The Resume

(1923- )
Group composed of a Male Choir, an Orchestra, and Dance group
Directed by Alexander Alexandrov (1923-1946), Boris Alexandrov (1946-1986) and Leonid Malev (1986- )

Why they might be annoying:

They were a major symbol of Soviet propaganda.
Since the fall of communist Russia, the existence of the group has been debated heavily.
They traveled the front lines with the Soviet Union during WW II (put down the oboe and pick up a rifle you sissy).
Due to the fact that the choir is made up of only tenor males, they have a masculine, domineering sound that could be quite intimidating.

Why they might not be annoying:

They stood the test of time, beginning when Stalin ruled to still performing today.
Vladimir Putin is particularly supportive of the group.
They were originally meant to entertain the Soviet troops but then went onto doing tours and performing for Pope John Paul II.
It grew from just 12 members to about 200 with its own orchestra and dance group.
Their songs vary from Russian folk, Church hymns, Pop, and most notably the Soviet National Anthem.

Credit: Campwankyourself

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Campwankyourself's Profiles [Series 1]
• Cold War Participants
• I'm a Communist
• Look at Me, I'm Wearing Military Garb
• Ozzfest 2006
• Profiles 16501-16750 (Ranked: 16642)
• Red, White and Blue
• Served in World War II

Year In Review:

For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2023, Out of 15 Votes: 46.67% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 12 Votes: 58.33% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 26 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 160 Votes: 65.00% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 11 Votes: 45.45% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 8 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 17 Votes: 47.06% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 13 Votes: 46.15% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 16 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 10 Votes: 70.0% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 32 Votes: 68.75% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 52 Votes: 69.23% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 33 Votes: 75.76% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 77 Votes: 62.34% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 116 Votes: 73.28% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 116 Votes: 39.66% Annoying