SaralnamaRussia's Intervision 2025, an alternative to Eurovision, kicked off on in Moscow. The contest features 23 countries from Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America. Vladimir Putin revived this Soviet-era songfest to promote international cultural cooperation. Unlike Eurovision, Intervision focuses on traditional music and cultural heritage. Participants include China, India, Brazil, and the USA. The event is overseen by senior Kremlin officials. Some view it as a political project, while others see it as a cultural exchange. Ukraine has criticized the contest as Russian propaganda. The voting system, created by a mathematician, will use a jury with one member per country. Despite concerns, many participants are excited to showcase their cultures on this new international stage. (Updated 20 Sep 2025, 05:44 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Russia 's Intervision 2025, an alternative to Eurovision, kicked off on in Moscow
- The contest features 23 countries from Asia, Africa , the Middle East , and Latin America
- Vladimir Putin revived this Soviet-era songfest to promote international cultural cooperation