Nu, pogodi! (Wait for it!)
Soviet children had a "Tom and Jerry" itself, it's just not a cat and mouse but wolves and rabbits. The title "Nu, pogodi!", An animated series of the most popular of the Soviet Union. The plot is simple: the wolf trying to catch a rabbit. However, "Nu, Pogodi!" Is not a knockoff "Tom and Jerry". Although a slapstick comedy with chases and scenes are hilarious ups and downs, there is also contained a social satire: the wolf is a caricature of thugs who smoke, drink and wear "style" is not favored by the Soviet society. The rabbit, on the other hand, is a model of Soviet teenagers humble, love sports and always willing to help others. As typical of Soviet teenagers, the rabbit is also very clever and like cowering in a way that is not half-hearted, especially the poor fox.
In "Nu, Pogodi!" You can listen to popular music at the time, including Western songs that Soviet society can not be heard on the radio. Franchise "Nu, Pogodi!" Is still active. 20th last episode was released in 2012. Even so, only 16 episodes were made in 1969 to 1986 is considered a classic.
Gena the Crocodile
"Gena the Crocodile" is a stop-motion animated film three episodes that gained cult status among the people of Russia. The film tells of the friendship between the characters Gena the Crocodile everyday work at the zoo as a crocodile and Cheburashka, a furry animal with large ears that were sent to the Soviet Union from Africa in a box of oranges. The plot is simple and sweet. His characters, even though such an evil old woman Shapoklyak and his pet rat, so adorable. In addition, the background music is perfect really. Gena on birthday song in episode 2, "Cheburashka", has spread widely as a birthday song in the Soviet Union as the classic song "Happy Birthday".
Since 2004, the official mascot Cheburashka Russian Olympic team.


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