Simple and magical rules of life for the Moomins. Tove meets Too-Tikki

On August 9, 1914, Tove Jansson was born in the family of a sculptor and illustrator - a writer and artist who invented the magical Moomin Valley and its inhabitants. Books about Moomintrolls have been translated into 40 languages, but few people know that her relatives became the prototypes of many heroes, and Tuve herself never considered herself a writer, especially a children's one.

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Tove grows up as an artist

Tove Jansson grew up in a bohemian and creative family. Her mother Signe Hammarsten came from Sweden to France to study as a sculptor. In Paris, she met Victor Jansson and married him. They moved to Viktor's homeland in Finland, and as a result Viktor became a sculptor, and Signe an illustrator. Tove Marika Jansson was born on 9 August 1914 in Helsinki as the first child of Signe and Viktor.

Tove took her first steps in the workshop, which was right in the apartment. It is not surprising that she began to draw almost before speaking. In 1918, during the Finnish civil war Victor will write to Signe: "Perhaps our Tuve will grow up and become a great artist!" Like most men of that time, Victor was inclined towards absolute patriarchy, but he loved his daughter very much and supported all her creative endeavors. “Father hated all women except mother and me,” Tuva said.

Tove Jansson in 1923 / Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Already at the age of 10, Tuva's drawings were published in children's magazine. And at the age of 14, she wrote and illustrated her first book, Sarah and Pelle and the Waterman's Octopuses. Despite success in a children's magazine and family support, Tove felt like an outcast at school. She was bored in class, teachers lowered her marks for behavior for drawing cartoons on the blackboard, and her peers constantly laughed at her drawings and publications. All this led to the fact that at the age of 15 Tove left school. But this did not stop her from entering the University College of Arts, Crafts and Design in Stockholm, and later to go through several training courses in Europe. After studying abroad, Tove began illustrating books and drawing cartoons commissioned by various publications. In addition, she wrote for magazines, and her travel and art world essays appeared in daily papers. All this time, Tove lived in her parents' house and left it only at the age of 28. Perhaps it was her close connection with her parents that allowed her to balance so easily between the world of adults and the world of children in her books.

Tove Jansson in Moominvalley

Thoughts about the first Moomin book came to Tova Jansson in 1939 during winter war. She was shaken by the war and longed to give the world (and herself) something good and safe. This is how Moomindol and its inhabitants appeared: the Moomintrolls and their many friends and relatives.

And she was inspired to create this world by her family and childhood spent on the island of the Pellinki archipelago. Every summer, the Janssons rented a house by the sea there and enjoyed nature, communication and creativity. For Tuva, the summer months were the happiest childhood memories, and the island itself became the prototype of Moomin-dol. In addition, it was there that Tove came up with the future Moomintroll. And she painted it on the toilet wall! The fact is that the toilet in the summer house was on the street. From the inside, it was pasted over with cardboard, and the whole Jansson family drew and wrote messages to each other on it, and sometimes argued on it. philosophical themes. Once brother Tuva wrote a story about Kant there. Tove could not come up with a decent answer to him. Then she drew the ugliest creature in the world that she could think of, and wrote "Kant" on top. This was the first Moomintroll. From the wall of the toilet, he migrated to Tuva's children's diaries, and later became a kind of emblem with which she signed her works. For the first time, such a signature emblem appeared on an anti-Hitler poster in the Garm magazine in the late 30s. It was a big-nosed character, sometimes he was depicted in black, and his name was Snork.

The Moomin trolls got their final image and name in the first book, Little Trolls and big flood”, which was published in 1945, but their figure continued to change in each book. In Finland, they even conducted studies on changes in the volumes of the body of the Moomin trolls. The first Moomintroll was quite thin. Gradually, he turned into a round hippo and reached the peak of his volume in the book "Dangerous Summer". It is this story that is often called the happiest of the entire Moomin series.

Cover of the first book "Little Trolls and a Big Flood"

The Moomin family is very reminiscent of the Jansson family. They are bohemian and creative people who sometimes fight, but love and support each other. Viktor Jansson, like Moominpappa, was a serious head of the family, sometimes fell into depression and considered himself gifted and misunderstood. They are very similar to Moominmamma, who can fix anything, and Signe, who manages to do a hundred things at the same time. kind and open to the world Moomintroll became Tuva's alter ego, and in the fourth book, Moominpappa's Memoirs, another side of her personality appeared - the sharp-tongued, independent and naughty Baby Myu.

