Battle of the Strongest Season 23

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Marat Basharov is the permanent host of the project. He hosts both the main “Battle of the Psychics” (since season 8, replacing Mikhail Porechenkov) and its spin‑offs, including “Battle of the Strongest” since April 2023. His task is to moderate the process: to assign tasks, monitor the progress of the tests, summarize the interim results, and maintain the momentum of the episode.Ilya Larionov is a mentalist who approaches the challenges with skepticism: he tries to analyze what is happening from a rational perspective and uses psychological techniques to distinguish real abilities from manipulation. Vera Sotnikova is an actress and TV presenter who gives her assessment of what is happening, often from an emotional and human perspective. Andrey Kislitsyn also participated as an observer; in particular, he hosted episodes featuring on‑site challenges in the regions.

"Psychics. Battle of the Strongest" is a special project on the TNT channel, where already proven, outstanding participants from different seasons of the main "Battle of the Psychics" compete. I would describe it like this: it's not a new set of newcomers, but a battle of titans — those who have already proven their abilities face off in more challenging trials to determine the best of the best.How it works
In each episode, the participants are divided into groups of three. They will have to complete challenging tasks: investigate mysterious deaths, delve into the mystical stories of ordinary people, search for missing persons, and work with “cursed” places. After each challenge, the psychics are evaluated by several judges: first, the heroes of the story (those who sought help), then the competitors, and finally, the audience joins in. Based on the results, points are accumulated, and a winner is determined in the finale. The main prize is a symbolic Golden Hand.In addition to the challenges themselves, fans often discuss the dynamics between the participants: disputes often arise, along with discussions about work methods, and sometimes tense moments. Another feature is that the episodes show not only the work in the field but also the personal stories of the psychics and their everyday lives, which makes the project more engaging.

Mariana Romanova (real name - Maria Koroleva) is a psychic and a writer. She calls herself a practicing witch, specializes in rural magic and alchemy, and writes horror and mystical thrillers.She was born on August 31, 1979, in Moscow.
She started out as a model at the Vyacheslav Zaitsev Fashion House, then worked in TV (including hosting sports news), and studied journalism at Moscow State University.
She became seriously interested in esotericism after a severe spinal injury caused by an unsuccessful parachute jump.
She wrote under the pseudonyms Masha Tsareva and Mariana Romanova; among her well‑known books are “The Old Cemetery” and “The Swamp,” as well as manuals on magical practices.She was born on August 31, 1979, in Moscow.
She started out as a model at the Vyacheslav Zaitsev Fashion House, then worked in TV (including hosting sports news), and studied journalism at Moscow State University.
She became seriously interested in esotericism after a severe spinal injury caused by an unsuccessful parachute jump.
She wrote under the pseudonyms Masha Tsareva and Mariana Romanova; among her well‑known books are “The Old Cemetery” and “The Swamp,” as well as manuals on magical practices.In the 21st season of “Battle,” she was remembered for her unusual methods (for example, she used “black water”) and her intense confrontation with other participants.
She participated in “Battle of the Strongest,” taught by the author's courses, and releases music (including a duet with Alexander Sheps).An expressive, “theatrical” presentation of the image — Maryana knows how to look impressive and somewhat intimidating, which complements her witch image.
Dark hair, often styled to create a dramatic silhouette.
A direct, intense gaze — often emphasizes the “mystical” side of the image.
She likes a dark color palette in clothing and accessories with symbolism (amulets, rings, pendants).
Her looks often include elements that allude to rituals: fabrics with texture, scarves, unusual details.

