Her producer and husband, Iosif Prigozhin, is infuriated and is demanding a re-run.

“It is strange to me that a Ukrainian won. Do we lack our own singers? In such case let’s make Dynamo Kiev football club play for Russia. I think it wasn’t fair play and the votes were rigged,” Prigozhin said.

But many believe the Eurovision contest is politicised. Prikhodko’s nomination is seen as something of a bridge between the two countries which are going through a tense time politically.

Anastasya Prikhodko earlier tried and failed to represent Ukraine. Controversially she accused the jury of being biased and even filed a lawsuit against the organisers. Having given up on Ukraine she decided to try her luck in Russia and struck gold.

On the streets of Kiev reaction to her success has been mixed but the singer's fans are ecstatic. Her website is littered with posts, with many saying it doesn't matter who she represents just that her talent will be on display in Moscow in May.

The rules of the Eurovision song contest prohibit Ukraine from voting for themselves. Previously on several occasions they’ve given maximum points to Russia. Now with their countrywoman singing for Moscow, many believe that Russia has already got twelve points in the bag