Moomintroll and Snork Freken. Drawing by Tove Jansson, 1957

In every book, something happens to the inhabitants of Moomin Valley, they suffer, struggle with loneliness and search for themselves, but in the end they invariably return home - to a cozy and warm place where they always smell of delicious food. The house, where there is a place for freedom and creativity, where you are loved and expected, has become not only the basis of life in Tuva, but also in a key way all the Moomin books.

Tove meets Too-Tikki

Tove's personal life also influenced the Moomin world. In the 1940s, she was engaged to the journalist Atos Virtanen, but the engagement was canceled for unknown reasons. Nevertheless, Athos also found a place in Moominvale: he became the prototype of Snufkin. Athos, like Snufkin, always wore a green hat and considered it his talisman.

Athos Wirtanen and original illustration of Snufkin by Tove Jansson

At 35, Tove Jansson became aware of her bisexuality, and after Athos, she dated only women. In 1946, she met theater director Vivica Bandler. Tove quickly fell in love, but at that time in Finland homosexual relations were illegal, besides Vivika was married. The romance ended when Vivica left for Paris for work, but they remained in contact for a long time. Of course, Tove transferred their special connection to Moominvalley. Tofsla and Vifsla appear in the book The Wizard's Hat: they are inseparable and communicate in a language incomprehensible to the rest.

Tove Jansson (left) and Vivica Bandler

In 1954, at a Christmas party at the Ateneum, Tuva met the talented artist Tuulikka Pietilya. And two years later, Jansson and Pietilä became permanent partners and never parted again.

Tuulikka appeared in Jansson's life when Tove began to lose interest in the Moomins, but their meeting inspired Jansson to write one of the most famous books from the entire series - the story " Magic Winter". Tuulikka became the prototype of the sensible and optimistic Tuu-Tikki and was very proud of this fact. Tove herself said that Tullikka forced her to write a book about what happens in hard times.

Tuulikki Pietilä with Tove Jansson

They lived together for 45 years, worked on many projects, including the Moomins. And the summer time was invariably spent on their own island of Klovaharun in solitude and free creativity. Tove bought it as soon as her income from books allowed.

Tove Jansson in 1956 / Photo: Wikimedia Commons

The daughter of an artist, not a sculptor

Jansson's autobiographical book The Sculptor's Daughter was published in 1968. IN short stories Tove was able to convey the atmosphere of her childhood and the spirit of her family. Whether it's the influence of her father's mood in the house or the amazing nature of her mother. Signe not only managed to take care of the household and three children, but also brought the main income to the family with her illustrations. Tove admired her mother and was very close to her.

At 17, she would write to her from Stockholm: "I think you understand me better than anyone else." Their relationship has not changed over time. Even at the age of 78, Tove said that she always tried to be like her mother and tried to draw like her. The death of Signe was a severe blow for her and one of the main reasons why she stopped writing about the Moomins. The last book, “At the End of November,” turned out to be sad: the Moomin family disappears from Moomin Valley, and none of the inhabitants know where, while lonely creatures continue to come to the Moomin house in search of friendly support and comfort. In the finale, Tove gives us hope: the aura of the Moomin home helps the wanderers, and a light appears on the horizon - these are the Moomin trolls returning home by boat.

Tove Jansson, 1967

In addition to stories about the Moomins, Tuve wrote 12 books for adults, participated in exhibitions, was engaged in illustration and advertising, and even painted the walls of the city hall. Despite the fact that all the Moomin books were written in Swedish, in Finland, Jansson has become a kind of national hero. Her eightieth birthday in 1994 was celebrated by the country with fireworks and processions, and mourning was declared on the day of her funeral in Finland. Tove remained an artist until the end of her days, but we first of all remember her for her kind and wonderful world Moomins.

Moomin trolls were invented and drawn by the Finnish writer Tove Jansson. Outwardly, they are distant descendants of trolls, but white and rounded and resemble tiny hippos. In the past, Moomin-trolls lived behind stoves in people's houses, like brownies, but over time, steam heating almost replaced the stove, and the Moomin-trolls had to look for other dwellings.
Although Moomin-trolls - fantasy creatures, they lead well human image life. Their dream is realization in Everyday life the best possibilities inherent in man. Miracle ordinary life, which they sing, can take place only under one condition: everyone has the right to be himself, but no one has the right to think only about himself .

