Sofia Rotaru is a celebrated Ukrainian singer, songwriter, and actress known for her contributions to pop and folk music.
Sofia is also a Hero of Ukraine, awarded for her outstanding personal merits in the sphere of art.
Sofia is recognized as a National Legend of Ukraine, reflecting her status as a cultural icon in her home country.
Biography
Early Life
Sofia Mykhailivna Yevdokymenko-Rotaru, known simply as Sofia Rotaru, was born on August 7, 1947, in Marshyntsi, Chernivtsi Oblast, Ukraine, to a family of Romanian descent. Growing up in a village where Romanian was the primary language, Sofia was the second of six children. Her father, Mykhail Fedorovich Rotaru, was a heavy machine gunner during World War II and later became the first member of the Communist Party in their village. Sofia's older sister, Zinaida, who was blind but possessed a remarkable musical memory, played a significant role in nurturing Sofia's love for music by teaching her folk songs. This early exposure to music laid the foundation for Sofia's future career.
Career
Sofia's musical journey began in earnest when she won a vocal competition in 1962, which led to her participation in a regional art review. By 1964, she had gained recognition by winning a festival of popular talents in Kyiv, and her image graced the cover of a magazine. After graduating from the Chernivtsi musical college, she performed at the State Kremlin Palace and gained international acclaim at the IX World Festival of Youth and Students in Bulgaria in 1968, where she won First Prize. Over the years, Sofia released numerous albums, including "Червона рута" and "Золотые песни," and became a prominent figure in the pop and folk music scenes, blending various genres such as disco and rock.
Personal Life
Sofia Rotaru's personal life is intertwined with her musical career. She was married to Anatoliy Kyrylovich Yevdokymenko, a People's Artist of Ukraine, who played a crucial role in her artistic development. The couple had a close-knit family, with Sofia's siblings also involved in music. Despite her success, Sofia faced challenges regarding her cultural identity, often navigating the complexities of being a Moldavian/Romanian, Ukrainian, and Russian artist. Her contributions to music and culture have earned her numerous accolades, including the title of Hero of Ukraine and various prestigious awards, solidifying her legacy as a national treasure.
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Discography
Я не оглянусь2010
- 1.Я не оглянусь
- 2.Время подождёт
- 3.Забирай
- 4.Цветы сирени
- 5.Оглянись назад
- 6.Новогодняя
- 7.Сердце ты моё
- 8.Не уходи
- 9.Не люби
- 10.Туман
- 11.Белый танец (remix)
Я - твоя любовь!2008
- 1.Я назову планету...4:10
- 2.Не уходи3:06
- 3.Сердце ты мое3:10
- 4.Не люби3:44
- 5.И полетим...3:49
- 6.Один на свете3:49
- 7.Так нечаянно3:07
- 8.Какая на сердце погода3:32
- 9.Я - твоя любовь!3:28
- 10.Осенние цветы3:32
- 11.Mozart3:27
Туман2007
- 1.Туман3:03
- 2.Я же его любила4:18
- 3.Белый танец3:56
- 4.Ты улетишь4:01
- 5.Москва3:17
- 6.Вишнёвый сад3:49
- 7.Осенние цветы3:33
- 8.Цветёт малина3:23
- 9.Любовь не купишь4:30
- 10.Небо это я3:54
- 11.Ты позови меня3:45
- 12.Белая зима3:35
- 13.Найди меня4:17
- 14.Дождик3:45
- 15.Белый танец (dance mix)3:58
- 16.Пять минут4:20
- 17.Год за десять4:30
- 18.Чекай3:38
- 19.Одна калина4:00
Я же его любила2005
- 1.Я же его любила4:19
- 2.Ты улетишь4:02
- 3.Осенние цветы3:34
- 4.Москва3:18
- 5.Вишнёвый сад3:48
- 6.Ландыши4:31
- 7.Коварные мужики3:49
- 8.Белый танец (акустическая версия)3:56
- 9.Любовь не купишь4:29
- 10.Цветёт малина3:22
Небо - это Я2004
- 1.Ты позови меня3:45
- 2.Белый танец3:56
- 3.Найди меня4:18
- 4.Небо - это Я!3:57
- 5.Вишнёвый сад3:49
- 6.Белая зима3:36
- 7.Дождик3:47
- 8.Пять минут4:20
- 9.Год за десять4:35
- 10.Одна калина4:03
- 11.Белый танец (chill out mix)3:58
- 12.Белый танец (dance mix)3:50
Єдиному...2003
- 1.Одна калина4:05
- 2.Червона рута4:23
- 3.Меланхоліє4:49
- 4.Два перстеня4:02
- 5.Сярэ албастрэ ("Щасливий вечір")4:39
- 6.Иоане (Іванку)3:54
- 7.Сизокрилий птах3:39
- 8.Мальви4:11
- 9.Сэ вий (Чекаю тебе)3:57
- 10.Черемшина3:36
