Click Here Return to Ukraine’s Radio ROKS: Heavy metal (and hackers) for brothers in arms
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Jul 8, 2025 Serhii Zenin, a radio host at Ukraine's Radio ROKS and member of the 412th Battalion, shares his remarkable journey from playing heavy metal to serving on the frontlines. He discusses how the station has transformed into a crucial source of news and support during the war, blending music with resilience. Personal anecdotes illustrate the station's role in uplifting spirits and combating disinformation amidst crisis. Zenin reflects on the emotional power of music and its ability to unite a nation, creating a vital connection even in tumultuous times.
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Civilian Tech Meets Military Training
- During a visit to Unit City, a Ukrainian innovation park, Serhii Zenin, a Radio Rocks host, revealed he trained alongside the CFO of Unit City in military drone school.
- This overlap of civilian tech and military training illustrates how closely intertwined tech and defense efforts are in Ukraine today.
Rock Music as Political Statement
- Rock and roll served as a political statement during the Cold War, symbolizing freedom and resistance.
- Radio Rocks in Ukraine continues this legacy, gathering a large audience as the nation's first international rock and metal station.
Serhii's Rock and Roll Passion
- Serhii Zenin grew up loving hard rock, especially Scorpions, receiving albums from his father at age six.
- When Radio Rocks sought hosts, his passion led him to join, turning his love of music into a career.