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Misha (Russian: Миша), also known as Mishka (Russian: Мишка) or The Olympic Mishka (Russian: Олимпийский Мишка), is the name of the Russian Bear mascot of the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games (the XXII Summer Olympics).
The bear is a familiar animal in Russia, appearing in many popular stories, songs and poems. Misha wears a striped belt around his waist made up of five bands in the colours of the Olympic rings. The belt consists of the five rings in a single colour.
Jul 19, 2016 · July 19, 1980 saw the opening of the Olympic Games in Moscow. The mascot for the event – a charming teddy bear with a belt of Olympic symbols – is still popular in many countries around the...
The mascot of the 1980 Summer Olympic Games in Moscow was Misha the bear, still fondly remembered by Russians today. A marvel of Olympic marketing, the chubby iconic bear was designed by...
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May 27, 2023 · Misha: The Cheerful Mascot of the 1980 Olympic Games Misha, the lovable bear, was the official mascot of the 1980 Summer Olympics held in Moscow, Soviet Union. Designed by Victor Chizhikov, Misha...
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Feb 7, 2014 · Here is a look back at the opening ceremonies on July 19, 1980. (8 PHOTOS) 1 Dozens of performers are dressed as Misha, the Olympic mascot, at Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow during the opening...
Jul 20, 2020 · Viktor Chizhikov, the Russian illustrator behind the memorable Mishka bear mascot of the 1980 Moscow Olympics, died on Monday aged 84, his publisher said.
