The comeback of a Soviet-era tradition: Russia hosts Intervision, Eurovision-rival song contest

Intervision revives the name of a music contest that Moscow used to stage in the Soviet era with its Eastern European satellite states. The new version will feature acts from countries Russia now considers friendly, including Belarus, Cuba, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, the UAE and Venezuela. FRANCE 24 International Affairs editor Leela Jacinto tells us more.

Sep 20, 2025 - 23:00
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The comeback of a Soviet-era tradition: Russia hosts Intervision, Eurovision-rival song contest
Intervision revives the name of a music contest that Moscow used to stage in the Soviet era with its Eastern European satellite states. The new version will feature acts from countries Russia now considers friendly, including Belarus, Cuba, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, the UAE and Venezuela. FRANCE 24 International Affairs editor Leela Jacinto tells us more.

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