theme 08.07.1997 (1997)

The hero of the program, Mikhail Zadornov, is a writer and humorist.

The name of the program is "You can't understand Russia with your mind." The epigraph is Mikhail Zadornov's personal photographs.

Mikhail Zadornov answers the question of how a satirical writer survives today, when everything is permitted, where a writer finds his themes.

Mikhail Zadornov talks about meetings with viewers and people's interest in witchcraft.

Mikhail Zadornov talks about new words in the Russian language.

Mikhail Zadornov lists the topics he writes about.

Mikhail Zadornov answers the question of how you feel about political leaders.

Mikhail Zadornov answers the question of where you vacation, abroad or in Russia.

Mikhail Zadornov answers the question of whether being a satirist is your profession or hobby.

Mikhail Zadornov talks about his publishing house and books.

Mikhail Zadornov talks about tourist trips.

Mikhail Zadornov answers the question of how our humor differs from foreign humor.

Mikhail Zadornov talks about funny incidents that happened to him abroad.

Zadornov Mikhail answers the question, have you thought about the meaning of your life.

Zadornov Mikhail answers the question, who is your favorite viewer.

Zadornov Mikhail answers the question, what does money mean to you.

Zadornov Mikhail talks about his prophecies that come true.

Zadornov Mikhail talks about freedom of the press in Russia and gossip in the "Yellow Press".

Zadornov Mikhail answers the question, you were accused of nationalism.

Zadornov Mikhail talks about Russians and foreigners.

Zadornov Mikhail talks about his collection of recordings of funny announcements and advertisements.

Zadornov Mikhail talks about television advertising.

Zadornov Mikhail talks about the words of modern songs.

Zadornov Mikhail answers the question, do you like poetry.

Zadornov Mikhail answers the question, what are your favorite dishes.

Zadornov Mikhail and the host agree on a tennis match.

The host and Zadornov Mikhail play tennis on the court.

The host and Zadornov Mikhail say goodbye to the viewers.