Igor Nikolaev. Grand Collection (2008) [Игорь Николаев]

In recent years, the song has experienced a massive revival as a meme. The "piece" usually refers to a specific image:

Many modern artists have covered the song, keeping it alive in the karaoke and post-punk/synth-wave scenes (such as the aesthetic associated with bands like Chernikovskaya Hata).

A photo of a younger, mustachioed Igor Nikolaev wearing a blue shirt.

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