Obama gets help from Cheburashka

President Medvedev was seen consulting with Cheburashka in an earlier post. Now Cheburashka has embarked on international diplomacy as he takes the hand of US President Barack Obama. Once only known for his agricultural expertise with orange shipments, Cheburashka's influence can be felt worldwide.

Cheburashka humor

Crocodile Gena, where are you?

1612 - Movie Trailer

That's how Russian holidays get created.

Unity Day, the holiday to celebrate on 4 November 1612 the liberation of Moscow from Polish-Lithuanian occupation!

There is another significant event that took place on this date in Russian history. Following the victory in the Northern War against Sweden, which resulted in Russia gaining control of the Baltic region and present-day Finland, the St. Petersburg Senate voted on 4 November 1721 (22 October according to the Julian calendar) to grant Peter the Great the status of "Father of the Nation and Emperor" -- effectively creating the Russian Empire.

Feel yourself Russian on November 4th!

Chebrashka-san, Russian cartoon a hit in Japan

Cheburashka-san to air on Japan TV and joins Pokeman in popularity contest. Japanese television channel TV Tokyo began airing a show about Cheburashka, the popular Soviet cartoon character. Cheburashka in Japan is as popular as Pokemon in Russia, writer Eduard Uspensky, authors of "Cheburashka," agreed. It will air in 26 three-minute episodes.

In July 2009 Cheburashka was given to President Medvedev as he gave the official send-off to the Russian Olympic Team.

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Happy New Year 2009

Happy New Year of the Ox and year of change.
Maybe it be Out of this World!

Vintage new year cards from Soviet times before the Russian Federation.
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