Tove Jansson's books are optimistic and full of light humor. Even during her lifetime, the writer gave permission to other authors to write stories about the Moomins, and even now in Finland and Sweden, about a dozen authors write books about the adventures of the inhabitants of the Moomin Valley. And the Moomin family continues to live according to a little naive, but deep and kind rules, by which not only a child, but also an adult wants to live:

1. Always warmly greet all those who enter your house..
2. It is equally important to know two things: how to be alone and how to be with others.
3. In order to believe in something, it is not at all necessary to know whether it is true.
4. Milk, roses, buns and berries - The best way commemorate someone's return home.
5. Even the most strange people might come in handy someday.
6. People who keep the house warm and their bellies full should be revered as heroes.
7. Moomintroll should know how to compliment Miss Snork correctly.
8. Sometimes someone needs silence and solitude, and there is nothing wrong with that.
9. Treat mystery packages with great care - you never know what might be inside!
10. Punishment is not the only way to make someone behave well.
11. Boats are the best way to get anywhere, especially if you're Little Knutt and want to impress.
12. Crying well sometimes is what you need to grow.
13. Sometimes all you need is to talk to your friends!

14. You need to find a balance between freedom and duty.
15. Travel at night.
16. Discoveries make up a quarter of the best things in the world.
17. In fact, you can write a song about everything.
18. It is not necessary to adapt to someone.
19. Everyone needs to be told a good story from time to time..
20. Feelings are complex and don't always make sense.
21. Waking up while everyone else in the family is still sleeping isn't as fun as it sounds.
22. Sometimes no one can deal with their feelings.
23. It is difficult to hide anything from the family.
24. The best hats are top hats.
25. At night it can be either scary or magical, depending on the company.
26. Water is important for more than just drinking.
27. Life's ups and downs are an integral part of Moomintroll's life.
28. Sometimes all you need to do to comfort someone is to remind them that you are there.

29. Winters are always quite hard.
30. But nevertheless, snow is magic.
31. People with money sometimes try to tell you what to do... but they don't have flowers..

32. Even if Baby Myu could do it, then you can too.
33. Sometimes it's awfully hard to be yourself.
34. We are all responsible for those who are smaller than us..
35. The one who loves pancakes is not dangerous.
36. Always live in the present.
37. Sometimes a secret is much more convenient than knowing the answers to questions.
38. Those who love you will never pay attention to your clumsiness.
39. One must beware of the consequences of one's immoderation.
40. Moominmamma can fix anything (and Moominpapa even more so :).
41. You need friends, not things, to have a home.

42. Everyone needs warmth and light, even Morra (even earthworms:)
43. As long as you are in nature, you will never be bored..
44. Being a collector is much more fun than being an owner.
45. We live once (in this body, and then we get another :)
46. ​​Everyone, regardless of whether he is small or not, has the right to get angry sometimes.
47. Even the saddest things cease to be the saddest, if you treat them correctly.
48. Life is Beautiful.
49. Your plans don't have to be extraordinary to make you extraordinarily happy.
50. In most cases, the end is the beginning!

These literary heroes there are many fans all over the world, but still their essence is not clear to everyone. These are characters from the same series as gnomes, elves or: they are either perceived immediately and forever, or they remain strange and incomprehensible.

I'm probably lucky: once I started literary acquaintance with these characters from the most recent book written about them Tove Jansson. "Sent i november", was translated into Russian as "In the end of November". This is the most philosophical tale about Moomin-dalen (Moomin Valley), which helps to understand the meaning of its existence. The story was written in 1970.

Three years ago, I made a post about the Moomins in my magazine, I wanted to talk about them ... in the end, I couldn’t do it in my own words: I only cited quotes from the book I just said about, and I couldn’t do anything else add to him. Probably, my mood then, at the end of November, was the same as that of the heroes of that story. See (link opens in a new window).

Indeed, you cannot retell Tove Jansson's books in your own words: you need to carefully peer into the drawings and read every letter written around them.

