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page originally created by: [[User:Boberrybiscuit|Boberrybiscuit]] on 10/14/2025 09:47 AM
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=== Background ===
russian tv station launched 1987 by Vladislav Listyev, Andrey Rasbash, Alexander Lyubimov, Alexander Politkovsky and Ivan Demidov. the name stands for '''V'''zglyad '''i''' '''D'''rugiye. the name comes from the fact that the channel was founded by the creators of the TV series '''Vzglyad'''. 

on March 1995, Vladislav Listyev was shot dead in his apartment on March 1995, not long after becoming head of [[Perviy Kanal]].



in October 2017, ViD rebranded to ViDgital to reflect its shift from TV to digital media. the name was reverted in 2020.
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=== 1st logo - 1990 to 2002 ===
{{YouTube|id=lhwrNo1q910|description=1990, video editing error. from S1E1 of "Поле Чудес", clipped by [https://www.youtube.com/@Gilby1385 Gilby1385]|id2=pPlKRYlGm7A|description2=1991. from "Взгляд", clipped by [https://www.youtube.com/@mitchellsvideovault mitchellsvideovault]|id3=QUSSyR9PI7U|description3=1993. clipped by [https://www.youtube.com/@%D0%B0%D1%80%D1%85%D0%B8%D0%B2%D0%B7%D0%B0%D0%BF%D0%B8%D1%81%D0%B5%D0%B9-%D0%BC1%D1%87 архивзаписей-м1ч]|id4=IjhcKL4UAJg|description4=1993, curtains. from "Музобоз", clipped by [https://www.youtube.com/@Sergei-w7t Sergei-w7t]|id5=WieAqjECNUk|description5=1993-94 promo. clipped by [https://www.youtube.com/@%D0%B0%D1%80%D1%85%D0%B8%D0%B2%D0%B7%D0%B0%D0%BF%D0%B8%D1%81%D0%B5%D0%B9-%D0%BC1%D1%87 архивзаписей-м1ч]|id6=M0R6AVpTva4|description6=1993-94 promo. clipped by [https://www.youtube.com/@redytp1981 redytp1981]|id7=fHHjZlwSZ_w|description7=1994 promo. clipped by [https://www.youtube.com/@%D0%B0%D1%80%D1%85%D0%B8%D0%B2%D0%B7%D0%B0%D0%BF%D0%B8%D1%81%D0%B5%D0%B9-%D0%BC1%D1%87 архивзаписей-м1ч]|id8=d0LqgedIP3E|description8=1995. from "Центр циклона", clipped by [https://www.youtube.com/@%D0%B0%D1%80%D1%85%D0%B8%D0%B2%D0%B7%D0%B0%D0%BF%D0%B8%D1%81%D0%B5%D0%B9-%D0%BC1%D1%87 архивзаписей-м1ч]|id9=1kjqAM8NJJU|description9=1995, promo. clipped by [https://www.youtube.com/@%D0%B0%D1%80%D1%85%D0%B8%D0%B2%D0%B7%D0%B0%D0%BF%D0%B8%D1%81%D0%B5%D0%B9-%D0%BC1%D1%87 архивзаписей-м1ч]|id10=NeqoHtJKF5A|description10=1996. clipped by [https://www.youtube.com/@%D0%B0%D1%80%D1%85%D0%B8%D0%B2%D0%B7%D0%B0%D0%BF%D0%B8%D1%81%D0%B5%D0%B9-%D0%BC1%D1%87 архивзаписей-м1ч]|id11=TEr_mkYvvGs|description11=2001, Somethiiingss... Off. clipped by [https://www.youtube.com/@%D0%B0%D1%80%D1%85%D0%B8%D0%B2%D0%B7%D0%B0%D0%BF%D0%B8%D1%81%D0%B5%D0%B9-%D0%BC1%D1%87 архивзаписей-м1ч]|id12=gDMX3_a9xIo|description12=1990-97, hd. clipped by [https://www.youtube.com/@fogwhispers fogwhispers]|id13=acvCuQCL6Bo|description13=2000-02, short. clipped by [https://www.youtube.com/@Mazahaka1314 Mazahaka1314]|id14=Uy7Lsh4kGEU|description14=1999-2002, christmas. clipped by [https://www.youtube.com/@Mazahaka1314 Mazahaka1314]|id15=__XsV3PRF2M|description15=1996, christmaaas. [https://www.youtube.com/@%D0%B0%D1%80%D1%85%D0%B8%D0%B2%D0%B7%D0%B0%D0%BF%D0%B8%D1%81%D0%B5%D0%B9-%D0%BC1%D1%87 архивзаписей-м1ч]|id16=Wxaf9Lw3p-c|description16=parody. from "Оба-На 1", clipped by [https://www.youtube.com/@OxiTapes2 OxiTapes2]|id17=7mxH96kBg5U|description17=1993, what the hell. clipped by [https://www.youtube.com/@%D0%B0%D1%80%D1%85%D0%B8%D0%B2%D0%B7%D0%B0%D0%BF%D0%B8%D1%81%D0%B5%D0%B9-%D0%BC1%D1%87 архивзаписей-м1ч]}}
'''Nicknames:''' "The Scary Mask", "The Russian Mask", "The Mask of Doom", "The Stone Mask", "The Angry Mask", "VID Mask", "Soviet Scary Face", "SSM (Super Scary Mask)", "The SSF from Russia", "BÐ˜D Mask", "In Soviet Russia, Mask Wears You!", "The Mask of Guo Xiang", "The Shawl", "Claymation Mask", "The Mask of Plasticine", "The Countdown", "The Monochrome Mask", "Saint Petersburg's Mask", "The Other Russian Mask of Doom"

