Russian violinist hopes talent keeps him out of army

Alexei is playing for rubles – and for his life.

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He hopes that his talents will save him from being picked up by the army and sent to the front line.

And with the Russian parliamentary election this weekend, Alexei says he will vote – with the hope that Russia’s current course turns towards something "more normal".

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