Now available as an audiobook
Rockin’ the Kremlin — Audiobook Release
David Junk’s true story of gangsters, oligarchs, and pop stars in Putin’s Russia is now available in audio — narrated by celebrated actor Christopher Ragland.
Prefer listening? This is the easiest way to experience the behind-the-scenes world of Universal Music Russia, t.A.T.u., and the superstars David brought to the former Soviet Union.
Press note: “A fast-moving, information-rich narrative…” — New York Journal of Books
Rockin’ the Kremlin
My Incredible True Story of Gangsters, Oligarchs, and Pop Stars in Putin's Russia
When the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991, Russia opened its borders—and a new audience hungry for Western music. Rockin’ the Kremlin follows how David became the first CEO of Universal Music Russia, building cultural bridges with artists like Metallica, Mariah Carey, Sting, Eminem, and Enrique Iglesias, while developing local stars such as Alsou and t.A.T.u. amid political chaos, organized crime, and rapid change.
As Putin’s authoritarian turn and invasions of Ukraine reshaped the region, the story reveals both the rise of a modern music industry and the risks behind it—along with a new generation of artists now speaking out.
