| Gasparyan: It was rather surprisingly to see two Eurovision champions: Dima Bilan and Alexander Rybak at once. It is a real rarity for the National Qualifying Rounds. Eurostars greeted and gave good words to the participants. Gasparyan: Dima, what do you think about the results of the Qualifying Round? Youve felt the Eurovision atmosphere once again. What will you as the main figure and expert of Eurovision say? Dima: Arthur, you know, Ive commented on this topic many times. I was asked about Buranovskie Babushki. Of course, I understand that your life begins at 70 and I appreciate Russian folk music. But speaking about Euro, I dont want our country to be associated with bast shoes, vodka and bears only. You know what I mean? We hear the same words every day. Especially theyve risen to the surface after the Olympic Games and people begin to use them more often. There was a trio Los Devchatos. I suppose that their performance was one of the brightest and a little bit arrogant. Their energy was amazing. Ive already seen them. And I will talk about these girls, because I like them. Gasparyan: Lets talk about Pyotr Nalich, the winner of our Qualifying Round. How are you estimating his chances of reaching the final with so tearful pop song? Dima: You know, I really think, that this time our Qualifying Round was rather weak. In 2007, when I took part in it, it was much more interesting. |
