Maria Marchuk has passed away - the friend of Volodymyr Ivasyuk to whom he dedicated 'Chervona Ruta'.

In Chernivtsi, a doctor Maria Marchuk passed away during Christmas, to whom Volodymyr Ivasyuk dedicated the song 'Chervona Ruta'. According to Mykhailo Pavliuk, the deputy head of the regional council, the funeral will take place on December 27 at the Central Cemetery.

Maria Marchuk worked as a therapist and met Ivasyuk at the medical institute where they studied together. It is known that Ivasyuk wrote the song 'Chervona Ruta' in 1970, which he dedicated to Maria. The sheet with this song was kept by Maria throughout her life.

The farewell to Maria Marchuk will take place on December 26 at the Church of the Nativity of the Virgin, and the funeral is scheduled for December 27 at the Central Cemetery.

Legend of Ukrainian music

Let us remember that Volodymyr Ivasyuk was a renowned composer who wrote many songs during his short life and became popular not only in Ukraine but also beyond its borders. Volodymyr Ivasyuk is the founder of pop music in Ukraine and is known for his hits such as 'Chervona Ruta' and 'Vidlitali Zhuravli'.

The most famous songs

Among the most famous songs of the composer are 'Vidlitali Zhuravli', 'I will go to the distant mountains', 'Chervona Ruta', 'Vodogray', 'The song will be between us', 'Two colors', 'Love blooms only once', 'Ballad about Malva', 'Lullaby' and others.

Volodymyr Ivasyuk collaborated with singers Sofia Rotaru and Nazariy Yaremchuk, and their joint recordings became very popular. 'Chervona Ruta' was performed by various famous singers and became the official song of the Ukrainian national football team.

Patriot of Ukraine

Volodymyr Ivasyuk not only became a famous composer but also a patriot of his country. He aimed to promote the Ukrainian language and culture, and his songs won many competitions and became global hits.