Mikhail Lipskerov, Soviet cartoon writer, dies at 87
Mikhail Lipskerov, the screenwriter of iconic Soviet cartoons including 'The Wolf and the Calf' and 'The Smallest Dwarf,' died on October 24 at the age of 87 after a prolonged illness.
Consensus
- Mikhail Lipskerov died on October 24.
- He was 87 years old at the time of death.
- He was a screenwriter of Soviet animated films.
- He wrote scripts for 'The Wolf and the Calf,' 'The Smallest Dwarf,' 'The Theft by…,' and 'How Mushrooms Fought with Peas.'
- He also wrote novels and plays.
- His son confirmed the death and shared the news on social media.
- He was born on July 1, 1939, in Moscow.
- He worked in literature and animation from 1970 onward.
- He continued working in animation into the 2000s.
- His works were published by AST Publishing House.
Points of divergence
- Lipskerov was 87 years old at death, and the cause of death was not disclosed. — riamo
- Lipskerov died after a prolonged illness, and his funeral will be private at his request. — fontanka
- Lipskerov had a career in geology, served in the army, and worked as an entertainment performer before becoming a writer. — fontanka
- The film 'The Wolf and the Calf' was released in 1984 and won international festival awards. — fontanka
- Lipskerov's books published by AST include 'White Fever,' 'Black Square,' 'Journey to the Center of Moscow,' and 'All This Rock and Roll.' — fontanka
- In August 2026, Fontanka reported the death of another Soviet animator, Nina Shorina. — fontanka
- Lipskerov was the screenwriter of 'Babka Yozhka and Others.' — kommersant
Coverage (3 sources)
- In his 87th year, screenwriter of legendary Soviet cartoons Mikhail Lipskerov passed away — РИАМО
- The author of "Wolf and the Fawn" and "The Smallest Elf" has passed away — Фонтанка
- Mikhail Lipskerov, author of the screenplay for the cartoon "Grandma Izhka and Others", has died — Коммерсантъ