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The owners of Eurovision tickets are asked to come to the show 2-3 hours before the start. Organizers of the international song contest "Eurovision-2017" in Kiev address to the holders of tickets to one or several shows of the contest with a request to come to the International Exhibition Center (ICC) about 2-3 hours before the event. As indicated on the tickets, the show starts at 22:00. It is at this time will begin a television recording or live broadcast. By this time, all the spectators should sit in their seats - so as not to miss a bright start, and the start of the competition was held without any obstacles, "- said in a message released on Thursday afternoon. Also, the organizers of the contest ask those who purchased tickets for the show to pay attention to the fact that in the ICC for the entire time of Eurovision there are enhanced security measures that allow passage through metal detectors and frames. The very verification of tickets also takes tim

One of the foreign member Eurovision told about her Ukrainian roots. The representative of Azerbaijan Eurovision Diana Hajiyev said that she came from Mariupol, Donetsk region. Eurovision 2017 participant said that in addition to performances in Ukraine, she is planning a trip to her grandmother in Mariupol. I actually was born in Mariupol. My grandmother lives there. And this year, I, my mother and daughter, we decided to go to visit her. I'm going to visit her, I believe that there is no war! - said the singer. 27-year-old Diana Hajiyev will participate in the Eurovision with a song Skeletons.

The winner of Eurovision Jamal, thanks to which the competition came to Kiev, on the eve of the official opening, remembered her first performance in the semifinal. She uploaded the video to Instagram. Сьогодні перглядала конкурсантів Eurovision 2017 і згадала свій перший виступ на конкурсі. Страшно. Відповідально.Почесно.Сумно.Радісно.Дуже страшно.Ітд можна стільки рахувати що тільки я не відчувала за ці 3 хвилини . Дякую вам за віру . Всім бажаю отримати насолоду! #eurovisionsongcontest2017 #ukraine #winnerisukraine Публикация от Jamala (@jamalajaaa) Май 5 2017 в 8:10 PDT

One of the leading Ukrainian " Eurovision " can get into the Guinness Book of Records. Ukrainian TV presenter Timur Miroshnichenko can get to the Guinness Book of Records. Miroshnichenko has such an opportunity, since he has been leading Eurovision for 12 years. In addition, the presenter also conducted and Junior Eurovision in 2009 and 2013. Eurovision, in addition to Timur Miroshnichenko, will be conducted by Vladimir Ostapchuk, Alexander Skichko and Olga Tsibulskaya. They were chosen through a complex competition. Jamala urged Ukrainians not to let Russia spoil the Eurovision Song Contest. The singer is confident that our victory has hurt them painfully. In addition, the winner of Eurovision believes that the closer to the contest, the more provocations will arise from the Russian Federation.

Motto of Eurovision 2017 in Ukraine - Celebrate Diversity. After resounding victory of Jamala and her song “1944”, Ukraine is about to host the Eurovision Song Contest in Kyiv. Our slogan – Celebrate Diversity – is very timely. Diversity is the main asset that makes societies stronger and our life meaningful. Diversity in Ukraine helps to get together to overcome great challenges with a smile, good joke and a song. Let’s share our songs in Kyiv this May. We are looking forward to see you all to share stories, have fun and recognize how much do we have in common. Celebrate Diversity! Follow  other social media as well – fb.com/Ukraine, twitter.com/Ukraine, instagram.com/Ukraine

Airport IEV (Zhulyany)  is closed from May 14 to May 24 for major maintenance of the runway. All flights that used to be performed by Kiev airport will be performed by Boryspil International Airport for the duration of the repair.

10 places in Kiev, which worth visit guests of Eurovision-2017. Kiev - the ancient, beautiful and welcoming city that has something to surprise even the most experienced travelers. If you are going to visit the capital of Ukraine, plan carefully what places you should see in the first place. 1. Independence Square Independence Square, which in Ukraine is now more commonly called the Maidan, are not only the main square of Kiev, but also a place where history was made of modern Ukraine. This is where the revolutionary events in 2004 and 2013, known as the Orange Revolution and the Revolution of dignity. Independence Square is literally imbued with history and atmosphere of the struggle of the Ukrainian people for democracy. It is hard to believe that until the X century on the main square of Ukraine was a swamp. Of course, the Maidan - this is a place that should be number one on the list of tourist attractions in Kiev each guest. 2. Kiev-Pechersk Lavra Kiev-Pechersk Lavra

Since TAYANNA O.Torvald and scored the same number of points in the final, according to the rules, passed the artist who received the highest score from the audience. And the highest rating given  by the audience is O.Torvald. In May our country at the song contest will represent the group O.Torvald.

Today, February 25, will be held the final of the national selection for " Eurovision-2017 " in Ukraine.  For the opportunity to present Ukraine at the international competition of a song "Eurovision" will fight 6 artists who have chosen with the three semi-finals. Finalists will perform in the following order: 1. Salto Nazad - About Mamo 2. MELOVIN - Wonder 3. O.Torvald - Time 4. ILLARIA - Thank you for my way 5. TAYANNA - I love you 6. ROZHDEN - Saturn Recall holding "Eurovision-2017" to be held in Kiev

TAYANNA and the " Salto Nazad " scored 15 and 14 points respectively during the voting audience and jury and passed to the final of the National Selection. Salto Nazad is one of the leader of Eurovision 2017 from Ukraine. Salto Nazad in instagram.

The creators of the symbol of " Eurovision-2017 " told about its sense. The authors of "Eurovision-2017" symbol released a video that explains its meaning. The clip was posted on the agency's page Banda Agency , which is one of the developers of the logo. http://www.heybanda.com/ Banda Agency together with the Agency developed Republique symbol representing a "modern interpretation of" traditional necklaces-namysta Ukrainian culture. According to the authors, the emblem combines "a lot of different characters." The viewer is invited "to use the imagination," to see that the symbol incorporated a lot more than it seems. As previously reported by the co-founder Dennis Gerasko Republique , while working on the logo of the authors goal was to "bring the image of the traditional Ukrainian culture necklaces on a different level, to make it understandable for a new audience." Eurovision brand video from banda on Vi