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The Toppers (AFP Photo / Dmitry Kostyukov) 13.05.2009, 12:37 1 comment

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Polish pianist protests US policy on stage

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Putin makes surprise appearance at Eurovision

Published: 09 May, 2009, 15:18


Vladimir Putin  shakes hands with Azerbaijan's entry into the 2009 Eurovision song contest AySel and Arash during rehearals in Moscow on May 9, 2009 (AFP Photo / Anton Belitsky)

Russian PM Vladimir Putin took the stage at Eurovision to greet one of the favorites to win the contest, pop singers AySel & Arash, during their rehearsal. The duo is representing Azerbaijan.

 
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