PPR on the war

PPR's position on the war in Ukraine

Back in 2019, frontman Alexey Rumyantsev stated in an interview that he did not follow the news or understand politics, calling political songs by other artists attempts to chase hype. However, following Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukrainian territory, Alexey began publishing anti-war posts and stories on his Instagram page, voicing deep shock and moral outrage.

The band continued touring across Russia under the banner of peace:

Fate is a sarcastic bitch, and right before the tour for the new album, this sad, merciless, and completely pointless military lawlessness began. We know and understand the position of many artists, but ours is to go on tour no matter what. Our music and our movement are definitely more than entertainment; we are carrying out a mission and bringing the world news of what and how is happening within it. And the prevailing circumstances place additional responsibility upon us — to spread and sow peace in the hearts of listeners, to unite and warm with love those who feel afraid, sad, or ashamed of what is unfolding next door. We have always been, and especially now are, against violence and war, against any decisions that in any way increase the likelihood of conflict between people into which 'big players' in military uniforms drag them. Stay with us, we await you at our concerts.

Here it is, the beginning of our special operation in the name of peace. Today, March 3rd, Voronezh, Club 12. Doors open at 19:00. Open to everyone who stands for peace. To the rest, we wish happiness.

During their tour of Russian cities, the musicians shared their impressions of societal moods, highlighting the impossibility of voicing one's stance when it diverges from the dogmas of the "Russian world":

Traveled through the South. What did I see? Law enforcement officers here and there clutching assault rifles, cities plastered with outdoor billboards featuring prefabricated triumphant brand visuals, as if simultaneously concealing the shame of crumbling buildings in central neighborhoods. Most of all, the hashtag «For the Russian World» stunned me. What did I feel? I felt a vast abyss of grief of thousands upon thousands of people right next door. I felt like a monkey with a gagged mouth: clubs receive subtle «friendly recommendations» not to dare speak from the stage about what is happening, and 99 percent of words about what is going on remain to rot in the throat like a dead lump for the sake of being able to go on singing our songs and the hope of returning to family afterward. All of this combined shreds the nerves, leaves me demoralized; between concerts I fight off creeping depression, manage tour promo and physical workouts, watch the unfolding of astonishing events. We drive on to play our music and urge nobody toward anything; thanks to the South for an extremely warm reception and packed halls despite everything happening; we love you, people; we deeply sympathize with everyone who feels sick, distressed, bitter, and terrified right now. Off to Volgograd, see you soon, dear listeners.

PPR released several anti-war and anti-Putin songs: the mini-album "VOY" ("HOWL"), and the single "Malenky Zloy Rebyonok" ("Little Evil Child"). In Alexey's new solo EP "Otmetka" ("Mark"), the song "Dark Country" conveys the musician's anti-war conviction with unmistakable clarity.

In September 2024, the group was added to the blacklist of artists whose live performances authorities consider undesirable in Russia due to their anti-war stance.