Russia's entry in the 2012 Eurovision Song Contest caught attention with its traditionally dressed grandmas, who soon broke free from their peaceful tune to mix it up with some techno dance beats. All this while baking cookies in a kiln. They raised funds for church reconstruction work and also picked up second for their efforts.
It's worth explaining that, due to the ongoing war in Ukraine, Russia won't be taking part in Eurovision 2023. The country was banned from the Eurovision Song Contest after they invaded Ukraine in 2022. Russia's national broadcasters went on to suspend their membership of the European Broadcasting Union, which organises the song contest, and means that they won't be participating in future events.