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With 9 time zones, Russians in the Roman Abramovich-governed Chukotka Autonomous Okrug would have to wait until 8:00 Sunday morning to watch the contest. This had no negative effect on Russia's success - sending their biggest stars to the contest, combined with a large ex-Soviet neighbour backing (and Israel), secured them many high placings. However, victory never came - their best results were 2nd by both Alsou in 2000 and Dima Bilan in 2006.
With 9 time zones, Russians in the Roman Abramovich-governed Chukotka Autonomous Okrug would have to wait until 8:00 Sunday morning to watch the contest. This had no negative effect on Russia's success - sending their biggest stars to the contest, combined with a large ex-Soviet neighbour backing (and Israel), secured them many high placings. However, victory never came - their best results were 2nd by both Alsou in 2000 and Dima Bilan in 2006.
Also notable are pseudo-lesbians with a contemporary song that ended 3rd despite lack of vocal abilities or choreography. This happened both in 2003 and 2007.
2008
It's Dima again, this time juiced up like someone who raided the pantry at the Winehouse residence. On the bright side, the English accent is a hoot - Belarus 04 all over again.
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