| Sofia Rotaru | |
| Type: | studio |
| Artist: | Sofia Rotaru |
| Cover: | Sofiarotarualmbum.jpg |
| Released: | 1974 (USSR) |
| Recorded: | 1972–1974 |
| Studio: | Melodiya (Moscow) |
| Genre: | Pop, dance, pop folk |
| Label: | Melodiya (USSR) |
| Prev Title: | Chervona Ruta |
| Prev Year: | 1972 |
| Next Title: | Sofia Rotaru |
| Next Year: | 1976 |
Sofia Rotaru (), also known as Ballad of Violins [1] is the second album by Soviet singer-songwriter Sofia Rotaru, released in 1974 by Melodiya. The album includes songs performed in Russian, Ukrainian, Bulgarian and Romanian languages.
The songs recorded on the side A are all performed in foreign languages, with the musical background played by band Chervona Ruta, directed by Anatoliy Evdokimenko. Songs 1, 3, 4 are performed in Ukrainian language, 2 - in Bulgarian, and 5 - in Romanian languages.
The songs recorded on side B are all in Russian language. Ensemble Melodiya, under direction of Gueorguiy Garanyan provided the musical background.