Genres Blues rock Labels Repei Genre Blues rock Members Oleg Chilap | Years active 1980–present Origin Moscow, Russia Record label Soyuz Music | |
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Past members Valeriy Chilap
Valeriy Chelikanov Similar Obyekt Nasmeshek, Vezhlivy Otkaz, Urfin Dzhus, Nastya, Va‑Bank | ||
optimalniy variant at the petrovich club moscow russia 18 03 2012
Optimalny Variant (Russian: Оптимальный Вариант, Optimal Variant) is a Russian rock group.
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- optimalniy variant at the petrovich club moscow russia 18 03 2012
- optimalny variant at double buurbon club moscow russia 25 02 2012
- Selected discography
- References
It was formed in Moscow, Soviet Union, by Oleg Chilap (also known as O! Chilap, vocals and acoustic guitar), Alexander Lipnitsky (bass) and Pyotr Anikin (drums), with a purpose to "oppose the existed rock-movements in Moscow". The group was influenced by the music of The Beatles, poems of Alexander Blok and marxist theory. "Optimalny Variant" became famous after the performance of "Russians in Afghanistan" song in 1980.
The poetry of O! Chilap is full of original metaphors and kalamburs. His lyrics reflect a philosophical view of life, with man's inner freedom constituting the central idea. The group plays a synthesis of ballads and Russian melodies blended together on a blues basis.
Optimalny Variant was awarded by prizes at rock-festivals, included "Beatlomania" of 1989. They are organizing the "Apple Years Street" Yearly Festival.
Optimalny Variant was considered by Rossiyskaya Gazeta as the main successor of "post-Beatles period moods and harmonies" on Russian rock scene.