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In pictures: Eurovision 2008

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Russian pop star Dima Bilan has won the 53rd Eurovision Song Contest in Belgrade with his intense ballad Believe.

Greece's Kalomira

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Greece's glamorous entrant Kalomira was among those who gave him a run for his money, eventually finishing third.

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Latvian group Pirates Of The Sea were among the acts who took a more light-hearted approach.

Spain's entry Rodolfo Chikilicuatre

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Spain's entry, Rodolfo Chikilicuatre, sang a zanily catchy nonsense song Baila El Chiki Chiki.

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British fans flew the flag - but were disappointed at Andy Abrahams' last place.

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Sweden's Charlotte Perrelli, who won in 1999, failed to repeat her success this time.

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France chose the established if eccentric dance musician Sebastian Tellier, but he could only finish 19th.

Fans in Belgrade

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The event took place in the 20,000-capacity Belgrade Arena. The home nation finished sixth this year.

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