Putin orders revival of Soviet-era Eurovision rival
Instruction to reinstate Intervision follows Russia’s ban from song contest after invasion of Ukraine
Vladimir Putin has ordered the revival of the Soviet-era alternative to the Eurovision song contest after Russia was banned from participating in the competition.
The Russian leader signed a decree on Monday instructing officials to revive the Intervision song contest in Moscow this year with the aim of “developing international cultural and humanitarian cooperation”.
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