Russia in Melodifestivalen 3

Russia took part in the third edition of Melodifestivalen which was hosted by Denmark in Copenhagen with the song “Ice Cream & Cigarettes”, composed by D. Arcelious "Swagg" Harris, Gayathri Karunakar Menon, Jenna Andrews, Paul "Phamous" Shelton, Sophia Messeca, William Lobban-Bean. The song was performed by Sophia Messa.

National selection
The final took place on 10 August 2021. Three entries competed and the winner, "24 Hours" performed by Agnes, was selected exclusively through a public televote. In addition to the performances of the competing entries, Dutch Eurovision entrants Davina Michelle performed "Sweet Water".