I don't understand why this channel Russia 1 trusts Kirkorov and Dream Team and only them. 2014, 2016, 2019 and apparently next year are all their entries and while they did get good results with these if they really want to win they need to realise that these manufactured songs that Dream Team produces won't get them anywhere. I don't understand why a country like Russia has to depend on greek songwriters and directors.
Since Channel 1 went to national final last year it wouldn't hurt if they did too. 2010 & 2012 are both lovely entries, got them great results and are way more representative of the country than their recent ones. In 2008 they even got to win with a NF entry so I think they should give it a try if they want a win.