The premiere of the entertaining and humorous program “Saltykov-Shchedrin Show”, filmed in the genre of social satire, will take place on NTV on April 30, 2016. According to the channel's press service, the program will be hosted by Nikolai Fomenko, Alexey Kortnev, Dmitry Kolchin, Sergey Netievsky and Ekaterina Skulkina.
The presenters will draw program topics from videos sent by viewers - NTV stringers from all over Russia. The headings of the premiere edition of the “Saltykov-Shchedrin Show” will be “Fools and Roads”, in which a hit parade of the “best” Russian pits will be presented, “An Inspector is Coming to Us”, where we will see footage showing how in some cities they prepared for the arrival high government leaders. In the “Fact or Fiction” section, the presenters will try to guess which of the pictures is reality and which is photoshopped. And, of course, a map of the modern city of Glupov, which Saltykov-Shchedrin described almost 150 years ago in his work “The History of a City,” will occupy an important place in the program.
“The Saltykov-Shchedrin Show is a completely new program format for modern Russian television,” notes Timur Weinstein, general producer of the NTV channel. - It contains smart satire, speaking truthfully and bitingly about the things that surround us. This is a very NTV story, we will continue to strive to occupy a niche of programs and shows for viewers who care.
“The program is really sharp and satirical, otherwise we would not have taken the proud name of Saltykov-Shchedrin as the title,” Alexey Kortnev is sure. - I have no doubt that the idea of creating this television project was inspired by “Direct Lines with Putin”, where hundreds of people ask their questions and turn to the president with complaints. It so happens that this is almost the only effective remedy in our country. So we decided that between these lines someone would disturb officials, governors and their local deputies! This is why our program was created. Her calling, as people say: “Pike in the sea so that the crucian does not sleep.” So we will be such a pike.
“I will try to be bolder in our project, because I am sure that such shows should either be bold, or they should not exist at all,” says Nikolai Fomenko. - Why start it if you modestly say: “In one place, in one city there is a leader, and there is another street. And on it... And it would, of course, be nice if it were removed...” In my life I have already seen all types of television, from Soviet to today, so in the “Saltykov-Shchedrin Show” I will try to talk about it, albeit cheerfully, but at the same time frankly!
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Nikolai Fomenko, Alexey Kortnev and three former Kaveen players (Skulkina, Netievsky, Kolchin) became the hosts of NTV’s new satirical project “Saltykov-Shchedrin Show”.
They threatened to burn out the vices with a verb Russian society... It didn’t work out not only to burn it out, but also to just light it up. What the channel itself calls “a completely new format” - jokes about our reality - has already been on TV. Both in the recent past (“ProjectorParisHilton”), and, as it now seems, a long time ago (“Dolls,” not to mention “The Wick”). Zhvanetsky (“Country Duty”) is still on the air on Rossiya 1. But it happens only once a month. On Monday night.
“Saltykovo-Shchedrintsy”, although there are five of them, although they were awarded a much more favorable time (Saturday evening), but cannot do even a hundredth part of what their predecessors managed. The presenters diligently pretend that they want to bite the officials harder for one place. But how can you bite someone if you feel an invisible bridle with your skin? Only what is possible is possible. Make fun of the mayor of Omsk, who already suffered during the direct line with the president. Make a hit parade of bad roads (this is generally a nice thing - the lower you take, the more likely it is not to get dangerously close to the top). Kick Tsereteli and Zhirinovsky, who he cast... And that’s all, NTV believes, is major vices, components acute problems about-society.
And the “costs” of the crisis, theft and corrupt patriots are, apparently, such little things that are not worth talking about. Although Saltykov-Shchedrin wrote about them. And about the ruble: “It’s not scary if they give fifty dollars for a Russian ruble in Europe. You’ll be scared when you get punched in the teeth for it.” And about thieves: “ Railway used throughout the world for transportation. And with us it’s also for theft.” And about pseudo-patriots: “There are “tomboys” who say: the state, but think: free pie,” “They started talking about patriotism. They probably stole again.” As they say, feel the difference - where is Saltykov-Shchedrin and where are the showmen performing under his name.
And if only the topics mattered. Urgant and Tsekalo are no more stupid than Fomenko and Kortnev. They didn't bother either. But what sparks were struck from what was permitted? You'll rock! And the jokes of the hosts of “Saltykov-Shchedrin” amuse only themselves. They are shaking with laughter for an hour (or are they pretending to laugh?) in silent bewilderment on the other side of the TV. And if the frontmen of the show sometimes succeed in something (Fomenko and Kortnev worked together in “Both-on!”), then why the other three are sitting in the studio is a mystery. Is it really just to giggle?
