Sergey Lazarev - You Are The Only One (russia) 2016 Eurovision Song Contest May 2026

The 2016 contest was held in Stockholm . While Lazarev was a heavy favorite to win, the final victory went to Jamala from with the song "1944." The split between jury and public voting for Russia sparked significant discussion within the Eurovision community regarding the influence of political factors on scoring.

: The song was co-written and produced by a "dream team" including Russian icon Philipp Kirkorov and Greek composer Dimitris Kontopoulos . Artist Background The 2016 contest was held in Stockholm

The entry is widely remembered for its highly technical and ambitious staging. Artist Background The entry is widely remembered for

: The performance featured a large projection wall that Lazarev appeared to climb and interact with in real-time, creating 3D illusions. Contest Context : The choreography was so demanding

: Outside of music, he is an actor and even started a boutique bakery for pets called "Poodle-Struedel". Contest Context

: The choreography was so demanding that it required extreme precision to align his movements with the digital projections.