Davyd Cherkaskyi 1931 – 2018

Biography

Davyd Cherkaskyi was a pioneering figure in Soviet and Ukrainian animation, whose career spanned decades of creative work in film and television. Born on August 23, 1931, in the town of Shpola, he grew up during a transformative period in Eastern European cinema. His talents as a director, screenwriter, and animator helped shape the development of animated storytelling during the Soviet era and beyond.

Throughout his professional life, Cherkaskyi demonstrated remarkable versatility across multiple roles in animation production. His work as both a director and screenwriter showcased his understanding of narrative and visual composition, while his contributions as an animator revealed his technical skill and artistic vision. He remained active in the animation industry through significant changes in Ukrainian cultural and political life.

Davyd Cherkaskyi passed away on October 30, 2018, in Kyiv, following a stroke. He was 87 years old. His legacy endures through the body of animated works he created and the influence he had on subsequent generations of Ukrainian filmmakers. He was laid to rest at Berkovets cemetery in Kyiv, where he remains remembered as a dedicated artist who contributed substantially to his nation’s animated cinema heritage.