Built upon the phenomenal success of their original animated brand Smeshariki (sold internationally as Kikoriki), The Riki Group is a vertically integrated media holding that has become Russia’s leader in the development, production, distribution, licensing and 360º brand management of multi-platform animation brands. Headquartered in St. Petersburg, The Riki Group employs a staff of over four hundred professionals working in animation and sound production, graphic and industrial design, print and Internet publishing, interactive media production, game design, live event production, licensing and merchandising, and brand management. The companies of the Riki Group include: Riki Productions, Marmelad Media, Marmelad Media Event Agency, Marmelad Prom, Fun Game Media (Munich), Petersburg Animation Studio, Smeshariki Design Studio, com Print, Umnaya Masha, Fun Game, New Media, Smeshariki Club, and Smeshariki Island.