Moscow to host Eurovision 2009

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Moscow starts spending for Eurovision party

Moscow authorities have allocated a sum equivalent to $100,000 in the first outlay going towards hosting next year’s Eurovision Song Contest.

Moscow to host Eurovision 2009

Published: 21 July, 2008, 11:10

Dima Bilan of Russia, flanked by Hungarian violinist Edvin Marton and Olympic figure skating champion Yevgeny Plushenko, celebrates with the trophy after winning the Eurovision Song Contest 2008 at Belgrade Arena early on May 25, 2008 (AFP Photo / Joerg Koch)

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.

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