In 2004, the STS channel began showing the animated series "Smeshariki", created with the support of the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation and the educational project "A World without Violence". Currently, the cartoon is broadcast in 60 countries with a daily audience of 50 million people.
Short description
The word "smeshariki" is an abbreviation for the words "funny" and "balls". The cartoon is about funny round creatures that live in a fictional world. Each character has its own story and individual character. There are no negative characters among them.
Each episode tells about some problematic situation that a child may encounter in life. Although the plot of the cartoon is built on childish naivety and simplicity, it hides serious philosophical themes behind it. Therefore, "Smeshariki" is interesting for adult TV viewers as well. The duration of one series is 6 - 10 minutes.
main characters
Krosh is an energetic and cheerful rabbit. He is voiced by Anton Vinogradov. Krosh loves adventure, goes hiking and diving, has various adventures, and also often interrupts the interlocutor and conducts unpretentious experiments. The favorite expression of the rabbit is "Christmas trees-needles".
Hedgehog is Krosh's best friend, a serious and conscientious character. In the first episodes, he was voiced by Anton Vinogradov, then by Vladimir Postnikov. The hedgehog is shy, slow and loves it when everything is quiet and calm around. He is judicious and too sensitive to others. Claustrophobic, collects collections of candy wrappers, cacti and mushrooms.
Barash is a poet, writes poems about love and sorrow. The character is voiced by Vadim Bochanov. Barash is in love with Nyusha, always worried about other smeshariki. He is too touchy and requires a lot of attention from others. She knows several foreign languages and knows how to knit.
Nyusha is a pig girl who dreams of becoming a princess. The heroine is voiced by Svetlana Pismichenko. Nyusha loves fashion, watches her appearance, manipulates others and wants to be the center of attention. She is a sweet, sociable, but at the same time moody character.
Kar-Karych is a raven artist who loves to brag and talk a lot. He is voiced by Sergey Mardar. Kar-Karych is very erudite, knows hypnosis. They often turn to him for some kind of advice.
Kopatych is a kind bear who keeps a vegetable garden. The voice of the hero is Mikhail Chernyak. Kopatych has a strong character, very strong, straightforward, but short-sighted. His favorite expression is "Bee bite me." In the cartoon, he has a niece Stepanida, who is voiced by Ksenia Brzhezovskaya.
Losyash is a scientist. He knows astronomy, chemistry, biology and physics well. He even has a Nobel Prize. The character is voiced by Mikhail Chernyak. Losyash loves to read; there is a huge library in his house. Also often plays computer games.
Pin is a German penguin inventor. He is also voiced by Mikhail Chernyak. Ping speaks with a strong accent and is well versed in technology. He invented a new character "Smeshariki", the robot Bibi, which makes only computer sounds.
Owl is a doctor owl. Her character is voiced by Sergei Mardar. She loves fresh air and loves sports. Sovunya is pragmatic, economic and rather sentimental. He is anxious about his health. Lives in the hollow of a tree.
