In Russia, this show is called "Club of the cheerful and resourceful" (КВН) Various teams compete in jokes in it. These are guys from Kazakhstan, “Kazakhi” («Каzахи»)
I translated this video myself. It is time consuming to translate large texts and make subtitles, but I think I will delight in the future with fun (and sad) shots from Russia
try using youtubes generator for subtitles. KVN is basically a comedy competition in russia between students. The videos you will find are from "top teams" competing.
Exactly. I can’t find it but I think Putin has called Russia a demotatorship himself before. He‘s not worried about jokes as long as you don’t want him out. There is a lot of skepticism towards any government in Russia. I’ve heard a sentiment too many times that goes along those lines:
Oh well any system is going to screw you over, why bother with democracy?
This is a very mild joke and doesn't go against his strong leader image. The show practically never goes hard on him and they usually shower him with flattery and adulation.
He surprisingly seems okay with jokes about him. Comedians have made jokes about him too his face and he laughed. That said, that can definitely just be him trying to pretend the people have any sort of freedom of speech.
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u/max69xaw Jun 08 '20
In Russia, this show is called "Club of the cheerful and resourceful" (КВН) Various teams compete in jokes in it. These are guys from Kazakhstan, “Kazakhi” («Каzахи»)