On January 23, 2026, the second stage of the selection process for the XXXV International Competition of Young Pop Song Performers was held at the Youth Variety Theater. Participants presented two compositions to the jury: "Slavic Hit" and a popular song in a foreign language.

The highlight of this qualifying round was the success of Ekaterina Dyakova, a student at Vitebsk State Medical University and a member of the folk pop song studio Tandem (headed by E.V. Palagot).

Among 39 vocalists from across Belarus, Ekaterina performed her program brilliantly and secured a spot in the top ten, earning the right to participate in the final of the national selection.

Congratulations to Ekaterina on this notable achievement, and we wish her success in the final!