On the lead up to the 2021 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, which is been held in Paris, we are looking back at all the countries to have participated in the Contest and their histories – past and present. Today we are start Belarus’ story.

Russia debuted at the 2005 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, in Hasselt, Belgium. Vladislav Krutskikh participated with “Doroga k solntsu”, finishing in 9th place and 66 points.

Tolmachevy Sisters represented Russia at the 2006 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, in Bucharest, Romania. They participated with “Vesenniy jazz”, finishing in 1st place (their best position) and 154 points.

Alexandra Golovchenko represented Russia at the 2007 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. She participated with “Otlichnitsa”, finishing in 6th place and 154 points.

Mikhail Puntov represented Russia at the 2008 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, in Limassol, Cyprus. He participated with “Spit angel”, finishing in 7th place and 73 points.

Ekaterina Ryabova represented Russia at the 2009 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, in Kyiv, Ukraine. She participated with “Malenkiy prints”, finishing in 2nd place and 116 points.

Liza Drozd & Sasha Lazin represented Belarus at the 2010 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, in Minsk, Belarus. They participated with “Boy and Girl”, finishing in 2nd place and 119 points.

We will be back tomorrow with the second part of Russia’s Junior Eurovision story. Let us know what you think about Russia and the Junior Eurovision Song Contest – either in the comments below or on our FACEBOOK and TWITTER pages.

Author: Richard Taylor

Source: Eurovision Ireland