Russian shanson / neo-folk ballad. Slow tempo (50-60 BPM), melancholic and intimate atmosphere. Deep male baritone vocals, soft and warm delivery with slight raspiness, almost spoken-word in verses. Instrumentation: seven-string acoustic guitar fingerpicking, lyrical classical violin solo carrying the main melody, prima balalaika playing delicate arpeggios between lines, quiet double bass plucks. The song should feel like a late autumn evening by a window, cozy, nostalgic and slightly sad. No drums or electronic elements.`