Quote Originally Posted by Throbert McGee View Post
So, Soviet animators were free to produce violent cartoons for adult audiences?
You are recommended to see old (1967-1971) Soviet cartoon series on The Jungle Book. There are enough violence (especially in comparison with Disney version) like cutting off dog's tail and epic massacre in the battle between wolves and dogs. And overall tone is quite dark and cruel.

It was intended for children. And children like it.

And there are no cruel anecdotes about Mowgli.