Velyki perehony

Великі перегони
Velyki perehony
Created by Elise Donganieri and Bertram van Munster
Presented by Alexander Sidorenko
Theme music composer John M. Keane
Country of origin Ukraine
Original language(s) Ukrainian, Russian
No. of seasons 1
Production
Producer(s) Victoria Zabulonskaya
Marek Nowowiejski
Location(s) See below
Production company(s) Sister's Production
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Release
Original network 1+1
Original release 13 April 2013 (2013-04-13) – present
Chronology
Related shows See The Amazing Race -> International Versions

Velyki perehony (Ukrainian: Великі перегони; English: Great Race) is a Ukrainian reality game show based on the American series, The Amazing Race.[1] and airs on 1+1. It features ten teams of two in a race around the world.[2]

The show premiered on 13 April 2013 at 20:00 EEST.[3] The prize for winning the show is ₴500,000.

The finale aired on 29 June with Beauty Queens from Lviv Valeria Nikiforets & Bohdana Primak winning the race. A special "Life after the race" episode aired on 6 July.

Production

Development and filming

Sofia Square served as the starting and finish line of Velyki perehony

It was announced on 23 July 2012 that Ukrainian television network, 1+1 had acquired the rights to make a version of the show.[4] On 23 November 2012, it was revealed that Ukrainian hip-hop singer Oleksandr "Fozzy" Sydorenko (Ukrainian) would host the show.[5]

The show began filming on 25 November [5] and lasted for 4 weeks.

The show is produced by Sister's Production (Сістерз Продакшн), in association with ABC Studios. The first teaser for the show was released on 16 January [6]

Production arrived in the Philippines only a few days before the region was struck by Typhoon Bopha.[Note 1] The fifth episode makes many remarks about the coming storm, and heavy rainclouds, wind and thunder can be seen while the teams are racing.

Cast

Casting for the show was announced on the website of 1+1 on 23 July 2012.[7] Ten teams of two make up the cast. The cast includes a father and son team, Kostyantin and Yakiv Potomkiv. A father and daughter team, Vladimir and Irina Vasilenko; While Vladimir, 72, is the oldest contestant in Amazing Race franchise history. Other racers including beauty queens, athletes, actors and physicians, etc.[8]

During the eleventh leg, Oleksiy proposed to Olena at the Pit Stop.

Marketing

The series' two sponsors are Carlsberg and Fa.

Results

The following teams participated in the race, with their relationships at the time of filming. Placements are listed in finishing order:

