Russia in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2016

Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2016
Country  Russia
National selection
Selection process National selection
Selection date(s)
  • Auditions: 20 July 2016
  • Final: 16 August 2016
Selected entrant Water of Life Project
Selected song "Water of Life"
Selected songwriter(s) Rita Dakota
Finals performance
Final result 4th, 202 points
Russia in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest
◄2015 • 2016

Russia will participate in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2016 which takes place on 20 November 2016, in Valletta, Malta. The Russian broadcaster Russia-1, owned by the All-Russia State Television and Radio Broadcasting Company (VGTRK) was responsible for organising their entry for the contest. Sofia Fisenko won the national final on 16 August 2016 with the song "Zhivaya voda" (Russian: Живая Вода). On 6 October, the Russian organisation team opted to change the name of the entrant to Water of Life Project, with the song also changing to "Water of Life".

Background

Prior to the 2016 Contest, Russia had participated in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest eleven times since its debut in 2005.[1] Russia have participated at ever contest since its debut,[2] and have won the contest once in 2006 with the song "Vesenniy Jazz", performed by Tolmachevy Twins.[3] The twin sisters went on to becoming the first act from a Junior Eurovision Song Contest to represent their country at the Eurovision Song Contest, performing the song "Shine" at the Eurovision Song Contest 2014, in Copenhagen, Denmark.[4]

Before Junior Eurovision

National selection

The Russian broadcaster, Russia-1, announced on 29 April 2016 that they would be participating at the 2016 Contest, taking place in Valletta, Malta, on 20 November 2016. At the time of the announcement, it was also stated that the national final would take place in the city of Sochi,[5] which had also hosted the 2014 Winter Olympics.[6] The choice of city for hosting the national selection was later changed following an announcement on 27 May 2016, when further details regarding the mechanism for the selection process were released.[7] The national selection took place on 15 August 2016, in Artek, Crimea, and was televised a day later on 16 August 2016. Submissions for entrants were open between 30 May to 15 July, with the audition stage taking place in the Russian capital, Moscow on 20 July 2016.[7] Russia-1 announced on 21 July 2016 that a total of sixteen artists would be competing in the national final.[8]

Final

The national selection final to select the entrant for Russia at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2016, was determined by a voting split of 50% jury members and 50% internet voting.[9] The table below lists the sixteen young artists along with their respective songs, which were performed during a televised broadcast on 16 August 2016.[10] 14-year-old Sofia Fisenko won the national final with the song "Zhivaya voda".[11] Previously, Sofia Fisenko came third at the Russian JESC National Final 2013.

Draw[9] Artist[9] Song[10] English translation Bonus Jury Internet voting Total Place
01 Yuliya Asessorova "Ya Ne Boyus" (Я Не Боюсь) I'm not afraid 12 6 19,293 6 24 4
02 Lilya Verdiyan "Tantsuy So Mnoy Bystreye" (Танцуй Со Мной Быстрее) Dance with Me Faster 12 5 5,620 1 18 8
03 Sofia Pastushkova "Pover v Sebya" (Поверь в Себя) Believe in yourself 12 — 1,122 — 12 15
04 Sofia Fisenko "Zhivaya Voda" (Живая Вода) Living water 12 12 22,495 12 36 1
05 Alexey Zabugin "Rozhyonniye Pod Solntsem" (Рождённые Под Солнцем) Born under the sun 12 8 3,693 — 20 6
06 Duet "Friends" "Derzhi Menya Za Ruku" (Держи Меня За Руку) Hold my hand 12 4 21,561 10 26 3
07 Katya Maneshina "Lyubov Spasyot Etot Mir" (Любовь Спасёт

Этот Мир)

