Kikoriki

Overview

The Smeshariki are stylized rounded animals. Each of the nine characters has a unique personality and a range of interests with no negative characters among them. Plots are built not on the battle of opposing forces but on the unexpected situations the animated characters stumble upon in their interactions deemed similar to the ones that children may encounter in their everyday lives. Many of the topics foreground the guidance that friendship and community provide to the individual making his or her way in the world. Complex themes and specific cultural references place this cartoon firmly within the Russian tradition of animation. Much attention was devoted to the humor in the series, some of which has attracted adults as well.

Details

Status

Returning series

First aired

May 17, 2004

Last aired

March 25, 2021

Episodes

399

Network

STS

Original language

Russian

Spoken languages

Russian

Countries

Russia

Production

Animation Studio "Petersburg",Riki Group

Creators

Ilya Popov, Anatoly Prokhorov, Salavat Shaykhinurov

Homepage

Official site