It has been revealed who will represent Russia at Eurovision

It was revealed today that the list of candidates from Russia who may travel to the "Eurovision" contest in Kyiv has been drastically reduced. Only two people remain on the list - the winner of the "Voice" contest, Darya Antonyuk, and the Zaporizhzhia-born Alexander Panayotov.

Moreover, Channel One, together with the writing team, has already begun working closely on the composition that will be presented at the contest in May 2017.

Fans' opinions regarding the candidates vary significantly. Some believe that the Ukrainian could bring victory to their country, while others are convinced that with such participants, the country faces failure. There are also those who feel sorry for Panayotov, even if he is publicly booed in Kyiv.