Team Relationship Position (by leg) Roadblocks performed
1 2 3 45 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Валерія & Богдана Valeria & Bohdana Beauty Queens 2nd 4th 1st 3rd 5th6 3rd 2nd 1st8 1st 1st 1st 1st Valeria 6, Bohdana 7
Олексій & Олена Oleksiy & Olena Common-Law Married 9th1 7th2 7th 2nd 7th6 2nd 3rd 4th 2nd 3rd 3rd11 2nd Oleksiy 9, Olena 4
Костянтин & Яків Kostyantin & Yakiv Father/Son 8th1 5th 4th 1st 2nd 1st 4th 2nd 3rd 2nd 2nd 3rd Kostyantin 6, Yakiv 7
Олександр & Володимир Olexandr & Volodymyr Physicians 7th 9th3 6th4 6th 1st 5th 5th 5th 4th9 4th Olexandr 6, Volodymyr 5
Ігор & Василь Ihor & Vasyl Friends/Athletes 1st 2nd 2nd 4th 6th6 4th 1st 3rd 5th10 Ihor 5, Vasyl 5
Наталя & Тетяна Natalia & Tatiana Friends 6th 6th 5th 5th 4th 6th 6th7 Natalia 5, Tatiana 3
Андрій & Ірина Andriy & Iryna Dating 5th 1st 3rd 7th 3rd 7th Andriy 4, Iryna 3
Анна & Роман Anna & Roman Married Actors 4th 3rd 8th 8th Anna 1, Roman 3
Алла & Олександра Alla & Oleksandra Mother/Daughter 3rd 8th 9th Alla 2, Oleksandra 1
Володимир & Ірина Volodymyr & Iryna Father/Daughter 10th1 Volodymyr 1, Iryna 0
  1. ^a b c Kostyantin & Yakiv and Volodymyr & Iryna and Oleksiy & Olena arrived 8th, 9th and 10th respectively. However, they were issued penalties (Kostyantin & Yakiv and Oleksiy & Olena, 60 minutes because they were unable to complete the Roadblock due to dusk; Volodymyr & Iryna, 4 hours for quitting the Roadblock). Kostyantin & Yakiv's placement was not affected. Since Volodymyr & Iryna had a longer time penalty, Oleksiy and Olena were allowed to check in immediately for a 9th-place finish and the rest of their penalty was applied to the next leg. While Volodymyr & Iryna were checked in at last place, resulting in their elimination.
  2. ^ Oleksiy & Olena initially arrived third, but were issued a four-hour penalty because Oleksiy failed to complete the Roadblock. Four teams checked in during their penalty time, dropping them to 7th.
  3. ^ Olexandr & Volodymyr initially arrived eighth, but they did not pay their taxi driver. They were required to settle the bill before being allowed to check in. During this time, Alla & Oleksandra, the only trailing team at that point, checked in at 8th place. Dropping them to last place, but they were spared elimination since it was a non-elimination leg.
  4. ^ Olexandr & Volodymyr initially arrived fourth, but received a 30-minute penalty for being last in the previous non-elimination leg. Two teams checked in during their penalty time, dropping them to 6th.
  5. ^ Only Yakiv and Roman completed the Roadblock on the fourth leg. The rest were applied 4 hour penalties at the site of the Roadblock.
  6. ^a b c Valeria & Bohdana, Ihor & Vasyl, and Olena & Oleksiy initially arrived 1st, 2nd and 3rd. But were applied 1 hour penalties for they rented a jeepney to themselves. According to race rules, once teams rent public transportation (i.e. Jeepneys) for themselves, it is considered private transportation which they are prohibited from using. During this time, four teams checked in, dropping them to 5th, 6th and 7th, respectively, but Fozzy gave them their clues in order to start the new leg.
  7. ^ Tatiana failed to complete the Roadblock in Leg 7 and it was too difficult to complete and she and Natalia received a 4-hour penalty. Since they were the last team to arrive, they resulted in their elimination.
  8. ^ Valeria & Bohdana asked a local to guide them to the air strip in Leg 8, and were applied a one-hour penalty. According to race rules, teams can consist of no more than two people, and cannot hire locals to join their team, even if temporarily. This did not affect their placement.
  9. ^ Olexandr & Volodymyr initially arrived 1st, but received a 1-hour penalty for arriving last on the previous non-elimination leg. Three teams checked in during their penalty time, they dropped to 4th.
  10. ^ Ihor failed to complete the Roadblock in Leg 9. After Ihor's third attempt in the roadblock and all other teams had checked in, Fozzy came out to the roadblock location and eliminated them.
  11. ^ Oleksiy & Olena initially arrived 2nd, but they asked two different locals to help guide them as they drove during leg 11. They dropped to third, but were not eliminated.

Prizes

Individual prizes were awarded to the first team to complete certain legs.

Race summary

Route map
Destinations Air travel    Rail travel    Water travel    Bus travel
Route Markers Завдання на вибір (Detour)    Завдання для одного (Roadblock)    Фініш (Pit Stop)

Leg 1 (Ukraine → United Arab Emirates)

In the first leg of the race, teams had to have their photograph taken with a local wearing traditional Arab garments to obtain a postcard to send to Kiev.

Air date: 13 April 2013

In this leg's Detour, teams had to choose between Скло (Sklo – Glass) or Золото (Zoloto – Gold). In Sklo, teams had to assemble ten hookahs. In Zoloto, teams had to arrange five pieces of jewellery according to its cost. In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to drive a dune buggy through a marked course in the desert.

Additional tasks

Leg 2 (United Arab Emirates → Sri Lanka)

In the second leg of the race, teams had to have their photograph taken with a blue tuk tuk in order to obtain a postcard to send to Kiev.

Air date: 20 April 2013

In this leg's Detour, teams had to choose between Гостро (Hostro – Hot) and Брудно (Brudno – Dirty). In Hostro, teams had to carry 50 kg of spicy peppers through a market and then mash the peppers into a sauce to get their next clue. In Brudno, teams had to wash a bag full of dirty laundry, and then hang it on a clothesline to get their next clue. In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to spin a large wheel with pictures of various masks on it. The wheel would stop at one of the mask pictures. The team member would have to remember what the mask looked like and find the actual mask within the festival crowd.

