The IX season of the all-Russian open television contest for young talents, , premiered on November 13, 2022 , on the Russia 1 TV channel . This season featured over 30 new participants from across the country, showcasing skills in disciplines where Russia is a global leader, including ballet, academic and folk singing, and circus arts. Season 9, Episode 1 Highlights
Each episode concludes with the selection of two finalists by the jury, while a third finalist is determined by . Winners often receive the "Flight of Free Persistence" award and significant career-starting opportunities. The IX season of the all-Russian open television
: Hosted by Darya Zlatopolskaya , the show continued its tradition of pairing young contestants with renowned guest stars to create unique collaborative performances. About the "Blue Bird" Contest Winners often receive the "Flight of Free Persistence"
: Acting, artistic word, and rhythmic gymnastics. Circus : Acrobatics and complex circus stunts. Circus : Acrobatics and complex circus stunts
The competition serves as a platform for children aged 5 to 16 to present their talents in various categories:
: The performances were evaluated by a prestigious panel of experts, including Nikolay Tsiskaridze , Denis Matsuev , Marina Neelova , Sergey Bezrukov , and Evgeny Mironov .
: One of the notable performances of the season included Vyacheslav Ostudin , who demonstrated mastery in circus arts with diabolo .