In an attempt to deal with overcrowded jails and rampant violence in the prison system, Moscow's minister of justice has been turning to television for help. He proposed a new non-violent hobby for the inmates: singing. Similar to American Idol, Russian prisoners can now compete in a talent show. The winner is released from prison.

The talent show is named "The Red Snowballberry" and the grand finale will take place in Moscow in October.

Some law enforcement insiders fear the Russian mob may try to hack into the voting computers and manipulate the results in order to free some of their associates.