Eurovision & Politics
The host country of Eurovision Song Contest banned the participant from THIS country from entering the host coutry because the participant had committed a crime against the host country. What is THIS country?
a) Montenegro
b) Israel
c) Russia
Russia
What style of music do the songs of this Eurovision winner belong to?
a) hard rock
b) heavy metal rock
c) rock'n'roll
heavy metal rock
Kalush orchestra uses a traditional Ukrainian musical instrument in their song. What instrument is this?
Sopilka
Which of the three songs by Ukrainian participants ranked higher than the other two?
Dancing Lasha Tumbai
Israel, Austraila, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Cyprus, Armenia, Morocco, Turkey and Russia. These countries are not geographically in Europe, and still they take part in Eurovision.
Guess why
Eligibility to participate is not determined by geographic inclusion within the continent of Europe, despite the "Euro" in "Eurovision", nor does it have a direct connection with the European Union.
Who won Eurovision more often: men or women?
women
Together with Serhii Prytula's charity organization Kalush Orchestra sold an item at an online-auction. What did they sell?
a) the famous panama hat
b) the prize they got for their victory
c) the costumes
The prize
How many times did Ukraine win Eurovision?
3
Rumour has it that this country won Eurovision because the voters felt sorry for it. This European country suffered greatly from Covid-19
Italy
Which picture shows this singer?
Conchita Wurst
The costumes of Kalush orchestra looked exactly like authentic hutsul wear. However, there was one item that hutsuls never wore. What is it?
The famous Panama hat
How many times has Ukraine reached as high as Top 5 of Eurovision?
8
After winning Eurovision Song Contest, this Ukrainian singer became politically engaged and was elected a Member of Parliament
Ruslana
Which country can boast the biggest number of victories in the history of Eurovision?
a) the UK
b) the Rupublic of Ireland
c) the US
The Republic of Ireland
At the end of the Kalush Orchestra's performance, the stage was decorated like the official flag of one of the regions of Ukraine. Which region is it?
Donetsk region
How many songs in Ukrainian have been presented on the stage of Eurovision?
2
This country refused to change the lyrics of their song and, as a result, was unable to take part in Eurovision Song Contest in Moscow.
In their song they referred to Russia's armed aggression against their country
a) Ukraine
b) Georgia
c) Syria
Georgia
In 1969 _____ countries won Eurovision
a) 4
b) 3
c) 2
4
Chances were high that Kalush Orchestra could be disqualified after their appearance in the Grand Final. Why?
Because when tey finished singing, the frontman said "Save Mariupol! Save Azovstal" which could be considered as a political statement
In 2015 Ukraine had to skip Eurovision. Why?
Because of the Russian aggression