Putin relaunches Soviet-era Intervision song contest amid Eurovision ban
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on Feb. 3 ordering the revival of the Intervision song contest, the Soviet Union's equivalent to Eurovision. The Eurovision Song Contest banned Russia from participation in 2022 following the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Russia relaunches Intervision after Eurovision exit
According to RIA, the Russian news agency, after being excluded from Eurovision, Russia, led by Vladimir Putin, has decided to revive Intervision, a musical competition from the Soviet era. The goal is to promote Russian culture and unite countries sympathetic to Russia.
Putin revives ‘Intervision’ as Russia’s cultural comeback from Eurovision exile
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on Monday to stage an international song contest – “Intervision” – reviving a relic from the Soviet era after Russia’s 2022 expulsion from Eurovision.
Back in the USSR: Putin revives Soviet-era 'Eurovision' with new allies
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered a revival of the Soviet answer to the Eurovision Song Contest in an effort to counter what he says is the decadence of modern Western culture.
Soviet-era 'Eurovision' revival: Putin's cultural diplomacy or cold war power play?
Russian President Vladimir Putin has officially revived the Intervision Song Contest, a Soviet-era alternative to Eurovision, with Moscow set to host the event this year. According to a decree signed on Monday,
Putin revives Soviet-era rival to Eurovision after Russia banned from contest
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered a revival of the Soviet-era alternative to the Eurovision Song Contest, Intervision, which he claimed will counter the decadence of modern Western culture. Mr Putin signed the decree on Monday, ordering the Intervision Song Contest be held in Moscow this year.
Putin approves establishment of rival to Eurovision
Russia will host the Intervision Song Contest later this year, according to an order signed by the president Russian President Vladimir Pu
Vladimir Putin launches anti-West singing competition to rival Eurovision
Eurovision move out of the way, because Vladimir Putin is set to stage his very own anti-Western international song contest. The rival event – called Intervision – previously ran in Russia between 1965 and 1968 and then later between 1977 and 1980 but was a flop.
Russia revives intervision to counter Eurovision exclusion
Intervision has its roots in the 1960s and 1970s when it took place in Czechoslovakia and replaced the International Song Festival in Sopot. The contemporary edition holds particular significance following Russia's exclusion from Eurovision.
Putin wants to establish Intervision as competitor to Eurovision
Russian President Vladimir Putin wants to establish an international song contest in Russia to compete with the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC). Russia was excluded from the much-watched Eurovision contest following its full-scale invasion of Ukraine nearly three years ago.
Putin announces pro-Russian knock-off rival to Eurovision song contest…despite similar showcases flopping in Soviet era
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Putin's Tune: Intervision Revival Strikes Chord Against Western Culture
Russian President Vladimir Putin has revived the Intervision Song Contest, a Soviet-era answer to Eurovision, emphasizing traditional family values. Slated for Moscow, the event welcomes countries ...