Chapter 7, Part 1: 'The Arkhangelsk Rock Club. The 1987 Rock Festival.' – 'Preparation'

By the beginning of 1987, the Arkhangelsk Rock Club had firmly established its existence. Songs approved by the literary director could now be performed at concerts that periodically took place at various poorly equipped venues across the city. The club's management, in collaboration with the city authorities, decided to organize a rock festival. The venue was chosen: our stronghold, the Krasnaya Kuznitsa Palace of Culture, whose management had recently taken a clear liking to us. The plan was to hold a full-fledged rock festival featuring as many local bands as possible, and to invite a well-known out-of-town band as guests of honor—a common practice in other, larger cities. The festival was scheduled for March 1987, and we were essentially chosen to headline the event.