A song about ethnic deportations from Crimea in the 1940s was the unlikely Eurovision winner last night.

Ukraine won the contest in a nail-biting finish, that saw Australia in front until the very last vote was announced.

Ukrainian singer Jamala says her victory is 'amazing' - although she never had any doubts about her choice of song.

Australia won the jury vote but Dami Im's Sound Of Silence was beaten in the popular vote by Jamala. Picture by: Martin Meissner / AP/Press Association Images

Russia were the early favourites. Sergey Lazarev had a spectacular stage show to accompany his song You Are The Only One. Picture by: Martin Meissner / AP/Press Association Images

Back home in Ukraine, the entire nation was celebrating as the result was announced. Picture by: Sergei Chuzavkov / AP/Press Association Images

Jamala celebrates her win. Picture by: Martin Meissner / AP/Press Association Images