ESC Candidate Wiktorija Leléka: Representing Ukraine from Berlin
Wiktorija Leléka, a singer based in Berlin for ten years, represents Ukraine at the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna. Born in Dnipropetrovsk, she moved to Germany in 2014 to pursue high-quality, free musical education and reconnect with her German heritage. Despite living abroad, she won the Ukrainian preliminary round, Widbir, which was held underground in Kyiv due to security concerns amid the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian war. Leléka describes the atmosphere as inspiring, highlighting the unity of the Ukrainian people despite infrastructure challenges. Although some debates occurred regarding diaspora artists competing for Ukraine, she received significant public support, viewing her participation as a mission to promote Ukrainian culture internationally. She has been preparing in Kyiv with her team since late 2025. The interview also clarifies that her stage name, Leléka, is not related to military drones but was adopted years ago. Her entry song is titled 'Ridnym'. Leléka emphasizes that every visit to her homeland remains an emotional experience, underscoring her deep connection to Ukraine despite her long-term residence in Germany.
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