Moscow starts spending for Eurovision party
Published: 03 December, 2008, 16:49
Moscow authorities have allocated a sum equivalent to $100,000 in the first outlay going towards hosting next year’s Eurovision Song Contest.
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For the first time in its history, the Eurovision song contest has been won by Russia. Dima Bilan, with help from a master violinist and an Olympic skating champion, took the prize. It means that Moscow will host next year’s event.
Moscow has been chosen as the host city for the 2009 Eurovision song contest. Several Russian cities fought for the privilege, but the government has decided it will be cheaper to hold it in the capital.
The global financial crisis isn't going to stand in the way of Moscow showing its European guests a good time at the Eurovision 2009 competition in May.
A Russia couple waltzed into second place at this year's Eurovision dance contest. They were pipped at the post by a pair from Poland. Ukraine finished third, giving Eastern Europe and clean sweep on the podium.
Published: 03 December, 2008, 16:49
Moscow authorities have allocated a sum equivalent to $100,000 in the first outlay going towards hosting next year’s Eurovision Song Contest.