The song's origins are debated, but it was popularized by Boris Davidyan (known as Boka), an Armenian singer from Baku.
Unlike the raw, guitar-based original versions, this cover often utilizes synthesized beats and professional studio arrangements, sometimes categorized as a "New Remix".
"Dolya Vorovskaya" is one of the most famous examples of the genre, specifically the subgenre known as blatnaya pesnya (criminal songs).
Vivid descriptions of prison life, including eating bread behind bars while mourning the loss of liberty.
Reason behind "Dolya Vorovskaya"'s popularity. : r/azerbaijan
The lyrics typically tell a story of crime, punishment, and the longing for freedom. Common motifs include life in prison ("sitting on bare bunks"), the hardship of labor camps ("carrying blocks in the cold"), and a deep, mournful connection to one's mother ( mama-dzhan ).