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 continuing with Russia’s story.

Ekaterina Ryabova represented Russia at the 2011 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, in Yerevan, Armenia. She participated with “Romeo and Juliet”, finishing in 4th place and 99 points.

Lerika represented Russia at the 2012 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. She participated with “Sensation”, finishing in 4th place and 88 points.

Dayana Kirillova represented Russia at the 2013 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, in Kyiv, Ukraine. She participated with “Dream On”, finishing in 4th place and 106 points.

Alisa Kozhikina represented Russia at the 2014 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, in Marsa, Malta. She participated with “Dreamer”, finishing in 5th place and 96 points.

Mikhail Smirnov represented Russia at the 2015 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, in Sofia, Bulgaria. He participated with “Mechta”, finishing in 6th place and 80 points.

Water of Life Project represented Russia at the 2016 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, in Valletta, Malta. They participated with “Water of Life”, finishing in 4th place and 202 points.

We will be back tomorrow with the third and final 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