Cheburashka (Russian: Чебурашка listen (help·info)), also known as Topple in earlier English translations, is a character in chilren's literature, from a 1965 story by the Russian writer Eduard Uspensky. He is also the protagonist (voiced by Klara Rumyanova) of the animated film series by Soyuzmultfilm studio, the first episode of which was made in 1969.