eurovision 1995
Philipp Kirkorov
Philipp Kirkorov represented Russia at Eurovision 1995 in Dublin with “Kolybelnaya dlya vulkana”, finishing 17th of 23.
- who
- Russian-Bulgarian singer and music producer
- born
- 30 April 1967, Varna, Bulgaria
- contest
- 1995
- best result
- 17th, 1995
- music
- pop, Russian pop
- active
- since 1985
- record labels
- Moroz Records, PolyGram
- sang for
- Russia
Biography
Philipp Kirkorov is a Russian singer, born in Bulgaria, whose career began in 1985 with an appearance on the Soviet television music show Wider Circle. “Kolybelnaya dlya vulkana” finished 17th for Russia in Dublin in 1995.
Written by ESC Predictions, 8 October 2026. Sources: Wikipedia, “Philipp Kirkorov”.
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At Eurovision
One song, and what became of it.
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1995 Dublin
“Kolybelnaya dlya vulkana (Колыбельная для вулкана)”
17th of 23 Finished 17th of 23, with 17 points.
- Sung in
- Russian
- Written by
- Ilya Bershadsky, Ilya Reznik
- Conductor
- Mikhail Finberg
- Running order
- 6th of 23
- Age on the night
- 28
- Won that year
- Norway: Secret Garden, “Nocturne”
The story of Eurovision 1995: Ireland asks not to have to host again, and a 24-word song wins
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Away from Eurovision
Awards
- World Music Awards 1996, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2008
- Merited Artist of Russia 2001
- Medal "10 years of Astana" 2008
- People's Artist of the Russian Federation 2008
- Order of Francisc Skorina 2012
- Order of Honour 2017
- Through Art – to Peace and Understanding 2020
- Golden Gramophone Award
As recorded on Wikidata, which is rarely the whole list.
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