Grey Wolf & Little Red Riding Hood Grey Wolf & Little Red Riding Hood  ❤
Серый волк энд Красная Шапочка
Seryy volk end Krasnaya Shapochka
1990 – 00:25:53 – ruRussian – Soyuzmultfilm1Soyuzmultfilm – Bardin GarriBardin Garri14
2, 7, 13, 15Comedy, Folklore & myth (non-Rus./USSR), Musical/Opera, Politics – 4, 6puppet, stop motion (3D)
3.37 ws – Subtitles: English (good⭳ – by ?, birubir₂), Spanish (unknown⭳ – by Yefren), Estonian (unknown⭳ – by Toi)

A musical, comedic remix of fairy tales including Little Red Riding Hood, Three Little Pigs and Snow White, incorporating political metaphors and themes about the USSR's demise.

Handwinged Handwinged  ❤
Рукокрылый
Rukokrylyy
2006 – 00:07:12 – wl(wordless) – VGIK40VGIK – Oborvalov VadimOborvalov Vadim120
13, 20Musical/Opera, Surrealism/dream-logic – 10digital 2D
0.00 ws

Fantastical images set to the music of Franz Schubert.

Happiness is Not in a Hat Happiness is Not in a Hat 0
Не в шляпе счастье
Ne v shlyapye schastye
1968 – 00:16:39 – ruRussian – Soyuzmultfilm1Soyuzmultfilm – Serebryakov NikolaySerebryakov Nikolay99
10, 13, 17Literature (Rus./USSR minorities), Musical/Opera, Romance – 3, 12, 4cutout, mixed, puppet
4.36 ws – Subtitles: English (ok⭳ – by Eus, Niffiwan, Lemicnor₂), Russian (unknown⭳ – by Lemicnor)

A whole city waits for a young man to finally propose to his beloved. Based on Soviet Jewish writer Ovsey Driz's story "The Plaza of Hats".

Hobbit. The Treasure Under the Mountain Hobbit. The Treasure Under the Mountain 0
Хоббит. Сокровища под горой
Hobbit. Sokrovishchya pod goroy
1994 – 00:06:10 – ruRussian – Argus International36Argus International – Mirtofanov RomanMirtofanov Roman88
7, 11, 13Folklore & myth (non-Rus./USSR), Literature (non-Rus./USSR), Musical/Opera – 3, 2cutout, drawn (cel)
5.37 ws – Subtitles: English (good⭳ – by Niffiwan), Vietnamese (unknown⭳ – by Cynir)

The prologue to a never-finished animated feature based on J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit". Featuring a song by Gandalf.

Hoffmaniada Hoffmaniada  ❤
Гофманиада
Gofmaniada
2018 – 01:13:25 – ruRussian – Soyuzmultfilm1Soyuzmultfilm – Sokolov StanislavSokolov Stanislav300
1, 11, 13, 17, 20Biography, Literature (non-Rus./USSR), Musical/Opera, Romance, Surrealism/dream-logic – 10, 4digital 2D, puppet
5.69 ws – Subtitles: English (good⭳ – by Kevin McNeer, Niffiwan₂), Italian (unknown⭳ – by ?)

Ernst works as an attorney, but cherishes his lofty hopes and dreams far more than his dull daily existence. A film about German Romantic fantasy writer and composer E.T.A. Hoffman, based on his fairy tales, music and journals, with puppets designed by Mikhail Shemyakin.

Hour Before the Rendez-vous, The The Hour Before the Rendez-vous 0
За час до свидания
Za chas do svidaniya
1965 – 00:16:54 – ruRussian – Soyuzmultfilm1Soyuzmultfilm – Brumberg Valentina, Brumberg ZinaidaBrumberg Valentina, Brumberg Zinaida81, 82
2, 4, 13, 15Comedy, Domestic life, Musical/Opera, Politics – 2drawn (cel)
3.60 ws – Subtitles: English (unknown⭳ – by Eus, Lemicnor₂), Russian (unknown⭳ – by Lemicnor, Eus₂)

A comic mini-opera for adults about the misfortunes of a unhappy lover who finds himself at a service center where he wants to iron his trousers. Naturally, he is deprived of both his suit and his hope to be on time for his date.

