Intervision Song Contest: The Soviet Union’s Counter to Eurovision

By Sydney Kightlinger and Christian Rohrer The Cold War period ushered in an unprecedented level of competition and division between Eastern and Western ideals. From 1977-1980, the Soviet Union participated in the Intervision Song Contest (ISC). This contest was a response to the Eurovision Song Contest broadcasted in Western Europe. The Eurovision song contest started … Continue reading Intervision Song Contest: The Soviet Union’s Counter to Eurovision