: Using the retrieved keys, pairs had to unlock and solve complex puzzles, memorizing the resulting images for a later stage.
: Some critics pointed out excessive product placement, weak hosting performances, and the lack of clarity regarding the exact finishing times of the contestants during the final broadcast.
The finale featured a multi-stage quest titled , conducted under extreme weather conditions. : Using the retrieved keys, pairs had to
The 10th episode of on TNT, which aired on December 17, 2022, served as the grand finale of the show's first season. Filmed in the scenic region of Karelia , the episode concluded the competition between pairs consisting of one "celebrity" and one "intellectual" talent. Final Results
The winners of the first season were (wrestler/singer) and Ekaterina Shcheglova (nuclear physicist). They won the grand prize of 10 million rubles , which they notably decided to donate to the schools that raised them. The final three pairs competing in this episode were: Tornike Kvitatiani + Ekaterina Shcheglova (Winners) Mikhail Garbuz + Evgenia Medvedeva Evgeny Ershov + Katya Adushkina Episode Highlights & Challenges The 10th episode of on TNT, which aired
: In a physically demanding finish, pairs carried heavy chests through an obstacle course. They had to find specific image plates inside the chests that matched the answers to their previous puzzles.
Reviews from viewers and community sites like Andy Goldred were mixed: They won the grand prize of 10 million
: Finalists had to solve arithmetic problems written on the walls of a rotating room to find codes for 8 safes. Only 4 safes contained the necessary keys to proceed.