How a Baby Lion and a Tortoise Sang a Song How a Baby Lion and a Tortoise Sang a Song  ❤
Как Львёнок и Черепаха пели песню
Kak Lvyonok i Cherepaha peli pesnyu
1974 – 00:08:46 – ruRussian – Soyuzmultfilm1Soyuzmultfilm – Kovalevskaya InessaKovalevskaya Inessa76
13Musical/Opera – 2drawn (cel)
6.99 ws – Subtitles: English (ok⭳ – by Mr. Icon), English (ok⭳ – by julia2night), Estonian (unknown⭳ – by Ades, Argopoiss₃), Russian (unknown⭳ – by julia2night)

A very simple children's musical cartoon that was very popular in its day.

How a House Was Built for the Kitten How a House Was Built for the Kitten 0
Как котёнку построили дом
Kak kotyonku postroili dom
1963 – 00:10:19 – ruRussian – Soyuzmultfilm1Soyuzmultfilm – Kachanov RomanKachanov Roman45
12, 13Misc., Musical/Opera – 4puppet
3.41 ws – Subtitles: English (good⭳ – by Niffiwan, xrystyna, Eus₃), English (needs_work⭳ – by Zhurka75), Spanish (unknown⭳ – by Kuroku), Estonian (unknown⭳ – by Pastella), Russian (unknown⭳ – by Niffiwan, Eus₂)

A kitten's house is pulled down, but construction machines come the next day to build a new one.

How the Serpent Was Cheated How the Serpent Was Cheated 0
Как обманули змея
Kak obmanuli zmeya
2004 – 00:13:16 – ruRussian – Pilot12Pilot – Kuznetsov AndreyKuznetsov Andrey511
2, 6, 13Comedy, Folklore & myth (Rus./USSR minorities), Musical/Opera – 10digital 2D
1.95 ws – Subtitles: English (ok⭳ – by Eus), English (good⭳ – by Mountain of Gems, Niffiwan), Spanish (unknown⭳ – by Curucuta), Russian (unknown⭳ – by bublik), Russian (unknown⭳ – by Mountain of Gems)

A snake steals the eggs of two ravens, but they decide to outsmart it. A folk tale of the Nivkh people (who live on the northern pacific island of Sakhalin) about how the snake lost his legs. S02E06

Hungarian Lullaby Hungarian Lullaby 0
Венгерская колыбельная
Vengerskaya kolybelnaya
2005 – 00:03:05 – huHungarian – MetronomeFilms123MetronomeFilms – Samoylovich Anna, Skvortsova YelizavetaSamoylovich Anna, Skvortsova Yelizaveta398, 399
13, 16Musical/Opera, Religion – 10digital 2D
3.10 ws – Subtitles: English (ok⭳ – by Niffiwan, longlove₃), Hungarian (unknown⭳ – by Niffiwan), Russian (unknown⭳ – by ?, Niffiwan₂)

A Hungarian lullaby about the Virgin Mary and baby Jesus. Sung by Márta Sebestyén.

Hunting Rifle, The The Hunting Rifle 0
Охотничье ружьё
Ohotnichye ruzhyo
1948 – 00:10:04 – ruRussian – Soyuzmultfilm1Soyuzmultfilm – Davydov Roman, Sazonov PanteleymonDavydov Roman, Sazonov Panteleymon36, 84
5, 13Folklore & myth (Rus./East Slavic), Musical/Opera – 2drawn (cel)
3.88 ws – Subtitles: English (good⭳ – by Niffiwan), Russian (unknown⭳ – by Niffiwan)

A family of hares is evicted from their home by a fox, but then a hunter with a rifle comes along...

I Am Armenian Too I Am Armenian Too 0
Ես էլ եմ հայ
Yes el yem Hay
2000 – 00:12:00 – hyArmenian – Z.Studio146Z.Studio – Saakyants RobertSaakyants Robert4
2, 13, 15, 20, 21Comedy, Musical/Opera, Politics, Surrealism/dream-logic, War & battles – 2drawn (cel)
4.73 ws – Subtitles: English (good⭳ – by Niffiwan, parizani), Russian (unknown⭳ – by Niffiwan, parizani₂)

A regular Armenian gets on a train that represents his country's journey into independence. It starts well, but things start going more and more wrong...

