Putin addressed the guests and participants of Intervision.

      In the modern world there is a huge demand for justice, peoples have the right to free development, Russian President Vladimir Putin said in a welcome video address to participants of "Intervision." The head of state wished success to the participants of the song contest, a counterpart to Eurovision, which started at 20:30 and is taking place in Moscow.

      "Today one of the most anticipated cultural events in the world will take place — the final of the revived international music contest 'Intervision.' ... The modern world is changing rapidly; a huge demand is forming for justice, for broad and equal access to the fruits of socio-economic and cultural progress. Peoples have the right to free development, to preserve their identity," the President of the Russian Federation said.

      Putin expressed confidence that the contest will become "one of the most recognizable and beloved in the world." The President of Russia wished each of the contest participants "to feel the warm, sincere support of the spectators."

      Recall that 23 countries are participating in the contest, including all BRICS states. Russia will be represented at the international contest by Shaman (Yaroslav Dronov). The hosts of "Intervision" from the Russian Federation are world opera star Aida Garifullina and singer Aleksey Vorobyov. In Russia the contest was called a counterpart to Eurovision. The Government of the Russian Federation allocated 750 million rubles for the preparation and holding of the music contest this year.

      The song contest "Intervision" was created back in the 1960s. It was held from 1965 to 1968 and from 1977 to 1980. The relaunch of "Intervision" was first announced in November 2023. In Russia the contest was called a counterpart to Eurovision. The Government of the Russian Federation allocated 750 million rubles for the preparation and holding of the music contest this year.

      Recall that in Kazan "Intervision" will be shown live on a big screen in a special fan zone. According to our information, it is being built on Millennium Square, on the territory near the Central Stadium and the circus.

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