Russia in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2015

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Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2015
CountryFlag of Russia.svg  Russia
National selection
Selection processNational final
Selection date(s)25 September 2015
Selected entrant Mikhail Smirnov
Selected song"Mechta (Dream)"
Finals performance
Final result6th, 80 points
Russia in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest
◄2014 •2015• 2016►

Russia participated in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2015 which took place on 21 November 2015, in Sofia, Bulgaria. [1] The Russian broadcaster, Russia-1, selected their entry through a televised national final. [2] Mikhail Smirnov won it and represented Russia with his song "Mechta (Dream)". He finished 6th in the final of the contest with 80 points.

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Background

Prior to the 2016 Contest, Russia had participated in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest ten times since its debut in 2005. [3] Russia have participated at ever contest since its debut, [4] and have won the contest once in 2006 with the song "Vesenniy Jazz", performed by Tolmachevy Twins. [5] The twin sisters went on to become the first act from a Junior Eurovision Song Contest to represent their country at the Eurovision Song Contest, performing the song "Shine" at the Eurovision Song Contest 2014, in Copenhagen, Denmark. [6]

Before Junior Eurovision

National final

The Russian broadcaster, Russia-1, revealed the details about the selection on 4 August 2015, and on the same day announced that applications could be submitted between then and September 10. [7] The original song must have at least one verse and one chorus in Russian, but up to 25% of the song can be in another language. [7] The song must last at least 2:50 and it cannot exceed three minutes. [7] The participants have to be Russian citizens or have a legal residence permit and be between 10 and 15 years of age. [7] The maximum number of participants on stage is six. [7]

Final

The final was broadcast live on the television channel Karusel from Moscow on 25 September 2015. [8] The winner was selected by a 50/50 jury-televote split. Viewers were able to vote for their favorites online. [8] The jury was composed by 7 members, including Alisa Kozhikina (who represented Russia last year), Philipp Kirkorov (Eurovision composer and singer, represented Russia in 1995) and Julia Savicheva (represented Russia in 2004 at the adult ESC). Both Philipp and Julia performed during the interval act. [9]

Final – 25 September 2015
DrawArtistSongBonusJuryTelevoteTotalPlace
VotesPoints
1Caramel Sky"Tvist-syurpriz" (Твист-сюрприз)120438101214
2Yulia Asessorova"Oblako" (Облако)12674227254
3Kameliya Pedan"Zhar-ptitsa" (Жар-птица)120311201215
4 Mikhail Smirnov "Mechta" (Мечта)1212834510341
54 Kadra"Ulybnis" (Улыбнись)12173356197
6Alexandra Gorodetskaya"Parol" (Пароль)120474111313
7Vilena Khikmatullina"Vyshe neba" (Выше неба)12538160178
8 Eden Golan "Schastye" (Счастье)121041710225
9Daria Pereverzeva"Mir" (Мир)120313101216
10Khikmatullina & Maneshina"Begi" (Беги)12874898283
11Sonya Lapshakova"A ya smogu!" (А я смогу!)12473115216
12Katya Maneshina"Ya vybirayu svet" (Я выбираю свет)123346601511
13Daria Kim"Letat" (Летать)120351701218
14Mlilana Pavlova"Pyatyy okean" (Пятый океан)120343301217
15Anna Tomilo"Ya narisuyu" (Я нарисую)12250782169
16Maria Mirova"Letat" (Летать)127841712312
17Ekaterina Bizina"Otkroy glaza" (Открой глаза)120726341610
18Sofia Fedorova"Zvezdopad" (Зведопад)120536731512

Artist and song information

Mikhail Smirnov

Mikhail Smirnov
Михаил Смирнов
Mikhail Smirnov (09.25.2015).jpg
Background information
Also known asMisha Smirnov
Born (2003-04-30) 30 April 2003 (age 20)
Moscow, Russia
Genres Pop
Occupation(s)Singer
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2013–present
Website http://mishasmirnov.ru

Mikhail Smirnov (Russian : Михаил Смирнов; born April 30, 2003), better known by his stage name Misha Smirnov, is a Russian child singer. He represented Russia in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2015 with the song "Mechta" (Russian : Мечта, English: Dream).

Smirnov was born in the city of Moscow, Russia on April 30, 2003. Mikhail's success as a singer is no less impressive considering his family background - born to parents who are mathematicians, who both graduated from the Maths & Mechanics faculty at the Moscow State University. When he was three years old, Mikhail suddenly began to stutter and his parents sent him to singing lessons as part of the therapy. There, his first vocal coach noticed that Mikhail not only had a good ear for music but also a wonderful voice. His mother, who also graduated from music school and plays piano, cultivated Mikhail's love of music throughout his childhood.

Gradually gaining skills, Mikhail began not only performing at various competitions, but also winning prizes. At the age of eight he moved studios, and hit professional level by winning many prizes in his new environment. Despite his young age, Mikhail has a large number of titles to his name from both Russian and international competitions.

Mikhail is already an experienced actor and was a finalist on the second season of the Russian TV show The Voice Kids (Голос. Дети). [10] Mikhail had to battle a series of strong female vocalists, many of whom rode the EDM trend with upbeat, danceable songs. [11]

Flag of Russia.svg "Mechta (Dream)"
Mikhail Smirnov (09.25.2015).jpg
Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2015 entry
Country
Artist(s)
Mikhail Smirnov
Languages
Composer(s)
Vladimir Dushevny, Dimitris Kontopoulos, Mikhail Smirnov
Lyricist(s)
Vladimir Dushevny, Mikhail Smirnov
Entry chronology
◄ "Dreamer" (2014)
"Water of Life" (2016) ►

Mechta (Dream)

Mechta (Dream) is a song by Russian child singer Mikhail Smirnov. It represented Russia in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2015 in Sofia, Bulgaria.

At Junior Eurovision

At the running order draw which took place on 15 November 2015, Russia were drawn to perform eighth on 21 November 2015, following Ireland and preceding Macedonia. [12] [13]

Voting

Detailed voting results

The following members comprised the Russian jury: [15]

Detailed voting results from Russia [15]
DrawCountryS. KazanovaY. NachalovaS. ShirokovA. ShulginaM. KozhevnikovaAverage Jury PointsTelevoting PointsPoints Awarded
01Flag of Serbia.svg  Serbia 106686815
02Flag of Georgia.svg  Georgia 53131
03Flag of Slovenia.svg  Slovenia 83565588
04Flag of Italy.svg  Italy 31
05Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands 257224
06Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 7785773
07Flag of Ireland.svg  Ireland 2152
08Flag of Russia.svg  Russia
09Flag of North Macedonia.svg  Macedonia
10Flag of Belarus.svg  Belarus 48107810710
11Flag of Armenia.svg  Armenia 1212121212121212
12Flag of Ukraine.svg  Ukraine 14234344
13Flag of Bulgaria.svg  Bulgaria 13
14Flag of San Marino.svg  San Marino 102107
15Flag of Malta.svg  Malta 6104410666
16Flag of Albania.svg  Albania 2
17Flag of Montenegro.svg  Montenegro 1

Notes

  1. ↑ All countries received one set of 12 points to ensure no country finished with nul points.

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