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Here’s a quick, short and sweet interview with “Flowers Motion” director and animator Ivan Ribkin!

Channel Frederator: Where did you learn animation?

Ivan Ribkin: I studied independently. I’ve done graphic design for 10 years. Animation, I studied one year ago.

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Is this episode gonna to be boring? Nyet.

Is is gonna be pretty amazing? Da, Dahling!

It’s true! All of this week’s films are inspired or created by some great Russians! From The Brothers Karamazov, to flowers, to pop music, it’s a (insert Russian word for smorgasbord here) of awesomeness!

“The Deal”, submitted by Brandon Ray – A unique Dostoevsky inspired film. You’ll never guess who plays the Grand Inquisitor.

Masha and Bears “Parabellum”, submitted by Pasha E – Super cool music video for popular Russian band Masha and Bears. Keep an eye on the blog for some rad photos.

“Flowers Motion”, submitted by Ivan Rybkin – A film about the love and hardship of a family of flowers. What’s the Russian word for super cute?

WARNING: Channel Frederator is rated EXPLICIT. Spring has sprung, people. You don’t know what you’re gonna see. Just promise us you’ll get permission from a parent or guardian prior to [Read more…]

The always entertaining website Dark Roasted Blend is home to a two-part series about fright-inducing playgrounds from around the world. Cartoon characters—most of them unidentifiable—are featured. Russia predominates in this area of kid-centric creepiness.

Nightmare Playgrounds: Part One.

Nightmare Playgrounds: Part Two.

After the jump, some All American playgrounds that are just a wee bit disturbing.

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