Boban Mojsoski from Macedonia scored the highest number of points at the "Vitebsk-2012" competition.

July 16, Vitebsk / Diana Kurilo - BELTA /. Boban Mojsoski from Macedonia became the leader of the international pop song performers' contest based on the results of two performances, a BELTA correspondent reports. On the second competition day, young singers performed a song by a Slavic author in a Slavic language, accompanied by the National Concert Orchestra of the Republic of Belarus under the baton of Mikhail Finberg. Despite the fact that singing with an orchestra is always more difficult than with a musical backing track, as it was on the first competition day, the performers coped with the task. This was confirmed by both the audience's applause and the jury's scores, which were higher for all contestants than the day before. Jury Chairman Maxim Dunaevsky was more lenient and even awarded four tens. However, the top five, determined on the first day, practically remained unchanged. Out of a possible 220 points over two days of performances, Boban Mojsoski scored 199 points and became a contender for the Grand Prix of the contest. The audience's favorite, Samanta Tina from Latvia, scored 197 points. Ukrainian Galina Konakh is five points behind her with 192 points. Federica Marinari from Italy with 187 points took fourth place. Slávina Kankaljieva from Bulgaria closes the top five with 185 points. Belarusian contestant Evgeny Slavich has 183 points. Together with Ruslan from Armenia, they share seventh place, falling behind Daria Gabdull from Kazakhstan with 184 points. Russian Anastasia has 175 points and ninth place. Assessing his performance in a conversation with a BELTA correspondent, Evgeny Slavich primarily noted the objectivity of the judging. "My scores are fair. And the leaders are indeed leaders: they sing beautifully, they have a well-chosen repertoire," he believes. Evgeny intends to continue his performing career and will continue to participate in vocal competitions. "This is a great school and valuable experience," said the young musician. This year, 20 performers from 20 countries participated in the contest. The jury of the XXI International Pop Song Performers' Contest "Vitebsk-2012" was headed by People's Artist of Russia Maxim Dunaevsky. Based on the performance results, contest participants will be awarded prizes and premiums. Laureates of the contest will be presented with special "Lyra" prizes and diplomas of the holder of the corresponding award. The Grand Prix winner will receive $15,000, the 1st prize winner - $9,000, the 2nd prize winner - $6,000, the 3rd prize winner - $3,000. Contest participants who are not awarded the title of "laureate" will be awarded a diploma, with the title "Diplomat of the XXI International Pop Song Performers' Contest 'Vitebsk-2012'". The award ceremony for the winners of the XXI International Pop Song Performers' Contest "Vitebsk-2012" will be held today at the Vitebsk Regional Philharmonic. -0-