Masyanya
Masyanya is an ordinary girl — not particularly gifted with talent or beauty — living the same everyday life as the rest of us, wherever in the world we may be… She drinks beer, hangs out in sketchy places, meets up with friends, and does her best to squeeze as much enjoyment out of life as possible… The one thing that sets her apart is her unshakeable couldn't-care-less attitude and her sheer love of life…
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32 episodes
1. The Car EnthusiastGetting from one end of this concrete maze to the other is no easy feat — especially when you live on Soldier Voskoboynikov Street.CCOct 22, 2001
2. The ModemA modem is a thing of wonder — useful, essential, and universally applicable. Use it at home, on the street, around the corner, in a dark alleyway... and it shall reward you beyond measure. :-)CCOct 22, 2001
3. The Commuter TrainMasyanya makes a living busking on commuter trains. Unconventional? Just a little. Restored animation from 2001. Back then Masyanya was pure punk — no filter, all chaos. The softer, more human side came later. This early incarnation is just straight-up trouble.CCOct 22, 2001
4. The TV SetA questionable one. This episode is from the era when the cartoons were made not for an audience, but for a couple of friends — so there was no particular need to keep anything in check. Restored animation from 2001.CCOct 22, 2001
5. The JokeA simple little toon — but one that defined the entire direction of the character's development. And her gloriously mangled vocabulary, of course. Take notes on how to tell a joke. :))CCOct 22, 2001
6. AmsterdamMasyanya demonstrates how to quickly, simply, and accurately share your impressions of a visit to the free city of Amsterdam. :-)CCOct 22, 2001
7. The BirthdayQuite possibly the most controversial episode of the bunch — and, likely, the only one to have been translated into many major languages.CCOct 22, 2001
8. Masyanya and SpleanThis episode came together spontaneously after a visit to a Splean concert at some dingy community center.CCOct 22, 2001
9. Little LetdownsA psychological one. I think almost every guy out there can recall a similar episode from his own life.CCOct 22, 2001
10. FridayAn episode about "Friday" and "mani-hani." One of the most beloved and relatable ones — famous for the line "half an hour, no matter what."CCOct 22, 2001
11. Ice CreamAn episode about Masyanya making a living by scamming passersby.CCOct 22, 2001
12. On the LooseThe episode famous for Masyanya's iconic cry "I wanna go out!!!!!" — and go out she does. This is actually the most typical scenario of a St. Petersburg night out: a wild start and a sad, but far from tragic — rather romantic — ending. Alone in a crowd.CCOct 22, 2001
13. Radio DayProbably the most well-known episode — the one responsible for the now thoroughly overused catchphrases "let's go have a smoke-y-woke-y!" and "go to hell, director!"CCNov 25, 2001- 14. SomehowThe episode about "the thing" and "something like that." A situation pretty much everyone has found themselves in at some point.CCNov 25, 2001
15. MoscowA divisive episode about Moscow. It must be said — the city hasn't changed all that much. Still loud, chaotic, flashy, pop-cultured, and rude. Though of course, it all depends on where you're standing and how you look at it.CCNov 25, 2001- 16. Sweet DreamsThis episode — known for the iconic cry "a mug of cognac!" — became a fan favorite. Made in the aftermath of a night out at the Griboedov club. Ironic, to say the least.CCNov 25, 2001
17. A New Year's Fairy TaleMade to ring in the New Year 2002. Also of historical interest: Masyanya rattles off what amounts to a nearly complete list of the most popular alternative clubs of the era.CCDec 31, 2001
18. Little GiftsThe undisputed record holder for most quoted episode.CCJan 1, 2002
19. Show BusinessMade back when disposable pop hadn't yet completely consumed the Russian music industry. These days, what the cartoon talks about is hardly a secret — a producer who "wants to hear ass" doesn't raise an eyebrow anymore.CCJan 1, 2002
20. DownloadYes, there was a time when downloading even a Masyanya cartoon — a mere 3–4 megabytes — could be a real ordeal. Dial-up modems were awful, connections dropped constantly. Sometimes, as in this cartoon, at the worst possible moment. The episode is also known for the catchphrase "stopudovo" — roughly meaning "a hundred percent" or "for sure."CCJan 1, 2002
21. ValentinesThese valentines were originally hosted separately on the site. The plan was to have three valentines in one cartoon — but of course, the third one never got made. Either ran out of time or just couldn't be bothered. Happened more than once.CCFeb 14, 2002
22. A Tour of Saint PetersburgA dated episode, narrated almost verbatim from the words of an ordinary cab driver.CCMar 4, 2002
23. March 8thMade in literally a couple of hours after the sudden realization that tomorrow is International Women's Day and there's no holiday cartoon ready. Incidentally, when the first Masyanya merch store launched in 2005, the t-shirt featuring the image and catchphrase from this episode was by far the bestseller — leaving everything else in the dust. :)CCMar 8, 2002
24. Urban HorrorsBased on the personal experience of the daily journey home from Prospekt Bolshevikov metro station through the tomb-like expanses of Brezhnev-era housing blocks.CCMay 6, 2002
25. Battle of the SexesOne of my personal favorite episodes. And it's not really about the subject matter — it's about the comedy of the situation, the simple natural reactions, the effortlessness of it all. Light and charming. God willing, may all our problems be this small. :) Music by "Lena Te".CCMay 6, 2002
26. WheelsMade in the wake of skating sessions with friends near Chkalovskaya metro station. The episode is known for the lines about "wheels that you don't swallow" and "don't make excuses — this isn't the draft board" — though honestly, the whole script is quotable.CCMay 6, 2002
27. PotterA particularly remarkable episode in the history of Masyanya. It is almost documentary in nature, marking the appearance of a certain character dubbed Potter — a schemer and a scoundrel who would go on to play a tragic role in the development of the cartoons and the studio.CCMay 6, 2002
28. The BluesA landmark cartoon. The method Masyanya uses to pull herself out of the slump is unique — and surprisingly easy to apply.CCMay 13, 2002
29. On EdgeA word of caution: some things are better left unexperimented with — unless you want things to end very, very badly. Features the iconic line "Welcome back to our crappy world!"CCMay 29, 2002
30. Russian Punk RockRussian punk rock — senseless and merciless, one might add. This episode was made after attending Muse's first concert in Saint Petersburg.CCJun 7, 2002
31. The DollThis short episode owes its existence to the unexpected wave of popularity that hit the series — with all that comes with it. It could more accurately be called "Masyanya for Sale," after the Beatles album.CCJun 7, 2002
32. Money, Sky and CarsThis episode marks the end of the series' first life. What follows is an entirely different era — one that smells of television.CCJul 1, 2002
Masyanya
★ 7.7/1020019 seasons188 episodesReturning Series
Masyanya is an ordinary girl — not particularly gifted with talent or beauty — living the same everyday life as the rest of us, wherever in the world we may be… She drinks beer, hangs out in sketchy places, meets up with friends, and does her best to squeeze as much enjoyment out of life as possible… The one thing that sets her apart is her unshakeable couldn't-care-less attitude and her sheer love of life…
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Oleg Kuvaev
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
Russian
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