Eduard Uspensky books in order
Russian writer
- Lived
- 1937–2018
- Country
- Russia
- Books
- 4
- Also writes as
- Э. Дзюров
Eduard Uspensky published 2 novels and 2 novellas, beginning with Crocodile Gena and His Friends (1966). The best-known is Crocodile Gene and His Friends (1994).
Updated September 2026
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Crocodile Gene and His Friends
Eduard Uspensky's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Crocodile Gena and His Friends (1966)
Uncle Fyodor, His Dog, and His Cat (1973)
Novellas in order
Uncle Fedya, His Dog, and His Cat (1993)
Crocodile Gene and His Friends (1994)
Film and TV adaptations
- Gena the Crocodile (1969)Film · from Crocodile Gena and His Friends
- Cheburashka (2010)Film · from Crocodile Gena and His Friends
- Three from Prostokvashino (1978)Film · from Uncle Fyodor, His Dog, and His Cat
- Winter in Prostokvashino (1984)Film · from Uncle Fyodor, His Dog, and His Cat
- Fredonia: The MovieFilm · from Uncle Fyodor, His Dog, and His Cat
About Eduard Uspensky
Eduard Nikolayevich Uspensky was a Soviet and Russian children's writer and poet, author of over 70 books, as well as a playwright, screenwriter and TV presenter. His works have been translated into 25 languages and spawned around 60 cartoon adaptations. Among the characters he created are Cheburashka and Gena the Crocodile, Uncle Fyodor and Kolobki brothers. He was awarded Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 4th class in 1997.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Eduard Uspensky FAQ
- How many books has Eduard Uspensky written?
- Eduard Uspensky published 2 novels and 2 novellas that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Eduard Uspensky's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Crocodile Gene and His Friends.
- What is Eduard Uspensky's last book?
- Crocodile Gene and His Friends (1994).
- What is Eduard Uspensky's most famous book?
- Crocodile Gene and His Friends (1994) is Eduard Uspensky's most widely read book.
- Does Eduard Uspensky write under a pen name?
- Yes: Eduard Uspensky has also published as Э. Дзюров.
- Which Eduard Uspensky books have been adapted?
- 2 books have been adapted for film or TV, including Crocodile Gena and His Friends (as Gena the Crocodile, film, 1969) and Uncle Fyodor, His Dog, and His Cat (as Three from Prostokvashino, film, 1978).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.