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Most of us probably feel a strong wave of nostalgia when we see something we used to watch as kids. The old cartoons that we re-watched a million times. Movies that we knew by heart and recreated with our friends in our backyards. Cartoons helped shape who we were and are today. They are a place of comfort and fond childhood memories.

People who grew up in post-Soviet countries and Eastern Europe will probably remember these Russian cartoons. Russian artist Evgeny Shvenk created this project called "What the heroes of Soviet cartoons look like in my head." The artist redraws these classic characters and shows us what they might look like in a more modern and realistic style. Hopefully, you will enjoy these images, even if it's the first time you're seeing these characters!

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A Russian Artist Makes Her Favorite Soviet Cartoon Heroes More Realistic (28 Pics)

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Mia Someone
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have a toy of this and it’s sooooo cute

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    Viatcheslav Andreev
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    В каждом маленьком ребенке и мальчишке и девчонке есть по 40 грамм взрывчатки или даже полкило... Незабываемый мультик

    Pallav Saxena
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    that face! reminds me of my dad takin' care of mah little sis lol

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    Abby Parker
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Holidays are coming! Holidays are coming!

    Potato fries
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This made me cry when I was little lol I was weird

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    Reactive Kid
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pochtalion Pechkin-Prostokvashino

    Potato fries
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They've remade it now and it's uhhhh... not nearly as good. VERY modernized

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    skint boy
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I loved that cartoon. I didnt really understand what it meant until I was much older.

    Ines Albrecht
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't know the cartoon, but the pic alone tells a story and I love it

    Jayne Kyra
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ah yes, the string sown onto a pair of gloves so you don´t lose one. One felt like a grown-up when your mum/grandma stopped doing that.

    Hannah Edwards
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’ve heard them referred to as “idiot mittens.”

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    Reactive Kid
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh God I was so afraid of her when I was little...She looks even scarier here !

    Jayne Kyra
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The original Snow Queen!

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    дима
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    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    redrawn version reminds me a bit of jinkx monsoon

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    Hannah Edwards
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aaahh! There’s a kid trapped in the tv though!

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    d066e
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Definitely "Karlson på taket" or "Малыш и Карлсон" as the russian animation was called :)

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    Reactive Kid
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought Cipollino was Italian 🤔

    MagicalUnicorn
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    it is, but also super famous rusian animated movie was made about him :) https://www.dailymotion.com/video/xqnaik

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    Hot Babushka
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    NOO WHY IS LUNTIK EVIL IN THIS

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    Bacony Cakes
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The original looks like an anthropomorphised factory whistle.

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    Bacony Cakes
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Noooo! Somebody drowned Mr. Blobby! Our national icon!