Eurovision 2008: The final results
The pop singer Dima Bilan gave to Russia its first victory at the Eurovision
contest at its 53rd edition Saturday in Belgrade with his song developed by
US R&B star Timbaland "Believe", ahead of Ukraine and Greece.
Russia, which was among the favorites, has clearly benefited from votes in
several countries of the former Soviet Union. with a total of 272 points ahead
of Ukraine (230) and Greece (218) represented by the energetic Ani Lorak and
Kalomira.

The Russian president Dmitri Medvedev and Prime Minister Vladimir Putin
congratulated Sunday the winner of the Eurovision Song Contest, Dima Bilan,
considering his victory as a "triumph" for Russia.

In Saturday Armenia is the fourth place, Serbia, the host country, sixth and
Azerbaijan, a newcomer to the competition, took the eighth place.

Bosnia-Herzegovina and Sweden who were among the favourites, could
respectively finished in the 10th and 18th place.

The French Sebastien Tellier, whose decision to sing in English has caused
great controversy in his country shared the 18th place with Sweden.

THE Ireland, which has failed in the semi-finals, is so far the most
Eurovision award-winning with seven victories.

Two of the founding countries of the contest, Great Britain, five times
winner, and Germany shared the last place with Poland and obtained only 14
points.

Finland did not do well either and his representative The heavy-metal band
Terasbetoni , finished at the 22nd place.
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