I'll Let You Know I'll Let You Know 0
Я дам тебе знать
Ya dam tebye znat
1996 – 00:02:59 – ruRussian – Pilot12Pilot – Kuznetsov Andrey, Tatarskiy AleksandrKuznetsov Andrey, Tatarskiy Aleksandr511, 11
2, 13, 14, 15Comedy, Musical/Opera, NSFW / 18+, Politics – 2drawn (cel)
5.41 ws – Subtitles: English (ok⭳ – by Niffiwan), Russian (unknown⭳ – by Niffiwan)

A music video for a satirical political song by the "Mashina Vremeni" rock band.

In the Port In the Port 0
В порту
V portu
1975 – 00:15:33 – ruRussian – Soyuzmultfilm1Soyuzmultfilm – Kovalevskaya InessaKovalevskaya Inessa76
13Musical/Opera – 2drawn (cel)
6.33 ws – Subtitles: English (ok⭳ – by ?), Estonian (unknown⭳ – by Pastella), Russian (unknown⭳ – by Elena)

People and dolphins of different nationalities organize a flash mob of Russian chanson in the seaport.

In the World of Fables In the World of Fables 0
В мире басен
V mirye basen
1973 – 00:10:34 – ruRussian – Soyuzmultfilm1Soyuzmultfilm – Hrzhanovskiy AndreyHrzhanovskiy Andrey59
2, 9, 13, 20Comedy, Literature (Rus./East Slavic), Musical/Opera, Surrealism/dream-logic – 3cutout
3.69 ws – Subtitles: English (ok⭳ – by Niffiwan), Estonian (unknown⭳ – by Pastella), Russian (unknown⭳ – by Niffiwan)

An adaptation of three fables by 19th century Russian poet Ivan Krylov - "The Curious Man", "The Donkey and the Nightingale", "The Cuckoo and the Rooster". Best appreciated by older viewers.

Insolent Goat, The The Insolent Goat  ❤
Коза-дереза
Koza-dereza
1995 – 00:08:00 – ukUkrainian – Kiev Studio of Animated Films7Kiev Studio of Animated Films – Smirnova IrinaSmirnova Irina7
5, 13Folklore & myth (Rus./East Slavic), Musical/Opera – 8paint
6.38 ws – Subtitles: English (good⭳ – by Niffiwan, AudioTomCat₃), English (good⭳ – by Niffiwan, AudioTomCat₃), French (unknown⭳ – by Iryna Dmytrychyn), Russian (ok⭳ – by Niffiwan, AudioTomCat₃)

An insolent goat tricks a man into fighting with his family, then takes over the house of a hare, who calls on other forest animals to help get her out.

It Was Summer It Was Summer 0
Було літо
Bulo lito
2003 – 00:07:47 – ukUkrainian – Ukranimafilm7Ukranimafilm – Medvid MashaMedvid Masha627
2, 9, 13, 20Comedy, Literature (Rus./East Slavic), Musical/Opera, Surrealism/dream-logic – 2drawn (cel)
8.59 ws – Subtitles: English (ok⭳ – by Eus, Niffiwan, Mastak₂), Russian (good⭳ – by Mastak, Niffiwan)

One lazy summer, a little boy gets taken up into the sky by a cat and a heron. Based on a children's story by Daniil Kharms.

Just Because Just Because 0
Просто так
Prosto tak
1976 – 00:06:29 – ruRussian – Soyuzmultfilm1Soyuzmultfilm – Aristakesova StellaAristakesova Stella345
13, 17Musical/Opera, Romance – 2drawn (cel)
1.65 ws – Subtitles: Belarussian (unknown⭳ – by Cynir), English (good⭳ – by Niffiwan, Cynir₂), Estonian (unknown⭳ – by Pastella), Russian (unknown⭳ – by Cynir, Niffiwan₃), Ukrainian (unknown⭳ – by Cynir), Vietnamese (unknown⭳ – by Cynir)

A kind animated film about how a boy gave a sad donkey a bouquet of flowers just like that. The donkey was delighted, and in turn gave the same bouquet to a puppy, from whom it passed to the bear cub, then to the squirrel. And everyone who in turn received this bouquet became joyful, because it is so nice to receive gifts just like that.

