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Victor Chizhikov

1935 – 2020

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About Victor Chizhikov

Lived 1935 – 2020 (aged 84). Victor Chizhikov was a Russian writer, children's writer, illustrator and caricaturist.

Victor Alexandrovich Chizhikov (; 26 September 1935 – 20 July 2020 ) was a Russian children's book illustrator and the designer of the Olympic mascot, Misha, of the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games (the XXII Summer Olympics).

Chizhikov illustrated more than 100 children's books. He worked closely with writers Eduard Uspensky and Andrei Usachev.

Selected books Юбилейный альбом «Виктор Чижиков. Мои истории о художниках книги и о себе». Издательский Дом Мещерякова. (2015) 333 Kота (2005) Доктор Айболит (2003) Петя и Потап (2002) Аля, Кляксич и буква `А` (2002) Площадь картонных часов (2001) Винни-Пух и все-все-все (2001) Было у бабушки сорок внучат (2001) Приключения Чиполлино. Сказка (2001) Забытый день рождения (2001) Вниз по волшебной реке (1979) Приключения волшебного лебедя (1978)

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Important facts

Born
26 September 1935, Moscow
Birth century
20th century
Died
20 July 2020, Moscow
Occupation
Writer, children's writer, illustrator, caricaturist
Nationality
Soviet Union, Russia
Education
Moscow State University of Printing Arts
Awards
People's Artist of the Russian Federation; Order of the Badge of Honour
Also known as
Viktor Chizhikov, Viktor Aleksandrovich Chizhikov, Victor Aleksandrovich Chizhikov, Viktor Alexandrovich Chizhikov, Victor Alexandrovich Chizhikov, Chizhikov
moreV. (Viktor), Viktor Aleksandrovich

People in Victor Chizhikov's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Portrait of Eduard Uspensky
Eduard Uspensky
1937 – 2018
Screenwriter
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Victor
b. 1983
Association football player

Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Victor Chizhikov?

illustrator (1935–2020)

When was Victor Chizhikov born?

Victor Chizhikov was born on 26 September 1935 in Moscow.

When did Victor Chizhikov die?

Victor Chizhikov died on 20 July 2020 in Moscow.

What was Victor Chizhikov's occupation?

Victor Chizhikov was a writer, children's writer, illustrator and caricaturist.

What nationality was Victor Chizhikov?

Victor Chizhikov was Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Victor Chizhikov

· Wikidata: Q4515749

· DBpedia: Victor Chizhikov

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