Tugan Batyr and YARKO will team up to create a full-length animation film.
On the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), the international project Tugan Batyr and the animation company YARKO (part of Gazprom-Media Holding) signed a long-term partnership agreement.
The document was signed by Radik Abdrakhmanov, CEO and founder of Tugan Batyr LLC, and Albina Mukhametzyanova, CEO and general producer of YARKO. The ceremony took place at the Gazprom-Media Holding booth.
As part of this collaboration, YARKO will participate in the creation of the full-length animated film "Tugan Batyr." The project will explore the friendship of peoples, respect for their roots, and unity—key themes of the Year of National Unity declared by the Russian President.
Albina Mukhametzyanova, General Director and General Producer of YARKO:
"For us, 'Tugan Batyr' is more than just an animated film. It's a new point of attraction for important, deep-seated meanings and the unity of nations. A hero who speaks the language of kindness will become a familiar theme for children in Kazan, Vladivostok, and Moscow. Animation is the best tool for conveying these values to children through a playful language they can understand."
Radik Abdrakhmanov, General Director and Founder of Tugan Batyr LLC:
"Together, we are moving towards achieving our goal—to tell our story to a wider audience and strengthen cultural ties. The YARKO team and we are ready for this exciting and important project."
Background:
The 29th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum is being held in St. Petersburg from June 3 to 6. Gazprom-Media Holding is the General Media Partner of SPIEF 2026. The forum is organized by the Government of the Russian Federation and the Roscongress Foundation.