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Re: Russia
Hi Beanie - have enjoyed reading your thoughts on the various songs, some good analysis there. I'm interested in your comments about Dima's huge following in Eastern Europe. I instinctively agree with you, but having looked into this a bit haven't turned up much to suggest any meaningful support outside of Russia. His official site has a clip of film showing him performing to perhaps 1000 people at a concert in Cyprus, but who knows, he could be the support act, or it could be a free concert. His wikipedia entry gives no hint of success or a fanbase outside of Russia, just saying that he is now interested in making an international career for himself. He does have an international fanclubs website, but I've yet to find a country with more than 25 members. (bilanclub dot com) Obviously given his performance in 2006 you have to respect his chances, although I do feel this year's offering is not quite as good 2006. Some kind of evidence of a strong Eastern Europe following would obviously boost his chances significantly.
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