The October 23, 2022, episode of Once Upon a Time in Russia (Season 9, Episode 13) is a classic example of the show’s sharp satirical take on modern life, featuring the usual heavy hitters like Azamat Musagaliev and Denis Dorokhov.
Denis Dorokhov took physical comedy to the limit in this episode, often playing the "chaos agent" in domestic settings. Whether playing an overbearing neighbor or a bizarre service worker, his segments provided the high-octane slapstick that balances the show's wordier satire. The October 23, 2022, episode of Once Upon
This episode aired during a peak period for the show, leaning heavily into the "absurdity of the everyday." It balanced high-energy musical numbers with sketches that mirrored the social anxieties of late 2022. This episode aired during a peak period for
A standout sketch featured the classic "clueless official" trope. Musagaliev’s delivery as a high-ranking bureaucrat trying to explain away a total lack of progress on a local project remains a masterclass in deadpan irony. The episode wrapped with a satirical song that
The episode wrapped with a satirical song that summarized the "new reality" of the year. The lyrics were biting, catchy, and just localized enough to resonate with the domestic audience while remaining broadly funny.