: Following his 2016 success, he returned to represent Russia again in 2019 with the song "Scream," where he also finished in third place.
: Born in Moscow , Lazarev first rose to fame as a member of the pop duo Smash!! before launching a successful solo career in 2006. : Following his 2016 success, he returned to
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. The 2016 contest was held in Stockholm
: The performance featured a large projection wall that Lazarev appeared to climb and interact with in real-time, creating 3D illusions. : Outside of music, he is an actor
: Outside of music, he is an actor and even started a boutique bakery for pets called "Poodle-Struedel". Contest Context
: The choreography was so demanding that it required extreme precision to align his movements with the digital projections.
The entry is widely remembered for its highly technical and ambitious staging.