She has also gained publicity across Europe and the world for presenting the results of the Russian televote at the Eurovision Song Contest for several years. Churikova was to host the Eurovision Song Contest 2009, to be held in Moscow, Russia.
Churikova's prominence stems from her presentation of the Russian televote results at the Eurovision Song Contest for a number of years. She was slated to host the Eurovision Song Contest 2009, which was planned to take place in Moscow, Russia.