The album "Олимпийский Сувенир" or "Olympic Souvenir" is a collection of songs by various artists, celebrating the spirit of the Olympics. The album features a diverse range of musical styles, including pop, rock, and folk, and showcases the talents of some of Russia's most popular musicians.
The album starts off with the energetic and uplifting track "Олимпиада" ("Olympiad") by the band Leningrad, which sets the tone for the rest of the album. Other standout tracks include the catchy pop anthem "Никогда не сдавайся" ("Never Give Up") by the band Bi-2, the folk-inspired "Герои олимпийских игр" ("Heroes of the Olympic Games") by the group Chizh & Co, and the soulful ballad "Крылья" ("Wings") by singer-songwriter Zemfira.
Вокальный Октет «Рустави» (tracks: D4), Государственный Академический Русский Народный Хор Им. Пятницкого (tracks: D3), Государственный Северный Русский Народный Хор (tracks: C4), Московский Камерный Хор (tracks: A5)
Chorus
Хор Большого Театра СССР (tracks: B5, C1)
Conductor
Альгис Жюрайтис (tracks: A6), Евгений Светланов (tracks: A1, A2), Игорь Безродный (tracks: B1), Марк Эрмлер (tracks: B5), Владимир Спиваков (tracks: B3), Юрий Симонов (tracks: C1), Виктор Гридин (tracks: C2), Владимир Минин (tracks: A5), Владимир Ротару (tracks: C6), Николай Михайлов (tracks: D5), Сергей Скрипка (tracks: D1), Яков Орлов (tracks: D2)
Ensemble
Киргизский Ансамбль Комузистов (tracks: C5), Государственный Республиканский Русский Народный Ансамбль "Россия" (tracks: C2), Тувинский Фольклорный Ансамбль «Сыгырга» (tracks: C3)
Orchestra
Оркестра Большого Театра СССР (tracks: A1 to A3, A6, B4, B5, C1), Московский Камерный Оркестр (tracks: B1), Камерный Оркестр «Виртуозы Москвы» (tracks: B3), Оркестр Министерства Обороны СССР (tracks: D5), Киевский Оркестр Народных Инструментов (tracks: D2), Оркестр Молдавского Ансамбля Народного Танца «Жок» (tracks: C6), Оркестр Госкино СССР (tracks: D1)
Piano
Михаил Плетнев (tracks: A4)
Solo Vocal
Евгений Нестеренко (tracks: A3), Владимир Атлантов (tracks: B4), Анатолий Соловьяненко (tracks: D2), Зураб Соткилава (tracks: D4), Людмила Зыкина (tracks: C2), Муслим Магомаев (tracks: D1)
Soprano Vocals
Елена Образцова (tracks: B2)
Notes
ЗАПИСИ ИЗ КОНЦЕРТНОГО ЗАЛА, МОНО (3, 5, 10) = RECORDINGS FROM THE CONCERT HALL, MONO (3, 5, 10)
Fold sleeve, red labels.
Barcodes
Other (Record 1 catalog number on back cover): 33 С 10—14469-70(a)
Other (Record 2 catalog number on back cover): 33 С 60—14471-72(a)
Other (On back cover): (комплект из 2 пластинок) (a set of 2 records)
Other (Article): Арт. 61-8.
Other (Price for records & sleeve (on sleeve)): Цена 2 руб. 70 коп.
Other (State standard): ГОСТ 5289-73
Matrix / Runout (Matrix on Side A label): С10—14469
Matrix / Runout (Matrix on Side B label): С10—14470
Matrix / Runout (Matrix on Side C label): С60—14471
Matrix / Runout (Matrix on Side D label): С60—14472
Other (Repertoire group): Гр. 2.
Other (Price for one record only (on labels)): 1-20
Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, stamped): С10-14469/4-1
Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, stamped): С10-14470/4-2
Matrix / Runout (Side C runout, stamped): С60-14471/4-1
Matrix / Runout (Side D runout, stamped): С60-14472/4-1
"Олимпийский Сувенир" is a fun and enjoyable album that captures the excitement and energy of the Olympic Games. Whether you're a fan of pop, rock, or folk music, there's something here for everyone.