Russian singer and film actor. Initially, the name "Dima Bilan" was a creative pseudonym, until in June 2008 he adopted this pseudonym as his real name and surname. Honored Artist of the Russian Federation (2018), Honored Artist of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic (2006), Honored Artist of the Chechen Republic (2007), Honored Artist of the Republic of Ingushetia (2007), People's Artist of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic (2008). He represented Russia at the Eurovision Song Contest twice: in 2006 with the song Never Let You Go, taking second place, and in 2008 with the song Believe, taking first place and becoming the first performer from Russia to win Eurovision ".