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An Annotated Russo-Ukrainian Playlist (24 February 2022 – 24 February 2024)

Abstract

A playlist of over 300 songs to do with Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 is examined in an attempt to establish in what way, if any, it  correlates with the opinion polls about the pro- and anti-invasion support levels  in Russia and elsewhere. The list’s compilation, formatting and categorization  principles are explained. Within each of the constituent song groups (anti-invasion Ukrainian, Russian and international, as well as pro-invasion Russian  and Ukrainian), a brief general survey and a more detailed sample content  analysis are carried out. The playlist in its entirety can be found in the  video/discographical Appendix to the article.