It was such a joy to see Eurovision back, and with a crowd – something we haven’t seen much of in these pandemic times. The hosts were professional and efficient…
Tag: Russia
Eurovision 2021 semi-final 1: predictions and hopes
After the marathon of the 39 videos and blog posts for my top 39 countdown, I suddenly found the first semi-final almost upon us and my customary preview/predictions post unwritten!…
Eurovision 2021 top 39 countdown #23: RUSSIA – Manizha – Russian Woman
At #23 we have one of the most interesting artists at Eurovison this year in the shape of Manizha. Perhaps more than any other entry, including Cyprus, Manizha’s entry and…
Russia: national final
A one hour show is taking place to select Russia’s Eurovision song. Details are still emerging on format, number of songs and who may be taking part. Rumours are that…
Eurovision 2020 top 41 countdown: #17 to #15
We’ve had a very long gap between my post and video on 20 to 18 to this post, but it’s here at last! At this stage of my countdown, it’s…
Eurovision 2019 semi-final 2: predictions and hopes
So after the shocks, surprises and disappointments of semi-final 1, we’ve got the second semi-final coming up and once again, my friend and fellow Eurovision fan Clive and I have…
Eurovision 2019 previews countdown: #23 RUSSIA – Sergey Lazarev – “Scream”
Russia is the biggest country in the contest, both in geographical size and in population, and in recent years has also been a performance giant, with a string of high…
Underappreciated at Eurovision: a selection of my favourite songs
Just before we get into my previews countdown for Eurovision 2019, and at the request of my lovely friend Graham, I’ve pulled together some of the more underappreciated songs of…
Eurovision 2018 previews countdown: #41 RUSSIA – Julia Samoylova – “I Won’t Break”
Returning to the contest after their withdrawal last year, it’s Russia. There was a grand geopolitical melodrama last year that led to the withdrawal from the contest, held in Ukraine….
Eurovision 2017 previews countdown: #33 RUSSIA – Yuliya Samoylova – “Flame Is Burning”
At number 33 in our countdown is Eurovision’s largest country and one that, in recent years, is both always near the top positions in the final while also generating controversy and…