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Russian Politician Proposes Cheburashka-Themed National Theme Park

2/1/2026

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Airat Gibatdinov, a Russian politician, proposes a national theme park modeled on Disneyland.
The park would feature Soviet-era cartoon characters.
It would be named Cheburlandia, inspired by Cheburashka.
Gibatdinov argues the project could strengthen Russian identity among youth, noting Cheburashka's resurgence after successful films and the halt of Hollywood film exports amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.

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Story summary

Airat Gibatdinov, a Russian politician, proposes a national theme park modeled on Disneyland.
The park would feature Soviet-era cartoon characters.
It would be named Cheburlandia, inspired by Cheburashka.
Gibatdinov argues the project could strengthen Russian identity among youth, noting Cheburashka's resurgence after successful films and the halt of Hollywood film exports amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.