a) The Cold War had an impact on all aspects of culture, including prevalent music. The Cold War civilizations, issues and ideas were defined, criticised and mocked in a range of musical arrangements. The song Russians by Sting is a confrontational song, which linguistically asks if the Russians “love their children too,” which relate to the Cold War themes of madness and fear the nuclear war. The powerful song piece really tried to make its audience see that Russians and Americans were of the same, “biology, regardless of ideology.” The song speaks about both sides, as well as addressing his point of view. The artist hopes that the "Russians love their children too," as it is seen as the only thing that would save the world from obliteration.
