The names of Belarus's representatives at the Slavianski Bazaar-2023 contests have become known

Samir Elchiev (SAMIR) from Orsha will represent Belarus at the XXXII International Pop Song Performers Contest "Vitebsk". The final of the national selection took place on March 18 in the cultural capital of Belarus in 2023 - the city of Slutsk. The event was broadcast live from the city House of Culture by the Belarus 3 TV channel.

Samir Elchiev was only one point ahead of Daria Rudko and two points ahead of Daniil Savenya. The winner scored 147 points.

10 contestants from all over the country competed for the right to perform in the international contest, which will be held during the XXXII International Festival of Arts "Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk". In the final, which took place in the format of a gala concert, the contestants had to perform two songs: the first by a Slavic composer in one of the Slavic languages, and the second - a world hit.

"This was a great job for us, and for you, I hope, a wonderful celebration," said the jury chairperson Natalia Karchevskaya, summing up the results of the selection.

Sofia Rustamova from Brest will represent Belarus at the XXI International Children's Music Contest "Vitebsk".

10 contestants from all over the country competed for the right to perform in the international contest, which will be held during the XXXII International Festival of Arts "Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk". Sofia Rustamova, who scored 173 points, was four points ahead of Zlata Yaroshevich. The contestant who took third place, Elizaveta Tsuprik, scored 165 points.

The participants presented two songs for the jury and the audience: the first by a Belarusian author in the Belarusian language, and the second - at the participant's choice. The performance order was determined by a draw held the day before.

Jury Chairperson Irina Dorofeyeva noted that all participants in the national selection are talented and have a bright creative future. "I sincerely root for the fate of each of you. May there be more bright concerts, television shows, more challenges for you to go through your creative path," she said.

Winner Sofia Rustamova, after the results were announced, thanked everyone involved in the competition. "Of course, my mother, who supports me so much, my best teachers, and my best support group," she added.

The final of the national selection took place at the city House of Culture in Slutsk in the format of a gala concert.

"BELTA"