Volodymyr Dakhno 1932 – 2006

Biography

Volodymyr Dakhno was born on March 7, 1932, in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, during a transformative period in Soviet animation. He would go on to establish himself as a talented animation director, screenwriter, and animator, contributing significantly to the development of animated cinema during his career spanning several decades.

Throughout his professional life, Dakhno worked across multiple creative roles within the animation industry, bringing stories to life through both direction and hands-on animation work. His dual expertise as both a writer and visual artist allowed him to shape animated narratives from conception through completion, establishing him as a versatile and accomplished figure in Soviet and Ukrainian animation.

On July 28, 2006, Volodymyr Dakhno passed away in Kyiv at the age of 74, following a myocardial infarction. He was laid to rest at Baikove Cemetery, one of Kyiv’s most prominent burial grounds, where his legacy continues to be honored. His contributions to animation remain part of the cultural heritage of Ukraine and Soviet cinema.