ДДТ

Russian Rock Band

ДДТ (DDT) is a renowned Russian rock band formed in Ufa (Bashkir ASSR, RSFSR) in 1980 by its lead singer and the main songwriter, Yuri Shevchuk. The band's name was initially inspired by the chemical DDT, a pesticide, as a symbol of protest against environmental pollution. Over the years, ДДТ has become one of the leading bands in the Russian rock movement, known for its distinctive rock sound and Shevchuk's poignant lyrics, often addressing themes of freedom, peace, and social justice.