Russian hip-hop has a formidable ambassador in Timati, who has pushed his music worldwide since the mid-'00s with co-signers including Snoop Dogg and Timbaland. His videos are as decadent as those of any superstar rapper, with chains and sleek cars gleaming all over “Tyca”, gold grills shining on “Понты” and fancy jewellery sparkling amid the cinematic splendour of “Где ты, где я”.