- 11.Крэдэ мэ (Вір мені)4:11
- 12.Романтикэ4:15
- 13.Водограй3:29
- 14.Край3:54
- 15.Пісня буде поміж нами4:44
- 16.Чекай3:37
Я тебя по-прежнему люблю2002
- 1.На берегу нашей первой любви4:08
- 2.Девчонка с гитарой3:44
- 3.Ты скажешь мне прости3:53
- 4.Не спросишь4:05
- 5.Другая3:56
- 6.Отпусти3:49
- 7.Костер догорает3:22
- 8.Первый снег пушистый4:08
- 9.Забыть4:20
- 10.Жизнь моя, моя любовь3:14
- 11.Я тебя по-прежнему люблю4:11
- 12.Не спросишь (ремикс)5:04
- 13.Жизнь моя, моя любовь (ремикс)4:38
Люби меня1998
- 1.Разошлись пути-дороги4:31
- 2.Свитерок4:32
- 3.Сделай эту ночь такой3:39
- 4.Твои печальные глаза4:15
- 5.Звезды как звезды4:21
- 6.Засентябрило4:09
- 7.Было время4:41
- 8.Я стала старше на любовь4:16
- 9.Судьба4:23
- 10.Лунная радуга4:27
- 11.Любовь прошедшая3:32
- 12.Люби меня5:25
Хуторянка1995
- 1.Хуторянка
- 2.Остров любви
- 3.Ночь без тебя
- 4.Ночной мотылек
- 5.Пара белых голубей
- 6.Весна, что свела нас с ума
- 7.Поздно
- 8.Вкус любви
- 9.Как чужие
- 10.Горькие слезы
- 11.Мечта без крыльев
- 12.Я тобой называю звезды
- 13.Время мое
Романтика1991
- 1.Червона рута3:53
- 2.Черемшина3:25
- 3.Иоанэ3:18
- 4.Сизокрылый птах3:34
- 5.Две скрипки4:21
- 6.Меланхолия4:19
- 7.Весна4:01
- 8.Романтика4:38
- 9.Водограй3:25
- 10.Край3:38
- 11.Романтика4:38
- 12.Белые нарциссы3:42
- 13.Весна4:01
- 14.Яблони в цвету3:52
- 15.В доме моем3:57
- 16.А музыка звучит3:37
- 17.Свечи4:36
- 18.Черный телефон3:51
- 19.Белая ночь5:31
- 20.Желтые хризантемы5:22
- 21.Осень2:54
- 22.Жизнь4:19
- 23.Аист на крыше3:19
- 24.Лебединая верность4:32
Караван любви1991
- 1.Караван любви5:03
- 2.Снежинка3:50
- 3.Я скучаю очень-очень4:00
- 4.Прикоснись ко мне3:54
- 5.Дикие лебеди4:22
- 6.Чайные розы в купе3:36
- 7.Вот такая история4:15
- 8.Чем ближе разлука...3:43
Золотое сердце1988
- 1.Только этого мало4:26
- 2.Южный ветер4:58
- 3.Прощальный перон4:08
- 4.Было, но прошло4:55
- 5.Время мое4:56
- 6.Золотое сердце4:28
- 7.Эхо5:21
- 8.Пока не кончен путь1:50
Монолог о любви1987
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Lavanda1987
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Нежная мелодия1985
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Пригласи в сны1981
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Где ты, любовь?1980
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Только тебе1979
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София Ротару III1978
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Пісні Володимира Івасюка1977
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Лебединая верность1976
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София Ротару II1976
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София Ротару1974
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Червона рута1972
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Золотые песни2013
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Label
- Record label
- Sintez Records
- Record label
- Warner Music Group
- Record label
- Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Inc.
- Record label
- Krugozor
- Record label
- Melodiya
Achievements
- Award
- Order of Honour
- Award
- Merited Artist of the Ukrainian SSR
- Award
- People's Artist of the USSR
- Award
- Order of the Badge of Honour
- Award
- Order of the Republic
- Award
- Lenin Komsomol Prize
- Award
- Order of Princess Olga, 1st class
- Award
- Order of Princess Olga, 3rd class
- Award
- Hero of Ukraine, Order of the State
- Award
- Honored badge of merit of the President of Ukraine
- Award
- People's Artist of the Ukrainian SSR
- Award
- Through Art – to Peace and Understanding
- Award
- Order of the "Commonwealth"
- Award
- People's Artist of the Moldovan SSR
- Award
- Golden Gramophone Award
- Award
- Order of Merit (Ukraine), 2nd class
- Award
- National legend of Ukraine
- Award
- Order of Friendship of Peoples
- Award
- honorary citizen of Crimea
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: Sofiya Rotaru, София Михайловна Ротару, Софія Ротару
Sofiia Mykhailivna Yevdokymenko-Rotaru, known simply as Sofia Rotaru, is a Ukrainian singer.
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