Iakubovich (Leonid)

Leonid Iakubovich (born 1945) is a well-known Russian television host, actor, and writer. He is best recognized for his long-running role as the host of the popular TV game show "Pole Chudes" (Field of Wonders), which he began hosting in 1991. The show is the Russian adaptation of the American game show "Wheel of Fortune" and has made Iakubovich a household name in Russia.Part of his hosting routine is presenting a player with two closed boxes asking to choose the one with money in it. This routine is referenced in memes describing the return of fallen Russian soldiers home in closed caskets. [ChatGPT, edited]