Boris Shtokolov (1930-2005) one of the best Russian basses sings this beautiful song and beautiful paintings by Russian artist Konstantin Vasiliev (1942-1976) will accompany this song!
Russian Lyrics and English translation of the song Пряха (Spinner):
В низенькой светелке Огонек горит, Молодая пряха У окна сидит. Молода, красива, Русая головка, |
In the lowish parlour A light burns, The young spinner Sits under the window. Young, beautiful, Honey head, |
English translation by Charles Prescott
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