Russia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2014
On 1 September 2013, RTR announced that a national final, titled Kto?, would take place on 31 December 2013 to select the Russian entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2014.[3] On 15 March 2014, RTR announced that they had internally selected the Tolmachevy Sisters to represent Russia in Copenhagen.[4][better source needed] The Tolmachevy Sisters' selection as the Russian representative was decided upon by a jury panel.[17] Following the revelation of Russia's qualification into the final during the broadcast of the first semi-final, the announcement was met by an audible booing from the venue audience .The negative reaction was believed to be a response to Russia's involvement in the crisis in Ukraine and its stance on LGBT rights.
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