Abstract:

The article is devoted to reviewing the “Comprehensive expert decision” by I.V. Ponkin and V.I. Slobodchikov on Manizha´s music performance submitted to Eurovision 2021 from Russia. The text of the conclusion reveals many additions that do not correspond to the content of the musical number. In the experts´ findings, there is a biased attitude that is not supported by the results of an expert study. The negative impact of the “Comprehensive decision” is shown by examples of its uncritical mention in the media and the blogosphere.

Keywords: Manizha, media, tolerance, patriotism, “Eurovision-2021”, “would-be experts”, review for expertise, envy, projection, identification, psychology of creativity