In the Spotlight - Spokoinoi Nochi, Malyshi

The nannyish law calls for age certification of all content and says that scenes of smoking and drinking beer or scenes encouraging violence should not be viewed until after the 11 p.m. watershed.

The show seems to feel obliged to inject a touch of glamour to justify its primetime slot, even if it seems a little wasted on the kindergarten crowd.

Former policewoman Fyodorova became a presenter after being disqualified as Miss Universe in 2002, hopefully encouraging fathers to bond with their tots over the show. She compensates for her wooden delivery with lots of mascara, but has also been physically absent of late.