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Welcome to the Belarus Blog!

This blog focuses on Belarus, its significance in the Eurovision Song Contest and other important history.

I wanted to create a blog for this nation because I was completely blown away by their 2019 finale 
performance and how well put together it was.  

The youngest participant to ever make it to the finale - Zena - performed her song 'Like It' with full confidence. 

I never knew what Eurovision was before this year, which is very surprising. I am slowly learning how huge of a competition this is and how many famous artists have evolved from this show.   

 



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