Representatives of Ukraine spoke at number six.
Turin is hosting the first semifinal of the Eurovision Song Contest , which will announce the first 10 finalists. Representatives of Ukraine, Kalush Orchestra, performed the song Stefania in the first semifinal.
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After the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, this song became a real “anthem of the liberation struggle” waged by Ukrainians against the occupiers. The melody Stefania accompanies videos of hostilities, videos of the Armed Forces, as well as videos in which the people of our country decide to stay in Ukraine, despite the threat from Russia.
And now the song was heard on the stage of “Eurovision ».
According to bookmakers, the Kalush Orchestra is one of the main contenders for victory . Representatives of Italy and the United Kingdom are also among the favorites.
It will be recalled that the European Language Union (EBU), which is the organizer of Eurovision, has decided to exclude Russia from participation after the start of a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Producer Simone Martorelli said Russia's exclusion was linked to “the values on which the EBU is based.”
See the special topic: Kalush Orchestra will go on a tour of Europe to raise funds to help Ukraine The funds will be donated to the needs of the army and charitable foundations of our country. “Eurovision-2023” will be held in Ukraine – Tkachenko The issue of moving the competition to other countries is not discussed. Azerbaijan and Georgia have stated that their assessments of Ukraine at Eurovision have been distorted The countries have filed a complaint due to incorrect jury results. Ukrposhta to release stamp dedicated to Kalush Orchestra Stamp sketch to be agreed with Eurovision organizing committee Oleksandr Tkachenko is ashamed of the Poles and Lithuanians for the evaluation of the jury from Ukraine at Eurovision Our jury gave the participants of both countries zero points, and instead their jury evaluated the performance of the Kalush Orchestra at 12.
