Campaigner against domestic violence, supporter of LGBT rights, Russia's first UN Goodwill Ambassador for refugees, ambassador of a charitable foundation for children - we tell you what you need to know about the Russian contestant.

As voted for by viewers, 29-year-old singer of Tajik origin Manizha was chosen to represent Russia at Eurovision 2021 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. The singer, who experimented with indie, then with electronic and ethnic music, will perform the song "Russian Woman" - formed of several stylistically contrasting parts, in particular a combination of hip-hop and Russian folk music. The lyrics are a mix of English and Russian, but the most meaningful lines are the refrain in Russian.