Russia in The Song 4

Russia participated in The Song 4 in Florence, Italy. The Russian broadcaster, Dozhd, selected their entry via a national selection. The winning entry was "Wakangenei", performed by Ankobo + Kaboo, written by Dmitriy Bortnikov, Gleb Alexeev and Jane Ankomah.

Participation
The Russian broadcaster announced on September 28 that a national selection would once again be held this edition. The sane day, the ten competing songs were revealed.

National Selection
Australia held a both a final, as well as a Super-final, which the top 3 songs from the final progressed to.

Final
Ankobo + Kaboo, ILIAMAZO and TMNV progressed to the Super-final. {{Legend|#ffdead|Qualifier}}

Super-final
Despite placing second in the final, Ankobo + Kaboo won the Super-final with 34 points with their song "Wakangenei". TMNV. who placed 2nd with their song "Zarya" was internally selected to compete in The Song Second Chance 4. {{Legend|gold|Winner}} {{Legend|paleturquoise|The Song Second Chance}}