Additional tasks

Leg 3 (Sri Lanka)

The Pit Stop for this leg of the race was at the Mount Lavinia Hotel's beach.

Air date: 27 April 2013

In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to prepare and sell 20 coconuts. They had to make at least 500 Sri Lankan rupees in order to receive their next clue. In this leg's Detour, teams had to choose between Вода (Voda – Water) or Коржіки (Korzhiky – Cakes). In Voda, teams had to wash the traditional markings off an elephant. There were only five elephants available, first come, first served. In Korzhiky, teams had to make 150 manure cakes using only their bare hands. After putting these cakes on a wall, they would receive their next clue.

Additional Task

Leg 4 (Sri Lanka → Singapore)

In Singapore, teams had to have their photograph taken with the Marina Bay Sands in the background to obtain a postcard to send to Kiev.

Air date: 4 May 2013

In this leg's Detour teams had to choose between Політ (Polit – Flight) or Похід (Pokhid – Walk). In Polit, teams had to ride the G-MAX Reverse Bungy. While riding, teams needed to spot an umbrella lit with the race colours. Once they locate the umbrella at a stall, they could get their next clue from the shopkeeper. In Pokhid, teams needed to go to the 226-metre (741 ft) Swissôtel The Stamford hotel and climb all 73 floors to the top to get their next clue. In this leg's Roadblock, one team member needed to rock climb to get their next clue.

Additional tasks

Leg 5 (Singapore → Philippines)

In this leg's Roadblock, one member of each team had to eat six baluts.

Air date: 11 May 2013

In this leg's Roadblock, one team member needed to eat six fertilised duck embryos, a local delicacy known as balut. Once the team member finishes all six eggs, they will get their next clue. In this leg's Detour, teams had to choose between Пляшкі (Plyashki – Bottles) or Рибкі (Rybki – Fish). In Plyashki, teams had to search among thousands of bottles scattered around the island for the bottle containing the message with their next destination written on it. In Rybki, teams had to count the number of fishes inside a basket given to them. Once they have successfully counted the number of fishes amidst the distractions of the vendors, they will receive their next clue.

Additional tasks

Leg 6 (Philippines)

In this leg of the race, teams visited Puerto Princesa Subterranean River in Palawan.

Air date: 18 May 2013

In this leg's first Roadblock, one team member must ride an 800-metre (0.50 mi) long zip line and will need to memorize the pattern of four sets of different colours ("green, red, yellow"; "blue, yellow, green"; "red, blue, green"; "yellow, blue, red") being held by fishermen on 4 different boats. Once ashore, that team member had to reconstruct the patterns using coloured rectangular boards in order to receive their next clue. In the leg's second Roadblock, one team member had to search through a pile of coconuts, opening them up with a knife until they found one with a red flesh inside.

Additional tasks

Leg 7 (Philippines → South Africa)

In this leg's roadblock, one team member had to bungee jump from the 216-metre (709 ft) high Bloukrans Bridge.

Air date: 25 May 2013

In this leg's Detour teams had to choose between Палиця (Palytsya – Stick) or Яйце (Yaytse – Egg). In Palytsya, from a distance, teams would have to throw a traditional South African club called a knobkierie at three vases suspended in the air. Once all three vases were shattered, teams would receive their next clue. In Yaytse, teams had to use a straw to fill 12 Ostrich eggs with water and then bury them in the sand. In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to jump off the highest bungee jump in the world at Bloukrans Bridge.

Additional tasks

Leg 8 (South Africa)

In this leg of the race teams needed to photograph the Cape of Good Hope to obtain a postcard to send to Kiev,

Air date: 1 June 2013

In the Roadblock, one team member had to perform a tandem skydive at a height of 9,000 feet (2,700 m). In this Detour, teams needed to choose between блиск (Blysk – Shine) or Смак (Smak – Taste). In Blysk, teams had to search through a museum, housing hundreds of diamonds, for the first diamond ever discovered in South Africa, named Light Hearts. In Smak, teams had to cook a traditional South African delicacy, a samosa.

Additional tasks

Leg 9 (South Africa → The Netherlands)

In the ninth leg of the race, teams had to have their photograph taken with the De Gooyer windmill in the background to obtain a postcard to send to Kiev.

