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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Moskau” is a rare card of the Memes World series 72, number 21587 of the collection, and the 241st best-known meme of its 300 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Moskau” meme mean?
The meme leverages the ironic contrast of an 80s European track often misattributed to Russian culture due to its name. It conveys energetic absurdity, used to underscore chaotic moments or festive scenes. The repetitive chorus serves as an instant cultural marker for internet users familiar with early web humor.
Where does the “Moskau” meme come from?
The song Moskau was released in 1979 by Dschinghis Khan. The group represented West Germany in Eurovision 1979 with this track. A televised performance on the German channel ZDF in the show Disco provides key visual sources. In 2004, user fouljax created a YTMND page on May 24 using the song. User diaboloco also helped popularize it initially. The first known YouTube upload occurred on October 4, 2005, but was deleted. A popular version was posted by Victor Mendoza on September 15, 2006. The track became a comedic soundtrack for slavic memes.
- 1979Release of the single Moskau by the group Dschinghis Khan.
- May 2004Publication of a YTMND page by fouljax using the track.
- September 2006Upload of a viral version by Victor Mendoza on YouTube.
How to use the “Moskau” meme
- Use the music during a sudden transition into visual chaos.
- Accompany amateur dance footage with serious dramatic intensity.
- Highlight a whimsical geopolitical reference in a humorous context.
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The “Moskau” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21587 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 72 |
| Fame | 67/100 · #241 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Moskau” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Moskau comes out of the Memes World series 72 as a rare card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.
Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 10 MemeCoins.
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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details
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Frequently asked questions
What does moskau meme mean?
It refers to a remix of the 1979 song by Dschinghis Khan. The title evokes Moscow but serves primarily as an ironic rhythmic base for absurd edits.
Who is dshingis khan band?
They are a German pop group formed in 1979. They represented West Germany at Eurovision with this international hit.
Moskau meme origin video?
Images often come from a German TV show Disco on ZDF. Early web uses trace back to YTMND in 2004.
Moskau meme true or false?
The song is real and dates to 1979. The association with Russian memes is cultural and playful, lacking direct political links.
How do I get the Moskau meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Moskau” is a rare card of the Memes World series 72. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Moskau card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Moskau (song) - Wikipedia · Moskau (song) - Wikipedia · Moskau · checked on October 14, 2026.
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