Ilya Volkov
Ilya Volkov | |
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![]() Volkov at a rehearsal in 2013 | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Ілля Волкаў |
Born | Minsk, Belarus | 19 April 2002
Origin | Belarus |
Genres | Pop, dance, Europop |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, dancer |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, piano |
Years active | 2008-present |
Website | www |
Ilya Volkov (Russian: Илья Волков, Romanized: Ilya Volkov; Belarusian: Ілля Волкаў, Romanized: Illia Volkaŭ; born 19 April 2002) is a Belarusian teen singer and part-time dancer. He is best known for representing his country at the 11th annual Junior Eurovision Song Contest with his song Poy so Mnoy (Sing with me).
Life and career
[edit]Ilya Volkov was born on 19 April 2002 in Minsk, the capital city of Belarus.
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Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2013
[edit]On 4 October 2013, Ilya Volkov went on to win the Belarusian selection for JESC with his song "Poy so Mnoy".[1] A few weeks later, Volkov shot a video for the song. On 30 November 2013, he represented Belarus at the 11th Junior Eurovision Song Contest in Kyiv, Ukraine. "Poy so Mnoy" placed third in a field of 12 songs with 108 points, receiving 12 points from Russia.
Discography
[edit]Singles
[edit]Year | Title | English translation | Album |
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2013 | "Poy so Mnoy" | Sing with me | Non-album single(s) |
2014 | "With You" | — |
References
[edit]- ^ Granger, Anthony (4 October 2013). "Belarus: Ilya Volkov Wins". Eurovoix. Retrieved 4 October 2013.