200 По встречной

200 Po Vstrechnoy is the debut studio album by Russian pop duo t.A.T.u. It was released by Neformat Records and Universal Music Russia on 21 May 2001 in Russia, Ukraine, and Poland, followed by a re-released on 15 February 2002 with new tracks and a new cover. It was released by Universal Music Russia worldwide on 23 June 2003. The group was formed by manager and producer Ivan Shapovalov following Yulia Volkova and Lena Katina's time in the children's group Neposedy. t.A.T.u. subsequently signed a deal with Universal Music Russia to produce their debut album. It was recorded between 1999 and 2000 and was produced and co-composed by Shapovalov. Musically, 200 Po Vstrechnoy is an electronic album that incorporates elements of pop rock, and lyrically focuses on themes of love, love problems and lesbianism. Upon its release, the album received mixed reaction from critics and the public; majority of the criticism was aimed at the lyrical content and the image, whilst some highlighted the singles as some of their best work. Commercially, it was a success in Eastern Europe, which sold over one million units as recognised by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry.

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