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Grazhdanskaya Oborona (Гражданская оборона), which means "Civil Defense" in English, is a legendary Russian punk rock band that was active from 1984 until the death of its founder and leader, Yegor Letov, in 2008. Throughout its career, the band released over 60 official albums and an immense amount of bootlegs, live recordings, and demos. One of the band's most popular songs is "Pro Durachka 2" (Про дурачка 2), which translates to "About a Little Fool 2" in English. The song is featured on the band's 1991 album "Dolgaya schastlivaya zhizn" (Долгая счастливая жизнь), which was recorded during a particularly bleak time for the band and the country as a whole. "Pro Durachka 2" is a powerful and emotional song that deals with the themes of death, loneliness, and despair. The lyrics are full of metaphors and allusions, but ultimately they paint a vivid picture of a person who is struggling to find their place in the world and is losing hope. The song's chorus, which translates to "I am always with you, but you don't see me," is particularly haunting and evocative. Despite its bleak themes, "Pro Durachka 2" is a beautiful and deeply moving song that speaks to the human condition in a profound way. The music itself is stripped down and raw, with Letov's distinctive voice and acoustic guitar providing the perfect accompaniment to the lyrics. The song is a testament to the power of punk rock to express complex emotions and ideas in a way that is both raw and authentic. For fans of Grazhdanskaya Oborona, "Pro Durachka 2" is a classic and a must-hear.