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Putin Joins Children's Cartoon to Boost Russia's Soft Power

1/8/2026

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President Vladimir Putin appeared in a Russian children's cartoon and delivered a New Year's message alongside animated characters.
Visitors at the Prostokvashino theme park in Moscow reacted positively, while one woman expressed uncertainty about the cartoon's impact.
Yuliana Slashcheva, chair of Soyuzmultfilm studio, says the move aims to boost Russia's soft power.
Soyuzmultfilm plans to expand cartoon sales to former communist nations, the Middle East, and China.

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President Vladimir Putin appeared in a Russian children's cartoon and delivered a New Year's message alongside animated characters.
Visitors at the Prostokvashino theme park in Moscow reacted positively, while one woman expressed uncertainty about the cartoon's impact.
Yuliana Slashcheva, chair of Soyuzmultfilm studio, says the move aims to boost Russia's soft power.
Soyuzmultfilm plans to expand cartoon sales to former communist nations, the Middle East, and China.