ru-propaganda lies about global interest in “intervision”
russia’s media are actively promoting the song contest “intervision,” organized in moscow, claiming that it generated phenomenal global interest and became a “symbol of a multipolar world and traditional values.”
▫️ However, organized as an alternative to Eurovision, “intervision” became another costly russian propaganda project, aimed primarily at a domestic audience. The large-scale show was intended to create a sense among russians of russia’s greatness as a powerful cultural center, alternative to the West.
State russian media boast that “intervision” was allegedly watched by 4 billion people worldwide, whereas the Eurovision 2025 final had only 166 million viewers. However, the 4-billion figure is completely unrealistic. If true, every second person on the planet would have watched the russian show, paralyzing life worldwide during the contest. Even among russians, these numbers caused significant skepticism.
▫️ In reality, interest in “intervision” was low even among the 23 Global South countries that participated, as their performers are little known even at home.
