The speaker, Nikolai Sobolev, expresses his discontent with Russian television's New Year's Eve programming, which he views as stagnant and uninteresting. He criticizes the dominance of veteran artists like Alla Borisovna Pugacheva and the lack of innovation in their performances. Sobolev contrasts this with the popularity of internet bloggers and the fresh content they provide. He also criticizes the reactions of show business stars to the public's dissatisfaction, accusing them of deflecting criticism and failing to engage with their audience. Sobolev calls for change in the entertainment industry, particularly a shift towards younger, more innovative talent.
1. The speaker, Nikolai Sobolev, often discusses internet news and video blogging news but rarely talks about Russian television. [Source: Document 1]
2. Sobolev criticizes Russian television, stating that 90% of people haven't watched television for a long time and have forgotten what it is. [Source: Document 1]
3. Sobolev recounts his experience of watching a New Year's program on Russian television, which he found unbearable. This led to internet users starting a real war with representatives of the stage and show business. [Source: Document 1]
4. Sobolev mentions a petition against the dominance on television screens of the company of Alla Borisovna Pugacheva and her friends. [Source: Document 1]
5. Sobolev criticizes the lack of change in Russian television over the past 15 years. He refers to the same songs and years being shown every New Year's Eve. [Source: Document 1]
6. Sobolev criticizes the reaction of respected folk artists and stars to the dissatisfaction addressed to them. He mentions Alla Borisovna Pugacheva's reaction to the petitions. [Source: Document 2]
7. Sobolev criticizes Philip Kirkorov's reaction to the dissatisfaction addressed to him. He states that Kirkorov reacted in his usual manner on his Instagram. [Source: Document 2]
8. Sobolev criticizes the lack of respect for the audience in the port. He states that it's not Philip Kirkorov and Alla Pugacheva making the audience happy with their songs. [Source: Document 2]
9. Sobolev criticizes the reaction from other show business stars to the action of people on the internet. He states that they also started talking to their slippers. [Source: Document 3]
10. Sobolev criticizes the lack of change in Russian television over the past 15 years. He states that the task of artists and singers is, first of all, to entertain people. [Source: Document 3]