Roman Kachanov | |
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Роман Качанов | |
| Born | Ruvim Abelevich Kachanov 25 February 1921 Smolensk, Soviet Union |
| Died | 4 July 1993 (aged 72) Moscow, Russia |
| Other names | Roman Kachanov Sr. |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 1946–1989 |
| Spouse | Gara Kachanova |
Roman Abelevich Kachanov (Russian: Роман Абелевич Качанов; 25 February 1921 – 4 July 1993) was a Soviet animator who worked primarily in the stop-motion animation technique. He directed the popular series of films about Cheburashka: Gena the Crocodile, Cheburashka, Shapoklyak and Cheburashka Goes to School.