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Yakov Smirnoff (born January 24, 1951) is a well-known Russian stand-up comedian who was born in Ukraine while it was still part of the Soviet Union. He became popular in the United States of America during the 1980s. He currently operates a theater in Branson, Missouri.

"Yakov Smirnoff" appeared as a character on the Hexfield Viewscreen during the second Host segment of Episode #813, played by Patrick Brantseg. Crow arranged for him to appear and comment on Russian society and culture. Nearly every statement he makes is a Russian reversal joke, regardless of the context of Crow's questions.

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