Sofia Rotaru (София Ротару), also known as Ballad of Violins (Баллада о скрипках)[1] is the second album by Soviet singer-songwriter Sofia Rotaru, released in 1974 by Melodiya.

The album includes songs performed in Russian, Ukrainian, Bulgarian and Romanian languages.

The songs recorded on the side A are all performed in foreign languages, with the musical background played by band Chervona Ruta, directed by Anatoliy Evdokimenko.

Ensemble Melodiya, under direction of Gueorguiy Garanyan provided the musical background.

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