The first episode of Oba-na! was aired in 1990.[1]
Oba-na! was one of the most progressive and courageous comic programs. The program has become famous for a plot under the name "Funeral of meal" (an actual joke of 1991).
The program fell victim to repeated attempts at censorship by The USSR State Committee for Television and Radio Broadcasting and would often by forced off the air.
Oba-na! became the first winner of the Gold Ostap premium.