Due to the 2008 South Ossetia war , it had been debated by Georgian Public Broadcaster ( GPB ) whether Georgia would be present at the Eurovision Song Contest 2009 in Moscow . GPB chairman stated that it would not be unreasonable to withdraw , but that they were under a time restraint since a national selection event would have to be organised if they chose to participate . On 28 August 2008 , GBP announced that Georgia would withdraw from the 2009 contest , citing that they refuse to compete in a " country that violates human rights and international laws " , as well as doubts being cast on the safety of their participants . After winning the Junior Eurovision Song Contest in 2008 , and getting the maximum 12 points from Russia they were encouraged to participate again in 2009
Eurovision Song Contest 2009
Eurovision Song Contest 2009
Georgia in the Eurovision Song Contest