Julia Samoylova
The singer disabled Yulia Samoylova, who will represent Russia at “Eurovision-2017” in Kiev, believes that it will be enough mental and physical strength to perform well at the international music competition. She stated this in an interview with RIA Novosti on Monday, March 13.
“The fire in me in terms of stress, I iron in this sense, of course. Since I have recently had surgery, might be a little worried about getting tired, but still we have rehearsals, and the result, which I show the direction of the First channel are satisfied,” said Samoylova.
According to 27-year-old singer, the performance at Eurovision was a childhood dream. “I watched TV and dreamed, imagined myself on the stage. Of course, I am in shock, I still can’t understand what is happening to me. I’m happy,” said Samoylova.
The singer said that he doesn’t think about the political background of the contest. “I’m just going for the contest and all. I just don’t think about it. All that aside and not really important. I sing, my job is to sing, to represent Russia and not to embarrass myself”, she said.
Samoilov also said that due to daily rehearsals, she failed to hear all the other participants of “Eurovision-2017”. “I still try to spend more time on the right things, the specific tasks put before me,” she added.
That from Russia on “the Eurovision-2017” will go Samoilov, the First channel announced the evening of March 12. As noted, her rendition of the song about love the Flame Is Burning “has produced the most powerful impression.” “Samoilova proved by his life, his works, that she has no barriers”, — said on the channel’s website.
Samoilov was born on 7 April 1989 in the city of Ukhta (Komi Republic), at the age of 13 she was diagnosed with Spinal amyotrophy of werdnig-Hoffmann. From childhood, she is wheelchair-bound and has 1st group of disability. Samoilov repeatedly performed at various competitions, including international level. In 2013, the singer became a finalist of the 3rd season of the project Alla Pugacheva “factor a”. In 2014, participated in the opening ceremony of the winter Paralympic games in Sochi.
The semi-finals of the contest take place in Kiev on 9 and 11 may, the final will be held on may 13.