---
title: "Three from Prostokvashino"
year: 1978
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/three-from-prostokvashino-1978-2"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 77294
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 17
community_rating: 7.3
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Three from Prostokvashino (1978) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/three-from-prostokvashino-1978-2

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Three from Prostokvashino is a film first released in 1978. Catalogued under Animation. Produced and broadcast by Soyuzmultfilm. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A boy and his chatty cat set off on a whimsical adventure."

### Why Watch
- Charming Soviet animation
- Based on Eduard Uspensky’s popular children’s book
- Brief 17‑minute length makes it easy for young viewers

### Caveats & Content Note
- Very short runtime leaves story feeling incomplete
- Animation style reflects its 1970s Soviet origin, which may feel dated to some
- Tone & Suitability: The film is gentle and suitable for children, with no intense or mature themes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: whimsical, lighthearted, family-friendly

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Vladimir Popov
- **Networks / Studios**: Soyuzmultfilm

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Mariya Vinogradova** as *Uncle Fyodor (voice)*
- **Oleg Tabakov** as *Matroskin the Cat (voice)*
- **Lev Durov** as *Sharik the Dog (voice)*
- **Valentina Talyzina** as *Mother (voice)*
- **Boris Novikov** as *Pechkin the Postman (voice)*
- **German Kachin** as *Father (voice)*
- **Zinaida Naryshkina** as *Hvatayka the Jackdaw (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the story about?
Little Fedor brings a cat home despite his mother’s dislike, then runs away with the talking cat to make new friends.

### Q: When was the film released?
It was released in 1978.

### Q: How long does the film run?
The runtime is about 17 minutes.

### Q: Is the film based on a book?
Yes, it is based on Eduard Uspensky’s 1974 children’s book “Uncle Fedya, His Dog, and His Cat.”

### Q: What country produced the film?
It is a Soviet animated film originally released in Russian.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Three from Prostokvashino — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/77294)
- [Three from Prostokvashino - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three_from_Prostokvashino)
- [Three from Prostokvashino (1978) | DIV.cz](https://div.cz/film/three-from-prostokvashino)
- [Troye iz Prostokvashino 79% [Three from Prostokvashino] (1978…](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/139916-troye-iz-prostokvashino)

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