In the city of three revolutions, Sven is 12 today

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Pavel Burov
A photograph of Sven in Leningrad zoo
Sven in Leningrad zoo, April 8, 2025
Image by Администрация Ленинградского зоопарка, uploaded by Егор Харьков

The wisest cat, the standard of northern solidity and resilience. Happy birthday! Live long, catriarch!

P.S. Please forgive us for February. You and Namika were so adorable together that it was impossible not to peek.

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  1. Pavel Burov
  2. Roman Paulov, Manulization
  3. mnamosyna (rachael)
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  5. l83

    In August 2023, I didn’t see Svena. I had already arrived at the zoo around 5 p.m. Maybe I just couldn’t make her out because of the thick trees. But I did see little Shu with her mother then.

    The second time — in July 2025 — Svenushka was in full swing. He sharpened his claws, drank water, and diligently climbed along the trunks and shelves. It was hot and noisy, but he bore it all bravely.

    And the third time, in February 2026, Sven appeared as a true hussar. He chased after Namika, looked up at her devotedly, and sang love romances.

    Happy birthday, sweet little snub-nose! Don’t get sick, stay active, eat well, and drink some water

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  6. Manulization, Manulization
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  9. Pavel Burov
  10. Sugary Shampoo