The intellectual game "What? Where? When?" for 40 years it has been popular and fascinating thanks to its unique, unique theme, which allows not only to observe the players, but also to test your mental abilities. Connoisseurs of "What? Where? When?" always distinguished by good erudition and ability to correctly state their thoughts and assumptions. The theme of the transfer remains unchanged, which attracts a large number of fans.
The first participants of the project
September 4, 1975 - the release date of the first program, the creator and presenter of which was Vladimir Voroshilov. Connoisseurs of "What? Where? When?" They believe that, thanks to its unique style and rules, the program has changed the lives of several tens of thousands of people around the world. The author of the project was born in 1930 in Simferopol. He worked as a production designer for many Russian theaters, after which in 1968 he was invited to work on television.
The first issue was attended by connoisseurs of “What? Where? When?”, Last names which the Ivanovs and Kuznetsovs were Moscow families. The scenes were shot at home in both families, after which, with the help of editing, the frames were combined into a full-fledged program, aired. Many external distinguishing attributes were still absent. In subsequent releases, viewers could notice the appearance of decorations and accessories that are characteristic of modern themes. A full-fledged game with several players was held at the Ostankino television center, host was Alexander Maslyakov.
Honorary Master
Connoisseurs of “What? Where? When?”, Whose names are mentioned above and many others, have repeatedly recognized that Alexander Druz is the best participant in the entire forty-year history of the project. In 1995, he received the title of "Honorary Master." Born and raised in St. Petersburg, where he currently lives with his family. Moreover, his two daughters continue the tradition of his father: Marina and Inna play "What? Where? When?" and show good results. He works as the head of the local television station "STO". For the entire period of participation in the project, he is the six-time owner of Crystal Owl.
The most famous players
Since the game is intellectual, participants have a wide level of knowledge in various fields. In addition, they are able to quickly and unconventionally think and evaluate the situation based on the smallest details.
For forty years of the game's existence, connoisseurs of "What? Where? When?" You may have noticed that the project has experienced a large number of adjustments, rule changes, and scenario improvements. The game has found its characteristic and distinctive attributes that are inherent in the modern interpretation of the transmission. For many years, the permanent presenters attracted huge audience of television viewers, who empathized with experts and tested their intellectual abilities.
During the existence of the game, many participants gained well-deserved titles, someone became the favorite of the audience, someone constantly led the team, others achieved the title of club master. The most famous connoisseurs of "What? Where? When?" quite popular today, among them are the following:
- Potashev M. O. - the master of the game, three-time owner of the “Crystal Owl", has the title of "Best player in all years of the existence of the game" according to the viewers. He lives with his family in Moscow, combines the game with his career in a company developing new anti-virus programs.
- Dvinyatin F. N. - four-time owner of the "Crystal Owl" under the guidance of Friends. Lives in Moscow, works on Radio Russia as the host of the Alpha Beta Gamma Delta ... program.
- Kozlov A. A. - master of the game, winner of the Diamond Owl prize, three-time winner of the Crystal Owl, received the title of "Best Club Captain". Now lives in Moscow, works on television, is the author of many programs:
- "Brain Ring".
- "Cultural Revolution."
- "Songs of the Twentieth Century."
- "Life is Beautiful!".
Club awards and titles
Quite prestigious and significant prizes and titles are drawn among the players, which testify to good knowledge and high intellectual achievements in the project. The most famous awards that the club of connoisseurs “What? Where? When?” Play are crystal owls, jackets, epaulets and the title of master.