Russia is Banned from Eurovision
Russia won Eurovision in 2008 with Dima Bilan’s song Believe. This country is also a finalist powerhouse in the competition for being 4-time runner-up. Russia have a massive fanbase for this competition because they take it seriously. Russia will not join Eurovision this year because of its actions against Ukraine. The Eurovision song contest has been around since 1956, and it became a year staple in European television. The song festival and competition launch the careers of artists like ABBA, Olivia Newton-John, Lulu, Enya, Celine Dion, Duncan Laurence and Maneskin. The Song contest used to be exclusive to European countries but it becomes more inclusive. Now there are countries in the Eurasian region that competes and lately, Australia is allowed to join. The Most popular Russian Act to ever compete in Eurovision is t.A.T.u, the first Russian act that topped the US charts. A Pop Duo of teenage girls with a Lesbian image. It is Ironic that how Russia treats the LGBTQ community is not commendable. Russia is announced to