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Russian folk-rock in the style of Melnitsa (Мельница), epic and emotional, dramatic yet intimate, with a sense of journey and loss. Minor key, solemn and deep atmosphere, but with moments of powerful release in the chorus. Tempo: moderate, around 95–105 BPM, with a steady, almost march-like rhythm in verses and a swelling, anthemic feel in the chorus. Acoustic guitar with fingerpicking in the verses, electric guitar with clean, arpeggiated chords and occasional overdriven leads; cello or viola for melancholic low harmony; flute or tin whistle for airy, folk-like embellishments; subtle percussion Male vocal, expressive and narrative, slightly raspy, with emotional intensity building up to the chorus; clear diction, so the words land; layered backing vocals only in the chorus for a choir-like effect. 3 verses, chorus repeated after each verse; a short instrumental interlude with flute/whistle solo before the final chorus; extended outro fading with acoustic guitar and cello.