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Russia Designates Stand-Up Comedian Denis Chuzhoi ‘Foreign Agent’

The comedian fled Russia after receiving death threats over his public opposition to the war in Ukraine and later relocated to Germany.

opinion Alexander Babin

Joe Biden Comedy Bids ‘Goodbye’ to Intelligent Russian TV Satire

Any chuckles are laden with cringe in this unfunny show following Joe Biden through the contrasts between Russia and the West.

TNT’s Comedy Club to Air Final Episode After 20 Years Amid Rumors of Revamp

Launched in 2005, Comedy Club featured an ensemble cast of young comedians, many of whom have since launched their own projects.

Beloved Soviet-Russian TV Host Alexander Maslyakov Dies Aged 82

Maslyakov hosted Russia's most popular and longest-running game show.

Russian TV to Premiere Joe Biden Comedy Series in 2025

The show, called “Goodbye,” revolves around the American leader getting stuck in Russia after losing his U.S. passport.

Teen Comedians Apologize On-Camera for Joke About Bashkortostan Head

The politically charged comedy routine comes amid a government crackdown on activists that has swept Bashkortostan.

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