1. Great success of the Russian singer in EuroVision Song Contest competition 2008.
Dima Bilan with his song ""BELIEVE" has won the first-ever title for Russia in this competition.
*"Russia believed in our victory," Bilan said at a press conference after the show. "Dreams can come true."
The Russian won 272 points from viewers from 43 countries who picked the winner by phone calls and text messages.
Ukraine's Lorak was second with 230 points, followed by Greece's Kalomira with 218.
*Article by Herald Tribune: http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/05/24/arts/EU-A-E-MUS-Serbia-Eurovision.php
Check the song with YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoqLdPgXMiE&NR=1
2. Russia has won the ice hockey World Championship!
It is Russia's first world title since 1993.
* Ilya Kovalchuk scored on the powerplay 2:42 into overtime as Russia claimed the gold medal with a 5-4 win over Canada.
Check the final Goal: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5USmHNvRgw&feature=related
*More details: http://www.hockeycanada.ca/index.cfm/ci_id/21256/la_id/1.htm
3. Russian football club Zenit wins UEFA Cup!
Igor Denisov scored in the 72nd minute after an exchange with Andrei Arshavin, cutting through the defense and beating goalkeeper Neil Alexander. Konstantin Zyryanov got the second goal in injury time, tapping the ball over the line off a pass from Fatih Tekke.*
Check details by BBC SPORT:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/7393752.stm
*By USA today: http://www.usatoday.com/sports/soccer/europe/2008-05-14-uefa-final_N.htm
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