Kolobok Kolobok  ❤
Колобок
Kolobok
2013 – 00:13:34 – ruRussian – Pilot12Pilot – Karpova Marina, Nazarov EduardKarpova Marina, Nazarov Eduard18, 327
2, 5, 13Comedy, Folklore & myth (Rus./East Slavic), Musical/Opera – 10, 11, 12digital 2D, digital 3D, mixed
8.72 ws – Subtitles: English (good⭳ – by Eus, Mountain of Gems, Niffiwan, Aleksandr₂), Spanish (unknown⭳ – by Don Medina, Yefren), Russian (unknown⭳ – by Mountain of Gems)

A freshly-cooked doughball rolls away from home, and meets a hare, wolf, bear and fox who all want to eat him. Based on one of the most well-known Russian (and Slavic) folk tales. S08E05

Lacy Fairy-Tale, A A Lacy Fairy-Tale 0
Кружевная сказка
Kruzhevnaya skazka
1992 – 00:09:59 – ruRussian – Lenfilm47Lenfilm – Stepanova N.Stepanova N.565
23, 13, 17Christmas/New Year, Musical/Opera, Romance – 3, 2, 12cutout, drawn (cel), mixed
2.11 ws – Subtitles: English (ok⭳ – by Niffiwan), Russian (unknown⭳ – by Niffiwan)

A poetic film about the arrival of winter with all its beauty and the meeting of two artists, one of whom weaves with frost patterns and the other with lace.

Lapland Lullaby Lapland Lullaby 0
Лапландская колыбельная
Laplandskaya kolybelnaya
2007 – 00:03:05 – fiFinnish – MetronomeFilms123MetronomeFilms – Skvortsova YelizavetaSkvortsova Yelizaveta399
13Musical/Opera – 10digital 2D
2.99 ws – Subtitles: English (ok⭳ – by Niffiwan, Sanna Purokuru, MetronomeFilmsComp₂), Finnish (unknown⭳ – by Niffiwan), Russian (unknown⭳ – by MetronomeFilmsComp)

A traditional lullaby from Lapland, sung in Finnish.

Legend of the Old Lighthouse Legend of the Old Lighthouse 0
Легенда о старом маяке
Legenda o starom mayakye
1975 – 00:18:44 – ruRussian – Soyuzmultfilm1Soyuzmultfilm – Bordzilovskiy VitoldBordzilovskiy Vitold346
13, 21Musical/Opera, War & battles – 2drawn (cel)
2.22 ws – Subtitles: English (good⭳ – by Niffiwan, Zhurka75), Russian (unknown⭳ – by Niffiwan), Vietnamese (unknown⭳ – by Cynir)

During the Great Patriotic War (WW2), two children must light the beacon of a lighthouse to allow Soviet ships enter their bay and defeat the German Nazis who occupy their land.

Leopold and the Golden Fish Leopold and the Golden Fish 0
Леопольд и золотая рыбка
Leopold i zolotaya rybka
1975 – 00:15:31 – ruRussian – Ekran11Ekran – Reznikov AnatoliyReznikov Anatoliy118
2, 5, 13Comedy, Folklore & myth (Rus./East Slavic), Musical/Opera – 3cutout
3.28 ws – Subtitles: English (good⭳ – by Niffiwan, анониМ₂), Estonian (unknown⭳ – by Ades, Argopoiss₃), Russian (unknown⭳ – by анониМ)

Leopold the Cat catches a talking golden fish who begs for its freedom. He lets it go, but the bullying mice are not so kind when they get their chance.

Leopold the Cat Goes on an Outing Leopold the Cat Goes on an Outing 0
Прогулка кота Леопольда
Progulka kota Leopolda
1982 – 00:09:27 – ruRussian – Ekran11Ekran – Reznikov AnatoliyReznikov Anatoliy118
2, 13, 19Comedy, Musical/Opera, Sports – 2drawn (cel)
4.66 ws – Subtitles: English (good⭳ – by Niffiwan), Russian (unknown⭳ – by анониМ)

Leopold the Cat goes on a bicycle ride, but the pesky mice try to ruin his day.

Leopold the Cat's Revenge Leopold the Cat's Revenge 0
Месть кота Леопольда
Mest kota Leopolda
1975 – 00:10:06 – ruRussian – Ekran11Ekran – Reznikov AnatoliyReznikov Anatoliy118
2, 13Comedy, Musical/Opera – 3cutout
4.36 ws – Subtitles: English (good⭳ – by Niffiwan, Русские мультфильмы₂), Russian (unknown⭳ – by Русские мультфильмы), Russian (unknown⭳ – by анониМ)

After two mice bully the peace-loving Leopold the Cat, a doctor gives him some medicine that allows him to get upset.