Пётр Лещенко - lyrics with translation

Пётр Лещенко (Pyotr Konstantinovich Leshchenko) was a Russian pop singer born on June 14, 1898, in Romania. He became known as a performer of folk and character dances, as well as Russian pop songs. Лещенко performed in restaurants and concert halls, gaining popularity thanks to his unique style and charisma. His repertoire included both Russian romances and dance tunes, making him a sought-after artist in the 1930s and 1940s. Пётр Лещенко made a significant contribution to the development of Russian pop music, remaining a symbol of his time. He died on July 16, 1954.