Putin orders launch of rival Eurovision Song Contest

Putin orders launch of rival Eurovision song contest after humiliating ban
Russia's love affair with Eurovision reached a peak in 2008, when the singer Dima Bilan was crowned the winner of the competition.
Russia to relaunch Soviet-era Eurovision Song Contest rival in Moscow under Putin’s orders
The revived contest, planned to take place in Moscow later this year, is Russia's way of directly challenging Eurovision while promoting "traditional values." View on euronews
Putin announces pro-Russian knock-off rival to Eurovision song contest…despite similar showcases flopping in Soviet era
VLADIMIR Putin has announced his own version of the Eurovision song contest despite Russia’s similar Soviet attempts being a huge flop. The bitter tyrant is set to take on the world famous
Putin launching 'anti-woke' and 'macho' Eurovision after ban to revive Soviet-era contest
Putin looks to be starting a new singing competition this year with a series of 'friendly' Russian allies in response to the on-going Eurovision ban due to his invasion of Ukraine
Putin relaunches Soviet-era Intervision song contest amid Eurovision ban
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on Feb. 3 ordering the revival of the Intervision song contest, the Soviet Union's equivalent to Eurovision. The Eurovision Song Contest banned Russia from participation in 2022 following the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Putin revives Soviet-era ‘Eurovision’ with new allies
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered a revival of the Soviet answer to the Eurovision Song Contest in an effort to counter what he says is the decadence of modern Western culture.Putin signed a decree for the Intervision Song Contest to be held in Moscow this year,
'Three of my songs are shortlisted for Eurovision'
Four years on, says things have "gone crazy" after three of her songs made it through to the Eurovision Song Contest ...
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Greek-Turkish Eurovision Clash Brewing Over Greece’s Entry
Greece and Turkey may clash over Greece’s entry for the Eurovision Song Contest following complaints that it alludes to the ...
Douze points? Israel currently topping Eurovision’s betting tables
E arly Eurovision betting tables show that Israel is currently in the lead in the Eurovision Song Contest this year. The ...
Eurovision Song Contest 2025 UK entry 'revealed' as The Voice UK stars
The next British musicians have reportedly been revealed as Eurovision fans gear up for this year's glamorous competition in ...
One country just withdrew from the Eurovision Song Contest due to ‘negative perception’
One country has announced its withdrawal from the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest months ahead of the semifinals.
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Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2025 begins tonight with first semi-final
The Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2025 is set to begin on Tuesday, with the first of two semi-finals taking place this ...
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Survivor of Nova festival massacre to represent Israel at Eurovision Song Contest
A woman who survived the terrorist attack at the Nova music festival on October 7, 2023 has been chosen to represent Israel ...
Survivor of Nova Music Festival Massacre to Represent Israel at Eurovision Song Contest
The 24-year-old was selected after performing winning versions of ABBA’s “Dancing Queen” and Sam Smith’s “Writing’s on The ...
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Three Eurovision icons will perform on Late Late Eurosong Special as full line-up confirmed
This week will see Ireland select its representative for the Eurovision Song Contest this May, off the back of Bambie Thug's ...