Russian have won the 2008 Eurovision song contest with ‘Believe’, sung by Dima Bilan.
In a dramatic live final in Belgrade, Bilan’s song received a total of 272 points from twenty-four voting countries across Europe.
Ukraine finished second in the competition with 230 points, with Greece scoring 218 points in third.
The United Kingdom, who were represented by former X-Factor runner up Andy Abrahams (pictured), finished joint last with 14 points.
Broadcaster Terry Wogan, who presented the United Kingdom’s coverage of the event, described Abraham’s position as a “tremendous disappointment” for the country.
Over half of the UK’s points tally came courtesy of close neighbours Ireland.
Dance producer Sebastien Tellier, who controversially represented France with ‘Divine’, which is sung in English, took home 47 points.
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You can watch Tellier's entry below...
2008 Eurovision entrants
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- isn’t about time we stopped giving money to this shambles??? HOW THE FRIGGING FRIG did Sebastien not get more votes. Pull out UK, PULL OUT.
- Is the best possible example of why the UK should walk away from a fully integrated Europe
- eastern europeans have more soul in their music, which seems to lack in modern western music.
- why bother its obvious its politicle
- Its all Voting is all political, if its to survive then it needs a new voting system where the public can vote and it not be corrupt!
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