 Love will save this world 12 7 3,836 — 19 7
08 Maria Mirova "Padayem i Vzletayem" (Падаем и Взлетаем) We fall and rise 12 10 20,256 7 29 2
09 Alisa Khilko "Golovolomki" (Головоломки) Puzzles 12 — 9,321 4 16 10
10 Milana Pavlova "Navsegda Veryu" (Навсегда Верю) Forever I believe 12 — 7,752 2 14 12
11 Chto Skazhut Deti "Bit Nashego Serdtsa" (Бит Нашего Сердца) Beat of our hearts 12 — 8,237 3 15 11
12 Maria Zhuravleva "Nauchu Mechtat" (Научу Мечтать) I will learn you to dream 12 3 21,536 8 23 5
13 Zhara "Papochka, Kupi Gitaru" (Папочка, Купи Гитару) Daddy, buy a guitar 12 — 1,124 — 12 16
14 Liza Kuznetsova "Prisnilos" (Приснилось) Dreamed 12 2 1,807 — 14 12
15 Milana Zharekhina "Oglyanites" (Оглянитесь) Look around 12 1 4,661 — 13 14
16 Vilena Hikmatullina "Nado Kruzhit" (Надо Кружит) We must be circling 12 — 12,576 5 17 9

Change of entrant details

On 6 October 2016, the Russian organisation team announced that Sofia Fisenko would now perform under the stage name Water of Life Project, with the original song "Zhivaya voda" (Russian: Живая Вода) also changing to "Water of Life".[12]

Artist and song information

Russia "Water Of Life"
Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2016 entry
Country
Artist(s)
Sofia Fisenko
Sasha Abrameytseva
Christina Abramova
Madonna Abramova
As
The Water of Life Project
Languages
Composer(s)
Rita Dakota
Lyricist(s)
Rita Dakota
Appearance chronology
◄ "Mechta (Dream)" (2015)   

The Water of Life Project

The Water of Life Project is a group created specifically for the 2016 Junior Eurovision Song Contest. It consists of 4 girls - Sofia Fisenko, Sasha Abrameytseva and sisters Christina and Madonna Abramova.

Sofia Fisenko was born in the city of Novomoskovsk in the Tula region of Russia. From the early childhood she practiced choreography although she prefers singing to dancing. When Sofia was six, she started studying music and last year she graduated with her first professional diploma. When she was 11 years old, she decided to learn to play the flute, something that she continues today. In 2013, she took part in the Russian national selection for the Junior Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Best Friends" where she finish third.

Since 2015, Sofia has been a student at the Popular Music Academy of Igor Krutoy. She participates in all the events and concerts, takes classes from the academy teachers. Sofia's dream is to become successful in her future career. She wants to become the leader of a large charitable foundation, help children or become a professional journalist.

Alongside lead vocalist Sofia, Sasha Abrameytseva and sisters Christina and Madonna Abramova also form the Water of Life Project.

Sasha is 13 years old and has already taken part in many international competitions and her original songs regularly broadcast on Russian television.

Madonna and Christina are siblings, Madonna is 11 and Christina is 13 years old. The girls have been studying music since they were 5. Their parents were the first to recognize their vocal talent and they supported and inspired them in their pursuit to study the art of singing.[13]

Water Of Life

"Water Of Life" is a song by Russian group "The Water Of Life Project". It will represent Russia during the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2016. It is composed and written by Rita Dakota and Sofia herself.

At Junior Eurovision

During the opening ceremony and the running order draw which took place on 14 November 2016, Russia was drawn to perform fourth on 20 November 2016, following Albania and preceding Malta.[14]

The final will be broadcast in Russia on Karousel.

Final

The girls used headset mics and started off on the floor before sitting up and launching into a polished routine, which had hints of an interpretive dance. The girls were wearing long flowing dresses with pattern details - two blue and two orange. Towards the end of the song, the chorus switched to English, whilst the backdrop featured droplets of water, which was in keeping with the theme of the song. [15]

Voting

During the press conference for the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2016, held in Stockholm, the Reference Group announced several changes to the voting format for the 2016 contest. Previously, points had been awarded based on a combination of 50% National juries and 50% televoting, with one more set of points also given out by a 'Kids' Jury'. However, this year, points will be awarded based on a 50/50 combination of each country’s Adult and Kids' Jury, to be announced by a spokesperson. For the first time since the inauguration of the contest the voting procedure will not include a public televote.[16] Following these results, three expert jurors will also announce their points from 1-8, 10, and 12. These professional jurors are: Christer Björkman, Mads Grimstad, and Jedward.[17]