Naturally, the perception of foreign texts also depends on the skill of the translator. For example, original lyrics Jansson, written in Swedish, was translated into the USSR by Vladimir Smirnov and Lyudmila Braude. I know that not everyone likes Braude's translations, but I personally like them very much! Firstly, Lyudmila Yulievna is a Scandinavian, and secondly, she was a specialist in Scandinavian literary tale and translated into Russian the works of many famous writers from that region. Her translations are notable for their particular accuracy and attention to detail: these are not sugary retellings for children, as some "translators" do, but a competent transfer of a foreign text into another language.

In many Russian-language articles they write that, after their appearance, the Moomins immediately became popular in Finland and Sweden, and then all over the world. This is not entirely true. Tove Jansson lived in Finland, her mother had swedish roots and father is Finnish. Those. it’s even incorrect to say that Tove Jansson is a “writer of Swedish origin” (besides, at the time of her birth, Finland was part of Russian Empire).

Even before the advent of the Moomins, Tove became famous artist, incl. illustrator and comic book creator. When the Moomin trolls appeared, they were not really understood in Finland. Moreover, Tove wrote in Swedish, so those who knew only Finnish could not read about the Moomin trolls. And one more thing: the first story "Little trolls and a big flood" was written in the winter of 1939-1940, and was published only in 1945. I hope everyone remembers what time it was, incl. for Finland. Tale " Moomin trolls and the end of the world" was published in 1947 with the note "NOT intended for small children".

Moomin trolls became popular only after they were literally the words were spun by the British. Tove Jansson signed a contract with a major British newspaper "Evening News", for which for 20 years, until 1975, she painted special comics with the Moomins (she wrote the text together with her brother Lars on English language, and in last years he even drew comics himself, without Tove). And after that, at the suggestion of her British employers, Tove Jansson became popular not only as an artist, but also as a "Moomin writer". She was, however, an artist first and foremost. In addition, she illustrated not only her own books, but also books by other writers. However, after the "promotion" of her main characters, she began to do only her own business, incl. wrote several works of art, in no way connected with the Moomin trolls.

At the suggestion of the British, comics and books about the Moomins began to be translated into different languages, only then did they really become popular, first in Sweden and Denmark, and only then in Finland. The only region that still resists them is America: neither then nor now these creatures are favored there, only one Canadian newspaper managed to sell these comics. But most of all they are adored not even in Finland, but in Japan. The Japanese are generally very fond of all kinds of pokemon and cheburashki :) In Finland, it’s not that they adore the Moomin trolls ... they are already common and familiar there, merged with the landscape and with the mentality ...

Moomin comics are not the same as art books about them. Tove Jansson wrote only 9 story books, incl. some short stories. Comics are completely different, they are stories with other plots. complete collection comics by Tove Jansson began to be published only in 2006, but at first not in Finland, since the original comics are in English. They also came out in Russian translation, but at the appropriate price, of course.

About the life of Tove Jansson, incl. You can read about her work with Moomins in the following studies: Juhani Tolvanen "By My Tail", Christina Björk "Not Only Moomins", "On the Road from Tuva: Friends and Relatives Remember Tove Jansson", Buel Westin " Tove Jansson: word, drawing, life.

Shots from Soviet cartoons about Moomin

Long before I met literary works about the Moomin trolls, I watched soviet cartoons about them (there were also filmstrips). I know that not everyone liked these tales even in this form, but for some reason I understood what they told. I liked these characters, who looked unusual, and I liked the voices with which they were voiced by Soviet actors.

Tove Jansson illustrated all her works about Moomin trolls herself. Now all rights to use these images belong to the descendants of the Jansson family through the Lars line. She herself had no children, her life partner was a woman.

A special fund strictly monitors the legality of using Moomin images, so when I see various "author's" Russian works that copy Tove Jansson's drawings and shamelessly sold via the Internet ... I always sympathize with them: someday these "authors" will have to take this seriously pay off. This applies not only to Moomin trolls, but also to other images that are covered by Copyright. Many creators do not want to work with Russian partners precisely because of such legal issues...

What is most interesting, such Moomin trolls ...

All photos of works - from the trading Internet site "Fair of Masters".

In Russia, they are not considered "fake" and violating the law. Everyone is touched by them, such works have buyers, and their "authors" have customers. And these are the books...

For some reason, some considered it "fake and fake", and especially "smart readers" immediately burst into anger in their Internet blogs, incl. I have read similar posts on LiveJournal.

