Category: Russia

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Back to business: Russian Eurovision 2020 representatives Little Big seek ways to bypass Russian law amid the ongoing war with Ukraine. Is the next scandal on the horizon? In 2020, the band Little Big was on the verge of conquering Europe. With their song "Uno" (translated as: "One"), the band became a top favorite to win according to betting odds, until Eurovision was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021, despite their growing success, the band declined to participate again, and singer Manizha represented Russia instead. Nevertheless, Little Big continued building a massive international fan base. It has now been revealed that the band is attempting to sidestep Russian law and resume profiting within Russia amid the war in Ukraine. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Relocating to the U.S. and Conflict with the Russian Regime At the start of the Ukraine war, the band did not hide their stance: on their social media pages, they posted an image with...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "Nothing else even comes close": Russia's 1995 Eurovision representative and one of the contest's greatest composers, Philipp Kirkorov criticizes Eurovision and promises a competition to surpass the veteran event.   and a familiar face in Eurovision, has once again sparked headlines - not with praise for the European contest, but by promoting the newly revived Intervision Song Contest. Kirkorov, who represented Russia in 1995 with “Kolybelnaya dlya vulkana” (in English: “Lullaby for the Volcano”), finishing 17th, claims Intervision will be “bigger, more impressive, and far more relevant” than Eurovision. Russia prepares to host the song competition "Intervision" during 2025 in Saint Petersburg, the second largest city in Russia. This is a significant cultural event for Russia during a time when Russia is facing widespread Western sanctions by many countries. The countries participating in the competition are mainly former Soviet Union countries, Arab countries, and 3 additional countries from the world's largest economies: Brazil, China, and India. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "Nothing...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The iconic Russian duo t.A.T.u., remembered for their hits from the early 2000s and for representing Russia at Eurovision 2003, is reuniting after years of individual pursuits by its members. After years of distance and less successful solo careers, the girls who formed the iconic Russian group t.A.T.u. are returning to collaborate and perform together. The duo is expected to resume joint performances, having become a household name in the 2000s with major hits like "All The Things She Said," "All About Us", and of course, "Ne Ver', Ne Boisia" (in English: "Don't believe, don't be afraid") which reached third place at Eurovision 2003 under the Russian flag. Fans are eagerly awaiting the nostalgic performances that bring back the unforgettable music and the special chemistry between Elena Katina and Yulia Volkova. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In 2011, after 12 years of musical creation, the group's management announced its dissolution due to personal conflicts between the singers and their...