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.
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 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. The October 23