In mid-March 2006 , was chosen internally by Russian broadcaster Channel One to represent Russia at the Eurovision Song Contest in Athens , Greece . Out of 37 participating countries , Bilan took second place with the dark pop song " Never Let You Go " , equalling one of Russia 's best ever showing at Eurovision — Alsou 's " Solo " was runner-up back in the 2000 contest
Eurovision Song Contest
Eurovision Song Contest 2006
Dima Bilan