Air date: 8 June 2013

In this leg's Detour, teams had to choose between Сир (Syr – Cheese) or Шарманка (Sharmanka – Hand Organ). In Syr, teams had to don traditional Dutch outfits and use a wooden stretcher to carry cheese from a stockpile to a scale. Once it weighed exactly 400 kilograms of cheese, they receive their next clue. Only one team could use the scale at a time and the first team to place a piece of cheese on the scale would get to use it. In Sharmanka, teams had to find one of three street organs, and then one team member had to run the machine while the other asked for tips. Once they earned €30, the organ grinder would give them their next clue. In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to eat five soused herrings that were hanging from a string, while being blindfolded and without using their hands.

Additional tasks

Leg 10 (The Netherlands → Poland)

In the tenth leg of the race teams had to photograph the Remuh Synagogue to obtain a postcard to send to Kiev.

Air date: 15 June 2013

In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to complete a jigsaw puzzle of a man on a horse, one they have finished it, they would be given their next clue.In this leg's Detour, teams had to choose between Проїхатися (Proïkhatysya – Ride) or Пройтися (Proy̆tysya – Walk). In Ride, one team member had to be in the driver's seat of an old Polski Fiat car with a local in the other seat. The other team member had to push the car around the Main Square and was not allowed help from locals. After they are successful, they would be given their next clue. In Walk, teams had to count and add up the number of stairs in the Town Hall Tower and one of the towers in St. Mary's Basilica. They were not however required to give the exact number of stairs, 352, and could give any number between 350-354. If they get any number between that, they would be given their next clue.

Additional tasks

Leg 11 (Poland)

In the eleventh leg of the race, teams had to have their photograph taken with a Saint Florian monument in Myślenice in order to obtain a postcard to send to Kiev.

Air date: 22 June 2013

In this leg's Detour, teams had to choose between Король (Korol – King) or Монах (Monakh – Monk). In Korol, teams had to travel to the Wieliczka Salt Mine and descend down the mines where they would need to push a minecart down a track and into a cavern. There, they would have to dig through the contents of the minecart to find a crystal key that they could use to open a locked compartment which contains their next clue. After that, they were then instructed to find St Kinga's Chapel inside the mine. In Monakh, teams had to proceed to the Tyniec Benedictine Abbey where they would need to abseil down the cliffs to reach a cave with baskets of food. They would need to transport two baskets back up to the abbey and present it to a monk who will give them their next clue. In this leg's Roadblock, one team member would need to shoot a bow and arrow at a target. They either had to hit the target five times, or hit the apple held in the centre of the target, once, to receive their next clue.

Additional tasks

Leg 12 (Poland → Ukraine)

In Kiev, teams had to retrieve their postcards at the Central Post Office in nearby Independence Square, pictured left.

Air date: 29 June 2013

For coming last on the previous leg, Alexey & Olena had to gather 50 people in the market square and have them perform the wave. In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to snow tube down a hill, memorizing a series of flags from the countries they visited on the way down. At the bottom, they would have to arrange them in the correct order to receive their next clue. In the Detour, teams chose between Глечик (Hlechyk – Pot) and Гарбуз (Harbuz – Pumpkin). In Hlechyk, teams had to knock down six clay pots using a whip. In Harbuz, teams had to slash clean through six pumpkins with a saber in one slash each. At the end of either Detour, teams needed to climb a slippery snow hill to receive their next clue.

Additional tasks

Notes

  1. ↑ The name Bopha in the Philippine authorities were designated its local name Pablo by Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration.

External links

References

  1. ↑ ""1+1" оголосив кастинги на Amazing Race".
  2. ↑ ""1+1" запрошує журналістів у навколосвітню подорож".
  3. ↑ http://www.telekritika.ua/rinok/2013-04-03/80533
  4. ↑ http://www.telekritika.ua/news/2012-07-23/73547
  5. 1 2 http://www.telekritika.ua/news/2012-11-23/76947
  6. ↑ http://www.telekritika.ua/news/2013-01-16/78208
  7. ↑ http://www.1plus1.ua/pro-kanal/novyny/1-1-zaproshuye-zhurnalistiv-u-navkolosvitnyu-podorozh.html
  8. ↑ http://kp.ua/daily/040413/387495/
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