Eduard Uspensky facts for kids
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Eduard Uspensky
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| Born | Eduard Nikolayevich Uspensky 22 December 1937 Yegoryevsk, Soviet Union |
| Died | 14 August 2018 (aged 80) Moscow, Russia |
| Occupation | Writer, screenwriter, poet, presenter |
| Alma mater | Moscow Aviation Institute |
| Period | 1960–2018 |
| Genre | Children's literature |
Eduard Nikolayevich Uspensky (Russian: Эдуард Николаевич Успенский; December 22, 1937 – August 14, 2018) was a famous Soviet and Russian writer and poet for children. He wrote over 70 books and many screenplays. His stories have been translated into 25 languages and turned into about 60 cartoons! He created beloved characters like Cheburashka and Gena the Crocodile, Uncle Fyodor, and the Kolobki brothers. He received an important award called the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland" in 1997.
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About Eduard Uspensky
Eduard Uspensky was born in Yegoryevsk, a town near Moscow, Russia. His father, Nikolai Mikhailovich Uspensky, was an important government official. His mother, Natalia Alekseyevna Uspenskaya, was an engineer.
In 1941, when World War II began, his family moved to Siberia for two years. They later returned to Moscow. After studying to become an engineer, Uspensky decided to become a writer and help create animated films.
Uspensky's TV and Radio Work
Besides writing, Uspensky was also a well-known person on radio and television. He helped start Good Night, Little Ones!, which is one of Russia's longest-running children's TV shows. He also helped create Radio Nanny, a popular radio show. This show used songs and funny conversations to teach children about grammar, math, science, and good manners.
From 1991 to 2016, he hosted a musical TV and radio show called Ships Used to Enter Our Harbour. On this show, he and his guests would talk about and sing popular folk songs. These songs were performed by professional singers, actors, and even people from different jobs.
Eduard Uspensky also wrote plays and poems in addition to his famous children's books.
His Passing
Eduard Uspensky passed away from cancer on August 14, 2018. He died at his country home near Moscow. He was buried in the Troyekurovskoye Cemetery.
Uspensky's Famous Stories
One of Uspensky's most famous books is Uncle Fedya, His Dog, and His Cat, first published in 1974. The main character is a six-year-old boy named Uncle Fyodor. He is called "Uncle Fyodor" because he is very serious, independent, and responsible.
The Story of Uncle Fyodor
One day, Uncle Fyodor's parents would not let him keep a talking cat named Matroskin. So, Uncle Fyodor decided to leave home. He went to the countryside with Matroskin and a dog named Sharik. They found a home in a village called Prostokvashino.
Later, they found a treasure! This treasure allowed Uncle Fyodor to buy a special tractor that ran on soup and potatoes. He also bought a portable sun to keep their home warm in winter. This book was turned into a very successful animated film called Three from Prostokvashino, which had two sequels. Uspensky wrote more books about Uncle Fyodor, but they were not as popular as the first one. He also wrote other books with animal characters who acted like humans.
Selected Books
- Crocodile Gene and His Friends (1966)
- Uncle Fedya, His Dog, and His Cat (1974) on archive.org
- The Little Warranty People (1975)
Selected Screenplays
- Gena the Crocodile (1969)
- Happy Merry-Go-Round № 1 (1969), № 3 (1971), № 19 (1988)
- Cheburashka (1971)
- Shapoklyak (1974)
- Three from Prostokvashino (1978)
- Uncle AU (1979)
- Holidays in Prostokvashino (1980)
- Plasticine Crow (1981)
- Along Unknown Paths (1982)
- Cheburashka Goes to School (1983)
- Winter in Prostokvashino (1984)
- About Vera and Anfisa (1986)
- Investigation Held by Kolobki (1986–1987)
- The Fixies (2010)
- Cheburashka (2013)
See also
In Spanish: Eduard Uspenski para niños
