Afanasiy and Trimurti (pilot) Afanasiy and Trimurti (pilot) 0
Афанасий и Тримурти
Afanasiy i Trimurti
2015 – 00:04:22 – ruRussian – Polar Star74Polar Star – Batanin YuriyBatanin Yuriy217
5, 8, 9Folklore & myth (Rus./East Slavic), History, Literature (Rus./East Slavic) – 10, 1, 12digital 2D, drawn (not cel), mixed
ws – Subtitles: English (good⭳ – by Niffiwan)

Pilot video for the unreleased animated feature Afanasiy and Trimurti, to be based on the journals of Afanasiy Nikitin, a 15th-century Russian explorer who visited Persia and India.

At the Back of the Class (1) At the Back of the Class (1) 0
На задней парте (1)
Na zadney parte (1)
1978 – 00:10:00 – ruRussian – Soyuzmultfilm1Soyuzmultfilm – Ugarov ValeriyUgarov Valeriy225
2, 4, 8, 18, 20Comedy, Domestic life, History, Sci-fi & space, Surrealism/dream-logic – 3, 2, 12cutout, drawn (cel), mixed
ws – Subtitles: English (good⭳ – by Cynir, Niffiwan), Estonian (unknown⭳ – by Pastella), Russian (unknown⭳ – by ?)

Olga Znaykina, an excellent student, and Boris Leykin, a bad student, sit next to each other in the back row. Olya dreams of turning Leykin into an excellent student, but he continues to be a loser and mischievous.

At the Back of the Class (4) At the Back of the Class (4) 0
На задней парте (4)
Na zadney partye (4)
1985 – 00:10:15 – ruRussian – Soyuzmultfilm1Soyuzmultfilm – Ugarov ValeriyUgarov Valeriy225
2, 4, 8, 12, 20Comedy, Domestic life, History, Misc., Surrealism/dream-logic – 2drawn (cel)
ws – Subtitles: English (good⭳ – by Cynir, Niffiwan), Estonian (unknown⭳ – by Pastella), Russian (unknown⭳ – by ?, Niffiwan₃), Vietnamese (unknown⭳ – by Cynir)

The bad student Leykin gets lessons in geography and history. The final episode.

Battle of Kerzhenets Battle of Kerzhenets  ❤
Сеча при Керженце
Secha pri Kerzhentse
1971 – 00:10:12 – wl(wordless) – Soyuzmultfilm1Soyuzmultfilm – Ivanov-Vano Ivan, Norshteyn YuriyIvanov-Vano Ivan, Norshteyn Yuriy29, 60
8, 21History, War & battles – 3cutout
ws

The story is loosely based on the legend of the Invisible City of Kitezh, which disappears under the waters of a lake to escape an attack by the Mongols.

Boy with the Bridle, The The Boy with the Bridle 0
Мальчик с уздечкой, Хлопчик з вуздечкою
Malchik s uzdechkoy, Hlopchyk z vuzdechkoyu
1974 – 00:09:21 – wl, ru, uk(wordless), Russian, Ukrainian – Kievnauchfilm7Kievnauchfilm – Vasilenko NinaVasilenko Nina104
8, 21History, War & battles – 2drawn (cel)
ws – Subtitles: English (good⭳ – by Niffiwan, konst1₂), Russian (unknown⭳ – by konst1), Vietnamese (unknown⭳ – by Cynir)

In 968 the Tatars attacked Kiev, ruled by Prince Svyatoslav, and salvation depended on a brave boy who had to slip between the enemy lines and get help.

Captain's Daughter, The The Captain's Daughter  ❤
Капитанская дочка
Kapitanskaya dochka
2005 – 00:28:26 – ruRussian – Animos35Animos – Mihaylova YekaterinaMihaylova Yekaterina97
8, 10History, Literature (Rus./USSR minorities) – 4puppet
ws – Subtitles: English (good⭳ – by Eus, Lemicnor₂, Niffiwan₂), Estonian (unknown⭳ – by Pastella), Russian (unknown⭳ – by Lemicnor, Niffiwan₃)

Puppet animation after the novel of A. S. Pushkin, a romanticized account of Pugachev's Rebellion in 1773–1774.

