On May 19 2025, Russian newspaper "Izvestia" reported that "SHAMAN", a popular Russian pop star, would represent Russia in the Intervision Song Contest 2025, to be held this year in Moscow. "I feel a lot of responsibility, excitement and inspiration at the same time"
The stage is being set for one of 2025's most significant musical and cultural events as Moscow prepares to host the revived Intervision Song Contest in September. Russian President Vladimir Putin officially signed a decree in February 2025 formalizing the competition's return, with the stated goal
The official website for the Intervision Song Contest 2025 has been launched at intervision.world, marking a significant milestone in Russia's efforts to revive the Soviet-era music competition. The website features content in both Russian and English, reflecting the international scope of the upcoming September event in Moscow.