Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2017 Polina Bogusevich, who represented with the song "Wings", marking the second time that Russia has won the Junior Eurovision Song Contest, and the first time since The Tolmachevy Twins in 2006, and the third overall victory for the country in any Eurovision-related events. The last victory in any Eurovision event for Russia was when Dima Bilan won the Eurovision Song Contest 2008 in Belgrade. and finished in second and third place, respectively. The EBU confirmed in February 2017 that the contest would be hosted by Georgia. This will be the first Eurovision event hosted by the country, despite them winning
Armenia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2008 Armenia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2008 Armenia competed in the first semi-final on 20 May 2008 in the Eurovision Song Contest 2008. The country chose their singer by an internal selection. They selected Sirusho to be their representative for this year's Eurovision. The Armenian national final concert that was scheduled for March 8, 2008 was canceled due to a State of Emergency in Armenia. The Armenian TV channel decided to film a national final show instead. Sirusho sang four songs. The winning song was chosen by televoting and SMS voting. Armenian composers were invited to write songs for Sirusho.