Soyuzmultfilm and Sound Film Studio have released a new album called Musical Treasure, featuring songs from the beloved animated series Prostokvashino. Reports from Rossiyskaya Gazeta describe the digital collection as a curated compilation that includes tracks such as Song of Friends from Prostokvashino and Spinning in the Blue Sky, among others. The album presents seven songs drawn directly from the series, offering fans an audio journey through the endearing world of Prostokvashino.
The performances are delivered by the series’ voice cast. Garik Sukachev, Yulia Menshova, Andrei Tenetko, Anton Tabakov, Pavel Derevyanko, Tatyana Vasilyeva, Alexei Onezhen, Ivan Okhlobystin, and Miguel Kerimov lend their voices to these musical moments. In a special appearance, Lusya Chebotina contributes the song Not Home Alone, adding a distinct and memorable vocal color to the collection.
In related news, Zvuk is set to expand its catalog with 32 audio fairy tales inspired by Soyuzmultfilm’s popular cartoons. The forthcoming releases will bring stories from Orange Cow, Secrets of the Honey Valley, Raccoons, and Checked Zebra to listeners, broadening the studio’s classic storytelling repertoire for younger audiences and nostalgic fans alike. These audio tales promise to capture the same warmth and whimsy that defined the original animations.
On July 1, Charli XCX released a track titled Speed Drive, a song featured on the soundtrack for the film Barbie, which stars Margot Robbie. The release adds another contemporary pop voice to movie soundtracks, underscoring how music from animated and live-action projects continues to bridge generations of fans across markets.
There have been reports regarding Rihanna potentially voicing Smurfette and contributing to the soundtrack for a new animated project. While these discussions have circulated in entertainment circles, the exact casting and soundtrack plans have not been officially confirmed, and no formal announcements have been issued. Fans continue to watch for updates as projects in this space evolve over time.