On the lead up to the 2025 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, in Tbilisi, we will be taking a look back at participating countries past and present. Today we continue our look back with Russia.

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

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

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

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

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Author: Richard Taylor

Source: Eurovision Ireland & YouTube/EBU