Ryzhik

Hair: A striking, cloud-like shock of red hair that immediately catches the eye and sets him apart from the other characters. Build: A short, agile, somewhat comical and energetic young man, typical of Dezhkin's dynamic animation style. Equipment: The traditional Soviet yard hockey uniform of the time—a sweater (the colors of the Vympel team), protective gear, and skates. Emotions and facial expressions: His character is built entirely on exaggerated facial expressions and inexhaustible enthusiasm. He is incredibly expressive: sometimes he smiles enthusiastically and is eager to fight (which is why, in a burst of joy, he manages to score the first goal into his own net), sometimes he gesticulates vigorously, excited about the progress of the match. Opponents: The narcissistic, arrogant, and all-star team Meteor (playing rough and hoping for an easy win) faces off against the tight-knit, technical, yet humble rookie team Vympel. Kickoff: The first period is dominated by Meteor, who easily crush their opponents 3-0. Turning Point: During the break, the Vympel coach energizes the players and changes tactics. In the second period, the rookies put up a serious fight, although Meteor still leads 4-2. Climax: In the final period of the match, a vibrant red-haired reserve player is sent onto the ice. He comically scores an own goal right off the bat, but then gets the whole team going with his unbridled enthusiasm. Final: Thanks to team cohesion, agility, and a will to win, Vympel snatches a 6-5 victory from the arrogant favorites.

Unbridled enthusiasm and hyperactivity: He literally burns for the game and is eager to get into the action from the very first second. He is overwhelmed by a thirst for action, which often causes him to act faster than he can think—for example, in a burst of joy, he dashes into his own net at full speed and scores a goal, but immediately rushes to correct the mistake without a trace of despondency. Communication style: He communicates without words—through lively facial expressions, wild gestures, and emotional exclamations. He is open, simple-minded, and instantly charges the entire team with his emotions, rallying the players around him. Character traits: Completely devoid of arrogance or malice. He is naive, simple-minded, incredibly diligent, and dedicated to the common cause, and he meets any setbacks not with despondency, but with even greater athletic anger and a smile. Behavior on the ice: He behaves with utmost selflessness and passion. He spares no effort, is constantly at the center of events, sometimes compensating for his lack of technical skill with frantic energy and complete dedication.