Childhood of Ratibor, The The Childhood of Ratibor 0
Детство Ратибора
Detstvo Ratibora
1973 – 00:20:20 – ruRussian – Soyuzmultfilm1Soyuzmultfilm – Davydov RomanDavydov Roman36
8, 9History, Literature (Rus./East Slavic) – 2drawn (cel)
ws – Subtitles: English (good⭳ – by EngRush), English (unknown⭳ – by SLAVroots), Russian (unknown⭳ – by konst1)

Based on V.D. Ivanov's novel about the lives of Slavs in the 6th century.

China in Flames China in Flames  ❤
Китай в огне
Kitay v ognye
1925 – 00:31:54 – ruRussian – Goskinotekhnikum40Goskinotekhnikum – Hodatayev Nikolay, Komissarenko Zenon, Maksimov N., Merkulov YuriyHodatayev Nikolay, Komissarenko Zenon, Maksimov N., Merkulov Yuriy148, 265, 380, 266
8, 15History, Politics – 3cutout
ws – Subtitles: Czech (unknown⭳ – by wero1000), English (good⭳ – by FBJ, Niffiwan, wero1000₂), English (good⭳ – by FBJ, Niffiwan, wero1000₂)

A portrayal of China's struggle against Western imperialism in the early 20th century, and a call for support.

Day Before Our Era, The The Day Before Our Era 0
За день до нашей эры
Za den do nashey ery
1977 – 00:05:31 – wl(wordless) – Soyuzmultfilm1Soyuzmultfilm – Hitruk Fyodor, Norshteyn YuriyHitruk Fyodor, Norshteyn Yuriy1, 60
8, 15, 21History, Politics, War & battles – 3cutout
ws

Experimental footage for a film that was never released, based on the French Revolution.

Eclipse Eclipse 0
Затмение
Zatmeniye
2006 – 00:13:07 – wl(wordless) – A-Film2A-Film – Denisenko AndreyDenisenko Andrey87
8, 15, 22, 21History, Politics, Serious, War & battles – 3, 10cutout, digital 2D
ws

Based on the historical 14th-century uprising by the Tysyatskiy Ivan Velyaminov against Knyaz Dmitriy Donskoy. Animated in the style of 14th-century illustrated manuscripts.

Essay About My Grandfather Essay About My Grandfather 0
Сочинение про дедушку
Sochineniye pro dedushku
1987 – 00:09:56 – ruRussian – Kievnauchfilm7Kievnauchfilm – Marchenkova NatalyaMarchenkova Natalya173
2, 8, 15Comedy, History, Politics – 2drawn (cel)
ws – Subtitles: English (good⭳ – by Eus, Mastak, Niffiwan), Estonian (unknown⭳ – by Pastella), Russian (unknown⭳ – by Mastak, Niffiwan₃)

A charming tale from his grandson about his grandfather in his youth with his inseparable horse, and career as a cab driver during the Revolution.

Fire Fire 0
Огонь
Ogon
1971 – 00:16:06 – ruRussian – Soyuzmultfilm1Soyuzmultfilm – Brumberg Valentina, Brumberg ZinaidaBrumberg Valentina, Brumberg Zinaida81, 82
8, 12History, Misc. – 2drawn (cel)
ws – Subtitles: English (ok⭳ – by Eus, Niffiwan, Alevtina₂), Estonian (unknown⭳ – by Pastella), Russian (ok⭳ – by Alevtina, Eus₂), Vietnamese (unknown⭳ – by Cynir)

A boy goes through time travel and learns to appreciate human work. Based on the script by Yuriy Olesha.

For You, Armenia! For You, Armenia! 0
Քեզ, Հայաստան, Тебе, Армения!
Kez, Hayastan, Tebye, Armeniya!
1990 – 00:05:12 – frFrench – Armenfilm4Armenfilm – Saakyants RobertSaakyants Robert4
8, 12, 13, 15, 16History, Misc., Musical/Opera, Politics, Religion – 3, 2, 9, 12, 8cutout, drawn (cel), live-action, mixed, paint
ws – Subtitles: English (ok⭳ – by LyricalMiracle, Niffiwan₂), French (unknown⭳ – by Niffiwan), Armenian (unknown⭳ – by Gregory Davidian, Niffiwan₂), Russian (unknown⭳ – by Keryneia, Niffiwan₂)

Dramatic short animation based on the eponymous song composed by George Garvarents and performed by Charles Aznavour. Dedicated to the memory of the devastating earthquake that struck the Armenian region of the Soviet Union in 1988.

