Dima Bilan, born Viktor Nikolayevich Belan on December 24, 1981, in Ust-Dzheguta, Russia, is one of the most celebrated Russian pop and R&B singers. Rising to fame in the early 2000s, he first gained widespread attention after finishing fourth at the 2002 New Wave competition.
Bilan is best known internationally for representing Russia in the Eurovision Song Contest twice: he finished second in 2006 with "Never Let You Go" and won the contest in 2008 with the inspiring ballad "Believe." Known for his soulful voice and captivating stage presence, he has released multiple albums in Russian, English, and Spanish. Over his career, Dima has collaborated with global artists, earned numerous awards, and remains a prominent figure in the Russian music scene.