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A combined panel including Philipp Kirkorov, Valeriya, Timur Rodriguez, Regina Todorenko, Timur Batrutdinov, Sergey Lazarev, Ida Galich, and Mark Tishman.

The production value remained high, with elaborate digital environments for the avatars and the signature high-budget costumes for the masks. Viewer Perspectives

The special project (Новогодняя Маска + Аватар), which aired on the NTV channel on December 31, 2022, was a massive five-hour crossover event. It combined the physical costumes of The Masked Singer with the digital motion-capture technology of the Avatar show for a one-of-a-kind holiday marathon. Performance and Format A combined panel including Philipp Kirkorov, Valeriya, Timur

Performances included a duet between Sergey Lazarev and Mary Poppins (revealed as Lyusya Chebotina). Critical Reception

Audiences often highlighted the "novelty" of the digital characters while missing the focused competition of a regular season. It combined the physical costumes of The Masked

At exactly five hours (excluding ads), reviewers noted it was nearly impossible to watch in one sitting. It was described as a show best suited to be played in the "background" during New Year's celebrations.

While the idea of merging the "physical and virtual worlds" was ambitious, some fans found the mix of digital avatars and physical costumes jarring. At exactly five hours (excluding ads), reviewers noted

The show featured a total of from previous seasons, 8 established digital avatars , and 8 brand-new characters (4 masks and 4 avatars) created specifically for the night. Unlike the standard competition format, the new characters' identities were revealed immediately after their performances. Host: Vyacheslav Makarov .