Airat Gibatdinov, a member of Russia’s Council Committee on Culture, is proposing the Kremlin build its own version of the iconic US-based theme park populated with Soviet-era cartoon characters, Russian outlet TASS reported. It has enjoyed a cultural resurgence in Russia after the release of its self titled 3D-animated movie in 2023 and sequel released in December 2025. The Russian politician sees the establishment of a domestic Disney as a tool of “soft power” that would instill a sense of Russian identity in the country’s youth.
Author: David Spector
Published at: 2026-01-31 22:18:38
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