Bids received: the main favorites of “Eurovision-2016″ – Mail.Ru

The winner’s name will be known after the final, which will take place on May 14 in Stockholm, but the bookmakers have already made up your top, which is not likely to change.

Apparently, the main intrigue of the final will be a musical rivalry between Russia and Ukraine, as it is to the representatives of these countries make the largest number of bets in bookmakers

Russian:. Sergey Lazarev

the undisputed favorite of the “Eurovision” this year became the representative of Russia Sergey Lazarev from the very beginning. His performance of the composition You Are The Only One and stunning stage production numbers it has already conquered the European audience.

Lazarev has repeatedly said that the love with this song and dedicates its particular girl, but her name he did not disclose. The singer admitted that for him the main moral support during the competition is a mom and a multi-million audience of Russia.

According to the journalists, the Russian the performer is one of the favorites of the Swedish public. Locals are almost in line for the autograph of the singer, and foreign fans learn lyrics to sing it together with Lazarev in the finals

Ukraine:. Jamal

Ukrainka Crimean Tatar origin Susana Dzhamalatdinova serving under the name Jamal, it was originally one of the contenders for the first place at “Eurovision”. The song “1944,” according to the singer – a song about the fate of its people during the Soviet years. Despite the fact that many observers felt that the lyrics have a political subtext, the organizers of the contest he was not found.

Jamal (Ukraine) during the final rehearsal of the second semi-final of the 61st international contest “Eurovision 2016″ song in Stockholm.

The audience greeted warmly Ukrainian singer and her performance was accompanied by a memorable light show. It is noteworthy that his musical Jamal career start in the Russian contest “New Wave” in 2009, in Jurmala, after which the artist actively promoted both at home and in Russia

France. Amir

Despite the fact that the representative of France as strany- “big five” was not involved in the semi-finals, and immediately got into the final, his song managed to catch the fancy of many fans of “Eurovision”. Amir presented a simple and soulful song J’ai cherché – «I’m looking for»

This artist is equally popular in France. and Israel. In 2006, he participated in the show Kokhav Nolad on Israeli television (analogue of the show “Pop Idol”), and in 2014 entered the top three winners of the French “Voices»

Australia. Demi They

For the second year in a row, Australia is taking part in the European song contest, and the second consecutive year, the representatives of this country are serious competitors to their European counterparts. This year the country is Australian of Korean origin Demi Him. In Stockholm she sang the song Sound of Silence – «The Sound of Silence”, and it immediately began to speak as one of the main contenders for victory

Demi They (Australia) during the final rehearsal of the second semi-final of the 61-th international song contest” Eurovision 2016 “in Stockholm.

They Demi sings in a very interesting genres. She herself defines them as “pop and gospel.” This unusual combination allowed her to win the Australian show “The X Factor” in 2010, to become one of the most popular singers in the country and get a contract with Sony Music

Sweden. France

The right to speak at home “Eurovision” young singer beat 11 competitors. Despite his young age, so – he’s only 17 years old – he has already demonstrated its professionalism and performed deep within the meaning of song If I Were Sorry – «If I was sorry.” Youth on the one hand and mature voice and text understanding – on the other – have made France one of the main contenders for the top places in the competition

<. p> The producer of the Swedish artist made a bid for brevity. The room minimum lighting solutions and virtually no scenery. According to fans of the singer, it will make his performance even more sincere.

Other favorites of the competition

On the first semifinal remembered Iveta Mukuchyan, representing Armenia. The song the girls definitely is a potential hit next summer.

Also, the bookmakers have paid attention to Ira Losco from Malta, who presented a fiery number.

The representative of Austria Zoe performed the song in French. The charm of the performer and quality song written in popular style makes to attract the attention of European fans of the competition.

One of the obvious favorites and is a Dutch singer Daue Bob, who performed the song, reminiscent of the best traditions of European competition.

Howie Star of Israel remembered his powerful voice and really quality pop composition.

The final “Eurovision-2016″ contest will be broadcast on Saturday night. Match if the ratings compiled by the bookmakers, with the results of the competition will become clear after the vote, the rules of which this year have undergone significant changes.

On Saturday at the “Eurovision” finals will meet performers from Russia, Malta, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Croatia, Hungary, Lithuania, Georgia, Bulgaria, Australia, Ukraine, Serbia, Poland, Israel, Lithuania, Belgium, Sweden, the UK, Italy, Spain, Germany, France.