
Sweden: Ukraine's Jamala holds presser after winning Eurovision 2016
Jamala, winner (English): "I hope that Eurovision will be in Ukraine. I do not know where, but in Ukraine Obviously."
Winner of the European Song Contest (ESC) Jamala from Ukraine gave a press conference right after her performance at the Globe Arena in Stockholm, Saturday. Australia came in second in the competition, with Russia taking third place.
The Ukrainian, who is from a Crimean family, explained the success of her song by stating that "if you talk about truth, it really can touch people." Her Eurovision entry was based on Stalin's deportation of Crimean Tatars.
The ESC has been shown across Europe since 1956, throughout which, hundreds of songs, costumes and elaborate stage performances have stuck in the memory of many Europeans. 2016 marks the first year that the ESC final has been shown live in the USA, making it possible for approximately 50 million Americans to watch.
Traditionally only member countries of the European Broadcasting Union have been able to send their representatives to the competition, however, Australia is now taking part for the second year in a row.

Jamala, winner (English): "I hope that Eurovision will be in Ukraine. I do not know where, but in Ukraine Obviously."
Winner of the European Song Contest (ESC) Jamala from Ukraine gave a press conference right after her performance at the Globe Arena in Stockholm, Saturday. Australia came in second in the competition, with Russia taking third place.
The Ukrainian, who is from a Crimean family, explained the success of her song by stating that "if you talk about truth, it really can touch people." Her Eurovision entry was based on Stalin's deportation of Crimean Tatars.
The ESC has been shown across Europe since 1956, throughout which, hundreds of songs, costumes and elaborate stage performances have stuck in the memory of many Europeans. 2016 marks the first year that the ESC final has been shown live in the USA, making it possible for approximately 50 million Americans to watch.
Traditionally only member countries of the European Broadcasting Union have been able to send their representatives to the competition, however, Australia is now taking part for the second year in a row.