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These DIY Clubs Are The Next Wave Of Moscow's Nightlife Boom

“In Berlin in 2016 it’s not possible to have something truly underground. Whereas, in Moscow it is.”

Nightlife in Moscow is thriving. Despite economic hardships—and some unfortunate and rather questionable shutdowns—the city is currently experiencing a club culture renaissance. This is thanks to clubs like Rabitsa and NII as well as a whole new scene of producers, labels and DJs who’ve cut their teeth locally the hard way.

These developments and more are the focus of a new piece published by the Calvert Journal. It explores the recent history of Moscow club culture through the people and places that are making it happen. Read it here.

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(Photo by Maxim Panfilov)

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