The European Broadcasting Union, organiser of Europe's favourite TV-show, the Eurovision Song Contest, welcomed Russian Prime Minister Putin's idea to hold a song contest with China and Central Asia. The EBU said that it would be delighted to license Mr Putin the Eurovision Song Contest format.

It was the second attempt for Azerbaijan to bid for the victory of the Eurovision Song Contest. Last time's 8th place was replace by third this time, only 11 points behind the second place. It was the superstar Arash and young singer Aysel to do the job with their Always.

Former President and current Prime Minister of Russia, Vladimir Putin paid a visit to the Olympiyski Arena earlier today, to be informed about the preparations for the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest.