Ballad over de tafel Ballad About a Desk 0
Баллада о столе
Ballada o stolye
1955 – 00:10:48 – ruRussian – DEFA Trickfilm Studio, Soyuzmultfilm82, 1DEFA Trickfilm Studio, Soyuzmultfilm – Davydov Roman, Kalinin MihailDavydov Roman, Kalinin Mihail36, 231
15, 22Politics, Serious – 9, 4live-action, puppet
7.86 ws – Subtitles: English (unknown⭳ – by Eus, Lemicnor₂), Dutch (unknown⭳ – by Eus), Russian (unknown⭳ – by Lemicnor, Eus₂)

A satirical film-poster about a bureaucrat who gets promoted for being diligent and humble, but changes once he's the boss.

Brave Bunny, The The Brave Bunny  ❤
Храбрый заяц
Hrabryy zayats
1955 – 00:17:16 – ruRussian – Soyuzmultfilm1Soyuzmultfilm – Ivanov-Vano IvanIvanov-Vano Ivan29
9Literature (Rus./East Slavic) – 2, 9drawn (cel), live-action
4.58 ws – Subtitles: Bulgarian (unknown⭳ – by Nikcho), English (ok⭳ – by Eus, Niffiwan, Aleksandr₂), Russian (unknown⭳ – by Aleksandr), Vietnamese (unknown⭳ – by Cynir)

A cowardly little hare frightens a wolf and comes to believe in himself. Based on Mamin-Sibiryak’s fairy tale.

Dog and the Cat, The The Dog and the Cat 0
Пёс и кот
Pyos i kot
1955 – 00:17:17 – ruRussian – Soyuzmultfilm1Soyuzmultfilm – Atamanov LevAtamanov Lev26
10Literature (Rus./USSR minorities) – 2drawn (cel)
2.22 ws – Subtitles: Czech (unknown⭳ – by wauhelly, Bornik₂, M. M.₂), English (ok⭳ – by Eus, Chapaev₂, Niffiwan₂), Slovak (unknown⭳ – by M. M.), Vietnamese (unknown⭳ – by Cynir)

A dog-shepherd asks a cat-furrier to fix his hat, but gets cheated. Based on the story by Armenian writer Hovhannes Tumanyan.

Enchanted Boy, The The Enchanted Boy  ❤
Заколдованный мальчик
Zakoldovannyy malchik
1955 – 00:45:36 – ruRussian – Soyuzmultfilm1Soyuzmultfilm – Polkovnikov Vladimir, Snezhko-Blotskaya AleksandraPolkovnikov Vladimir, Snezhko-Blotskaya Aleksandra139, 183
11Literature (non-Rus./USSR) – 2drawn (cel)
5.72 ws – Subtitles: English (ok⭳ – by Eus, Niffiwan), Estonian (unknown⭳ – by Pastella), Russian (unknown⭳ – by Elena), Slovak (unknown⭳ – by M. M.), Vietnamese (unknown⭳ – by Cynir)

The naughty boy Nils is made little and travels with a flock of geese across the whole of Sweden. Based on The Wonderful Adventures of Nils by Selma Lagerlöf.

Extraordinary Match, An An Extraordinary Match  ❤
Необыкновенный матч
Neobyknovennyy match
1955 – 00:20:54 – ruRussian – Soyuzmultfilm1Soyuzmultfilm – Dyozhkin Boris, Pashchenko MstislavDyozhkin Boris, Pashchenko Mstislav147, 179
2, 19Comedy, Sports – 2drawn (cel)
2.85 ws – Subtitles: Czech (unknown⭳ – by wero1000), English (ok⭳ – by Niffiwan, Zhurka75, Eus₂), Vietnamese (unknown⭳ – by Cynir)

Soft plush toys challenge arrogant, wooden toys to a football (soccer) match. The first film in a series.

Four Coins Four Coins 0
Четыре монеты
Chetyrye monety
1955 – 00:16:54 – ruRussian – Soyuzmultfilm1Soyuzmultfilm – Lomidze GrigoriyLomidze Grigoriy418
7Folklore & myth (non-Rus./USSR) – 9, 4live-action, puppet
8.36 ws – Subtitles: English (good⭳ – by Eus, Niffiwan, Lemicnor₂), Russian (good⭳ – by Lemicnor, Niffiwan₃)

Old Ahmed with his grandson, donkey and dog goes to a bazaar with four coins in his pocket, but loses his money to greedy rich men along the way. He then decides to teach them a lesson.

Island of Mistakes, The The Island of Mistakes 0
Остров ошибок
Ostrov oshibok
1955 – 00:26:36 – ruRussian – Soyuzmultfilm1Soyuzmultfilm – Brumberg Valentina, Brumberg ZinaidaBrumberg Valentina, Brumberg Zinaida81, 82
12Misc. – 2drawn (cel)
5.98 ws – Subtitles: English (good⭳ – by Eus, Niffiwan, Alevtina₂), Estonian (unknown⭳ – by Pastella), Russian (unknown⭳ – by Alevtina), Vietnamese (unknown⭳ – by Cynir)

Bad pupil Kolya Sorokin is carried away by bad-marks-swans to the Island of Mistakes. On this island, any wrong decision of his schoolwork procures many troubles to Kolya. These trials force the hero to treat his homework differently.

Snowman Postman Snowman Postman  ❤
Снеговик-почтовик
Snegovik-pochtovik
1955 – 00:18:32 – ruRussian – Soyuzmultfilm1Soyuzmultfilm – Amalrik LeonidAmalrik Leonid48
23, 2, 9, 13Christmas/New Year, Comedy, Literature (Rus./East Slavic), Musical/Opera – 2drawn (cel)
4.35 ws – Subtitles: Bulgarian (unknown⭳ – by Жукороп), English (good⭳ – by Niffiwan, Жукороп, Eus₃), English (ok⭳ – by Eus, Zhurka75₂), Estonian (unknown⭳ – by Pastella), French (unknown⭳ – by Patri©k), Russian (unknown⭳ – by Elena), Vietnamese (unknown⭳ – by Cynir)

Children build a snowman to deliver a letter to Grandpa Frost asking for a fir-tree. At midnight, he comes to life and, with a yard puppy, goes to deliver the letter. Based on the folk tale by Vladimir Suteyev, 'Yolka' ('Fir-tree').

Stepan the Sailor Stepan the Sailor 0
Стёпа-моряк
Styopa-moryak
1955 – 00:27:24 – ruRussian – Soyuzmultfilm1Soyuzmultfilm – Brumberg Valentina, Brumberg ZinaidaBrumberg Valentina, Brumberg Zinaida81, 82
12Misc. – 2drawn (cel)
4.02 ws – Subtitles: English (ok⭳ – by Eus, Niffiwan, Alevtina₂), Estonian (unknown⭳ – by Pastella), Russian (unknown⭳ – by Alevtina, Eus₂)

An adventure tale for Children. The boy Styopa (Stepan) dreams to become a seaman and begins a long trip. Absorbed by his dream, he forgets about his school studies.

Tsuna and Tsrutsuna Tsuna and Tsrutsuna  ❤
წუნა და წრუწუნა, Цуна и Цруцуна
Tsuna da Tsrutsuna, Tsuna i Tsrutsuna
1955 – 00:20:07 – kaGeorgian – Georgia Film88Georgia Film – Hintibidze ArkadiyHintibidze Arkadiy304
10, 13, 17, 19, 21Literature (Rus./USSR minorities), Musical/Opera, Romance, Sports, War & battles – 2drawn (cel)
7.79 ws – Subtitles: English (ok⭳ – by Niffiwan, Otar Magaldadze₂, Zhurka75₂), English (needs_work⭳ – by Otar Magaldadze), Georgian (unknown⭳ – by Otar Magaldadze), Russian (unknown⭳ – by gbakh, Niffiwan₃)

A young lad fancies a girl but his old master wants her for himself. Based on a work by Georgian writer Avksenty Tsagareli.

What Sort of Bird is That? What Sort of Bird is That?  ❤
Это что за птица?
Eto chto za ptitsa
1955 – 00:10:01 – ruRussian – Soyuzmultfilm1Soyuzmultfilm – Migunov YevgeniyMigunov Yevgeniy593
2, 9Comedy, Literature (Rus./East Slavic) – 2drawn (cel)
6.34 ws – Subtitles: English (ok⭳ – by Eus, Niffiwan, Lemicnor₂), Estonian (unknown⭳ – by Pastella), Russian (unknown⭳ – by Lemicnor, Niffiwan₂)

A goose envies many other birds and trades his beak for a pelican's, his tail for the peacock's one, his legs for stork's... A satire on vanity, written by Vladimir Suteyev.

Cane-to-the-Rescue Cane-to-the-Rescue 0
Палка-выручалка
Palka-vyruchalka
1956 – 00:21:24 – ruRussian – Soyuzmultfilm1Soyuzmultfilm – Brumberg Valentina, Brumberg ZinaidaBrumberg Valentina, Brumberg Zinaida81, 82
7Folklore & myth (non-Rus./USSR) – 2drawn (cel)
3.92 ws – Subtitles: English (unknown⭳ – by Eus, Alevtina₂)

Based on an Albanian fairy tale that tells us how a greedy rich man was punished. For children. The boy servant boy Marash receives a magical present for being kind to an old man.

Dough-ball Kolobok 0
Колобок
Kolobok
1956 – 00:09:54 – ruRussian – Soyuzmultfilm1Soyuzmultfilm – Davydov RomanDavydov Roman36
2, 5, 13Comedy, Folklore & myth (Rus./East Slavic), Musical/Opera – 4puppet
6.09 ws – Subtitles: English (ok⭳ – by Eus, Niffiwan, Alevtina₂), Dutch (unknown⭳ – by Eus, Alevtina₂), Russian (unknown⭳ – by Alevtina, Eus₂, Niffiwan₂)

A dough-ball runs away from the old man and old woman who made him and overcomes various forest animals until he meets the fox. Based on the Russian folk tale.

Fire Burns in the Yaranga, A A Fire Burns in the Yaranga  ❤
В яранге горит огонь
V yarange gorit ogon
1956 – 00:21:00 – ruRussian – Soyuzmultfilm1Soyuzmultfilm – Hodatayeva OlgaHodatayeva Olga30
6Folklore & myth (Rus./USSR minorities) – 2drawn (cel)
4.92 ws – Subtitles: Czech (unknown⭳ – by wauhelly), English (unknown⭳ – by Eus, Otterkind₂, Cynir₃), Spanish (unknown⭳ – by Otterkind), Russian (unknown⭳ – by Elena), Slovak (unknown⭳ – by M. M.), Vietnamese (unknown⭳ – by Cynir)

A folk tale from the far north. A brother and sister must save their mum from a bewitched castle after she is taken away in a snowstorm.

Little Ship, The The Little Ship  ❤
Кораблик
Korablik
1956 – 00:10:33 – ruRussian – Soyuzmultfilm1Soyuzmultfilm – Amalrik LeonidAmalrik Leonid48
9, 13Literature (Rus./East Slavic), Musical/Opera – 2drawn (cel)
4.63 ws – Subtitles: English (ok⭳ – by Eus, Niffiwan, Chapaev₂), Estonian (unknown⭳ – by Pastella), Russian (unknown⭳ – by Elena), Vietnamese (unknown⭳ – by Cynir)

A chick, mouse, ant and caterpillar build a little ship when a frog teases them for not being able to swim. Based on the children's story by Vladimir Suteyev.

Old Friends, The The Old Friends 0
Старые знакомые
Staryye znakomyye
1956 – 00:21:24 – ruRussian – Soyuzmultfilm1Soyuzmultfilm – Dyozhkin Boris, Pashchenko MstislavDyozhkin Boris, Pashchenko Mstislav147, 179
2, 19Comedy, Sports – 2drawn (cel)
3.88 ws – Subtitles: English (good⭳ – by Niffiwan, Zhurka75₂, Eus₃), Vietnamese (unknown⭳ – by Cynir)

Arrogant, wooden toys challenge soft plush toys to a water polo match. The second film in the series.

Pie, The The Pie 0
Пирожок
Pirozhok
1956 – 00:09:59 – ruRussian – Soyuzmultfilm1Soyuzmultfilm – Nosov PyotrNosov Pyotr149
2, 13Comedy, Musical/Opera – 2drawn (cel)
4.16 ws – Subtitles: Czech (unknown⭳ – by wauhelly), English (ok⭳ – by Eus, Niffiwan), Estonian (unknown⭳ – by Pastella), Russian (unknown⭳ – by fatherii, ?₂), Russian (unknown⭳ – by Soyuzmultfilm, milf2010₂), Slovak (unknown⭳ – by M. M.), Vietnamese (unknown⭳ – by Cynir)

A hen and her chicks ask their lazy neighbours to help expand their field and harvest the wheat, but the lazy dog and cat refuse.

Stork Stork 0
Аист
Aist
1956 – 00:10:36 – ruRussian – Soyuzmultfilm1Soyuzmultfilm – Aksenchuk IvanAksenchuk Ivan186
6Folklore & myth (Rus./USSR minorities) – 2drawn (cel)
3.18 ws – Subtitles: Czech (unknown⭳ – by wauhelly, M. M.₂), English (ok⭳ – by Eus, Niffiwan₂), English (needs_work⭳ – by Yuri Smolyansky), Estonian (unknown⭳ – by Pastella), French (unknown⭳ – by Alexio), Hebrew (unknown⭳ – by Yuri Smolyansky), Russian (unknown⭳ – by ?), Russian (unknown⭳ – by Yuri Smolyansky), Slovak (unknown⭳ – by M. M.)

Of the poor man Hasan, his greedy landlord, and a magical stork. Based on an Uzbek folk tale called "Three Watermelon Seeds" (or "The Golden Watermelon").

Twelve Months, The The Twelve Months 0
Двенадцать месяцев
Dvenadtsat mesyatsev
1956 – 00:56:06 – ruRussian – Soyuzmultfilm1Soyuzmultfilm – Botov Mihail, Ivanov-Vano IvanBotov Mihail, Ivanov-Vano Ivan247, 29
23, 5, 9Christmas/New Year, Folklore & myth (Rus./East Slavic), Literature (Rus./East Slavic) – 2drawn (cel)
7.08 ws – Subtitles: Bulgarian (unknown⭳ – by puzek), German (unknown⭳ – by Margot Spielvogel), English (ok⭳ – by ?, Eus, Niffiwan), Spanish (unknown⭳ – by ?), Estonian (unknown⭳ – by Pastella), French (unknown⭳ – by Alexio), Russian (unknown⭳ – by Elena), Serbian (unknown⭳ – by tplc)

About a malicious stepmother, a lazy daughter and a diligent stepdaughter. They are rewarded by twelve brothers-months for their merits or lack thereof. Adapted from Samuil Marshak's play-fairy tale.

Wondrous Well, The The Wondrous Well  ❤
Чудесный колодец
Chudesnyy kolodets
1956 – 00:18:45 – ruRussian – Soyuzmultfilm1Soyuzmultfilm – Degtyaryov VladimirDegtyaryov Vladimir328
23, 5, 9, 13Christmas/New Year, Folklore & myth (Rus./East Slavic), Literature (Rus./East Slavic), Musical/Opera – 4puppet
8.49 ws – Subtitles: English (good⭳ – by Niffiwan, Lemicnor₂, Eus₃), Russian (unknown⭳ – by Lemicnor, Niffiwan₃)

A hard-working girl lives with her mean stepmother and her lazy daughter. When she's forced to climb down a well to retrieve a bucket, she meets Grandpa Frost (Santa Claus) himself. Based on Prince Odoyevskiy's 1841 version of a Russian folk tale, "Moroz Ivanovich".

Brave Fawn, The The Brave Fawn  ❤
Храбрый оленёнок
Hrabryy olenyonok
1957 – 00:20:59 – ruRussian – Soyuzmultfilm1Soyuzmultfilm – Aristov Leonid, Hodatayeva OlgaAristov Leonid, Hodatayeva Olga86, 30
9Literature (Rus./East Slavic) – 2drawn (cel)
2.80 ws – Subtitles: English (ok⭳ – by Eus, Chapaev₂, Niffiwan₂), Estonian (unknown⭳ – by Pastella)

An adaptation of E.Freyberg's story about a brave fawn who rescued his mum. For children.

Fulfilment of Wishes, The The Fulfilment of Wishes  ❤
Исполнение желаний
Ispolneniye zhelaniy
1957 – 00:31:00 – ruRussian – Soyuzmultfilm1Soyuzmultfilm – Brumberg Valentina, Brumberg ZinaidaBrumberg Valentina, Brumberg Zinaida81, 82
7, 11Folklore & myth (non-Rus./USSR), Literature (non-Rus./USSR) – 2drawn (cel)
7.22 ws – Subtitles: English (unknown⭳ – by Eus, Zhurka75₂), Russian (good⭳ – by Филькин, Niffiwan₂)

Based on Frenchman Édouard René de Laboulaye's tale, the film tells of the fabulous adventures of rough-hewn lumberjack Zerbino and beautiful princess Allele, and their wonderful love.

In a Certain Dining Hall... In a Certain Dining Hall... 0
В одной столовой...
V odnoy stolovoy...
1957 – 00:16:54 – ruRussian – Soyuzmultfilm1Soyuzmultfilm – Lomidze GrigoriyLomidze Grigoriy418
2, 4, 15Comedy, Domestic life, Politics – 9, 4live-action, puppet
10.55 ws – Subtitles: English (good⭳ – by Eus, Niffiwan, Alevtina₂), Russian (unknown⭳ – by Alevtina)

The director of a dining hall is an idler and a corrupt cheater who cares only about his own well-being. But then, an inspector comes to visit...

Once Upon a Time Once Upon a Time  ❤
В некотором царстве
V nekotorom tsarstvye
1957 – 00:29:24 – ruRussian – Soyuzmultfilm1Soyuzmultfilm – Botov Mihail, Ivanov-Vano IvanBotov Mihail, Ivanov-Vano Ivan247, 29
5Folklore & myth (Rus./East Slavic) – 2drawn (cel)
4.36 ws – Subtitles: English (good⭳ – by Niffiwan, VisitToFairytales, Eus₂), Spanish (unknown⭳ – by ?), Estonian (unknown⭳ – by Pastella), French (unknown⭳ – by Patri©k), Croatian (unknown⭳ – by Ivan Jukić), Slovak (unknown⭳ – by M. M.)

When the peasant Emelian lets a pike go free, the pike rewards him by granting him everything he wishes for. Adapted from the Russian fairy tale At the Pike's Behest.

Snow Queen, The The Snow Queen  ❤
Снежная королева
Snezhnaya koroleva
1957 – 01:04:36 – ruRussian – Soyuzmultfilm1Soyuzmultfilm – Atamanov LevAtamanov Lev26
23, 11Christmas/New Year, Literature (non-Rus./USSR) – 2drawn (cel)
4.79 ws – Subtitles: Bosnian (unknown⭳ – by ?), English (good⭳ – by ?), Spanish (unknown⭳ – by pculli, Qrosawa), Estonian (unknown⭳ – by Pastella), French (unknown⭳ – by Patri©k), Croatian (unknown⭳ – by ciccio_cozza), Italian (unknown⭳ – by Liquidking), Portuguese (unknown⭳ – by Rogério Alcântara Torres), Romanian (unknown⭳ – by arianna-danna), Russian (unknown⭳ – by Elena), Serbian (unknown⭳ – by ?), Serbian (unknown⭳ – by ?), Turkish (unknown⭳ – by kardanadammuhittin), Vietnamese (unknown⭳ – by Cynir)

Gerda must rescue her friend Kay, who has been kidnapped by the Snow Queen. Based on the story by Hans Christian Andersen.