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Rumen Petkov

Rumen Petkov (26 January 1948 – 11 June 2018) was a Bulgarian animator, painter and comic creator. He is best remembered for his animated series Choko the Stork and Boko the Frog, which he also adapted into a comic strip. His influence spawned a new generation of young Bulgarian comics artists, such as Vladimir Nedialkov, Koko Sarkisian, Ivan Kirjakov, Sten Damyanov, and others.

Rumen Petkov

Born
1948 · Sofia.
Died
2018 · United States.
Nationality
Bulgaria
Occupation
animator · painter · screenwriter · director

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Rumen Petkov (26 January 1948 – 11 June 2018) was a Bulgarian animator, painter and comic creator. He is best remembered for his animated series Choko the Stork and Boko the Frog, which he also adapted into a comic strip. His influence spawned a new generation of young Bulgarian comics artists, such as Vladimir Nedialkov, Koko Sarkisian, Ivan Kirjakov, Sten Damyanov, and others.

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  1. 01Biography
  2. 02Visual art and other activities
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