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Soraya from Italy wins Vitebsk 2026 Grand Prix
The winner of the International Song Contest Vitebsk 2026 at the 35th International Festival of Arts Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk has been announced. The second contest day of the song contest took place at the Summer Amphitheater in Vitebsk. Artists from 19 countries performed a piece in one of the Slavic languages, accompanied by the National Presidential Orchestra conducted by Vitaly Kulbakov.
Soraya from Italy gave the best performance. She sang the heartfelt composition “Don’t Kiss” and captivated both the audience and the jury. Over the two days, the singer amassed the highest total score, 135, and won the well-deserved Grand Prix.