On modern Russian TV there has been only one relatively successful attempt to revive satire in prime time - “Cartoon Personality” (aired on Channel One). But this project eventually reached the mice, that is, the pop stars: Pugacheva-Galkin-Baskov-Volochkova. For this, the author of “Dolls” Viktor Shenderovich called “Cartoon” “an imitation of satire.” So, “Saltykov-Shchedrin” does not even reach the level of imitation. Maslyakov would not have accepted a team with such a level of humor into HSE even for their beautiful eyes.
The idea of a satirical show in itself is excellent. But, so to speak, untimely. “Spotlight” proved: even when nothing is possible, something is still possible if you act subtly. And if it doesn’t work out subtly, then it’s better not to start. So as not to discredit either ourselves, or the genre, or Saltykov-Shchedrin.
A weekly entertaining and humorous show on the NTV channel, which contains smart satire that speaks truthfully and bitingly about the things that surround us.
Program " Saltykov-Shchedrin show"filmed in the genre of social satire. The country's main satirists continued the great work of Mikhail Evgrafovich, who ridiculed the absurd Russian reality and exposed the shortcomings of society. The presenters draw topics for sharp jokes from videos sent by NTV stringers from all over the country.
The presenters of the program in the first season were: Nikolay Fomenko , Alexey Kortnev , Dmitry Kolchin , Sergey Netievsky And Ekaterina Skulkina.
In the second season of the show, which started on NTV in September 2016, the composition of the hosts has changed quite a bit: a satirist and a playwright took on the job of lifting careless officials out of their leather chairs for the benefit of Russians Mikhail Zadornov, showman and musician Alexey Kortnev and comedian Dmitry Kolchin. Plus, the show was “rebooted” in 2016.
Exit " Saltykov-Shchedrin show"on air - on Saturdays at 22:00 on NTV.
About the Saltykov-Shchedrin show project
The presenters and viewers will be united by a keen perception of Russian reality, supported by biting humor, irony and sarcasm. The name of the program speaks for itself: Saltykov-Shchedrin skillfully exposed the vices and shortcomings of society, which do not lose relevance from century to century.
The presenters will draw program topics from videos sent by viewers - NTV stringers from all over Russia.
Headings of the premiere issue " Saltykov-Shchedrin show»: « Fools and roads”, which presents a hit parade of the “best” Russian pits; " An auditor is coming to visit us", where viewers will see footage showing how some cities prepared for the arrival of high government leaders. In the section " Fact or fiction“The presenters will try to guess which of the pictures is real and which is photoshopped. And of course, an important place in the program will be occupied by a map of the modern city of Glupov, which Saltykov-Shchedrin described almost 150 years ago in his work “The History of a City.”
“Saltykov-Shchedrin Show” is a completely new program format for modern Russian television. It contains smart satire, speaking truthfully and bitingly about the things that surround us. This is a very NTV story, we will continue to strive to occupy a niche of programs and shows for viewers who care,” notes the general producer of the NTV channel Timur Weinstein.
Alexey Kortnev: “The program is really sharp, satirical, otherwise we would not have taken the proud name of Saltykov-Shchedrin as the title. I have no doubt that the idea of creating this television project was inspired by “Direct Lines with Putin,” where hundreds of people ask their questions and address the president with complaints. It so happens that this is almost the only effective remedy in our country. So we decided that between these lines someone would disturb officials, governors and their local deputies! This is why our program was created. Her calling, as people say: “Pike in the sea so that the crucian carp does not sleep.” So we will be such a pike.”
Nikolai Fomenko: “I will try to be bolder in our project, because I am sure that such shows should either be bold or they should not exist at all. Why start this if you modestly say: “In one place, in one city there is a leader, and there is another street. And on it... And it would, of course, be nice if it were removed...” In my life I have already seen all types of television, from Soviet to today, so in the “Saltykov-Shchedrin Show” I will try to talk about it, albeit cheerfully, but at the same time frankly!”
Ekaterina Skulkina: “I have been in this industry for 15 years and have long realized that a unique feature of a Russian person is to laugh at difficult situations. Solving some problems with the help of humor and satire is, it seems to me, the only way out. Therefore, I am very interested in taking part in similar show, which will definitely be useful for the population.”
After reboot " Saltykov-Shchedrin show"in the fall of 2016 and updating the composition of the presenters in the project to the headings already familiar to viewers " Top pit" And " Bungling"a new column has been added" Zadornov's mail" In it, the famous satirist comments on the most curious letters from Russians.
The program also featured musical numbers. Team Jazz Dance Orchestra provided a light atmosphere for the evening show, and Alexey Kortnev took up musical and humorous improvisation. In front of the audience, the lead singer and leader of the group “Accident” began to write a song on topical topics that were discussed during the program.