Russia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2008
Russia participated in and won the Eurovision Song Contest 2008 in Belgrade, Serbia. The Russian entry was selected through a national final, Evrovidenie 2008 organised by the Russian broadcaster Rossiya Channel (RTR). Dima Bilan represented Russia with the song "Believe", which qualified from the first semi-final of the competition and won the contest, placing 1st in the final with 272 points.
Dima Bilan (centre) with Edvin Marton (left) and Evgeni Plushenko (right) at the first semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2008 in Belgrade
Believe (Dima Bilan song)
"Believe" is the winning Russian entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2008 in Belgrade, sung by Dima Bilan. The song was written by Jim Beanz and Bilan himself.
Belgian cover for Believe
Image: Believe cover
Edvin Marton, Dima Bilan and Evgeni Plushenko performing "Believe".