THE Ukraine appeared in this year’s final Eurovision with a song that has excited and moved fans since its release.
THE Αlyona Αlyona and the Jerry Heil appeared in the 2nd place of the final with the «Teresa & Maria» and an impressive setting that did not go unnoticed. At one point in the song, Heil as she sings the chorus climbs a mountaintop as flares fly past her, reminiscent of the missiles falling in Ukraine amid the turmoil of Russia’s violent invasion.
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Along with composers Anton Chilibi and Ivan Klymenko, the two women wrote the song, which places Mother Teresa and the Virgin Mary as pivotal figures who inspire hope in humanity for all.
“With Mother Teresa and Mary we created a song about two symbols of kindness, love and unity. If you are united, you can win the war, you can change the world and leave something for your children and your children’s children.” Alyona Alyona has stated.
The two singers wish through their participation to continue the sense of unity that Ukraine managed to achieve when it won the 2022 contest, a few months after Russia’s first invasion.
Alyona Alyona and Jerry Heil are also dedicated to showing the devastation Russia has wreaked on Ukrainian lives and culture. So they have dedicated the song to the women of Ukraine and especially to those who are teachers at Velykokostromska school.