Putin Character Debuts in New Prostokvashino New Year Special on Okko

Overview

• The special episode, titled “Настоящий Новый год,” is now available to stream on the Okko platform.
• The installment features a portrayal of President Vladimir Putin and includes a festive New Year greeting.
• Soyuzmultfilm chair Yuliana Slastsheva previewed the plan in June at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum as a cultural promotion effort.
• Presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that using the president’s image in an animated role does not need formal approval from the Kremlin.
• The release leverages a high‑visibility holiday window for one of Russia’s best‑known animated franchises.