President Vladimir Putin has made a cameo appearance in a popular Russian children's cartoon, delivering a New Year message to the nation alongside a talking cat and dog. Residents of Prostokvashino, the fictional village that gives its name to the show, are stunned when the animated version of the Kremlin leader, flanked by Sharik the dog and Matroskin the cat, greets Russians at the turn of the year. #putin #russia #prostokvashino #cartoon | CGTNEurope