SMRTV had originally planned to compete at the 2009 contest in Moscow , Russia . The Sammarinese Minister of Culture announced shortly after the 2008 contest that they " have good hopes to return " . SMRTV announced that it would be reviewing the 2008 contest , and would have a decision on 2009 participation by the end of the year . It was then rumoured that the country would not be participating in the 2009 contest , following rumours that SMRTV would withdraw due to poor results at the 2008 contest , however SMRTV rebuked the claim and confirmed its interest in the 2009 contest . In the end , SMRTV announced its withdrawal from the 2009 contest , having already applied to enter . The broadcaster insisted that this was not due to the poor results of the previous year , but financial difficulties faced by SMRTV
2009 contest
Eurovision Song Contest 2009
San Marino in the Eurovision Song Contest