The message reads, in part:

“The Umniki i Umnitsy (Brainiacs) educational academic competition has gained massive popularity among people of different ages. Millions of viewers watch the show, replenishing their knowledge in literature, culture, history, and philosophy. Thanks to the show, many well-read, gifted teenagers from various regions have had the opportunity to enroll in the Moscow State Institute of International Relations – one of the country’s most prestigious educational institutions.  

“The show’s secret lies in its production crew’s professionalism and respected jury, as well as its spectacular intellectual competitions among young participants. Each episode is a prime example of the educational television that is so necessary for our society.”