The provided text is a transcript of a comedic show "20 Jokes" that discusses various current events, politics, and social issues in Russia. The host makes humorous comments about topics such as COVID-19, vaccination, the Taliban, police powers, and censorship. The show also includes jokes submitted by the audience and a mock competition for the best prison joke.
The host criticizes the Russian government's actions, including the imprisonment of Alexei Navalny, the expansion of police powers, and the censorship of media outlets. The show also touches on the topic of "foreign agents" and the Russian government's efforts to control the narrative.
Throughout the transcript, the host uses satire and irony to comment on the current state of affairs in Russia, often making light of serious issues. The overall tone of the show is irreverent and humorous, with the host pushing the boundaries of what is considered acceptable in Russian comedy.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The year 2021 began with Navalny being sent to prison.
2. The largest fires in the world in 2021 occurred in Yakutia.
3. The container ship Ever Given was stuck for 6 days in the Soviet Canal.
4. A wave of COVID-19 almost mandated vaccination in Russia.
5. QR codes were introduced in Russia, using false ones to gain entry.
6. Lukashenko stopped a plane in the sky over his country and removed a passenger.
7. Russia is negotiating with the Taliban, an organization banned in Russia.
8. Telegram was forced to suspend the work of Smart Voting during elections.
9. Bastrykin is the head of the Investigative Committee in Russia.
10. The State Duma adopted a law expanding the powers of the police.
11. Police no longer need to introduce themselves to enter a home or search citizens.
12. Vaccination in Russia was advertised with the slogan "Stop being afraid."
13. The phrase "We are not negotiating with terrorists" meant Putin would give them money.
14. Oksimiron's song is sung on behalf of a mattress.
15. The problem of fatherlessness in Russia is being corrected because everyone has a "Daddy."
16. The Taliban fights drug exports through self-control.
17. The Yakut authorities endlessly watch three things: how the fire burns.
18. The Taliban holds a person's hair during execution.
19. Petrov's camera won a talent competition in prison with a gap of three points.
20. The variety of prison sparkling wine is called Prozeko.
21. The most popular ball game of prisoners outside is volleyball.
22. The next episode of 20 Jokes may be in prison if a criminal case is opened against the host.
Note: Some of the text appears to be missing or censored, which may affect the accuracy of the extracted facts.