''Mykyta the Fox'' ( uk, Лис Микита) is the first

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animated series made in the country since it declared independence.

History of creation

The series is based on the eponymous satirical fairy tale in verse by Ivan Franko (an adaptation of the popular European tale of Reynard). The budget of the series amounted to UAH 10 million (according to alternative data, UAH 6 million). A theatrical pre-release was held at Kinopalats in

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on 15 June 2007. The series premiered on TV in 2009 on

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after it had been already released on

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in 2008.Мультяшний Лис Микита порадує чи злякає дітей? ''Cartoon Fox Mikita delights or frights children?''
Chytomo (4 December 2009) The cartoon was also broadcast in other countries, including Latvia,

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and

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Plot

The series tells the story of a witty and cunning fox Mykyta, his adventures and relationships with his fellow animals.

Characters

* Mykyta the Fox * Burmylo the Bear * Hektor the Puppy * The Vixen * The Lion * Murlyka the Cat * Nesyty the Wolf * Bazyliy the Goat * The Hare *

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* Fruzia the Monkey

Music

* The series soundtrack includes songs by

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, and

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* The score was composed with the participation of

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References

External links

The series trailer
at YouTube Ukrainian animated television series 2000s Ukrainian television series 2008 Ukrainian television series debuts Films based on works by Ivan Franko {{animation-tv-prog-stub