The Armenian Observer posts video of the first rehearsal by Armenia's entry into next week's Eurovision Song Contest [1] in Belgrade, but also reports that opposition plans to urge a boycott of the young local pop star, Sirusho, continue. Regardless, with interest in Eurovision and Sirusho eclipsing local political frictions, my The Caucasus Knot reports that the 21-year-old is currently one of the favorites to win [2].
Armenia: Sirusho Eurovision Rehearsal, Opposition Urges Boycott
· Written by Onnik Krikorian
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