Category: Russia

(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...