Lazarev for the first time commented on the victory of Jamala.
Interview with Sergey Lazarev appeared in the newscast of the First channel. The singer said that not too upset over third place.
“As the saying goes, everybody loves a winner! I congratulate Jamal! He was a remarkable Australian woman, and on the jury she has won. Well, I am happy that the audience voted for Russia! For my song, so I have no upset, be honest, no! Well, it was supposed to be“, – said Sergey Lazarev.
In an interview, the singer also admitted he’s grateful to Philip Kirkorov, who initiated his participation in the Eurovision song contest in 2016: “It is with his light hand I came to Eurovision! Because, if not for Philip, I would never have fallen and would not let in your body is adrenaline!”