Anatoliy Petrov

Biography

Anatoly Petrov was a renowned Soviet and Russian animation director, animator, artist, and educator, best known for co-founding the popular anthology series Happy Merry-Go-Round. A pioneer in animation technique "photographics," he developed this method alongside his wife and collaborator Galina Barinova. Petrov's artistic skills were recognized early on, earning him a spot among top animators at Soyuzmultfilm, where he worked alongside notable directors. He was named Meritorious Artist of the RSFSR in 1989.