Sofia Rotaru

Sofia Rotaru (born 1947) is a Soviet singer, actress and conductor.

Also recorded as Sofia Mykhailivna Rotaru; Sofiia Rotaru; Sofiia Mykhailivna Rotaru.

Overview

Born at Marshyntsi in 1947.

In detail

Sofia Rotaru studied at Chernivtsi Art School. the recorded working language is Romanian, Russian and German.

The field of work recorded is estrada. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are pop, folk-pop, disco and rock.

Membership is recorded of Chervona Ruta.

Distinctions recorded are Order of Honour, Merited Artist of the Ukrainian SSR, People's Artist of the USSR and Order of Friendship of Peoples.

Sources

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“Sofia Rotaru”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q43137: Sofia Rotaru
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Record

Kind of record: Person
Born: 1947
Awards: Order of Honour,Merited Artist of the Ukrainian SSR,People's Artist of the USSR,Order of Friendship of Peoples,Order of the Badge of Honour,Order of the Republic
Family: actors
Fields: estrada
Genres: pop,folk-pop,disco,rock,folk,estrada
Authority: Q43137
Languages: Romanian,Russian,German
Member of: Chervona Ruta
Production: one_pass
Birth place: Marshyntsi
Educated at: Chernivtsi Art School
Nationality: Soviet Union,Ukraine
Occupations: singer,actress,conductor,choir director,entrepreneur,record producer
External identifiers: wikidata: Q43137 · wikipedia: Sofia Rotaru
Published: 14 August 2026
Last substantive revision: 14 August 2026

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