On last photo- one of the books in the series, published by the publishing house "Azbuka". you can see all the covers. And (also active link) you can look at the same books, but published on Finnish. The same books were translated into other languages ​​of the world, incl. into Hungarian. I once bought one of these books in Tampere, in the official souvenir shop at the Moomin Museum.

Just look at the names of the authors (e.g. Alan Clive, Mäkelä Tuomas) and go online for a minute to find out what modern books about Moomins are modern books about Moomin, published with the permission of the same Foundation, which owns the copyright on the work of Tove Jansson.

However, there are other Russian-language publications: Jansson's text, translation - by famous translators, and drawings (color) ... modern domestic artists. Now I can’t say anything about such books: I didn’t clarify this issue, because such drawings do not interest me. I know that parents willingly buy these publications and even give them preference over others: they say that black-and-white illustrations are not interesting for children. Those. for some reason they are sure that works about Moomin are "purely children's books" and always wonder why they have such "strange black and white illustrations."

Photo from the Internet

Some of Tove Jansson's original comics are on display at the Moomin Museum in Tampere (Finland). It is forbidden to take pictures of the exhibits in this museum., and everything related to Moomins can be bought in Finland literally on every corner: in souvenir shops, in supermarkets or special shops (for example, located at the same museum): books, posters, toys different types and sizes, postcards, bed linen, cups, plates, Board games, accessories for baking, clothing, jewelry, etc. and so on.

A complete list of such things, with photos, can be found on the official website,.

Once upon a time, we planned one of our trips around Finland in such a way as to get to at least one place associated with the Moomins. Not far from the city of Turku, there is a whole park created in the image and likeness of the Moomin - something like the Finnish Disneyland, but with its own regional characters. Every Finnish child (and even an adult) is simply obliged to go there at least once. We only managed to get into the museum, but that was also enough for the rest of our lives :)

Now the museum has moved to another building - it has expanded, changed interiors - but the sculpture of the little Moomintroll has remained near its entrance, as before.

Tove Jansson

When Tove Jansson was once asked what "Moomin" means, she replied: "Moomin" means absolutely nothing, and the troll is such a creature from Scandinavian mythology. big and with long nose, Lives in the forest."

Scandinavian trolls modern ideas look something like this:

Photo www.permin.dk. "Troll family", cross stitch pattern.

According to other ideas, trolls are large and vicious creatures covered with hair. This image is present in mythologies northern peoples, not only Scandinavian. In the book "Magic Winter" Moomintroll meets one of his ancestors - also covered with wool, with a tail, but growth ... even less than the Moomins themselves. By the way, in the Finnish amusement park "Moomin-dalen" all the "live" Moomin figures are larger and taller than visitors.

Moomin official website: . The park is open to the public only in summer, from June to August, but also holds winter events in February.

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“Apparently, we owe the appearance of the Moomins to the Swedish maternal uncle Tuva, Professor Hammarsten, with whom the young student Jansson lived while studying in Stockholm. Tuva tells: “Like many teenagers at this age, I always wanted to eat, and my favorite pastime was night expeditions to the kitchen. During one such "sally" my uncle caught me. He said: "Be careful. Moomins live behind the stove. If you feel a cold blow in your back, then they are close."

So the mysterious creature got a name. He received his physical appearance sometime in the 1930s, when Tove decided to draw [home] caricature of the philosopher Immanuel Kant (...) The next time the Moomin will appear in 1932 on watercolor drawing by Tuve. The real birthplace of the Moomintroll can be considered the satirical magazine Garm, where Tuve honed her skills for many years.

Charles Setton, the British publisher, who is called "Moomin's dad", wrote Tove Jansson in a letter: "When you bring the Moomins from the world of fantasy into real world, they lose their charm, their charm. Mumidol is not the same as our reality. In mumidol you can do what in our world would be perceived as complete madness ".

However, he was horrified when he learned that the Moomintrolls hibernate in winter: "We can't let them sleep for three whole months! Way better stay awake and get the flu. It's very good idea for the plot! And by the way, pay attention to what time of year it is! We cannot publish a story in winter in which trolls are somersaulting in a meadow, or vice versa, make sure that someone does not catch a cold when it is plus 30 outside. The fairy-tale world should run parallel to the real one" .

