The music video is cinematic and stark, featuring a man (played by actor Ilya Borisov) with a shaved head navigating a bleak, post-Soviet urban landscape. His intense, rhythmic movements and the "tough" aesthetic perfectly match the song's menacing energy. Critical Reception
Aigel Gaisina delivers lyrics in both Russian and Tatar. The song describes the return of a "Tatar" (her partner) from prison, exploring themes of love, judicial struggle, and the surreal nature of the Russian penal system. AIGEL-Tatarin_b_(anwap.org).mp4
Critics praised the duo for bringing "prison culture" into a sophisticated electronic context without being cliché. It was seen as a fresh take on "urban romance." The music video is cinematic and stark, featuring
Released in 2017 as part of their debut album 1190 , "Tatarin" became a viral sensation in Russia and Eastern Europe. The song is rooted in a deeply personal and gritty reality; the album's title, 1190 , refers to the number of days Aigel’s partner was sentenced to prison. The song describes the return of a "Tatar"