: Because of their outspoken criticism of the Belarusian government, BRUTTO was effectively blacklisted in their home country for years.
In recent years, the band's connection to the front lines has become literal. Following the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, some members of BRUTTO joined the , a unit of Belarusian volunteers fighting alongside Ukrainian forces. BRUTTГ“
: Their debut album, Underdog (2014), was followed by others like Rodny Krai (2015) and Roki (2017). Beyond the Stage : Because of their outspoken criticism of the
: Their song "Warriors of Light" ( Воины света ) became an unofficial anthem for the Maidan protests in Ukraine, symbolizing the struggle for freedom across the region. some members of BRUTTO joined the