Moominmamma is reading a book with "How to Build an Empire" written on the cover.

It is known that the characters of the Moomin books had real prototypes from the family or entourage of Tove Jansson. The characters of the characters could change from book to book, there could also be several variations of the same drawing - all this was reflected in the published works.

It is impossible to say that these books, and even more so comics, are intended only for children. They are interesting to children, because they tell about pranks, wanderings and adventures, but their philosophical content more understandable to adults. Three recent books I would not call it children's at all, although the very first books, as I said above, were written under the influence of special events associated with wars.

In Moomin-dalen, tranquility and fun, loneliness and a friendly family coexist harmoniously, accepting all travelers with open arms, freedom of creativity and moralizing, chores in the kitchen and " magical life where all things and products appear from nowhere. A reader of any age can find something of their own in these books and can even find themselves in some heroes.. This is probably why the one who once got into the world of the Moomins will never forget him, and at least sometimes, for several days or even hours, will strive to return there again, or simply always lives next to him - in his own separate tent, like Snufkin leaving and returning from fairy world to real and back.

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Because the Moomin trolls have nothing to do with programming. And please do not confuse with Vladivostok meowing Mumiy Troll.

However, one connection with programming is still traced;) “Moomin trolls (Swedish Mumintroll) - central characters series of books written Finnish Swedish writer Tove Jansson. "Linus' parents, Finnish Swedes..." (CC-BY-SA Wikipedia). Oh, what else are these Swedish-speaking Finns preparing for the world ...

So, Moomintrolls. This is a series of books. Of the nine pieces, according to Wikipedia again (Oh horror, I haven’t read the ninth!). Written from 1945 to 1970. I highly recommend these books for reading by children and children of all ages, as well as their parents. For...

These are magical books. Amazingly kind. Cute and fluffy. There are no villains here. But full of adventure. And even a few dangers. And a lot of good. And the right friends. And the right parents. And a lot more right.

Some people find books boring. To someone banal. But they evoke a feeling of Scandinavian winter good sadness in me. Approximately the same as that arising from contemplation Seas. When you realize that you just need to live and enjoy life.

Many attempts have been made to make cartoons based on the Moomin trolls. And this is understandable, and the material is good, and there are author's illustrations. But I categorically do not accept what happened with domestic multi-developers. It's horrible. And how they perverted Morra! I saw a performance here and didn't like it either. I recognize only one wonderful animated series, made jointly by the Japanese and the Finns. The Japanese are generally remarkably fanatic about the Moomin trolls and have successfully animated them. However, the Finns and without the Japanese in Lately good Moomin cartoons are obtained.

Well, let's talk about the heroes. Many heroes have a name that matches their " race". Such, for example, is Moomintroll himself, one of the many Moomin-trolls.

Moomintroll. Young main character. Romantic. kindest soul troll man. Swims great. Likes adventure.

Moominpapa. Moomintroll's dad. The founder of the family and the builder of Moomin-house. Romantic. He yearns for adventure, as a result he arranges them for the whole family. Writes memoirs. When he fails, he gets depressed. In the cartoon, he constantly wears a top hat, although in the books he only tried it on once.

Moominmama. Mommy Troll. best mom in the world. Quite calmly copes with the whole horde living in Moomin-house. She is famous for her handbag, which she never parted with. This handbag contains the most necessary things: dry socks, lollipops, stomach powders and much more. In the cartoon, for some reason, he always wears a striped apron.

Snork. Representative of the genus Snorks. Snorks are very similar to Moomin trolls, only they can change color. Moomintroll's friend. Typical nerd. He likes to do everything according to the rules and write in a diary. Once even arranged a court. In the cartoon, he wears glasses and is a maniac aircraft designer (well, where in the anime without a flying prodigy).

Freken Snork. Snork's sister. The subject of youthful love and adoration of Moomintroll. She loves flowers, looking in the mirror and combing her bangs. Doesn't like it when Moomintroll is interested in other girls.

Snufkin. Moomintroll's best friend. And in general best friend. While the Moomin trolls hibernate in winter, they go south to travel. Accordingly, he traveled a lot and knows a lot. Doesn't like to own things. Lives in a tent. Wears the clothes in which he was born. Plays the harmonica.

Sniff. Moomintroll's friend. A small animal, it has become bigger in the cartoon :) Unlike Snufkin, he is very greedy, loves gold. Cowardly.

