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"Russian Rock Band Bi-2 Finds Refuge in Israel After Thailand Deportation"

Yegor Bortnik, founder of Bi-2, reflects on his time in a Thai prison and the band's arrival in Israel, expressing gratitude to Israel for their rescue. He discusses his upbringing in Soviet Belarus and the band's experiences in Russia. Despite not planning to settle in Israel, Bortnik acknowledges the country's role in their release.