21 September 19:56
Who won the Intervision music contest, relaunched by Russia as an alternative to Eurovision
Cristina Petrache
International
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Intervision, relaunched at the initiative of Vladimir Putin in response to Russia's exclusion from Eurovision, gathered 23 artists from various countries, including Brazil, China, and Cuba. The grand winner was Duc Phuc from Vietnam, who impressed with a ballad accompanied by visual effects. The contest promotes traditional values and does not allow LGBTQ+ symbols, aiming to respect the cultural identity of the participants. The next edition will take place in 2026, in Saudi Arabia.
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