Little Mu. half sister Snufkin. The smallest inhabitant of Moomin House. However, the most severe, active and restless. Desperately bold, despite her size.

Hemul. There are a lot of Hemules in the books. Most often these are policemen or watchmen, they love order. They wear skirts inherited from their aunts. This Hemulen lives near the Moomins and is famous for collecting all the stamps in the world. And since being an owner is not as exciting as being a collector, I switched to collecting plants.

Too-tikki. Mysterious lady. Appears only in winter and lives in the Moomin bath. Likes to fish. It has interesting look for life.

Morra. Scary and terrible. Most negative character. Everyone is afraid of her. Freezes everything around. froze rose bushes Moomin moms. Lonely (although, apparently, there are other morrs). Once, after a long conversation with Moomintroll, she warmed up.

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Something that will cheer you up and make you a little happier.

Tove Jansson was actually an artist. And she also wrote adult serious books. But before that, few people care, except perhaps serious researchers. Because for the whole world, Tove Jansson is the one who invented the Moomins. Beloved heroes of our childhood, who lived in an idyllic valley, who loved their family and adventure.

Surprisingly, the stories about the charming Moomins seem to grow with us. We are ready to argue that if you re-read today, say, "The Wizard's Hat", it will not seem stupid, naive and childish to you. You will find in it what you need right now and just for you - a calm good wisdom feeling of love and security. The feeling of a house in which the light is always on, loved ones are waiting for you, ready tasty food and a warm bed.

In this article, you will read 50 quotes from Moomin books that you can safely take into service. These are good tips that will make your life better and happier.

1. Always warmly greet all those who enter your home.

2. It is equally important to know two things: how to be alone and how to be with others.

3. In order to believe in something, it is not at all necessary to know whether it is true.

4. Milk, roses, buns and berries are the best way to mark someone's homecoming.

5. Even the weirdest people can come in handy someday.

6. People who keep the house warm and their bellies full should be revered as heroes.

7. Moomintroll should know how to compliment Miss Snork correctly.

8. Sometimes someone needs silence and solitude, and there is nothing wrong with that.

9. Treat mystery packages with great care - you never know what might be inside!

10. Punishment is not the only way to make someone behave well.

11. Boats are the best way to get anywhere, especially if you're Little Knutt and want to impress.

12. Sometimes it's good to cry - this is what you need to grow.

13. Sometimes all you need is to talk to your friends!

14. You need to find a balance between freedom and duty.

15. Travel at night.

16. Discoveries make up a quarter of the best things in the world.

17. In fact, you can write a song about everything.

18. It is not necessary to adapt to someone.

19. Everyone needs to be told a good story from time to time.

20. Feelings are complex and don't always make sense.

21. Waking up while everyone else in the family is still sleeping isn't as fun as it sounds.

22. Sometimes no one can deal with their feelings.

23. It is difficult to hide anything from the family.

24. The best hats are top hats.

25. At night it can be either scary or magical, depending on the company.

26. Water is important for more than just drinking.


27. Life's ups and downs are an integral part of Moomintroll's life.

28. Sometimes all you need to do to comfort someone is to remind them that you are there.

29. Winters are always quite hard.

30. But nevertheless, snow is magic.

31. People with money sometimes try to tell you what to do...but they don't have flowers.

32. Even if Baby Myu could do it, then you can too.

33. Sometimes it's terribly hard to be yourself.

34. We are all responsible for those who are smaller than us.

35. Someone who loves pancakes is not dangerous.

36. Always live in the present.

37. Sometimes a secret is much more convenient than knowing the answers to questions.

38. Those who love you will never pay attention to your clumsiness.

39. One must beware of the consequences of one's immoderation.

40. Moominmamma can fix anything.

41. You need friends, not things, to have a home.

42. Everyone needs warmth and light, even Morra.

43. As long as you are in nature, you will never be bored.

44. Being a collector is much more fun than being an owner.

45. We only live once.

46. ​​Everyone, regardless of whether he is small or not, has the right to get angry sometimes.

47. Even the saddest things cease to be the saddest, if you treat them correctly.

48. Life is beautiful.

49. Your plans don't have to be extraordinary to make you extraordinarily happy.

50. In most cases, the end is the beginning!