Performances included a duet between Sergey Lazarev and Mary Poppins (revealed as Lyusya Chebotina). Critical Reception
The production value remained high, with elaborate digital environments for the avatars and the signature high-budget costumes for the masks. Viewer Perspectives Performances included a duet between Sergey Lazarev and
The show featured a total of from previous seasons, 8 established digital avatars , and 8 brand-new characters (4 masks and 4 avatars) created specifically for the night. Unlike the standard competition format, the new characters' identities were revealed immediately after their performances. Host: Vyacheslav Makarov . Unlike the standard competition format, the new characters'
At exactly five hours (excluding ads), reviewers noted it was nearly impossible to watch in one sitting. It was described as a show best suited to be played in the "background" during New Year's celebrations. It was described as a show best suited
Critics and viewers had mixed reactions, largely due to the show's extreme length and repetitive nature.
A combined panel including Philipp Kirkorov, Valeriya, Timur Rodriguez, Regina Todorenko, Timur Batrutdinov, Sergey Lazarev, Ida Galich, and Mark Tishman.
While the idea of merging the "physical and virtual worlds" was ambitious, some fans found the mix of digital avatars and physical costumes jarring.