The 40 most popular russian animation TV shows, ranked. Click any show for ratings, reviews, trailers, and where to watch.


Masha and the Bear
2009
country: Russia
Masha is an energetic three-year-old who can’t seem to keep herself out of trouble. Bear is a warm, fatherly figure that does his best to guide his friend and keep her from harm, often ending up the unintended victim of her misadventures.


Moonzy
2006
country: Russia
"The Adventures of Luntik" or simply "Luntik" is a Russian animated series for children of preschool age. It is the story of a small fluffy creature, Luntik, who was born on the Moon and fell from it, on to the Earth. Luntik is the main character and each episode features a story about him and his friends. Luntik is new to the Earth and in each episode he learns something about this new world. He meets new friends, learns how to be polite and even gets a family. The majority of the characters in the series are small animals: insects, fish, frogs, bees, grasshoppers, ladybugs etc. The show features both adult and children characters. The series are shown from the child's perspective and the stories are very kind and warm. Even the "villains" of the series - two caterpillars - are just a couple of mischievous kids. Each episode is only 6 minutes long and has a finished story line.


The Barkers
2011
country: Russia
Mom, Dad and... five puppies. The Barboskins are like people. Dad spends his free time at the computer, his daughters are fond of fashion and listen to Jeanne Pussy, and his sons play football and dream of a Nobel Prize.


Kikoriki
2004
country: Russia
The Smeshariki are stylized rounded animals. Each of the nine characters has a unique personality and a range of interests with no negative characters among them. Plots are built not on the battle of opposing forces but on the unexpected situations the animated characters stumble upon in their interactions deemed similar to the ones that children may encounter in their everyday lives. Many of the topics foreground the guidance that friendship and community provide to the individual making his or her way in the world. Complex themes and specific cultural references place this cartoon firmly within the Russian tradition of animation. Much attention was devoted to the humor in the series, some of which has attracted adults as well.


The Fixies
2011
country: Russia
"And who are the fixies - a big, big secret!" - that's what the song about the fixies sings. Until recently, people knew almost nothing about these little people who live inside cars and appliances. Fixies take care of machines from the inside, cleaning them, lubricating them, fixing minor malfunctions. They are skilled and diligent craftsmen. Fixies are used to hiding from people, but they are everywhere: in computers, refrigerators, TVs ... Everyone remembers the cases when a non-working device suddenly began to work if it is lightly tapped. It's simple: a fixer woke up inside and made everything work. And now you can watch cartoons about these mysterious hard-working people and get to know them better...


Mr. Theo, Cat & Dog
2018
country: Russia
It seemed that no storms of the outside world could shake the usual and measured course of village life in Prostokvashino. Time seemed to freeze. Still, every morning Matroskin tastes fresh milk obtained from his pet cow Murka. The Ball still spends time in the surrounding forests, "photo hunting" for rare game. However, now he has learned how to post photos of his prey on the Internet. And still, Uncle Fyodor visits them at every opportunity. And then they have fun and amicably spend time with their male company. And when it began to seem to them that this would always be the case, suddenly everything changed with the appearance of one little girl, Uncle Fyodor's own sister. And the name of this girl is Vera Pavlovna.


Fitil (Film Magazine)
1962
country: Russia
A satirical film magazine produced by various film studios in the USSR from 1962 to 1991 and in the CIS from 1992 to 2003. The magazine's issues consisted of various stories: feature films, documentaries (with dubbed characters), and cartoons.


Be-Be-Bears
2015
country: Russia
Bear buddies Bucky and Bjorn play games, go on far-out adventures and learn about wondrous new things together.


Fantasy Patrol
2016
country: Russia
An epic animation about four 'average' girls who have superpowers. They get into endless adventures while trying to balance the world of fairies with the human one.


Kikoriki: Pin-Code
2012
country: Russia
Adventures that develop interest in inventing, programming and science in children from 4 to 14 years of age.


Booba
2014
country: Russia
The world is a mystery to little Booba. But he approaches the curiosities around him with wonder, finding adventure in his everyday surroundings.


I'll Get You! Holidays
2021
country: Russia
A year-round resort. The wolf no longer chases after the Hare to eat it: the sporting interest has become dominant. However, in a desperate thirst for recognition and victories, the gray bully often chooses dishonest methods, which causes curious and funny situations.


BabyRiki
2015
country: Russia
BabyRiki characters are toys that have come to life in a children's bedroom. They explore and discover their world, making friends and learning new things along the way. Storylines are simple and related to familiar things for this age group, such as eating, activities, playing, sleeping and other daily routines.


The Adventures of Peter and Wolf
2020
country: Russia
The story is about the adventures of an ordinary schoolboy Petya and his friend Wolf, who connects the world of people with the world of fairy tales. Petya helps the magical heroes solve their magical problems that require a non-standard approach.


13 Cards
2024
country: Russia
A young college student named Fēdor gets his hands on a stack of magical cards from a fortune teller and summons eight clones with widely different personalities.


Om Nom Stories
2011
country: Russia
Lovable green blob Om Nom dabbles in time travel, collects candy from around the world and tries to tame naughty Nibble Nom, among other wild adventures


Little Tiaras
2018
country: Russia
The plot of the animated series "Tsarevna" is based on the adventures of five girls, whose images are based on the heroines of Russian folk tales familiar from childhood. Each of them – Princess Varvara, the Beauty of the Long Braid, Vasilisa, the Frog Princess, Daria, the Princess Nesmeyana, Princess Elena the Beautiful and Sleeping Princess Sonya - has amazing magical power, but does not yet know how to control it. In order to learn how to use their abilities, they arrive on the magical island of Divnogorye, where they will be taught by the great wizard Koschei the Immortal.


