A hushed Russian chanson-blues ballad at a slow 58 BPM, in a minor key. Fingerpicked steel-string guitar carries the harmony, with restrained blues bends, soft slide accents, and warm room reverb; no accordion, piano, or claps. A deep, steady, pleasant male baritone sings close to the mic, supported by faint low harmonies and subtle bass. Sparse, dignified, and mournful.