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.

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

Mikhail Smirnov represented Russia at the 2015 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, in Tbilisi. Mikhail Smirnov participated with “Mechta (Dream)”, finishing in 6th place and 80 points.

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

Polina Bogusevich represented Russia at the 2017 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, in Tbilisi. Polina Bogusevich participated with “Wings”, finishing in 1st place and 188 points – Russia’s best position to date.

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Author: Richard Taylor

Source: Eurovision Ireland & YouTube/EBU