Russian President Vladimir Putin described the final of the international ‘Intervision’ music competition as one of the most anticipated cultural events of the year. President Putin emphasized that Russia has always been and remains open to communication and cooperation, respecting the traditions and values of others.
In a special video message to the participants of the ‘Intervision’ contest, Putin said: ‘Russia has always been and remains a country open to communication and creative cooperation. We cherish our traditions and respect those of others.’
In his welcoming speech to the participants of the Intervision competition, Putin stated: ‘I wish all contestants a successful performance and well-deserved recognition. I hope each of you feels the sincere and loyal support of the audience.’
According to a Sputnik correspondent, a large number of law enforcement officers are maintaining order in the area surrounding the ‘Live Arena’ in Moscow, in preparation for the ‘Intervision’ song contest. Law enforcement officers are present in the fenced area adjacent to the Live Arena building and its vicinity.
Spectators and journalists from various countries are flocking to the contest venue, and the situation remains calm. The ‘Intervision-2025’ contest channel on Telegram published photos and videos showing the widespread advertisements for the competition in many cities around the world.
Previously, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree to hold the international ‘Intervision’ music competition in Moscow and its suburbs in 2025. It is worth noting that ‘Intervision’ is an international music competition aimed at being a platform for open cultural dialogue, where participants express the spiritual and moral values of their peoples through their art, while the festival offers the audience an opportunity to immerse themselves in the cultural heritage, traditions, and unique creativity of each country.
