Intimate Russian singer-songwriter ballad blending author song with cinematic indie folk, 72 BPM in 4/4, avoiding pop and chanson. Begin with piano and fingerpicked acoustic guitar from the first line; close-miked, tired conversational baritone over sparse chords. Introduce legato cello in verse two. Add soft drums only in the running passage, using restrained brushes and muted kick. Let the emotional peak stay at half volume; finish with a quiet, mass-like choir on the final lines, never an arena-style backing vocal. Begin with gentle brightness, then settle into a hushed requiem.