In the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest, Sergey Lazarev represented Russia with the song "," ultimately finishing in third place overall . Despite coming in third, he won the public televote with 361 points, but placed lower with professional juries (130 points), resulting in a combined score of 491. Performance & Staging
: The performance featured a large projection wall that Lazarev appeared to climb and interact with in real-time, creating 3D illusions. In the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest, Sergey Lazarev
The entry is widely remembered for its highly technical and ambitious staging. In the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest