Volodymyr Mykhaylovych Ivasyuk (1949 - 1979) (also "Ivasiuk") was a very popular composer and poet from Ukraine. He is the author of the widely popular song "Chervona Ruta", popularized by Sofia Rotaru but later covered by other singers as well. Wikipedia
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