'''Visuals:''' computer-generated version of the mask of Guo Xiang with a three legged toad on its head

'''Audio:''' start sound is '''Audio Fidelity''' '''- Heavy Duty Motors (With Circuit Breakers Closing)''', and the ending fanfare was composed by '''Vladimir Ratzkiewicz'''. also has some synth


'''{{Rarity}}''' {{Rare}}

'''{{AVID}} note:''' ''"Not only is this logo perhaps the most infamous Russian logo, but it has earned the reputation as one of the scariest logos ever made by the logo community, even among adults. This is due to the transitional component featuring the rings and black circle, the sudden appearance of the unnerving-looking mask of Guo Xiang, and the dramatic 5-note fanfare that accompanies the mask's appearance (similar to a jump scare). In spite of (or perhaps because of) its infamous reputation, this logo has developed a cult following, especially in Russia, and has been the subject of various memes and even a screamer known as "VID of Doom". It is also a favorite to many, especially fans of "scary logos"."''

'''{{CLG}} note:''' ''"The logo is possibly the most famous Russian logo of all time, and has been both been feared (and memed) in the logo community due to the extremely creepy mask, zooming circles, and the 5-note fanfare, and is declared as one of the scariest logos ever made. The April Fools variant's mocking face is also seen under this light, as well as its several other variants, but they're slightly tamer. However, it has developed a cult following, especially in Russia."''

'''Spida factor:''' ''Spida think...'' I doont liike soome of theeese
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=== 2nd logo - 1996 to 2002 ===
{{YouTube|id=J3d16qkeJWw|description=1996. from "Поле Чудес", clipped by [https://www.youtube.com/@ElmoSP ElmoSP]}}
'''Nickname:''' "The Wonder Screen"

'''Visuals''': CGI

'''Audio:''' orchestra maybe


'''{{Rarity}}''' {{Ultra Rare}}

'''Spida factor:''' ''Spida think...'' this is so good wish this was used more
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=== 3rd logo - 1997 ===
{{TBA}}'''Visuals''': CGI

'''Audio:''' rearranged version of '''Tatsuhiko Arakawa - Brand New'''

'''Spida factor:''' ''Spida think...'' was gonna put this in the 1st logo pile but decided not to
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=== 4th logo - 2000 to 2013 ===
{{TBA}}'''Nicknames:''' "Modern Mask Of Doom", "The Tame Mask"

'''Visuals''': CGI, fonts: {{Font|text=Times New Roman|font=Times New Roman}}, {{Font|text=Courier New|font=Courier New}}

'''Audio:''' announcer is '''Andrey Rasbash'''


'''Spida factor:''' ''Spida think...'' always made me feel so off ever since i first saw this logo as a kid
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=== 5th logo - 2003 to 2005 ===
{{TBA}}'''Nicknames:''' "3D Mask Of Doom", "The New Mask"

'''Visuals''': CGI

'''Audio:''' synth , announcer is '''Andrey Rasbash'''

'''Spida factor:''' ''Spida think...'' What is this
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=== 6th logo - 2013 to 2020 ===
{{TBA}}'''Nicknames:''' "Toad on the Mask", "The Redesigned Mask", "Calm Mask", "Friendly Mask"

'''Visuals''': CGI and that new dumb looking version of the mask

'''Audio:''' announcer is '''Andrey Rasbash'''


'''Spida factor:''' ''Spida think...'' Buh
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=== 7th logo - 2017 to present ===
{{TBA}}'''Visuals''': CGI and  Gayest frog ever

'''Audio:''' Yes

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