Freedom of Expression in Eastern European and Russian Animation

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Freedom of Expression in Eastern European & Russian Animation
Eastern European animation has always been high quality with a colorful, creative, artistic, and rich style. Most studios look for funds, create content, and promote it, such as the current Netflix shows Fantasy Patrol and Masha and the Bear. Most of the work has remained neutral and targets all audiences for entertainment. In 2018, the Russian government-funded the Russian Ministry of Culture with $65 million to promote animation studios in the country. According to Olga Lyubimova, Minister of Culture, this dealt with the challenges of promoting and distributing the local animation content globally. The animation industry in Eastern Europe and Russia has been struggling, requiring state funding. There is no evidence that current governments use animation to promote their agenda.
Notably, the current animation industry in Russia and other Eastern European countries is struggling with the downturn of Soyuzmultfilm, the largest studio during the Soviet Union era. Moreover, tough competition from Western companies such as Walt Disney and Cartoon Network, the largest animation, and entertainment companies globa...