It began as a prank that went further than expected, arousing the ire of the Soviet government. But today, the show is still on the air.

KVN is one of the longest-running shows television shows in Russian history. It was originally started in the 1960’s, but the Soviet Government decided to shut it down to the surprise of no one.

I’ve always considered myself a funny guy. When I first arrived in Russia, however, I was completely at a loss trying to understand their humor.