India and USSR always had good relations between each other, and now Russia and all the post-USSR countries continue that inherited friendship. However I doubt that this big eared Soviet period cartoon character whose name is Cheburashka, ever visited Indian continent and ever lived in the Indian house, though I'm sure he would love to.
As soon as me and my D made our Indo-Russian marriage possible, nothing seems to be impossible now, even Cheburashka's stay in India. So here he is, who has recently (2 days ago) settled down in our house, and I'm sure enjoys all the attention and love given to him. Especially from my D, for who he was actually made.
If you search Cheburashka in the Internet, you'll find loads of info about him. Briefly the story of his life is a story of real friendship. No one knew where he came from and how appeared in the Moscow's toy shop one day. He himself didn't know what was his name, and who he was. Sad...isn't it? But he definitely was so kind, and so cute, that he deserved to be loved and cared for. Once he tumbled down from the crate and got his name from a shopkeeper "Cheburashka" which literally means "the one who tumbled". Later he met a crocodile Gena, who became his true friend and made him happy.
For his first photo session in India Cheburashka chose this Russian fairy tale background. He might be missing his native country I guess.
Cheburashka says that he likes being in India, and looks forward to visiting many places here. Then there will probably be another background, with palm trees and emerald green parrots :) Till then, he will explore surroundings of our house and perhaps will get another photo shoot, if I am not tired. He is not perfect, as none of us, and yes, we love him nevertheless :)
Here is what I've been up to recently, and I'm very glad I accomplished this amigurumi project for my D :) Now I can completely indulge in blanket making and show the progress after a while. And oh my, I'm still confused about squares arrangement. I'll come up with some nice decision soon.
Have a wonderful day ahead, dears! Sending loads of love your side form our sunny India!
Your Cheburashka is cute! :) It was nice reading about him. May he make your married life more sweet and hope to see a little cute and live Cheburashka at your home very soon:)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Preeti, for all the wishes :)well, though i wouldn't like my child having such funny ears :)hehe
DeleteYour cheburashka is soo very cute and honestly sweet and innocent. I am sure he will enjoy his stay in your lovely indo-russian paradise dear Anna!
ReplyDeleteHe has been enjoying so far, so are we:)Thanks, Rajeshwari!!!
DeleteHe is very sweet!!!
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Thank you, Tania!
DeleteOOh Anna! How fabulous to meet Cheburashka and to find out all about him - on his first visit to India! He looks soo happy and I'm sure will bring much cheer to you, your husband and anyone who meets him!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to following his visits around your beautiful country!
Ali x
Ooooh! So cute!
ReplyDeleteThnaks,Greekwitch! Yea, he appeared to be quite cute )
DeleteOh... that is so cute!! When you said Indo Russian relations I remembered that as kids we had a subscription to a magazine called "Sputnik". It had loads of articles on sports, research in science and medicine and even recipes like blinis and piroshki. It was a nice magazine. I am sure it does not exist now. Have you heard of it?
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Yes, surely I know this magazine, though at the I was born, the Soviet Union was on the edge of separation.
DeleteYumm! Bliny and pirojki!!!! Missing them so much :) I'm always so glad to know that people know about something Russian :)
Hugs!
WoW!!!! So cute, Anna! I love Чебурашка!
ReplyDeleteYou must be knowing him otherwise, Svetla. Isn't it? Thanks for liking!
DeleteHe is just adorable!!!!!!! You should always take him with you on trips and take pics of him posing with landmarks and so forth. It's a popular thing in the states to do that with a toy or a garden gnome.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jojo!
DeleteThat was a thought I had when I made this little photo shoot for him..:) Great idea, thanks!
He's cute!
ReplyDeletehe thanks you for this compliment :)
Deletewow! so cuddly and cute with its huge innocent eyes and biiigg ears!
ReplyDeleteyea, this is how he wins hearts :)
DeleteVery Very cute !! You indeed have patience to make amigurumi patterns.. I did a google search as well to know more about "Cheburashka".. He is looking so sweet.. wish him a happy stay in India forever!
ReplyDeleteSounds like Cheburashka could be YOU from the meaning of his name...I'm glad you "tumbled" for your D and his India, and I tumbled for this little guy! He's adorable, Anna - great job. Happy, creative rest of the week - XOXO Tanya
ReplyDeletehaha, precisely! :) Thanks for such cute comparison!
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ReplyDeleteHe is a cutie pie! love the background painting too! How much it brings a smile when you create new things, I just made myself a new bracelet this morning and the feeling of accomplishment will have me smiling all day!
ReplyDeleteHugs, jackie
You are right, Jackie, things we make ourselves bring loads of joy when we see the result :)
DeleteHave a wonderful day!
Simpatičan je mnogo!:)
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Veliki pozdrav!:)
Hey, thanks, Ljubinka! Award? Again?:) Thanks so much!
DeleteLOve this! so cute and the story is so sweet as well... I love how you used ur art for the background thats such a fun idea...u should make a series of photos of his future travels!! x
ReplyDeleteThanks, Bonita!
DeleteSure, I have few more backgrounds, so will think of other photos like this :)
Awwwww he's such a cutie! I'm looking forward to seeing more of his photo shoots :) Elisabeth x
ReplyDeleteCheburashka looks right at home and like he is ready to take on the world. I hope you take him on many journeys. :) Hope you are having a good week. Tammy
ReplyDeleteSoooo sweet! I remember reading some Russian children's magazine's growing up. My parents encouraged me to read any and everything and I was happy to oblige. We used to get a magazine called 'Misha' regularly, I believe Misha was a bear? Also had a beautiful story book about a little boy called Vanya who goes to the seaside with his grandmother. Ah, happy days!
ReplyDeleteOh wow! You second one who remembered reading Soviet period magazine! I'm glad you liked the toy :)
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