Day 3 and who’s in the spotlight? Today it’s Russia’s choice, Manizha!
Manizha is going to belt ‘Russian woman’ at #3 in the first semi-final, May 18. What do you need to know about the singer?
∙ Manizha is the singer’s real name. Her full name is Manizha Sangin.
∙ She was born in Tajikistan but her family moved to Russia when she was small.
∙ Earlier in her career, Manizha performed under moniker “Rukola”. Do you even recognize her here:
∙ In 2020, Manizha became the first Russian Goodwill Ambassador for the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees;
∙ Manizha’s Instagram adviser, as well as her stylist, is her own mom!
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