Moskau was released in 1979 by the German disco group Dschinghis Khan, whose theatrical costumes and catchy Euro-pop style made them a distinctive act of the era. The song's driving rhythm and repeated chorus helped it travel far beyond Germany, gaining new audiences through compilations, dance floors and later online video culture. Short clips of the chorus now circulate in memes and edits, where its bombastic, celebratory tone gives even simple footage a sense of spectacle and old-school fun.