Russian Polina Gagarina Takes 2nd Place at Eurovision, Despite Political Tumult

Singer Polina Gagarina representing Russia performs the song "A Million Voices" during the final of the 60th annual Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, Austria May 23.

Polina Gagarina reacts as she waits for the results during the final of the 60th annual Eurovision Song Contest.

Polina Gagarina kisses her husband Dmitry Iskhakov as she waits for the results during the final of Eurovision Song Contest.

Leonhard Foeger / Reuters

Singer Polina Gagarina representing Russia performs the song "A Million Voices" during the final of the 60th annual Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, Austria May 23.

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