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
Junior Eurovision Song Contest in 2008
Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2008
Georgia in the Eurovision Song Contest