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[[File:Smeshariki.jpg|frame|Russian title screen]] One of the more successful cartoon projects in [[The New Russia]], a series of 6-minute animated shorts about nine highly-stylized, ball-like anthropomorphic animals -- the show's Russian name can be approximately translated as "Funballs". It was the creators' choice [[No Antagonist|not to have any villains]] -- unusual even by the standards of the generally-humanist Soviet animation -- while also avoiding falling into the pit of [[Anvilicious]] "moral education" that many Russian children's shows displayed in the past. All conflict in the series is derived from clashes between personalities of the generally-friendly characters. The show was launched in July, 2004. ▼
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The show is notable for often boiling down adult themes such as prostitution, gambling, Internet addiction, etc. to a level at which children can grasp the basic concept through metaphor, and for its reflection of the eclectic culture of post-Soviet Russia. In the end, though, it remains and is seen as a fun, friendly children's show -- just with heaps of [[Parental Bonus]].
The characters are:
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