2005). Pop culture Russia!: media, arts, and lifestyle. Santa Barbara, Calif: ABC-CLIO. p. 222. ISBN 978-1-85109-459-2.
  2. Filipov, David (June 19, 1997). "The Soviet Union disintegrated to a rock beat but pop now rules Russia". Seattle Post-Intelligencer. Archived from the original on November 2, 2012. Retrieved 3 January 2010.
  3. Gordon, Irina (1 August 2008). Группа ЧАЙФ проедет по России с "Оранжевым настроением" (in Russian). RIA Novosti. Retrieved 3 January 2010. Rock Band Chaif go on tour in cities of Russia and the CIS in support of their latest album, "Orange Mood" in the autumn of 2008, group leader Vladimir Shakhrin said in an interview with RIA Novosti.
  4. http://www.midural.ru/news/list/document54942/
  5. http://www.mk.ru/social/2015/09/07/lider-gruppy-chayf-o-politicheskoy-pozicii-makarevicha-andryushka-bredit.html
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