Bolvashka's Adventures

Bolvashka's Adventures (1927) is a children's short by Yuri Zhelyabuzhsky, available to watch online on iFILM. A group of kids visits a toy museum and then a toy workshop, where a new character takes shape right in front of them.

The craftsman carves Bolvashka — a wooden, hinged little boy in the Pinocchio mold. Back home, the children excitedly tell their friends about the museum and dream of Bolvashka coming to life. Nineteen minutes that blend early Soviet animation with live-action footage. Tanya Mukhina appears on screen. A gentle piece for the youngest viewers and for anyone curious about the roots of animation. Stream Bolvashka's Adventures online on iFILM.