Kikoriki: New Season
2020
country: Russia
Stories of friendship and adventures of charming round characters. Funny and musical, unexpected and dreamy, homely and adventurous. The whole world in one cozy chamomile valley.


Kit ^n^ Kate
2014
country: CY
Two little kittens explore magical worlds, make discoveries and solve dilemmas.


Kid-E-Cats
2015
country: Russia
A story about everyday life, relationships and adventures of three little curious kittens. In their large family, life never stands still: together they learn to express emotions, support each other and find a way out of any situation, even difficult at first sight, with the help of imagination and parental advice.


Heroes of Envell
2017
country: Russia
Saint Petersburg, present day. Four friends – Art, Kira, Phil, and Vic – are the coolest gamers at school. They find an unusual laptop at school, which turns out to be a portal to the world of the game “Heroes of Envell”, but unlike the computer one, the dangers and adventures of this game are real. The game world is a mixture of the Middle Ages, steampunk, and distant future technologies. You will never guess what awaits the players of "Heroes of Envell". Like the setting, the logic of the game is unpredictable. The quest that has begun here can easily turn into a race, a shooter, or a logical puzzle. But it will not be easy or boring.


Masha's Spooky Stories
2014
country: Denmark
Masha explains why there's no need to be scared of things like monsters, the dark, going to a new school, thunder and other common childhood fears.


Leo and Tig
2016
country: Russia
Leo and Tig are two young friends living in the wild nature of the Far East. They are always excited to discover something new in the world around them with its beauties, dangers, and legends.


Mountain of Gems
2005
country: Russia
Fairytales of nations of Russia


Masha's tales
2012
country: Russia
Masha, it turns out, loves to tell stories! And she tells them, as would any child with creativity, a little in her own way - because children see the world, not as we, adults.


My Student Spirit
2020
country: Russia
"My student spirit" is a story about a student and a little afterlife. The series tells about the ghost of a student and his living friend, who are forced to help each other in order to achieve a common goal — to leave the institute.


Kikoriki: New Adventures
2012
country: Russia
The series tells the story of the lives of the round characters in the land of "Kikoriki". Each character has his own way of looking at things, his own hobbies and a bright character. Together with the Kikoriki there is no boredom - their world is filled with bright adventures! With undisguised curiosity they are interested in everything that happens around them. Every day heroes get into unexpected situations or create them themselves.


Kikoriki: The ABC's of Safety
2006
country: Russia
The world is full of unknown, incomprehensible and therefore very attractive things that children encounter every day. In order to give them the opportunity to learn about the world themselves, but at the same time to do so without risk to their health, "The ABCs of Safety" was created. In short, fascinating stories, young viewers, together with the Smesharikis, will get to know the basics of safety and learn different tricks, remember important and useful rules of conduct on the road, in transport, on the water and much more...


Dunno on the Moon
1997
country: Russia
They are neither adults nor kids - somewhere in between, living in their separate boys and girls cozy dorms and doing whatever they love to do - inventors, artists, poets, mechanists, scientists and....just dreamers! These enthusiastic and creative folks enjoy their half-adult, half-childish lifestyles and entertain each other with the different tricks and practical jokes. The main hero stands out of the crowd - while the others try to live the normal life socializing as they can, he can never be rested, always coming up with the different unpredictable and unexpected moves, which always make viewers burst with laugh....


Blue tractor
2014
country: Russia
No overview available


Oopsie Niki!
2024
country: Russia
"Oopsie Niki" follows the adventures of a boy in red funny hat who's name is Niki. He’s the perfect companion for kids aged 0–5, teaching colors, shapes, and world basics through fun, effortless play. It’s more than just a cartoon — it’s a safe, caring environment designed with love to help your child grow and thrive.
The Academy of One's Own Mistakes, or the Pilot Brothers Save Russia
The Academy of One's Own Mistakes, or the Pilot Brothers Save Russia
2000
country: Russia
This program was more serious and aimed at a more mature audience. It discussed economic and social issues in an allegorical and humorous manner, examining various historical periods and forms of government.


Masyanya
2001
country: Russia
Masyanya is an ordinary girl — not particularly gifted with talent or beauty — living the same everyday life as the rest of us, wherever in the world we may be… She drinks beer, hangs out in sketchy places, meets up with friends, and does her best to squeeze as much enjoyment out of life as possible… The one thing that sets her apart is her unshakeable couldn't-care-less attitude and her sheer love of life…


Kitten Lady and Friends
2016
country: Russia
No overview available


Fairy-Teens
2019
country: Russia
No overview available


What the Family
2023
country: Russia
Meet one big family: Father, Mommy, Sonny, Grandpa and Granny. They have a small entertainment show on YouTube. But when adventurous Grandpa signs a contract with A Big Streaming Service and their family life is to become a reality show, they find themselves entrapped. From now on, the terms of the contract prohibit them from growing old or dying, and they are obliged to live in the same apartment and answer all the questions Sonny asks them. And topics Sonny is interested in become more and more serious.


Геройчики
2022
country: Russia
No overview available


Везуха!
2010
country: Russia
No overview available


CyberSlav
2024
country: Russia
In Ancient Russia, where there are modern technologies — from cybernetic implants and plasma weapons to exoskeletons and giant robots — a half-breed hero named Cyberslav is trying to unravel a brutal crime in order to find out who was prevented by the princely family — angry people or evil spirits that infested the local forests.


Metal Family
2018
country: Russia
Metal Family follows the daily lives of Glam and Victoria, two metal fans that fell in love and had two children together, Dee and Heavy.
Russian television leans heavily on historical epic and crime serial, often working at a scale and production length uncommon elsewhere.
Animated television covers everything from long-running adult satire to prestige anime. It's a format where a distinctive visual voice can survive far longer than in film, and where some of the sharpest writing on TV lives.