Forward March, Time! Forward March, Time!  ❤
Вперёд, время!
Vperyod, vremya!
1977 – 00:18:37 – ruRussian – Soyuzmultfilm1Soyuzmultfilm – Tarasov VladimirTarasov Vladimir57
1, 8, 9, 13, 15, 18, 21Biography, History, Literature (Rus./East Slavic), Musical/Opera, Politics, Sci-fi & space, War & battles – 3, 2, 9, 12cutout, drawn (cel), live-action, mixed
ws – Subtitles: Czech (unknown⭳ – by wero1000), English (ok⭳ – by FBJ, Niffiwan, wero1000₂), Russian (ok⭳ – by Niffiwan, wero1000₂)

A past, present and speculative future history of the Soviet Union inspired by the verse of revolutionary poet Vladimir Mayakovsky.

Giordano Bruno Giordano Bruno 0
Джордано Бруно
Dzhordano Bruno
1984 – 00:09:59 – ru, ukRussian, Ukrainian – Kievnauchfilm7Kievnauchfilm – Goncharov VladimirGoncharov Vladimir73
1, 8, 15, 16, 22Biography, History, Politics, Religion, Serious – 3cutout
ws – Subtitles: Bulgarian (unknown⭳ – by Жукороп), Czech (unknown⭳ – by wero1000), English (good⭳ – by Eus, Alevtina₂, Niffiwan₂), Estonian (unknown⭳ – by Pastella), Russian (unknown⭳ – by Alevtina, Niffiwan₃)

The film tells the story of Giordano Bruno, a 16th-century martyr for science who was burned at the stake by the Holy Inquisition. It uses paintings by Mathias Grünewald.

Historical Anecdotes Historical Anecdotes 0
Исторические анекдоты
Istoricheskiye anekdoty
1994 – 00:08:09 – wl(wordless) – Zis Productions43Zis Productions – Gazizov RinatGazizov Rinat115
2, 8, 14Comedy, History, NSFW / 18+ – 2drawn (cel)
ws

Humorous stories about different historical periods – from the Stone Age to the Middle Ages. Has some nudity.

History of a Puppet, The The History of a Puppet 0
История одной куклы
Istoriya odnoy kukly
1984 – 00:09:07 – ruRussian – Soyuzmultfilm1Soyuzmultfilm – Ablynin BorisAblynin Boris230
8, 15, 22History, Politics, Serious – 9, 4live-action, puppet
ws – Subtitles: Czech (unknown⭳ – by wero1000), English (good⭳ – by Eus)

A film devoted to the 40th anniversary of the Victory over fascism. Based on the true story of a Don Quixote doll created by the prisoners of the Osvencim (Auschwitz) concentration camp.

Home Home 0
Домой
Domoy
2013 – 00:06:47 – fr, ruFrench, Russian – Ural-Cinema105Ural-Cinema – Baholdina ValeriyaBaholdina Valeriya518
4, 8, 22, 21Domestic life, History, Serious, War & battles – 11, 2, 12digital 3D, drawn (cel), mixed
ws – Subtitles: English (good⭳ – by Eus, Niffiwan, Lemicnor₂), Russian (unknown⭳ – by Lemicnor), Vietnamese (unknown⭳ – by Cynir)

Tale of an emigree living in France remembering the past in her home country, Russia.

Journal of Soyuzmultfilm 2 Journal of Soyuzmultfilm 2 0
Журнал политсатиры 2, Журнал Союзмультфильма 2
Zhurnal politsatiry 2, Zhurnal Soyuzmultfilma 2
1941 – 00:08:16 – ruRussian – Soyuzmultfilm1Soyuzmultfilm – Brumberg Valentina, Brumberg Zinaida, Hodatayeva Olga, Ivanov Aleksandr, Ivanov-Vano IvanBrumberg Valentina, Brumberg Zinaida, Hodatayeva Olga, Ivanov Aleksandr, Ivanov-Vano Ivan81, 82, 30, 35, 29
8, 15, 21History, Politics, War & battles – 2drawn (cel)
ws – Subtitles: English (good⭳ – by FBJ, Niffiwan)

Four short political satires made near the start of Nazi Germany's attack on the USSR - "What Hitler Wants", "Beat the Fascist Pirates", "Beat the Enemy on the Front and the Home Front", and "A Firm Handshake".

