Proposal to ban Masha and the Bear

On October 28, 2025, Russian political scientist and public figure Vadim Popov stated in an interview with "Abzats" magazine that the animated series "Masha and the Bear" should be restricted on television and streaming platforms. According to him, the plot of this series is "contrary to traditional values" and may negatively affect children's psyche. Popov emphasized that the girl living without parents demonstrates a "wrong family model." "The main character is capricious and self-interested, and some scenes are harmful for children. Masha lives alone, animals are afraid of her, and even an episode depicts the 'love story' of a suspicious bear. Children should not see such things," he said. According to the political scientist, there are currently no plans to include the cartoon in the ban list, but such plots need to be removed from television and streaming services. Read “Zamin” on Telegram!