Only 8.6% of Russians are not observed, the Euro Vision 2009

39.4% of the population of the Russian Federation said that unjustified costs of the popular music competition. And they are in the minority. Every second respondent performed (50.3%), followed by Online Market Intelligence, believes that such events increased the prestige of the country. These results indicated online survey, conducted by Online Market Intelligence (OMI) on the eve of the Euro Vision 2009 competition, held the first in Russia. The survey polled 1,200 internet users from different regions of Russia. As Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Zhukov, preparation and implementation of the competition will cost the federal budget of about 1 billion rubles. More than half of respondents (57.5%) plan to watch the Euro Vision 2009, 18.6% of respondents have to ask about the results of the competition. Interestingly, the competition for interested people of all generations, not just young people. So, watch the Euro Vision collected 65.6% of the audience over 45, 59.5% - less than 18 years. In middle age groups - 18-24, 25-34, 35-44 - the competition is a little less interesting, but still all other plans to see it. "It was patriotism, which are very strong in people of different generations lead to an increased interest in the competition, regardless of age Euro Vision People relate to other important events such as the Olympic Games in Sochi." - Said the General Alexander Shashkin OMI. This is confirmed by the study: Only 8.6% of respondents have no intention of the Euro Vision 2009 to observe the 2.2% less than last year. The question "Why do you look Euro Vision 2009?" 35.1% of respondents said they are interested in music at all competitions, 28.6% believe that the Euro vision - a spectacular show. About 20% of respondents are set and will look Elections because he held the first in Russia. Euro vision - it is always not only competition but also marked an episode for the media, who are eager to publish news, scandals and rumors of Euro vision. This information is of interest to the public: for example, more than half (53.5%) of respondents are interested in everything that is connected with the competition. Another 18.2% of respondents are interested only in the scandal, with, curiously, is the "hot" news more interested in men. The study showed, OMI, said 53.1% of respondents Euro vision major cultural event in the country. Those who do not agree with this approach is much smaller - only 36.5%. It is interesting that in many European countries, the competition is generally unpopular.