KikoRiki (2004-present)

  • 7.7/10 on IMDb

  • 45.1K followers on YouTube

KikoRiki, originally known as Smeshariki in Russia, tells the story of nine round-shaped animals, each with its distinctive personality traits and interests, as they go about their lives and encounter various situations in the vivid, utopian-like world of Chamomile Valley. The series has spawned quite a few memes – and is heavy on pop culture and cultural references, life lessons, and wisdom of the age.

Masha and The Bear (2009-present)

  • 7.4/10 on IMDb

  • 49.6M followers on YouTube

This series follows the story of a bear named Bear who strives for a quiet life in the forest and how his life changes as he meets Masha, a small hyperactive girl who turns their life into endless adventures – and misadventures. Its general vibe can be described as kindness- or comedy-core, with plenty of mischief involved – and the show is hugely adored by kids and adults alike. Fun Fact: one of Masha and The Bear’s episodes is among the top 15 most watched videos on YouTube (4.6B views).

The Fixies (2010-present)

  • 6.2/10 on IMDb

  • 2.52M followers on YouTube

The Fixies is more than just a cartoon; it’s an educational animated series about teeny tech-savvy creatures that live inside our gadgets and devices and keep them up and running. They are here to explain how the tech world and varied phenomena around us work – virtually anything from TV remotes to mirrors and airplanes. 

Kid-E-Cats (2015-present)

  • 6.6/10 on IMDb

  • 489K followers on YouTube

The series follows the life of a cat family in Catopolis. The kitten siblings Cookie, Pudding and Candy can’t sit still and always get into all sorts of adventure and trouble. Luckily, by themselves or with the help of their family and friends, they learn to find a way out of any situation and have fun along the way.

Be-Be-Bears (2015-present)

  • 7.3/10 on IMDb

  • 10.7K followers on YouTube

Be-Be-Bears centers on a couple true mischief-makers, the brown bear Bucky (a gadget and technology lover) and the white bear Bjorn (a know-it-all), who learn something valuable about the world and life in each episode, be it about how to get a kite off a tree or shoot a movie.

For more on classic Russian cartoons, check out our stories about Russia’s grandest animation studio and life advice from popular Soviet characters.