The entry is widely remembered for its highly technical and ambitious staging.
: Outside of music, he is an actor and even started a boutique bakery for pets called "Poodle-Struedel". Contest Context The entry is widely remembered for its highly
The 2016 contest was held in Stockholm . While Lazarev was a heavy favorite to win, the final victory went to Jamala from with the song "1944." The split between jury and public voting for Russia sparked significant discussion within the Eurovision community regarding the influence of political factors on scoring. While Lazarev was a heavy favorite to win,
: The choreography was so demanding that it required extreme precision to align his movements with the digital projections. Despite coming in third, he won the public
In the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest, Sergey Lazarev represented Russia with the song "," ultimately finishing in third place overall . Despite coming in third, he won the public televote with 361 points, but placed lower with professional juries (130 points), resulting in a combined score of 491. Performance & Staging
: Born in Moscow , Lazarev first rose to fame as a member of the pop duo Smash!! before launching a successful solo career in 2006.
: The performance featured a large projection wall that Lazarev appeared to climb and interact with in real-time, creating 3D illusions.