Andrei Razin no longer holds the rights to the tunes of "Laskowy May" tracks
In a recent court ruling, the 1992 agreement between music producer Andrei Razin and the famous Soviet and Russian boy band, "Laskovy May," has been declared invalid. This decision, reported by RIA Novosti, has significant implications for the ownership of the songs by "Laskovy May."
The court's ruling was not affected by a 2019 agreement between songwriter Sergey Kuznetsov and singer Yuri Shatunov. Instead, it was based on the authentic copy of this 2019 agreement that was presented and recognized as genuine in the legal proceedings.
Interestingly, the original 1992 contract was not presented during the court case. As a result, the court did not consider it in its decision due to the lack of its presentation.
It's worth noting that Andrei Razin previously held rights to the repertoire of "Laskovy May." However, a lawsuit seeking recognition of these rights was filed after the expiration of the applicable statute of limitations. Consequently, the court has voided a contract dated December 29, 1992, which Andrei Razin relied on for his claims.
The court's decision affects the rights to the songs of "Laskovy May," and Andrei Razin's claims to the repertoire have been rejected. This ruling is independent of the authenticity of the original 1992 contract.
While limited information about the specific court case is publicly available, it might be documented in Russian-language sources or music industry legal records. However, such case details have not been widely reported or summarized in major international media or publicly accessible databases.
For those interested in learning more about "Laskovy May" or finding more specialized legal information in Russian media or legal archives, further resources can be provided upon request.
Despite the lack of consideration for the original 1992 contract, the court's ruling raises questions about the future of "Laskovy May's" entertainment and music rights. This situation could potentially open doors for new agreements and partnerships related to the band's musical repertoire.
