January 1, 2026: Cheburashka 2: Five Interesting Facts from the Filming

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Source: Gazprom – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

Mountains of fake sweets, vibrant costumes, and traditional oranges—Cheburashka 2 is a true visual attraction, assembled from thousands of details. Together, they transform the film into a cozy world you'll want to return to.

The mountains of sweets at Sonya's birthday party were a masterpiece of engineering. The desserts melted in the sun, so some were remade with foam. Each cake was color-tested to ensure perfect fit in the frame, and transparent caps protected the sweets from the rain.

Rimma (Elena Yakovleva) retained her status as the leading fashionista – she had a unique costume made for each scene.

To ensure a natural sound, Olga Kuzmina (the voice of Cheburashka) actually ate oranges during recording.

The film's distinctive feature is its dynastic casting. Valera was played by the Dobronravovs, father and son, and the Hunter by the Lykovs. This resulted in a rare continuity of characters in film.

For Sonya's birthday scene, artists created over 200 costumes for the extras.

The family blockbuster "Cheburashka 2" was released on January 1st. The film's distributor is Central Partnership (part of Gazprom-Media Holding). The first installment grossed 6.787 billion rubles, becoming the highest-grossing Russian film of all time.

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