Eurovision Song Contest 2009 was the 54th edition of the annual Eurovision Song Contest . It took place in Moscow , Russia , following Dima Bilan 's win at the 2008 contest in Belgrade , Serbia with the song " Believe " – marking the first time that the country had won the contest . The event was staged between 12 and 16 May 2009 at the Olympic Indoor Arena in Moscow
2008 contest
Eurovision Song Contest 2008
Eurovision Song Contest 2009