By Yuri Yaroshik: Belarus’ NaviBand have advanced to the Eurovision Grand Final and will take the stage at number three
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By Evgeny Perlin (live): The second Eurovision semifinal is to launch in Kiev in half an hour to be watched by over 200 million viewers from all over the world.
By Evgeny Perlin: Today will see the second semifinal of Europe’s main music show in Kiev. Belarus’ NaviBand will take the Eurovision stage at number 14.
By Evgeny Perlin (live): A dress rehearsal of the second Eurovision semifinal is to start in about half an hour in Kiev. Belarus’ NaviBand will take the Eurovision stage at number 14.
The rehearsal was stopped several times because of the technical difficulties. NaviBand will perform No.14. The singers performed without a concert makeup, but in stage costumes.
By Yuri Yaroshik: For almost a month the teams of the European Broadcasting Union and the First National Channel of Ukraine have not left the building of the International Exhibition Center.
Participants from 18 countries will take the stage of the International Exhibition Center as part of tonight’s first Eurovision semifinal.
The first Eurovision semifinal will take place in Kiev today, preceded by two dress rehearsals. Meanwhile, NaviBand have performed in the Eurovision Village and met with their fans.
By Inna Pilevich: Famous artist and director Andrejs Zagarshas has arrived in Minsk to work on the play La Traviata. Rehearsals are already underway at the Bolshoi Theater of Belarus.
A dress rehearsal scheduled to take place at Kiev’s International Exhibition Center in half an hour will be available only to the juries of the countries performing in the first semifinal.
By Evgeny Perlin: The official Eurovision opening ceremony in the Ukrainian capital brought together contestants from 42 countries and hundreds of music journalists.
NaviBand have taken a walk in the center of Kiev today. Ksenia and Artem chose Ukrainian souvenirs in the Eurovision Village and then went to a photo zone representing significant events in Kiev’s history.
The opening of an exhibition of Rembrandt's works is a large-scale event — such an extensive collection of original engravings by the Dutch Golden Age representative will be exhibited in Belarus for the first time.
By Evgeny Perlin: Sunday will see a red carpet ceremony at the Parkovy Exhibition Center. The main music news is the return of Ruslana — she will present a new song in the Eurovision final.
By Yuliya Tokar: Minsk is preparing non-stop for the Fifth Street Theater Forum. This year, more actors are expected to perform in dramas and comedies.
International children's contest winners will be announced for the first time at the opening of the 26th Slavic Bazaar Festival.
One week is left before NaviBand’s performance at Eurovision. For the first time the Belarusian language will be represented at the contest whose audience exceeded 200 million viewers last year.
By Evgeny Perlin: NaviBand have held their first individual rehearsal on the Eurovision stage in Kiev. The artists tested special effects and the boat they will be floating in over the stage during their performance in the second semifinal.
A presentation of the publication "Francis Skaryna. From the glorious city of Polotsk" was held in the National Library
The representatives of Belarus at the contest had their first individual rehearsal. Ksyusha and Artem arrived at the International Exhibition Center around noon and came onto the stage.
XXVI International Arts Festival Slavic Bazaar in Vitebsk is to start in two months. Today at the forum’s press-conference, the theme of the opening night was unveiled – it will be devoted to the 130th anniversary of Mark Chagall's birthday.
By Evgeny Perlin: The Belarusian delegation is scheduled to have a 30-minute personal rehearsal today on the main Eurovision stage at Kiev’s International Exhibition Center where the music show will take place.
NaviBand started preparing for Europe’s main music show. Today the singers had a meeting with the stage performance director and choreographer.
The original engravings of Rembrandt XVII-XVIII centuries arrived directly from Italy to Minsk. The last time the works of the Dutch painter were exhibited here 40 years ago.












