The final show of Eurovision Song Contest in Moscow (Russia) was probably the most costly event in Russian show-biz in 2009, the total sum of money spent by Russia being debated until now. There is information that the amount exceeded $45 million, of which $33 mln (or 1 billion rubles) were given by the RF Government, $6.6 mln (or 200 mln rubles) – by the Government of Moscow city, and about $6 mln... 

The 54th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest was held tonight in Moscow, Russia. 25 countries performed their songs, and afterwards the televoters and the juries decided to give the victory to Alexander Rybak from Norway with his own song Fairytale which is inspired by Russian and Norwegian folk music. (Application video) Alexander’s victory wasn’t a surprise. He was among the favorites since... 

By DAVID NOWAK, Associated Press, Sat May 16 MOSCOW – Riot police broke up several gay rights demonstrations in Moscow on Saturday, hauling away scores of protesters hours before the capital hosted a major international pop music competition. No injuries were reported, but the detentions could damage Russia’s desire to be seen as a modern nation as it holds the finals of the Eurovision song... 

Photos: Moscow police is getting ready for Gay Parade disrupt on the Eurovision Final day. Photos by Norwegsky Lesnoy  Read More →

source: esctoday.com Russian singer and producer Philip Kirkorov has announced that he is withdrawing from the Eurovision Song Contest jury in his country, both as member and chairman. The decision follows questions about his impartiality due to his close relationship with some participants in the competition. He will continue to work for Channel One Russia as commentator of the Final of the 2009 Eurovision... 

The 2009 Eurovision Song Contest Final that will take place on the 16th of May in Moscow. See full Eurovision Final illustrated schedule here!    Read More →

Semi-final 2 – 14th May 2009, Moscow ALBANIA: Kejsi Tola – Carry Me In Your Dreams – Qualified AZERBAIJAN: Aysel – Always – Qualified CROATIA: Igor Cukrov – Lijepa Tena – Qualified CYPRUS: Christina Metaxa – Firefly – Eliminated DENMARK: Niels Brinck – Believe Again – Qualified ESTONIA: Urban Symphony – Rändajad –... 

Ivan Toporischev, Moscow, exclusively for Eurovision Mania The second Eurovision Semi-Final ended several hours ago. Now we know who is going to act at the Eurovision Final. Ten more countries have gained their right to fight for the first prize – “Crystal Microphone” – of the Eurovision Song Contest. These are: Azerbaijan, Croatia, Ukraine, Lithuania, Albania, Moldova, Denmark, Estonia,... 

By Anna Malpas / The Moscow Times, 14 May 2009 Moscow is gearing up for the Eurovision Song Contest final on Saturday, which will pit 25 nations against each other in a festival of outrageous costumes, flag-waving patriotism and clunky lyrics. The event threatens to be overshadowed by violence, however, as gay rights activists plan to hold an unsanctioned march in central Moscow earlier in the day. The... 

By Natalya Krainova / The Moscow Times, 13 May 2009 Moscow dogcatchers resorted to poisoning and beating stray dogs to death as they followed orders from City Hall to clean up the streets ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest, animal rights activists said Wednesday. Ecology for Human Rights, an animal rights group, has received about 50 complaints since last fall about the inhuman treatment of stray...