Viktoria Germanovna Raidos is a psychic. She calls herself a “priestess of the cult of ancestors” and focuses on working with ancestral energies and the memory of ancestors. The key attribute of her practice is the “Book of the Dead” (according to her, it “records” the stories of the souls of the deceased). She was born on December 27, 1982, in Leningrad (now Saint Petersburg).
She attributes her abilities to her grandmother Zinaida, who introduced her to esotericism; according to Victoria, the first manifestations of her gift occurred when she was just 4 years old.
She studied choreography for 17 years - this had a significant impact on her stage presence and composure on screen.
In the 16th season of “The Battle of the Psychics,” she became the main competitor to Marilyn Kerro and won based on the results of the audience voting (50.8% of the votes). It is noteworthy that the season finale took place on the day before her birthday.Hair: used to be long dark curls, later changed to a stylish bob.
Eyes: dark, expressive.
Facial features: sharp, with pronounced cheekbones.
Style: a mystical look with layered decorations and symbolic accessories; at the same time, she isn't afraid to experiment.

Dmitry Matveev is a psychic, the winner of the 20th season of “Battle of the Psychics” (2019)He positions himself as a warlock, and is also known as a musician, tattoo artist, and sculptor.He was born on July 15, 1997, in Tolyatti.
He attributes his psychic abilities to the discovery of his great‑great‑grandfather's manuscripts — after that, he began to study ancestral magic and runes. He called himself a “paranormal junkie.”
Before his TV career, he worked as a tattoo artist (and, as a matter of principle, he didn't do designs on religious and magical themes), he was engaged in wall painting, and he made sculptures from clay.
In 2017–2018, he released musical releases under the pseudonym TRVUR — the mini‑album “366 Day” and the EP Paranormal.On “The Battle of the Psychics,” he became the youngest winner in the project's history and, at the same time, a unique one: he never received a “white envelope” for the best trial, but he won through audience voting.
During the filming, he grew close to participant Astrid (Zhuoan Li); they later got married and lived in China for a while, but eventually broke up.Height and build: about 180 cm, fit, athletic — he did boxing in his youth.
Face and features: expressive, rather sharp features, confident gaze.
Hair: dark, often styled in a careless way — the look is “creatively relaxed.”
Tattoos: there are many of them — they are a noticeable part of his image (including the number “366”, which refers to his musical pseudonym).Style: informal but put‑together — T‑shirts, hoodies, leather details; in live broadcasts he may appear in more formal outfits, but without excessive classicism.

Nadezhda Eduardovna Shevchenko is a psychic who calls herself a “many-faced witch.” On the show, she was nicknamed “Mother of Dragons” with a touch of irony — because she was the oldest participant.She was born on February 25, 1964, in St. Petersburg.
According to her, she inherited her gift from her grandmother, whom the whole neighborhood turned to for advice. Her abilities became more pronounced after a clinical death at the age of 12: then a heavy sack of sand fell on her on the ship where her father served.
Before engaging in public practice, I worked as an accountant, among other things, but at the same time I've always been involved in esoteric practices: I used to tell fortunes with cards and perform rituals.Mature, expressive appearance, dignified posture.
Most often appears with her hair gathered or neatly styled; she prefers dark, deep shades in her look.
Characteristic details - many ornaments and attributes related to her practice (rings, pendants, sometimes ritual accessories).The gaze is very direct and piercing - this is part of her recognizable image.
The style can be described as “mystical, but without unnecessary glamor”: restrained, yet with strong energy.

Who he is: Vladislav Cherevatov — a psychic, a “warlock” Know for his striking, somewhat provocative image and mentions of working with an entity named Tolik.Born on July 28, 1996, in the Luhansk region.
Has a higher economic education; before his TV career, he was involved in business (including running clothing stores).He was born on July 28, 1996, in the Luhansk region.
He has a higher education in economics; before his TV career, he was involved in business (including running clothing stores).He participated in “Psychics. Battle of the Strongest” and in the 2nd season of this project; he hosted the mystical show “EXTRA Taxi” on TV‑3.
He is married to Elena Cherevata; the couple has a son, Lev (born in 2022).Height - about 180–185 cm, athletic, toned build.
Short haircut, dark hair.
Dark eyes, expressive, confident gaze.
Often appears in a concise style: basic T‑shirts, jeans, or formal suits for broadcasts.
There is a noticeable tattoo (on the neck or in the collarbone area) — part of his recognizable image.

