The esctoday.com team has arrived at the 2014 host city of Copenhagen and is ready to report live for another year at the heart of the contest. Russia and the Tolmachevy Sisters are seventh to rehearse on the Eurovision stage today.

The Tolmachevy Sisters first appear on the Eurovision stage alongside a seesaw which slowly begins to rocks. The Russian duo’s hair in linked together which soon comes apart later on in the performance. Watch the Russian rehearsal below!

The Tolmachevy Sisters will be the seventh act to perform on the Eurovision stage in the first semi-final on the 6 May. The Tolmachevy Sisters, Russia’s representative, will be competing for a place at the grand final with their song Shine alongside 15 other artists; only 10 will qualify.

Azerbaijan is next up to perform their second rehearsal which is set to be revealed shortly.

Stay tuned to esctoday.com for the latest news on the 2014 Eurovision Song Contest rehearsals.

What do you think of the Russian rehearsal? Will the Tolmachevy Sisters Shine on the night?


Jessica was born and raised in the United Kingdom. Eurovision has been a huge part of her life for a number of years, getting to see the contest live for the first time in 2015. Jessica joined the ESCToday team in November 2013.