Russia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2002

Russia participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 2002 in Tallinn, Estonia. The Russian entry was selected internally by the Russian broadcaster Russian Public Television (ORT). Prime Minister represented Russia with the song "Northern Girl", which placed 10th and scored 55 points at the contest.[1]

Eurovision Song Contest 2002
Country Russia
National selection
Selection processInternal selection
Selection date(s)4 March 2002
Selected entrantPrime Minister
Selected song"Northern Girl"
Finals performance
Final result10th, 55 points
Russia in the Eurovision Song Contest
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Before Eurovision

Internal selection

ORT opened a submission period for interested artists and songwriters to submit their entries from 17 January until 26 February 2002. From all songs submitted to ORT, a nine-member jury panel shortlisted 25 finalists, of which three proceeded to a final voting round: Premier Ministr, Kristina Orbakaitė and Vitas. During a press conference on 4 March 2002, Premier Ministr and the song "Northern Girl" were presented as the Russian entry for the 2002 contest.[2][3]

The selection jury consisted of Konstantin Ernst (general manager of ORT), Aleksandr Fifeman (general producer of ORT), Marina Danielan (service manager of ORT), Ilya Bachurin (music director of ORT), Valdis Pelšs (entertainment director of ORT, television presenter), Lev Leshchenko (singer), Oleg Gazmanov (singer), Ilya Reznik (lyricist) and Igor Matvienko (composer, producer).[2]

Internal Selection
Artist Song Place
Premier Ministr "Northern Girl" 1
Kristina Orbakaitė "All My Love" 2
Vitas — 3

At Eurovision

Russia performed 7th at the 2002 Contest, following Croatia and preceding Estonia. Premier Ministr anglicized their band name and appeared in the contest as Prime Minister. After the voting concluded, Russia scored 55 points and placed 10th.

The voting spokesperson for Russia was Arina Sharapova.[2]

Points awarded to Russia
Points awarded to Russia[1]
12 points 10 points 8 points 7 points 6 points
5 points 4 points 3 points 2 points 1 point

Points awarded by Russia

Points awarded by the Russian jury:[1]

12 points Romania
10 points Latvia
8 points Greece
7 points Belgium
6 points Cyprus
5 points Malta
4 points Lithuania
3 points Estonia
2 points Germany
1 point Austria

See also

References
  1. "Eurovision Song Contest 2002". Eurovision.tv. Retrieved 12 July 2013.
  2. Mikheev, Andy. "Eurovision 2002 Prime Minister". ESCKaz. Retrieved 12 July 2013.
  3. Mikheev, Andy. "Russia 2002". ESCKaz. Retrieved 12 July 2013.
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