She was born on August 14, 1985, in Crimea; she has Georgian roots.
According to her, unusual sensations appeared after a head injury in childhood (she fell from a tree). She believes that since then she has been able to communicate with spirits, including the spirit of her father.
She graduated from the Faculty of Journalism at Moscow State University and later obtained a master's degree in religious studies.
In 2022, she joined “The Battle of Psychics,” reached the final, but lost to Vlad Cherevaty.She actively participates in TV projects, provides consultations, and emphasizes that she doesn't want to “barter” for free — she helps whenever she can.
Lina has a daughter, Luna (born in 2016), from her marriage to Artem; they later separated. In 2025, it became known that she was engaged to Yuri Funtov. Her height is about 170 cm; she is slender and has a fragile build.
She often experiments with hair color: she had light, pink, and black shades.
Many tattoos are an important part of her look.
She loves bright accessories: large earrings, necklaces, bracelets.
Her style is expressive, a bit extravagant, and it emphasizes her mystical image

Who he is: Oleg Sheps is a psychic, a medium, the winner of the 21st season of “Battle of the Psychics” (2020), and one of the winners of the first season of “Psychics. Battle of the Strongest” (2023). He is the younger brother of Alexander Sheps. He was born on April 29, 1998, in Samara.
According to him, his psychic abilities manifested themselves in childhood; he attributes his gift to his mother, Lyudmila, who was engaged in esoteric practices.
He studied at Samara State Technical University, and later at MGIMO.
In 2020, he joined “Battle of the Psychics” to prove to himself and others what he was capable of, including against the backdrop of his older brother's success. After winning, he actively participates in TV projects, goes on tour, and is involved in music (he has released tracks). In 2024, he was a member of the jury on “Psychics. Revenge.” He is about 190 cm tall.
Slender, athletic build.
Dark hair, usually worn of medium length or neatly styled.
Expressive facial features, dark eyes.
In his look, he often opts for conciseness: dark clothing, minimalist details, which makes him look discreet but effective

Height - 186 cm, weight about 70 kg.
Dark hair of medium length.
Blue eyes.
He has a European facial type.
People note his expressive gaze and overall charisma.
According to him, he is one‑quarter Jewish by nationality. Full name — Alexander Olegovich Sheps.
Born on November 26, 1986, in Samara (in Soviet times - Kuibyshev).
He was the fourth of five children in the family. His mother, Lyudmila, according to Alexander, had extrasensory abilities — she practiced tarot and claimed to be able to see the future. He himself stated that he inherited this gift from her. His father worked at a cemetery.In his youth, he tried various paths: he studied at the Samara State Academy of Culture and Arts (in the field of “actor of dramatic theater and cinema,” but was expelled after the first year), worked part‑time in television, was a model, an event host, a screenwriter, a musician, a photographer, worked at the Molot theater, and worked as an administrator in a special events studio. Later, he enrolled at Samara State University in the journalism department, but, according to him, he dropped out. Alexander has a younger brother, Oleg, who is also known from “Battle of the Psychics.” He was in a relationship with the show's participant, Marilyn Kerro — the couple broke up in 2017.

His real name is Taimuraz Getsaev. He adopted the pseudonym “Konstantin Getsati” later: according to him, this is the name of his biological father and the family surname from pre‑Soviet times — this way he separated his work as a doctor from his esoteric practice. He was born on July 10, 1987. He spent his childhood in various northern regions (including Chukotka), and later his family returned to Ossetia.He gained media fame in 2017 when he became the winner of the 18th season of the show “Battle of Psychics” on TNT. After that, he participated in other projects in the franchise; in 2019, he was a mentor at the “School of Psychics.” In 2024, he became the main character of the reality show “Bride. Extra Love.” Also in 2025, he talked about the opening of the “SPIRITUS CONSTATA” center, where it is planned to combine medical and esoteric practices.

Appearance: tall (about 185 cm), dignified, with expressive facial features. Often appears in classic suits, which adds a sense of solidity to his look.