Eurovision Song Contest 2009

The Eurovision Song Contest 2009 was the 54th Eurovision Song Contest, it was held in Moscow, Russia after Dima Bilan won the 2008 contest for Russia with "Believe". The semi finals took place on May 12 and May 14 and the final was held on May 16. It was won by Alexander Rybak for Norway with "Fairytale". 
There were 42 countries taking part with Slovakia making a return for the first time in 11 years and San Marino and Georgia, two countries from last year, not appearing in the contest.