Points awarded to Russia

Adult Jury
12 points 10 points 8 points 7 points 6 points
5 points 4 points 3 points 2 points 1 point
Kids' Jury
12 points 10 points 8 points 7 points 6 points
5 points 4 points 3 points 2 points 1 point

Points awarded by Russia

Score Adult Jury Kids' Jury
12 points
10 points
8 points
7 points
6 points
5 points
4 points
3 points
2 points
1 point

Split voting results

The following five members comprise the Russian adult jury:

The following five members comprise the Russian kids jury:

Split voting results from Russia
Draw Country Adult Jury Kids' Jury
E.
Temnikova		 V.
Tyurin		 I.
Tyurina		 N.
Kiosse		 O.
Sidorov		 Average
Points		 Average
Points
01  Ireland
02  Armenia
03  Albania
04  Russia
05  Malta
06  Bulgaria
07  Macedonia
08  Poland
09  Belarus
10  Ukraine
11  Italy
12  Serbia
13  Israel
14  Australia
15  Netherlands
16  Cyprus
17  Georgia

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2005". junioreurovision.tv. European Broadcasting Union. 26 November 2005. Retrieved 5 August 2016.
  2. ↑ "Russia in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest". junioreurovision.tv. European Broadcasting Union. Retrieved 5 August 2016.
  3. ↑ Omelyanchuk, Olena (15 March 2014). "Russia sends the Tolmachevy Twins to Copenhagen". eurovision.tv. European Broadcasting Union. Retrieved 5 August 2016.
  4. ↑ Fisher, Luke James (19 March 2014). "Tolmachevy Twins to "Shine" in Copenhagen". junioreurovision.tv. European Broadcasting Union. Retrieved 5 August 2016.
  5. ↑ Granger, Anthony (29 April 2016). "Russia: Junior Eurovision 2016 Participation Confirmed". eurovoix.com. Eurovoix. Retrieved 29 April 2016.
  6. ↑ "Sochi Elected as Host City of XXII Olympic Winter Games, International Olympic Committee". Olympic.org. 4 July 2007. Retrieved 17 January 2014.
  7. 1 2 Granger, Anthony (27 May 2016). "Russia Junior Eurovision 2016 selection final August 15". eurovoix.com. Eurovoix. Retrieved 27 May 2016.
  8. ↑ Granger, Anthony (21 July 2016). "Russia: 16 Junior Eurovision selection finalists announced". eurovoix.com. Eurovoix. Retrieved 5 August 2016.
  9. 1 2 3 Davies, Megan (25 July 2016). "Russia JESC selection songs revealed". eurovoix.com. Eurovoix. Retrieved 5 August 2016.
  10. 1 2 Garciá, Belén (25 July 2016). "Junior Eurovision: Listen to the Russian songs". esc-plus.com. ESC+. Retrieved 5 August 2016.
  11. ↑ Jordan, Paul (16 August 2016). "Russia chooses Sofia Fisenko for Junior Eurovision 2016". junioreurovision.tv. European Broadcasting Union. Retrieved 16 August 2016.
  12. ↑ Granger, Anthony (6 October 2016). "Russia Sofia Fisenko becomes Water of Life Project". eurovoix.com. Eurovoix. Retrieved 6 October 2016.
  13. ↑ "About The Water of Life Project". junioreurovision,tv. European Broadcasting Union. Retrieved 16 November 2016.
  14. ↑ Jordan, Paul (15 November 2016). "Final running order revealed!". junioreurovision.tv. European Broadcasting Union. Retrieved 16 November 2016.
  15. ↑ Jordan, Paul; Nilsson, Helena (16 November 2016). "Live from Valletta: The second day of rehearsals". junioreurovision.tv. European Broadcasting Union. Retrieved 16 November 2016.
  16. ↑ Jordan, Paul (13 May 2016). "Format changes for the Junior Eurovision 2016". junioreurovision.tv. European Broadcasting Union. Retrieved 17 May 2016.
  17. ↑ Jordan, Paul (13 May 2016). "Jedward to appear at Junior Eurovision 2016!". junioreurovision.tv. European Broadcasting Union. Retrieved 17 May 2016.
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