On July 16, Vitebsk / Diana Kurilo - BELTA /. Maxim Dunaevsky is convinced that the Vitebsk pop song performers' competition is one of the strongest not only in the CIS but also in Europe. This was stated by the renowned composer, People's Artist of Russia, and chairman of the jury of the 21st International Competition, while presenting the Grand Prix of the competition to Macedonian performer Boban Moisoski, BELTA correspondent reports. "I feel sad because today, with the end of the competition, I have to part with very talented performers - our contestants. I have worked in many competitions as a jury member and I can say with full confidence that this is the strongest competition not only in the post-Soviet space but also in Europe, because professionals take part in it," he emphasized. The chairman of the jury wished the contestants not to rest on their laurels and to continue working, as only then can success come. -0-

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