Entertainment · Music · 19 hrs ago
SHAMAN releases song about Russian character in chastushka style
Russian singer Yaroslav Dronov, known as SHAMAN, has shared a new song called “I Am a Russian Man.”
He says the track is about Russian character and staying true to oneself through difficult circumstances.
Dronov chose the chastushka style, a lively folk form often built around humorous verses.
He said its teasing tone shows a way to face hardship without being broken by it.
The song also refers to loyalty to family and country.
Accounts differ on its release status: one says Dronov has released it, while another says it will be available on digital music platforms.
Russian singer Yaroslav Dronov, known as SHAMAN, released a new song titled “I Am a Russian Man.”
He said the song is in the chastushka style, a form of Russian folk verse and song.
Dronov said the style suited a song about Russian character and resilience.
He shared a video performing the song on his Telegram channel on Saturday.
The song is set to become available on digital music platforms.
- Who
- Russian singer Yaroslav Dronov, known as SHAMAN.
- What
- He released a song titled “I Am a Russian Man” in the chastushka style.
- When
- He released it by October 17, 2026; he posted a performance video on Saturday.
- Where
- He shared the performance video on his Telegram channel.
- Why
- He said the style captured Russian character, including resilience and remaining true to oneself.
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URA.RU reported that SHAMAN had released the song and said he had discussed it on social media.
Dronov posted a video performing the song on his Telegram channel, according to ПЛН.
- Artist
- Yaroslav Dronov, known as SHAMAN
- Song
- Я русский мужик” (“I Am a Russian Man”)
- Style
- Chastushka
- Social platform
- Telegram
- Availability
- Planned for digital music platforms
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What people are saying
Наша русская частушка не жалуется, а подтрунивает над обстоятельствами, и в этом как раз проявляется характер — не сломаться, а ответить с улыбкой.
Не причесываюсь под чужие вкусы. Пою, как чувствую. Живу, как считаю правильным.