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In his mask and combat gear, you could be forgiven for mistaking him for just another
member of the anti-government camp protesting in Ukraine.
But his weapon of choice is something rather different - the piano.
Armed with nothing more than his ability to *** the ivories, the protester keeps his
identity a closely-guarded secret, for fear he might be arrested - or worse - if police
find out who he is.
For now, he says, he is playing for victory.
There are a lot of musicians out there, but here when I play they didn't just walk by
- they stopped, they thanked me and said all kinds of warm words and told me that this
supports them a lot, it inspires them - giving them fresh strength. That is my primary function.
I must play, play and play for the people, until victory.
The protesters are now in their third month of a campaign against the president's decision
to sign a trade deal with Russia instead of the EU.
At least six people have died in violent clashes so far this year - and with accusations flying
of attacks by police, this mystery man's music is one of few comforts the group has left.