Deepak Kumar on Instagram: "Laika was a Soviet stray dog, a small mixed-breed from Moscow, who became the first animal to orbit the Earth aboard the Sputnik 2 spacecraft on November 3, 1957, proving living beings could survive launch and weightlessness, though her mission was one-way, ending tragically, and her story sparked global debates on animal welfare in science. Her legacy also extends to LAIKA Studios, the stop-motion animation studio known for films like Kubo and the Two Strings."

History | Ancient History on Instagram: "The Snow Queen (1957) is a classic Soviet animated feature produced by Soyuzmultfilm and directed by Lev Atamanov, widely regarded as one of the most artistically significant animated films of its era. Based on Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale, the film follows the emotional journey of the brave young girl Gerda as she travels through harsh landscapes to rescue her friend Kai from the cold spell of the Snow Queen. Distinguished by its elegant hand-dra

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