Lame Foal, The The Lame Foal 0
Ақсақ құлан
Aksak Kulan
1968 – 00:09:37 – kkKazakh – Kazakhfilm95Kazakhfilm – Haydarov AmenHaydarov Amen270
6, 8, 22, 21Folklore & myth (Rus./USSR minorities), History, Serious, War & battles – 2drawn (cel)
ws – Subtitles: English (ok⭳ – by Syilmaz, Eus₃), Turkish (unknown⭳ – by Syilmaz)

Genghis Khan's son sneaks off to hunt, and tragedy follows. An early cartoon from Kazakhstan.

Laughter and Grief by the White Sea Laughter and Grief by the White Sea  ❤
Смех и горе у Бела Моря
Smekh i gorye u Bela Morya
1987 – 00:58:55 – ruRussian – Soyuzmultfilm1Soyuzmultfilm – Nosyrev LeonidNosyrev Leonid32
2, 5, 8, 9, 22Comedy, Folklore & myth (Rus./East Slavic), History, Literature (Rus./East Slavic), Serious – 3, 2, 12cutout, drawn (cel), mixed
ws – Subtitles: English (good⭳ – by Niffiwan, AxmxZ₃, prodisney.ru members₃), Spanish (unknown⭳ – by Don Medina, Yefren)

Stories from the Pomors; people who live by the White Sea in Russia's far north.

Lefty Lefty  ❤
Левша
Levsha
1964 – 00:44:16 – ruRussian – Soyuzmultfilm1Soyuzmultfilm – Danilevich Vladimir, Ivanov-Vano IvanDanilevich Vladimir, Ivanov-Vano Ivan96, 29
2, 5, 8, 9, 15Comedy, Folklore & myth (Rus./East Slavic), History, Literature (Rus./East Slavic), Politics – 3cutout
ws – Subtitles: Czech (unknown⭳ – by wero1000), English (good⭳ – by George H. Hanna, Isabel Florence Hapgood, Niffiwan, Bornik₂, Eus₂, Pepi₃), English (good⭳ – by George H. Hanna, Isabel Florence Hapgood, Niffiwan, Bornik₂, Eus₂, Pepi₃), French (unknown⭳ – by Patri©k), Russian (good⭳ – by Bornik, Niffiwan), Russian (good⭳ – by Bornik, Niffiwan)

A screen version of N. Leskov's story about the amazing master Lefty, who shod an "English" flea.

Marusia Bohuslavka Marusia Bohuslavka 0
Маруся Богуславка
Marusya Boguslavka, Marusya Bohuslavka
1966 – 00:10:11 – ukUkrainian – Kievnauchfilm7Kievnauchfilm – Vasilenko NinaVasilenko Nina104
8, 9, 13History, Literature (Rus./East Slavic), Musical/Opera – 2drawn (cel)
ws – Subtitles: English (unknown⭳ – by Eus, Vitaliy₂), Ukrainian (unknown⭳ – by Vitaliy, Eus₂)

About a Ukrainian girl made captive by Tatar invasions, a heroine sold to a Turkish harem, who freed 711 Cossack countrymen that were held captive for 30 years after a sea-raid gone wrong, but paid for it with her own death.

Olympians Olympians  ❤
Олимпионики
Olimpioniki
1982 – 00:18:33 – ruRussian – Soyuzmultfilm1Soyuzmultfilm – Hitruk FyodorHitruk Fyodor1
8, 19History, Sports – 2, 9, 12drawn (cel), live-action, mixed
ws – Subtitles: English (good⭳ – by Niffiwan), Russian (ok⭳ – by Niffiwan), Vietnamese (unknown⭳ – by Cynir)

A somewhat ironic, but very informative story about the origin, development and decline of the Ancient Greek Olympiad tradition, provided with the help of an off-screen commentary read by Z. Gerdt.

Once Upon a Time in Lithuania Once Upon a Time in Lithuania 0
Когда-то в Литве
Kogda-to v Litve
1990 – 00:19:35 – en, lt, ruEnglish, Lithuanian, Russian – Lithuanian Animation Films Studio49Lithuanian Animation Films Studio – Shteynis ZenonasShteynis Zenonas124
6, 8, 20, 21Folklore & myth (Rus./USSR minorities), History, Surrealism/dream-logic, War & battles – 2drawn (cel)
0.39 ws – Subtitles: English (unknown⭳ – by Cynir), Ukrainian (unknown⭳ – by Cynir), Vietnamese (unknown⭳ – by Cynir)

A short animated film about the mythology of pagan Lithuania and the founding of Medieval Lithuanian capital Vilnius.