For much of the post-Soviet era, 'Z' was the symbol of a music festival in Crimea that united people across borders. Written by Clément Girardot. Read by Serhij Zulkarnieiev.

For much of the post-Soviet era, 'Z' was the symbol of a music festival in Crimea that united people across borders. Written by Clément Girardot. Read by Serhij Zulkarnieiev.

For much of the post-Soviet era, 'Z' was the symbol of a music festival in Crimea that united people across borders. Written by Clément Girardot. Read by Serhij Zulkarnieiev.&nbsp;

When 'Z' meant joy, freedom and humour to Russians and Ukrainians

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