: Many famous Russian comedians debuted on the show, including Maxim Galkin , Sergey Drobotenko , and the duo " New Russian Grandmas " (Sergey Chvanov and Igor Kasilov).

: Starting with episode 558 in November 2008, the show moved from home filming to chromakey technology , using virtual sets for the first time. History and Channel Shifts

The show functioned as an "encyclopedia of the variety genre," blending Petrosyan's monologues with archival and modern performances by legendary and emerging comedians. Key Facts and Highlights